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The legendary writer and actor Gore Vidal told us, "A talent for drama is not a talent for writing, but is an ability to articulate human relationships." In this time of social distancing, we’re seeing relationships through a brand new lens and are looking for human connection. There has never been a greater need to explore the nuances of Drama than right now. Which is why...   Stage 32 is thrilled to announce our 2nd Annual Feature Drama Contest!   Drama, when done well, can elevate a...

Happy Sunday Creative Army! I've got my coffee and hand and your weekly dose of content coming in hot - grab your coffee of choice and let's dive right in. First up, In Depth Cine has put together a compelling video essay that explores how directors collaborate with cinematographers to achieve a specific visual aesthetic. Among other things, this video outlines how some directors maintain a similar visual style throughout their filmography (here's looking at you Wes Anderson), while others...

The following list includes several COVID production safety training courses and manuals I have found in my ongoing research! These resources focus on the health and safety aspects of working on set during the pandemic.  Safe Sets International  COVID-19 (Level A) Course & Safety Certificate At the end of this (free) training course, you will receive a COVID safety certification Screen Skills  Coronavirus basic awareness on production training [UK] Free 40 minute course on COVID...

Happy Friday Stage 32-ers! Over the past 10 years, we here at Stage 32 have been thrilled to be recognized throughout the industry as the leaders in online film craft and business education. We are honored to be partnered with some of the most prestigious film festivals and markets in the world including the American Film Market, Cannes Film Festival and the Marché du film, and Raindance Film Festival in London, to name a few. Now, for the 5th year in a row, we are thrilled to be joining fo...

Happy Thursday Stage 32 Community! For nearly 10 years, Stage 32 has been the online meeting place for entertainment creatives and professionals worldwide. We now have over 650,000 members - with cinematographers, actors, directors, screenwriters, producers, financiers, composers, and editors from every corner of the world coming together to network on Stage 32.  Whether you are a long-time member, or new to Stage 32 - we wanted to take a moment to introduce you to the folks that make this g...

You are a screenwriter. The mere thought of typing FADE IN makes you feel alive (or scares you!). And, no matter where you are at - at the grocery store, in the car, in the shower - you hear voices in your head. Wait, that sounds wrong - you hear your characters voices in your head. That's better. You can't imagine a scenario without you pouring your thoughts onto the page.   To be a working screenwriting in today's film, television and new media landscape you no longer can be just great at...

    NOVEMBER WRITE CLUB UPDATE: FINALE UPDATE! WINNERS ANNOUNCED!  That's all, Folks! We've made it through a very busy, very productive month of November! I speak for the entire Stage 32 team when I say how proud we are of your efforts over the last 4 weeks.  But the work doesn't stop just because we've rolled into December. Remember that this challenge is meant to help you finish the year strong and that is what we're going to keep encouraging you to do! To that end, check out the vi...

Happy Sunday Creative Army! Have you had a creative weekend so far? Can you believe it is November already?! 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, Wired sat down with legendary screenwriter Aaron Sorkin (The West Wing, Steve Jobs, The Newsroom, Moneyball) and had him answer screenwriting questions from Twitter. He talks about how to approach your second draft, how to perfect the art of intention and...

Remote Directing: The only 100% Safe Production in a Pandemic is 100% Remote Production — So here’s how I’ve been doing it. Like a lot of people in the Film/TV world, I lost my industry job in March. Although many productions have started back up or moved to other countries, I remain in Los Angeles on a pretty tight lockdown. I found myself teaching remotely and trying to figure out what to do next, but with the infection rates on the constant rise, most media production seemed out of the ques...

Forward momentum may well be the most coveted yet elusive commodity in the film and television industry. How do you get traction? How do you get noticed? How do you "work with what you've got"? Our heads can swirl with so much seemingly unknown. What can be worse is when that worry meets doubt, fear, and despair. Luckily, at Stage 32, we're not about the worry. We're all about the work! If you can't find what you're looking for in one of our blogs, one of our upcoming or past webinars, or the...