Coffee & Content

Happy Sunday, Creative Army! Have you had a creative weekend so far? I have some content here for you that is sure to get the creative juices flowing, so grab your coffee, and let's dive in. First up, we're looking at taking your project's visuals to the next level with framing in this video from In Depth Cine. There are certain framing styles that everyone is taught, and then there are the ones you mimic as you emulate the filmmakers you love and are trying to find your own style. But frami...

Happy Sunday, Creative Army! Have you had a creative weekend so far? I have some content here for you that is sure to get the creative juices flowing, so grab your coffee, and let's dive in. First up, in this video from Nerstalgic, we're taking a look at visual effects from a different angle. It's pretty commonplace today for big studio films to be filmed largely on a soundstage with almost nothing but actors and green screens (or blue screens). The film SIN CITY is almost 20 years old, but...

Happy Sunday, Creative Army! Have you had a creative weekend so far? I have some content here for you that is sure to get the creative juices flowing, so grab your coffee, and let's dive in. First up, award-winning director Mark Bone gives his filmmaking tips that "no one tells you." These tips are just the tip of the iceberg though. If you're ready to take control of your career and looking to make your own projects as a director or producer, take a look at our education here on Stage 32. T...

Happy Sunday, Creative Army! Have you had a creative weekend so far? I have some content here for you that is sure to get the creative juices flowing, so grab your coffee, and let's dive in. This weekend, "Barbenheimer" has finally arrived. It's a social media sensation that's been building all year long. And while the films BARBIE and OPPENHEIMER appear to have nothing in common, the attention to detail from the directors of both films in the story and visuals is astounding. For today's Cof...

Happy Sunday, Creative Army! First, congratulations to all of you who have already participated in our monthly Introduce Yourself Weekend! Thousands of connections have been made between entertainment creatives and professionals from around the globe. Whether you are a long-time member or brand new to Stage 32, take a moment to pop over to the Introduce Yourself Lounge and say hello before the end of the weekend. First up, showing the power of a united force in this industry, SAG-AFTRA Presi...

Happy Sunday, Creative Army! Have you had a creative weekend so far? I have some content here for you that is sure to get the creative juices flowing, so grab your coffee, and let's dive in. First up, we're looking at conversations on screen. These are some of the most challenging scenes to write, shoot, and edit in a way that's interesting. In this video from Cutting Concepts, they take a look at one of the best conversations in cinema with the opening scene of THE SOCIAL NETWORK, and how e...

Happy Sunday, Creative Army! Have you had a creative weekend so far? I have some content here for you that is sure to get the creative juices flowing, so grab your coffee, and let's dive in. First up, I'm so excited about INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY to finally be in theaters worldwide. I was lucky enough to see it in Cannes in May and had a blast with the Stage 32 crew while we were there. In honor of its release, I came across this video from CinemaStix looking back at RAIDERS OF...

Happy Sunday, Creative Army! First, congratulations to all of you who have already participated in our monthly Introduce Yourself Weekend! Thousands of connections have been made between entertainment creatives and professionals from around the globe. Whether you are a long-time member or brand new to Stage 32, take a moment to pop over to the Introduce Yourself Lounge and say hello before the end of the weekend. First up, we're looking at A24. What makes the look of an A24 film? Can you rep...

Happy Sunday, Creative Army! Have you had a creative weekend so far? I have some content here for you that is sure to get the creative juices flowing, so grab your coffee, and let's dive in. First up, we're looking at A.I., but not to lament or debate its future impact on screenwriters or the rest of the industry. Instead, we're looking behind the scenes at EX-MACHINA, a 2014 film centered on a programmer tasked by his reclusive boss with testing the believability of a humanoid robot. In thi...

Happy Sunday, Creative Army! Have you had a creative weekend so far? I have some content here for you that is sure to get the creative juices flowing, so grab your coffee, and let's dive in. First up, The Hollywood Reporter has brought together some of the top dramatic television actors today, including Jeff Bridges (THE OLD MAN), Kieran Culkin (SUCCESSION), Damson Idris (SNOWFALL and SWARM), Michael Imperioli (THE WHITE LOTUS), Pedro Pascal (THE LAST OF US and THE MANDALORIAN) and Evan Pete...