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A little about me: (and my 40 year career in sound). I was born in a trim bin. In Hollywood! If you don’t know what a trim bin is then you’re a lot younger than me! I have worked in the industry as a sound editor since 1973. My mother, KAY ROSE, was the first female sound editor to win an Oscar for Best Achievement in Sound Editing for the Mark Rydell directed film, THE RIVER. I was privileged to work with her for about 25 years. My love of movies started with my mom, who was a film aficionado....

We've gotten a lot of questions about our successes and there have been plenty of discussions in the screenwriting lounge about what they mean and where the requested writers eventually end up. Maybe you've been checking out our pitch sessions and made your way over to our success stories page. You'll see listing after listing of one person getting a meeting here, another there... what does this mean? What are they getting out of the meetings? What qualifies as a success? What Is Success? A...

Hey Everyone! Our CEO, RB, answers questions that frequently come up concerning the Stage 32 profile page and other content on our site! In this video you will learn everything you need to know to start successfully sharing, networking and connection on Stage 32! So definitely go ahead and check this video out. VIDEO MAILBAG Here are some of the questions RB tackles in this clip: -What’s the difference between a wall post and a Lounge post? -How do I get more content in my Home st...

Many mediamakers know they need a lawyer out the gate and yet initially they are often fearful of employing a lawyer as they fear they can't afford it. That is why I am frequently asked: "When should a mediamaker engage an entertainment attorney?" As a general rule, this should be done when the client is entering into a contractual relationship with another person or entity, such as two co-producers, two writing collaborators, a producer and a writer, a producer and a director, etc. It is a so...

I can’t believe I graduated college two years ago, it feels like it’s been forever. I’ve spent the bulk of my two years applying to different gigs, sending out pitches, entering competitions, and trying to make some money in the film industry (not retail). When I was applying to gigs, I began wondering what’s the right rate to charge with my experience on set. How much should I sell a script for? What should I charge a client to write a script? I had so many questions that I wished my colleagu...

Most music producers, arrangers and film composers in this day and time are using a Digital Audio Workstation(DAW) for all of their musical needs. Some music manufacturers have created DAWs that are exclusive all in one proprietary pieces of hardware, allowing you to record audio to an internal hard drive for playback. However, the disadvantage that most hardware DAWs have, is that a person must rely on the functionality of that sole hardware unit, based on the design and interest of the pare...

The May 2016 edition of On Stage With RB had a very special guest, Uma Incrocci. They talked about the SAG New Media and Ultra Low Budget contracts, and the best tips for actors to make a splash in the industry. On Stage With RB (May 2016) Uma Incrocci, has worked in every area of the business from commercials to TV to web series to audiobooks. She worked extensively in regional and New York theater and co-produced/co-wrote the pilot Living in Captivity (official selection, NY Television...

Finding film locations can be a major hassle and with smaller budget projects, it can be an adventure to scavenge for locations yourself. We’re all looking for unique, one-of-a-kind locations, but with so many other production duties it becomes difficult to adequately scout. Here are some tips on how to scout and lock-in locations quickly and effectively.1) Have location agreements printed and ready:Know exactly what you want and be ready to sign an agreement. The more prepared you are, the more...

Hey Everyone! Today we have a GREAT interview with our CEO, RB, with Forest Day Jr, from the video podcast, Rolling Tape. Whether you are new to the site or if you've been with us forever, you will really enjoy watching RB talk about Stage 32, what the site means to him and how it can benefit members. You can view the podcast below... RB explains what Stage 32 is all about and how he came up with the idea, as well as the importance of regular connecting and networking. RB gives examples...

Is it possible to make “networking” feel creative, sexy, and fun? (Answer: #Yaaaaas) If you’re a screenwriter, producer, actor, director, etc. then you need to have a “network.”  What is a “network,” exactly? It’s the web of relationships that allows you to do the work you love and get paid for it. You might think, “Ugh, networking is so tedious and annoying!” but that’s a seriously unproductive attitude. Besides, it’s not like networking is a recent development. Since the dawn of time,...