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Hi, Stage 32 Community! Our Stage 32 Team has been working diligently to bring in as many new resources and opportunities as possible to enrich your experience here in our community! At Stage 32 you have direct access to industry professionals who’ve written, authored, developed, produced, directed and represented acclaimed projects like BROOKLYN STORY, THE NIGHT OF, HIS DARK MATERIALS, A DISCOVERY OF WITCHES, THE BEAR, THE AMERICANS, EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS, MY FRIEND DAHMER, MY TRUE CRIME...

Hey, Stage 32 Community! Happy Fall! Over the past month, our Stage 32 Education Team has been hard at work to bring in some incredible education opportunities and resources for this fantastic community. This October, you'll have the chance to learn from knowledgeable industry executives, video game writers, award-winning filmmakers, NYT best-selling authors, acclaimed producers, financiers, screenwriters, distributors, and representatives. Impressive creative professionals who have worked o...

Hey, Creative Army! Our fearless leader, RB Botto, and I have just recently returned from our whirlwind adventure at the 2023 Venice International Film Festival. We had an incredible time representing Stage 32 at the festival, meeting so many members both new and old, and celebrating so many exciting new projects and achievements. As some of you already know, I was honored to be featured as a panelist in the 2-Part Breaking Barriers: Empowering Women Through Film panel alongside key executi...

Networking is too often associated with adjectives such as uncomfortable, artificial, or intimidating. However, there are concrete ways to change your mindset and navigate these situations effectively so it goes back to what it was originally intended for: creating and solidifying meaningful and mutually beneficial relationships, in your industry and beyond. 1) Think About Your Purpose As a film producer, I have always wanted to work with people from all over the world to make authentic fi...

Small feature films are roads to much bigger projects. A positive, proactive attitude will propel your work. Here is what you need to give your film a fighting chance against the competition. 1. Aim For Attention Successful projects happen when you adopt a realistic approach to their completion. Don’t think too big too soon. Storytelling as a filmmaker is a lifelong learning curve but a positive attitude is everything. A feature film carries the kudos and longevity that short-form content doe...

Public relations is a mystical profession. It’s difficult to describe. It is impossible to guarantee and there is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to strategy. It’s a profession that is not for the faint of heart. You need a strong resolve and a titanium shield to shed the slings and arrows that may come your way – from both the public and your clients. Who is it for? Public relations is for any individual, organization, or brand. What Is Public Relations? The task of public relation...

Hi, Stage 32-ers!   Right now is a challenging time for film and television creatives worldwide. Even though things are uncertain, the one thing that is certain is that the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes will not last forever. At the end of this difficult time, the marketplace will emerge with new possibilities and opportunities. Still, we have heard from so many members of the Stage 32 community who are struggling to stay inspired and motivated. We get it, it’s not easy. But we’re here to he...

Hi, Stage 32-ers! What is up Creative Army? The 80th annual Venice International Film Festival will be held from August 30th to September 9th, 2023 and we are thrilled to say that Stage 32 has partnered with Catalyst Studios on a BIG announcement we will be making at the festival. If you are in Venice or plan to attend the festival, please join us on September 1st for an exciting event!   Stage 32 and Catalyst will be presenting a fantastic 2-part panel which will feature our very own Stage...

Welcome back to TALKING BUSINESS: Insights from the Independent Film Industry, hosted by Stage 32 Thought Leader and Business Consultant, David Zannoni, from Freeway Entertainment and Zannoni Media. In TALKING BUSINESS, David brings you in-depth conversations on the behind-the-scenes of the filmmaking business with industry veterans. In today’s third episode, David speaks with Alex Balassa of Balassa Films, an award-winning Hungarian-Chilean producer, content creator, and director with a stron...

Introduce Yourself Weekend is a great way to kick-start engagement every single month here on Stage 32, but that’s just the starting point! One of the biggest relationship builders in the industry is consistency. When you’re able to be consistent, you build inherent trust while also staying top of mind—and staying top of mind MATTERS. If you want to be successful in the entertainment business, you need your name to become synonymous with what you do. That way, when someone is looking for a sc...