Screenwriting

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 Tuesday, Stage 32 Community! I hope that the last month has been joyful and productive for you all! Our Stage 32 Education Team has certainly been hard at work to bring incredible education opportunities and resources to this fantastic community. This March, you'll have the chance to learn from knowledgeable industry executives, award-winning screenwriters, producers, directors, showrunners, and representatives. Impressive creative professionals who have worked on or represented such p...

Hey, Stage 32 Community! Getting your short script produced is the quickest way into the industry. Great short films captivate audiences with concise storytelling, compelling characters, and emotional resonance in a brief yet impactful narrative. Many famous writer/directors started with short films like Damien Chazelle with WHIPLASH, Wes Anderson with BOTTLE ROCKET, Taika Waititi with TWO CARS, ONE NIGHT, Christopher Nolan with DOODLEBUG, Jane Campion with PEEL, and Martin Scorsese with THE B...

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...

Most professions have special terms that get shortened to acronyms. This can make for better communication, particularly in high-pressure situations. Popular in texting are; LOL - laughing out loud, OMG - oh my g*d, IMHO - in my humble opinion, etc. Governments use acronyms: NASA, FBI, CIA, KGB, NSA (jokingly also known as the No Such Agency). The military has TDY – Temporary Duty (for us it’s going on location), AAR – After Action Review (the Production Report), BDA – Battle Damage Assessm...

Hey Stage 32ers!  The 96th annual Academy Awards are scheduled to air live on ABC on Sunday, March 10, from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Oscar nominations for Best Original Screenplay and Best Adapted Screenplay were announced on January 23. Check out the trailers for the nominated scripts below and email success@stage32.com with the subject line "OSCARS 2024" to receive your free PDF downloads. BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY NOMINEES ANATOMY OF A FALL THE HOLDOVERS MAESTRO...

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 Vanity Fair, some of today's most well-known and critically-acclaimed stars answer viewers' burning questions. While entertaining, this video shows us both how unique and similar everyone's journey is to the top.  Next up, in this video from the Writers' Guild Foundation, y...

“Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, magic and power in it. Begin it now.” Johann Wolfgang von Goethe   Do you love what you’re doing? If you could change anything, from the tiniest wiggle to the largest adjustment, what would you do? Would you keep forging ahead for the dream du jour? Or would you modify, skew slightly left, and leave the beaten path entirely? What will it take for you to pursue your dream? As a child, I dreamed of being an artist. If I...

I believe in growth on both a personal and professional level. Next-level greatness is only accessible if we know how to do a regular check-in ourselves and take inventory of where and how our energy is spent. As Aristotle has said, "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence is not an act but a habit." Career longevity of 30 years brings gifts. I have applied myself on many levels, from branding to marketing, to selling to learning how to finance, network, create marketing materials, and be aut...