Coffee & Content

Good Morning, Stage 32 Family! I've got some interesting videos for you this morning. While so many of us work in the film industry, there are reasons we stay and reasons we're no longer a part of it. Take a listen to the Top 5 Reasons Why People Leave the Film Industry. For some, breaking up the amount of time in between gigs is a temporary leave and they come back. For others, not so much. Take a listen to the Top 5 Reasons Why People Leave the Film Industry. Next up, we'll showcase just t...

Happy Sunday, Creative Army. Let's jump right in to another edition of Coffee & Content. First up, How to Get Your Short Screened at Film Festivals. Many of us here on Stage 32 are looking for ways to get noticed. Networking at film festivals is a great way. And if you're know ahead of time which festivals to submit to and what to expect, you're ahead of the curve. Piggy backing that from our Friends at Indie Hustle, What Film Festivals Should You Submit to First? Some of us have our favorit...

Good Morning, All - The coffee is hot, the company is good, and the content only compliments it. So lets get started with this week's edition of Coffee & Content, which focuses on producers and those of us who want to become producers. First up, answering the question: What does a Producer ACTUALLY do? There are many people that go on set either as an actor or crew member, and they really have no idea of the producer hierarchy on set. In this first video created by Crimson Engine, filmmaker...

Good Morning, Creative Army! Happy Sunday to you all. Today's edition of Coffee & Content focuses on the cost of creating a music video. Our friends at Indy Mogul have some really great video content out there that delves into ways to save and still put out a high quality music video. First up, How Much Do Music Videos REALLY Cost. This content talks about what is needed to produce, prep, and plan the creation of a video, regardless of your budget. After that, take a look at How to Make a...

Good Morning, Creatives! This morning's post is inspired by those of you prepping for auditions that require an accent or regionalism. It also comes on the heels of one of our more unique blog posts from Idit Tekeli, How Not to Mess Up Your Auditions When You Have an Accent. In Idit's case, she's not American and needs to learn to be. But no matter where you're from or what your accent or regionalism is, help is always just a Stage 32 blog post away. First up, Vanity Fair shows us an actor w...

Hello, Creative Army! It's that time of the week again! That time where we brew a cup, have a seat, and educate ourselves with some of the finest how-to videos out there. We see questions in the lounges pertaining to filmmaking quite often. So to give ease to those questions and start our week off right, let's hit play on our first video, 7 (USEFUL) DIY Filmmaking HACKS/BUILDS. Next up from cinematographer Matti Haapoji, 5 Tips for Filming at Night. Last week we shared a video that showed...

Good Morning, Stage 32! Happy Sunday to you. Hope it's off to a good start. Grab your cup, have a seat, and let's educate ourselves with some quick videos this morning. First up, as filmmakers, we sometimes have to capture a shot that covers a whole 'lotta ground. And what better way to do that than with a drone? Check out 20 Drove Tips to Fly Like a Pro Filmmaker. Next, how important is lighting in a low light situation? Our second video from our friends at Aputure know a thing or two ab...

Happy Sunday to all. Hope you're all having a fulfilling and creative weekend. Coffee is brewed and piping hot...so let's get to the content. First up today, our friends at Film Riot keep cranking out great content. In our first video this morning, 5 Must Know Tips When Working on Set gives grips sound advice. Being a grip isn't just about being technical, it's about being smart and timely, too. Second, a video no aspiring production crew member is going to want to miss, A Day in the Life...

Good Morning, Creative Army! Now matter how you plan on spending this Sunday, it never hurts to start off with some really informative content and a great 'cuppa Joe to spark the creativity and get you rolling on your current (or soon to be) project. So let's start this edition of Coffee & Content with a closer look at two thrilling feature films, Gillian Flynn's GONE GIRL and Jordan Peele's GET OUT. From our friends at Lessons from the Screenplay, we take a look at Gillian Flynn's, GONE GIR...

Good Morning, Stage 32 Family! Hope your summer is going well! From the looks of our mid-year check in, it looks like it's going great for many of you! We get lots of questions on editing, and, no doubt, it's one of the more interesting aspects of the business. How many times have we heard it said, "The film was saved in editing." If you believe this to be true (and even if you don't), get your coffee or tea ready as film editor Sven Pape takes us on a journey with television editor, Josh Be...