Filmmaking

There’s a saying that we’ve all heard a thousand times over, “A picture is worth a thousand words”. This resonates with visual artists when ensuring that the visuals they convey will provoke the right tone and message to the many words and feelings that they will portray and intend for their story. Now this concept isn’t new to most of you and it’s just what good storytellers and filmmakers should be doing right?! I mean, what artist doesn’t put their heart and soul into infusing their vision...

Happy Friday, Stage 32 Community! The day after Thanksgiving always feels like a quiet crossroads. The world slows down just enough for us to hear ourselves think. And in that quiet, I’ve been reflecting on something powerful that came up during this past week’s November Community Open House (if you missed it, click here and watch for free on demand), a moment that, to me, gets to the heart of what Stage 32 is really about. A new member asked me, very honestly, whether this platform was the...

I’ve made it to year three in my journey with Stage 32, and it just keeps getting better! Looking back on the past creative year has been an incredible source of encouragement. It’s allowed me to celebrate the victories and quickly let go of the goals whose timing hasn’t arrived yet—but that I know are on their way. If you’re looking to give yourself a boost, I highly recommend taking a moment to review your creative year and jot down a quick bullet list of wins and milestones. Not Without...

Let me tell you something that might surprise you: Hollywood wants you to succeed. When you walk into a pitch meeting with me—or any manager or executive worth their salt—we're not sitting there hoping you'll fail. We're not looking for reasons to say no. We're rooting for you. We want to fall in love with your story, connect with your vision, and find a way to work together. And here's the proof: I'm about to sign a couple of writers from Stage 32. That's not hyperbole or a marketing line—I...

Happy Sunday, Creative Army! Have you had a creative weekend so far? Whether you’ve been writing, filming, editing, or simply dreaming up your next big idea, I’ve got some inspiring content to fuel your passion and keep you moving forward. So grab your coffee, and let’s dive in. This week’s featured video comes from FilmSpeak, about one of the most unexpected and bold evolutions of a major franchise in years: Predator Badlands. If you haven’t seen this yet, it’s worth your time. Griffin digs...

We're exhausted, plain and simple. We grumble about "superhero fatigue" and decry the "content sludge" pouring from streaming services, an endless, algorithm-driven flood of the same old thing. We eye the vast empires of Marvel, Star Wars, or the Wizarding World and rightly peg them as cynical, late-capitalist engines. They're relentless, vertically integrated marketing machines peddling tickets, toys, subscriptions, and ultimately, their own endless existence. This critique hits the mark, but...

Recent A-list-driven movies are bombing at the box office and the trades are now writing Hollywood obituaries. But movies like SINNERS and WEAPONS that ‘saved the summer box office’ built their marketing strategy around recognizable talent. So did WICKED. And the sequel is projected to reach monster numbers. So is star power dead? Or is it just evolving? The problem isn't A-listers. It's $200M prestige dramas that nobody asked for. Here, I said it. I believe next we'll see a renaissance of ele...

Exclusively on Stage 32, Eileen Cope's management company has opened their doors to our community and we're excited to announce we've partnered with Mark Creative Management - who will develop and package the winning script of our Film & TV Drama screenwriting contest, giving Stage 32 writers a real chance to land representation! Direct Manager Access Founded by industry veteran Eileen Cope, Mark Creative Management is a boutique literary management company representing screenwriters and auth...

Happy Week 3 of November Write Club, Stage 32 Community! You've invested in a pitch session. You've booked a consultation with a manager, agent, or development executive. You've secured a spot in an exclusive Q&A with a working producer. Now comes the moment that actually matters: the interaction itself. As Stage 32's Writer Liaison, I've seen thousands of writers connect with industry professionals through our platform. Some create meaningful relationships that advance their careers. Others...

Happy Sunday, Creative Army! Let’s kick things off with a huge shoutout to everyone who has already jumped into this month’s Introduce Yourself Weekend. Thousands of creatives from around the world are connecting, sharing their stories, and building relationships that will lead to collaborations, opportunities, and lifelong friendships. If you haven’t yet made your introduction, you’ve still got time! Head over to the Introduce Yourself Lounge before the weekend wraps. Be bold. Introduce you...