Filmmaking

If you’re a world-builder, someone who spends time thinking through the rules, history, architecture, politics, fashion, lore, and lineage of your universe, you’re already on the edge of something massive. But what if I told you that you don’t have to limit that creativity to just one screenplay, one novel, or one limited series? What if there’s an entire professional lane designed to take the stories you love building and stretch them across mediums in a way that deepens the experience, builds...

Happy Monday, Creative Army! For the past decade, it’s been one of the greatest honors of my career to watch the Stage 32 Short Film Program evolve into one of the premier discovery showcases for emerging filmmakers around the globe. This year, I’m proud to announce that we are celebrating the 10th Anniversary of our Stage 32 Short Film Program with a worldwide premiere at the 2025 HollyShorts Film Festival, one of the most prestigious Oscar-qualifying fests in the world. This program has al...

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. First up, check out this week’s featured video: The Hollywood Reporter’s Drama Actor Roundtable. This incredible panel features Adam Scott (Severance), Cooper Koch (Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story), Dieg...

As we move further into summer, this is a good time to check in with your creative work—and with yourself. How are you doing? Perhaps you have had a productive season, or maybe you've been navigating uncertainty. Either way, take this moment to reflect. This month, I want to talk about gratitude. It is one practice that can redefine your creative journey. Though, not the kind you express at the end of a triumphant moment. Instead, the kind that shows up in the middle—the messy, uncertain, stil...

Have you ever heard of The Three-Legged Stool? It sounds like a children’s fable, doesn’t it? It’s more like an industry fable, and it’s just as invaluable as The Deathly Hallows. In fact, many have attributed it to their longevity in the industry. Allow me to tell you the wisdom behind the notion, and make of it what you will... It is said every professional creative should have three distinct ways to stay active in their career. The three legs are: what you want to do, what you can do now...

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. First up, we’re going behind the scenes of one of the most ambitious productions of the year: F1: The Movie. This incredible video from SonyCine takes you under the hood (literally) with director Joseph Kosinski, O...

As promised, our new Coverfly Profile Import is now live. You’ve put your hard-earned money on the table to further your career and worked even harder to earn your Coverfly accolades and Red List placements. With Coverfly going out of business, it was imperative to us that you get to keep everything you’ve achieved. And now you can. Further, your accolades are now being factored into our brand new Executive Matchmaking Portal. Our 3,000 Executives will now log into their Stage 32 Executive...

Why Are We Still Making Film the Old Way? Let me start with a full disclosure. I work for a company that makes some of the products I’m mentioning here. I don’t want you to take that the wrong way. I’m still a filmmaker and actively use tools like these to produce content on literally a daily basis. But I know sometimes people get fussy, think I’m just promoting a product. In this case, that is true, but for all the right reasons. The Old Ways Are Dead I’ve been in the industry for over 30...

In today’s entertainment landscape, opportunities move fast, and if you want to grab an executive’s attention, you have to make your pitch count. At Stage 32, you’re not just learning how the industry works; you’re gaining direct access to decision-makers across studios, streamers, and production companies. But here’s the truth: when those execs open your pitch, they want clarity, confidence, professionalism, and a clear understanding of your story on just two pages. That’s why we’re dedicatin...

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 and say hello before the weekend wraps. Be bold....