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Looking for funding to complete a documentary based on the true story of the book. Finding Octave: The Untold Story of Two Creole Families and Slavery in Louisiana. The documentary is called Reconnect. In the documentary which features, professors, historians and jazz experts I reconnect the Pavagea...
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Hello Finance Lounge, I just put up a post on my website that I thought I'd share. There always seems to be a good deal of confusion about to whom filmmakers should go to get a film budget for their project.
There are many answers and solutions, but the bottom line as mentioned in the post, is that...
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I've seen some confusion about this too, Jack Binder. Thanks for clearing it up.
Thank you for sharing these great insights, Jack Binder!
Great post Jack, agreed 100%. I've been teaching a lab around investor proposals and this has come up a few times - the budget underpins EVERYTHING as relates to the FP, recoupment values - having a realistic budget is mandatory if you want to succeed!
Emma Louise Smith Thank you! I'm sure you know how even a modest discrepancy can be a multiplier of error down the pipeline!
In Person Meetup tomorrow!
https://www.stage32.com/meetups/1976
Thanks for sharing with the community!
Hey, All!
Don't miss out on tomorrow's fantastic AMA with Timothy Kuryak, Emmy-Award nominated Executive Producer (SAY YES TO THE DRESS, TODDLERS & TIARAS, WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?) in the Producing Lounge! Timothy is sharing his time with us to answer YOUR questions about "Developing Unscripted Con...
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You off er ?? You talk a lot but where have you delivered
Jean MIlu Truesdale, I'm not sure I understand your question. Can you clarify what you mean? If you're looking for the Ask Me Anything post to participate in tomorrow's event, you can find it at this...
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Jean MIlu Truesdale This sounds very much like a personal attack, which are not tolerated in this forum. If you need a list of @stage32 success stories they are not hard to find. @stage32 is a support...
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Hey, Performers!
There are 2 FREE Stage 32 in-person networking meetups coming up this Thursday, May 16th! I'm including links to the meetup pages for you all below. If you live in any of these cities or are nearby, be sure to RSVP and seize this opportunity to meet with other creatives in person and...
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Sharing with the Lounge, albeit off-topic:
Disney Entertainment Television Program Accepting Submissions May 13- June 7, 2024
Hi Jack, thank you
Anybody know where I can find a template for a waterfall recoupment chart?
Hi David, If you shoot me a message via www.FilmBudget.com/contact I'll share my waterfall with you.
Hi financing lounge! I've been into videography/filmmaking since 8th grade, and working in this industry for 8 years professionally, and earlier this week, I was thinking that the least amount of knowledge I have in film is financing. If you have a good tip or advice for financing films you've done...
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Hi Clark Tolleson - a great resource for this information is Michelle Alexandria. I recommend starting with this Stage 32 webinar of hers and then looking at the other courses she's taught here on the...
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Good job Clark Tolleson - increasing your knowledge in all areas of filmmaking is essential to success. Film finance is no exception. Great resource above as mentioned. Having excellent materials to s...
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Together with one of my producing partners at Shake The Tree Productions, Samantha Bowen, we are excited to meet in Cannes this year (our very first visit to the market) to share our exciting slate of original content.
Our slate is ambitious with an eclectic mix of genres in film and television with...
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And Coincidentally, this popped up today! Check it out and let us know what you thought!
https://www.stage32.com/education?p=8975050604851...
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Thanks so much Jack. Will def check it out. Will you be attending this year?
Toni D'Antonio, one of our wonderful Stage 32 members, Sille Larsen, authored this great blog about attending Cannes for the first time. It was just published yesterday! You can check out all of her t...
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Thanks Ashley Renee Smith . I will DEF check it out. :) Will you be attending this year?
Unfortunately, no. But I can't wait to catch all of the exciting updates from our team who will be there! Stage 32 will be doing regular updates on the Stage 32 Instagram stories to keep everyone informed.
A few weeks ago I posted a video about how filmmaker Alejandro Iñárritu directed three different films at three different budget levels, as I found it a really interesting way of looking at a filmmaker's progression. Today, I actually stumbled across a similar video about Greta Gerwig and I just HAD...
