Inspirational

So you’re working on your first action packed short, feature or pilot with martial arts, bullet hits, and smashed walls? Or maybe it’s a horror with gory falls and feints? Or it’s a car crash in a serious drama? Or maybe even is simply just pushed by a passing pedestrian and stumbles to the ground? For my last project, “I Miss Us,” I entered the domain of stunts and I was equally excited and terrified. My previous productions had mostly been room drama’s, sci-fi’s, or projects heavily dealing...

My mentor, the late Sam Christensen, was a treasure trove of trivia from the TV/Film industry, especially when it came to old Hollywood. He told a story once about how the original Hollywood stars were made, and while fascinating by itself, it brings up a very important issue facing actors today.     From The Annals of MGM Many decades ago, Sam was a Casting Director, and when he first came to work on the MGM lot, he was assigned a secretary, Beverly, who had been working at MGM since s...

My father tells me a story of when he realised I was “creative”. When I was a toddler one day I decided the neighbours freshly planted new flower bed was in the wrong spot and I needed to replant them elsewhere. I can only imagine my father’s conversation with the neighbours. One; letting them know what I had done and two; trying to explain to them how I did it so quickly, probably covering up how he wasn’t paying attention in the process. I tell my father I knew exactly where those flowers need...

When I was first starting out as a writer, I spent most of my prewriting time on plotting. I initially approached planning out my fiction like we’re all taught to approach essay writing: it’s all about the outline. So that’s where I’d always start: with plot. Please don’t misunderstand me. Story structure is vitally important, and I’ll advocate for taking the time to craft an airtight plot all day long. But, as we know from our Aristotle, character is the engine of plot. (If Aristotle’s Poetic...

Good morning Stage 32 Creative Crew! It’s Monday and we’re revved and ready to enter this final week of May with not one - but two success stories courtesy of writer connections made through Stage 32. This double dose comes to us from Sarah J. Cornelius the Production and Development Executive at Whitewater Films. If you are unfamiliar with Sarah, she is the powerhouse executive for veteran producer Rick Rosenthal, the Oscar and Emmy-nominated Director & Producer and CEO of Whitewater Films....

Happy Saturday Stage 32! As many of you may know, I host an Instagram LIVE every week on @stage32 highlighting some amazing Stage 32 members from all over the world. We cover everything from how to sell a TV movie, how to ace self-tape auditions, how to research your way to the top of the entertainment industry and more. Recently, I had the supreme pleasure of chatting with two powerhouse Stage 32 members that have been working hard to make magic happen in their entertainment careers in 2021 -...

One of the questions screenplay newbies writers face is where to start and how to do it. This is quite normal for beginners and those who are just entering this industry. You can read hundreds of books, watch many tutorials, but never start writing your screenplay. It often happens because you only get basic guidelines, but when it comes to writing, you realize that you have not received any practical skills. If it sounds familiar to you and you cannot get off the ground, then this article w...

Good morning Stage 32 Creative Crew! We’re back at it on this Monday morning to kick off the week with another massive Stage 32 success story announcement. But before we get into it,  a quick update on the month of May. As you know, we’re a little over half-way through the month and at the moment there have been more than 20 new meeting requests from industry professionals looking to connect with writers through Stage 32 in May alone. That's over a meeting a day being requested.  Executives, p...

Happy Sunday Creative Army! First of all, 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 every corner of 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. Now, grab some fresh coffee and let's dive in to this week's fres...

Sometimes it can feel as if we cannot make a difference. This industry is so big, the wealth of content is vast, but what can any of us do? We spend our time looking for work, doing the work, shaking hands, making memories, and of course, taking time away before going back to the grind. I’m here to tell you - hell, the whole Stage 32 community is here to help remind you - that whether you are in full stride or in hibernation mode, you can enact change. Don’t worry, this isn’t a road map on how...