Producing

The place for all producers to discuss, share content and offer tips and advice on raising funds, setting a budget, on set strategies and all other topics related to producing a film, television or theater project

Laurie Ashbourne
Dear Producer

if any of you follow Dear Producer on Instagram you have no doubt seen the latest campaign to not only address the plethora of producing credits but to also get “actual producers” a living wage. it’s a complicated issue because there are so many degrees of “producer” - but their efforts are to class...

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Are Producers in Hollywood Nearing Extinction?
Are Producers in Hollywood Nearing Extinction?
Listen to this episode from The Town with Matthew Belloni on Spotify. Matt is joined by longtime producers Cathy Schulman and Lorenzo di Bonaventura to discuss the devaluation of producers in Hollywoo…
Sam Sokolow

Absolutely fascinating. Thaks for sharing, Laurie Ashbourne!

Andy Byrne

Thanks, Nick. Wow... Go Producers United.!We see wayyyy too many producers putting it all out there for years on projects for crumbs.

Amanda Toney

Glad you shared this Nick. Great coverage by Deadline.

Kerry Kennard

Wow - healthcare covered like 10-15 % skimming through the article.

First wealth is health I’ve heard.

Stephanie Moore

So needed. It is a start!

David Paterson
Waterfall

Anybody know where to find a film investor waterfall template?

Stephanie Moore

I would suggest going to film proposals for an example template, but there are other softwares that can be used to also create waterfalls that are easier to read and use as well such as relevant equit...

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Ashley Renee Smith
Don't' Miss Tomorrow's Ask Me Anything in the Filmmaking Lounge!

Hey, All!

Don't miss out on tomorrow's fantastic AMA with Laura Ackermann, Founder of Advantage PR, Publicist, & Branding Expert (Charisma Carpenter, Anna Lamb, Rushi Kota) in the Filmmaking Lounge! Laura is sharing her time with us to answer YOUR questions about "When Should Filmmakers Pursue Public...

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Stephanie Moore

Very cool! So important too!

Amanda Toney
How to Navigate the Cannes Film Festival Marche Du Film with the Executive Director Guillaume Esmiol

I've been working on this since last year and I am so excited to bring to you the Executive Director of the Cannes Film Festival Marche du Film, Guillaume Esmiol to Stage 32 education! In our ongoing education partnership with Cannes this year we are bringing you straight to the source to learn how...

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Aleksandria Migova

Greetings! I'm a composer based in Ibiza, working in the video game industry since 2015, now venturing into scoring for short films. Excited to attend Cannes Festival from May 16-21 for the first time. Let's connect!

Eugene Mandelcorn

Looking for someone who will be attending the full time of the Cannes Festival I will be arriving on the 13th and leaving on the 29th.

Ian Senior

I'm a screenwriter currently undertaking a Masters in screenwriting (Duh). I'll be attending for the first time this year for 4 days, and I know absolutely nobody - anyone into horror/comedy fancy a coffee or beer?. I'm in England, just under 2 miles from Shepperton Studios.

Amanda Toney

Hi everyone - our official Cannes roll call and Stage 32 schedule of events was announced here, be sure to comment on the roll call: https://www.stage32.com/blog/cannes-roll-call-whos-going-who-has-fi...

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Shmerah Passchier

Johannesburg, South Africa

Ashley Renee Smith
Stage 32's May 2024 Education Schedule!

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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Jack Binder

Fantastic! Bravo Ashley Renee Smith & Stage 32!

Stephanie Moore

Sweet!

Sydney Summers

Very excited for this month of education! If anyone has any education questions you can email me directly at edu@stage32.com :)

Stephanie Moore
Leonardo Ramirez

That sounds like a good one, Stephanie Moore.

Maurice Vaughan

I'm excited for this webinar, Stephanie Moore! Thanks for the reminder!

Stephanie Moore

Same! I have it bookmarked!

Niki Gagliano

Cheers could be rebooted to The Pharmacy, where all the regulars hang around a green juice bar instead of a bar! lol

Pat Alexander

Stephanie Moore i think maybe Mike Faist could be the man for a Labyrinth reboot!