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Awesome post - something every filmmaker should read. Greta Gerwig always has something important to say and she knows how to say it at every budget level. Love this!!!
Something all musicians/ composers can learn also ! - using resources we have at different stages.
I love this! Incredible journey by Greta Gerwig, and brilliant choices made to suit the style and budget of each film. Thank you so much for sharing!
thx Ashley Renee Smith great post, love her!
Me too, Marsy Robinson! She's amazing.
Hi, I have been going to Cannes for quite a few years and to me it’s the biggest, most prestigious, fun film festival in the world and where finance, distribution deals can be done, new friends and contacts made and then there’s the yacht parties, the glamour, the red carpet film screenings, the sta...
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Hello Jane. Hope the day finds you well. My name is Toni D'Antonio with Shake The Tree Productions in NY. My colleague Samantha and I will be attending Cannes for the first time this year and this ide...
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Hi Toni,
Thanks for the reply. My email is jsangerluminofilms.co.uk and it’d be a pleasure to meet you. Let me know your cell no and we could arrange a meet up. I’m on the Producers Programme so not ye...
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Hey there Jane. I tried to enter that email but it would not take. My email is tonidantonio@gmail.com and my cell is 347.267.4092. Please feel free to reach out. We arrive in Cannes the afternoon of t...
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Hi ladies! We are going to be doing our official Stage 32 Cannes Roll call on the blog this Thursday. We do this every year so people can connect and stay in touch heading into Cannes. This will also...
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Thanks Amanda. Looking forward to it!
I'm not sure if this is the right place to put this. I know I've not been on Stage 32 in a while and something has been bothering me. I get all kinds of email about what I can do with my work and the sad thing is I'm on a fixed income since I'm disabled and I feel like I don't stand a chance in gett...
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I haven't been active for a while since I've been busy with multiple projects. I've been wanting to share my work but haven't been able to given the prices on sharing my work the way stage 32 brings them up in my emails. I wouldn't even know where to begin.
I suggest starting with networking in the Lounges, Matthew D Rhodes. Make a post (Example: share a post in the Screenwriting Lounge talking about your journey as a screenwriter and the lessons you've...
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ok, that sounds like a plan.
The money is already out there, Laurie Ashbourne posted this Robert Rodriguez Film funds so this above so here is repost to check out, https://youtu.be/BLUh4j1pvKQ?si=rEjP8w6zUBo_3y3M...
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Paul Rivers - wow … great information from the YouTube clip. I stopped at 5 mins, though the guy was giving good tips - how to save money and other practical advice.
I’m a musician / and composer now,...
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What a fabulous idea. Will think on it. I also recommend this Stage 32 webinar on accessing brands to finance docs: https://www.stage32.com/education?p=8944906436915...
Expand commentWhat a fabulous idea. Will think on it. I also recommend this Stage 32 webinar on accessing brands to finance docs: https://www.stage32.com/education?p=8944906436915
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Are you doing a GoFundMe / similar campaign, Nick ? Love jazz genre - !! I know JEN has funding for jazz musicians- might want to look there shortly - ;-) There’s always some Washington historical gra...
Expand commentAre you doing a GoFundMe / similar campaign, Nick ? Love jazz genre - !! I know JEN has funding for jazz musicians- might want to look there shortly - ;-) There’s always some Washington historical grants - etc. Louisiana slavery and jazz music would be a good search.
SouthArts does funding for tours - as a side note - 1 -2 weeks -‘as a side note - for musicians. Good luck - !! Hope these ideas help.
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Nick Douglas wow, Nick. What an amazing family history you have. I’m looking forward to seeing it. Have you checked out Seed and Spark for film funding?
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sounds like a great story you have to tell - never enough musical history!
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Marsy Robinson. Two people have requested my script called the Petition based on a true story about Creoles from New Orleans before the Civil War influencing Lincoln. Have been working on making the t...
Expand commentMarsy Robinson. Two people have requested my script called the Petition based on a true story about Creoles from New Orleans before the Civil War influencing Lincoln. Have been working on making the true stories in my book Finding Octave into a series. I have several scripts ready. Just need the right person to pitch them to.