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Movies endings are so predictable these days that viewers can guess the endings and then yawn. It's as if they were made using the same template as the last movie.
But, true stories are not so predictable and keep viewers engaged to the end. There is no happy ending or resolution anticipated, it is...
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Our tireless Education Team has been hard at work to bring in some incredible education opportunities for May! In today's blog, read all about the exclusive webinars, classes, and labs currently available to Stage 32 members.
https://www.stage32.com/blog/stage-32s-may-2024-education-schedule-3710...
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Fantastic! Bravo Ashley Renee Smith & Stage 32!
Sweet!
Very excited for this month of education! If anyone has any education questions you can email me directly at edu@stage32.com :)
The month looks amazing! So many cool educational opportunities
Hi Everyone! I'm Timothy Kuryak and I've been working in the world of unscripted content for the past 20 years creating, developing and overseeing thousands of hours of non-fiction programming.
From docu-series to game shows, structured formats to documentaries, I've had a hand in developing and cra...
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Hi Timothy - It's a pleasure to hear and read about your accomplishments. At present, I'm looking for a pro Script Polisher for a 4 part TV mini Series, I know there are several web sites advertising...
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Hi, Bruce Radek. You could post an ad on the Job Board (www.stage32.com/find-jobs)....
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Timothy Kuryak - thanks Tim! Appreciate the long answer - seems like all of the answers are like mutual funds with divided categories inside ! Ha Ha
I should’ve been a small investor inside music - ;-...
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Timothy Kuryak, you've dealt with some very important issues! My immediate attention was drawn to commentaries concerning documentaries, some of which in past, I have implied of in discussions that ha...
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Hi everyone,
I'm mainly an actress. I have created 4 short films. My husband has done a few short biopics. We are venturing out on our first feature documentary. I am looking for guidance from a producer or a key person to possibly lead this project. I have lots of questions as to how a doc gets prod...
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Hi Irena, I have a WW2 completed script that needs to be produced.
Wishing you all good fortune with the project, Irena. Having produced and directed a number of documentaries on science, the military, and aerospace I always went in with at least a half dozen questio...
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Hi Irena, I've made documentaries, I would say talk to the people you're thinking of for the film, write a treatment based on these. chats. A broad idea of structure is important, it will inform your...
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Good points, Geoff.
And along the rights lines, even given the "anything and anyone is open to filming regardless simply be being accessible to a lens", it's still a good idea to get Industry Standard...
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I've always wanted to talk about the subject matter and discussions presented in the commentaries and also based on my research on documentaries in general! Confirmations and opinions appreciated of c...
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Thanks for sharing, Pat Alexander! Amanda Silver said in the interview, "It was my first full script, so I certainly had no expectations that it could sell, much less be a successful movie. It took a...
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Great share Pat Alexander
Perfectly said. We all take a gamble with our work. If we're blessed...the stars come out and everything lines up... perfectly!
Simon Foster getting in front of people is so massive. it's why Stage 32 offers this as a prize for all of the contests. Winning anything is great, but meeting people who can do something with your wi...
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Love this, Pat Alexander! What an inspiring dynamic duo!
The only word to describe the last 3 years is a blur. Early morning and late nights building the necessary network to make things happen are finally paying off. I've been developing a sitcom down here in New Orleans called "Riverhood." We'll begin shooting the pilot episode in August. There ain't no...
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Hang out to your hat, Stephanie! We’re about to do something really cool for our fair lady!
Thank you for sharing this exciting update with the community, Travis O Harrison! Be sure to keep us informed as Riverhood goes into production!
How cool! Great that you utilized the resources here at Stage 32 to improve the project. Can't wait to hear how it goes!
Fantastic! Congratulations! Steady on wins the race! Now comes the hard part. ;)
Jack Binder, no kidding. Haha. Truth be told, it’s all fun. It’s only hard if I want it to be.
Stage 32 Certification continues to bring film commissions, institutes, colleges, streamers, & other organizations into the mix. This week we welcome the Dallas Film Commission to Stage 32 Certification!
Learn more here >>
https://www.stage32.com/blog/stage-32-certification-welcomes-the-dallas-......
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Thanks for sharing, Ashley Renee Smith!
Bravo! @Stage32! Certification!
Hey, Producers!
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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Nick Phillips Hi Nick, thanks for sharing. I think with any groundswell of production, there’s always a time when its course has run. Personally, I think that franchise shows appear to attract the aud...
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Thanks for sharing the article, Nick Phillips. I mainly watch original shows. I think the only franchise shows I watch are "Chicago P.D." and "S.W.A.T." Just like movies, I wanna see original shows, n...
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There is just so much to take from this video: the writing, composing, editing, lighting and cinematography, costume and set design - everything falls into place and the actors respond by giving great performances.
We know that Casablanca was a chaotic production; that the script wasn’t complete befo...
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Hey Producers,
In today's blog, learn how Dutch independent director/producer Joshua van’t Hoff has approached making his award-winning indie films!
https://www.stage32.com/blog/indie-filmmaking-how-to-wrap-a-win-3584...
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Ashley Renee Smith, thank you so much for sharing this interview of mine! I'm honoured!
DT Houston, Nice to meet a fellow night shifter. You're free to borrow my guerrilla filmmaking techniques ;) Thank you for your words!
Hey, Joshua Van ’t Hoff, what are you working on in 2024? Nice to meet you, too...
DT Houston, I'm having an action/comedy short film in post-production and it's fun to work on it! What about you?
That's cool, Joshua Van ’t Hoff I love action/comedy! I write in that lane quite a bit. I'm currently busy with a pair of feature drama projects. Jeff Buckley is a music biopic of the iconic 90s singe...
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