Filmmaking / Directing

The place to discuss, share content and offer advice and tips on all things filmmaking and the craft of directing. From pre-production to on set practices to navigating the industry and beyond, this is your forum

Pat Alexander
Great Interview with legendary director Ken Loach
'Hope Is Political'
'Hope Is Political'
The filmmaker Ken Loach talked to Matt Zoller Seitz about the end of his 60-year career, his last film 'The Old Oak,' and what he's learned about power and the working class. "We don't need the exploi…
Amanda Toney
Stage 32 4-Part Directing Class: Scripted Drama TV Directing Process (with special guests!)

Join us for this NEW four session class will explore the craft and process of directing for scripted drama television. Taught by veteran television writer, showrunner and director Todd Slavkin, you will learn the creative and practical aspects of directing a television episode, from getting the gig,...

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Christopher A Schultz

Is there a zoom session today for the Scripted Drama TV Directing Process?

Sarah Teres

Hey, I'd love to keep in touch with everyone from class. If interested, please "connect," especially if you're interested in the writer's group! Todd is the best! My email is seteres@serqetproductions.com

Rutger Oosterhoff

In The Netherlands, Madurodam.

Tucker Teague

Honestly though, I think if it actually does move from Park City it should not move to a major city. Rather, it should go to a city that has the capacity to handle the festival but also be away from the major cultural and economic centers. Ideally, the place would have natural beauty as well.

Dan MaxXx

A city & state willing to give huge tax breaks to SFF. Sun Valley, Idaho is a destination place for many with means$$. The locals there are used to seeing celebriites

Pat Alexander

Rutger Oosterhoff I'm with you! And let's change the name to Dutchdance!

Pat Alexander

Eugene, Santa Fe, Sun Valley -- all nice picks as well

Maurice Vaughan
Win a FREE Stage 32 Career Mentoring Call!

Do you have three great scripts? Tell Stage 32 about them and get a free entry to win a Career Mentoring Call with the industry professional of your choice!

ALL SUBMISSIONS HAVE AN EQUAL SHOT AT WINNING!

Stage 32 is accepting entries from now through Sunday, April 21st at midnight PST.

On Monday, A...

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Maurice Vaughan
How to Attract Allies in the Film Industry

In today’s blog, Karen “Kay” Ross (Stage 32’s Community Manager) talks about how to attract allies in the film industry. You can use Kay’s advice during Stage 32’s Introduce Yourself Weekend (this weekend and the third weekend of every month) and every day.

www.stage32.com/blog/how-to-attract-allies-...

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Maurice Vaughan
Introduce Yourself Weekend

It’s Introduce Yourself Weekend!

Friday through Monday

IYW is a great time to meet people, build industry relationships/network, catch up with friends, talk about your projects/goals, and share your victories (small or big).

Even if you’ve introduced yourself before, you can reintroduce yourself.

A...

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Maurice Vaughan

Blog to check out for Introduce Yourself Weekend:

“Navigating Stage 32's Introduce Yourself Weekend!”

www.stage32.com/blog/navigating-stage-32s-introduce-yourself-weekend-3460...

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Maurice Vaughan

Blog to check out for Introduce Yourself Weekend:

“Take The “Work” Out Of Networking - The Importance Of A Polished Stage 32 Profile”

www.stage32.com/blog/take-the-work-out-of-networking-the-importanc...

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Maurice Vaughan

Blog to check out for Introduce Yourself Weekend:

“How To Present Yourself Online To Book Jobs In The Entertainment Industry”

www.stage32.com/blog/how-to-present-yourself-online-to-book-jobs-in-the-......

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Maurice Vaughan
Win a FREE Stage 32 Career Mentoring Call!

Do you have three great scripts? Tell Stage 32 about them and get a free entry to win a Career Mentoring Call with the industry professional of your choice!

ALL SUBMISSIONS HAVE AN EQUAL SHOT AT WINNING!

Stage 32 is accepting entries from now through Sunday, April 21st at midnight PST.

On Monday, A...

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Maurice Vaughan
Ask Me Anything (AMA) with Shaun O'Banion

Shaun O'Banion is having a 24-hour AMA in the Writers’ Room Lounge, focused on “What Are Common Producer Red Flags?”

Shaun O'Banion is an award-winning film & television producer and owner of Ravenwood Films (“Jojo Rabbit,” “Jungle Cruise,” “Genius”).

You can ask Shaun things like: What are some re...

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Maurice Vaughan
Introduce Yourself Weekend

It’s Stage 32’s Introduce Yourself Weekend again!

Friday through Monday

IYW is a great time to meet people, build industry relationships/network, catch up with friends, talk about your projects/goals, and share your victories.

Even if you’ve introduced yourself before, you can introduce yourself again....

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Maurice Vaughan

Blog to check out for Introduce Yourself Weekend:

“Navigating Stage 32's Introduce Yourself Weekend!”

www.stage32.com/blog/navigating-stage-32s-introduce-yourself-weekend-3460...

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Maurice Vaughan

Blog to check out for Introduce Yourself Weekend:

“Take The “Work” Out Of Networking - The Importance Of A Polished Stage 32 Profile”

www.stage32.com/blog/take-the-work-out-of-networking-the-importance-...

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Maurice Vaughan

Blog to check out for Introduce Yourself Weekend:

“How To Present Yourself Online To Book Jobs In The Entertainment Industry”

www.stage32.com/blog/how-to-present-yourself-online-to-book-jobs-in-the-......

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Maurice Vaughan

I really wanna see "Kill Bill: Vol 3," Nick Phillips. I would've liked to see "The Movie Critic" too. Maybe we'll get to see both.

Pat Alexander

The one frontier we haven't really seen Tarantino play around with is Sci-Fi. Could he possibly end on a really out there Sci-Fi flick?

Maurice Vaughan
All Day Tomorrow – Ask Me Anything (AMA) with Shaun O'Banion

Shaun O'Banion will be having a 24-hour AMA in the Writers’ Room Lounge tomorrow, focused on “What Are Common Producer Red Flags?”

Shaun O'Banion is an award-winning film & television producer and owner of Ravenwood Films (“Jojo Rabbit,” “Jungle Cruise,” “Genius”).

You can ask Shaun things like: Wh...

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Amanda Toney
Reminder - we're giving away a $10,000 grant for a short film script with Palm Springs Women in Film

If you have a short film we are giving away a $10,000 grant and you will get your film produced! Be sure to submit as the deadline is approaching: https://www.stage32.com/happy-writers/contests/2nd-Annual-Palm-Springs-W......

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