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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, in this video from Bloomberg Originals, you'll learn about the financ...

Happy Tuesday, Creative Army! I’m so excited to share that TOMORROW, Wednesday, March 13th, Stage 32 is hosting a FREE Webinar about How to Navigate the Cannes Film Festival Marche du Film! Stage 32 is proud to be the industry education workshop partner of the Cannes Film Festival Marché du Film for over eight years and we are excited to offer all badge holders the opportunity to experience Stage 32 education. Together with the Marché we are excited to offer this exclusive FREE webinar to o...

Hey, Stage 32 Community! A great TV drama captivates audiences with compelling characters, intricate storytelling, and emotional depth, weaving together elements of suspense, conflict, and relatable human experiences to keep audiences engaged and invested in the unfolding narrative. Streaming has made it so easy to become obsessed with new shows like BEEF and THE BEAR. Not to say that network dramas aren't still killing it - classics like GREY'S ANATOMY or LAW & ORDER a...

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 Variety, infamous film composer John Williams breaks down how he has come up with some of the most iconic film scores of all time. Williams is one of those artists whose work you know, even if you don't know his name (but let's be honest, you know his name). From STAR WARS to...

Hey Stage 32ers! We love celebrating this community and all that you've all achieved, and we know you do too! We wanted to make sure that all the successes you've garnered are getting their proper due so keep reading to learn all about signings, deals, meetings, scripts requests, and so much more from the month of February... Congrats to writer and director Benjamin Pollack who just landed representation with Tammy Hunt and Sandstone Artists after connecting with Tammy through Stage 32...

Screenwriting forms the backbone of the filmmaking industry, lending structure and substance to the stories that captivate audiences worldwide.  However, for entry-level screenwriters looking to break into the industry, the path to success can be filled with obstacles.  This comprehensive blog aims to shed light on the intrinsic connection between script coverage and screenwriting, emphasizing the vital role that script coverage plays in the development and refinement of screenplay manuscrip...

Happy Wednesday, 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 award-winning industry executives and professionals who’ve written, directed, produced, composed, developed, performed, and represented acclaimed projects such as THE KING’S SPEECH, LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER, CATASTROPHE, BREEDERS, ROSEANNE, A DIFFERE...

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 StudioBinder, you'll get an overview of how to grab your script reader quickly so that they don't want to put your script down. You have such a short window to win over an executive, those early pages are crucial for making an impact. And while this video gives a great intro...

No one likes to be manipulated—except when they do. And this is always true with entertainment and art. “Make me feel something” is the universal mandate for all content, across every genre, through all mediums. Music is a universal language that touches our deepest feelings to bring up powerful emotions. As in the very life of our bodies, its most basic elements are tension and release, just like breathing and heartbeats. No wonder it’s so powerful!     More Than A Feeling In visua...

I love love in all its forms. It is what makes you, me, us go round. As we are in the month of love, I want to write about just this topic. As creatives, I think many struggle with love in ways that are unique to our industry, especially when it comes to ourselves. We can take a lot of rejection over a prolonged period, so much so that we begin to believe that we and our work are, well, not so much – that is a harsh position to take with oneself. And as storytellers, especially writers, we sp...