Pat Alexander

Niki Gagliano both amazing suggestions :)

Pat Alexander

I think a "The Brain That Wouldn't Die" (1962) remake would absolutely rollick today. Swap out decapitation / head-transplant for some AI / Neuralink implant deal and you've got yourself A MOVIE

Sam Sokolow

Heavy Metal 1980 animated cult classic but also afraid they'd not do this masterpiece justice.

Maurice Vaughan
‘Scooby-Doo’ Live-Action Series in the Works at Netflix

Greg Berlanti and Netflix are going for a ride in the Mystery Machine. Who's excited for this live-action series? Is anyone here turning their Animation show (or any project like a comic, game, etc.) into a live-action series? Or planning on it?

www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/scooby-doo-live-ac...

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'Scooby-Doo' Live-Action Series in the Works at Netflix
'Scooby-Doo' Live-Action Series in the Works at Netflix
Greg Berlanti and the writers behind 'Cowboy Bebop are teaming for a live-action Scooby-Doo TV series for Netflix.
Maurice Vaughan

The live-action movie adaptations were fun, Daniel Husbands, but I think a live-action series is a better format for the story universe since Mystery Incorporated could solve a mystery each episode li...

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Dan MaxXx

Meh. But it is by GB; everything he makes is a hit

Sam Sokolow

Always liked the cartoon more than the live-action personally but it's a great creative team. INterested in how the bring Scooby to life.

Daniel Husbands

I have yet to experience a live action adaptation that's lived up to the animated original, the closes would be Jungle Book in my opinion, then perhaps The Lion King. Still I would much rather watch something original than a remake of anything.

Kerry Kennard

Daniel Husbands - I like your last sentence- making something original!

I remember liking and watching Scooby Do, though making something new is always challenging.

More team work to make the dream wo...

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Sydney Summers
Webinar soon! A Producer's Essential Guide to International Co Productions!

In this 90-minute webinar, Academy & BAFTA Award-winning Producer Gareth Ellis Unwin will use his background as an experienced producer to showcase his approach to creating a successful international co-production.

Using examples from the various projects he has co-produced under Bedlam Film Product...

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Gareth Ellis-Unwin

Looking forward to hosting tonights webinar and getting to tell you a bit about the films I've produced with co-production partners over the years.

Ricki Linksman

Hi Gareth, I am a screenwriter and looking forward to this webinar. Last week, I attended a webinar and spoke with Joan Lane who wrote the screenplay of The King's Speech so I am looking forward to yo...

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Sydney Summers

Looking forward to the webinar today!

JK Presnal

Whoever was looking at Estonia or based in Estonia, would love to connect with you.

Jack Binder

Looks outstanding. Please post a link. Thanks! Nice one Gareth!

Amanda Toney
Why Has Packaging Become So Important in The Spec Market?

It's taking longer to sell things became everything has to come with a star.

https://nofilmschool.com/hollywood-packaging...

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Why Has Packaging Become So Important in The Spec Market?
Why Has Packaging Become So Important in The Spec Market?
It's taking longer to sell things became everything has to come with a star.
Maurice Vaughan

Thanks for sharing the article, Amanda Toney. I understand why packaging is so important, but it's becoming too much of a burden on screenwriters. If screenwriters have to package their projects, we m...

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Dan MaxXx

Maybe go back to the old ways- let agencies "package" their entire talent rosters in front & behind camera per new project.

Jack Binder

Thank you Amanda. Yes, unfortunately the slow, steady progression of studios and production companies relying on producers and talent to do the heavy lifting of packaging has increased dramatically. O...

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Antuan Martínez

TThanks for the good advices. Amanda Toney

Stephanie Moore

this is really helpful in navigating the state of the industry. thank you Amanda Toney

Niki Gagliano
Has anyone had issues with Vimeo screen-share videos not importing into a video editor? Or is there a Mac tool for that?

Has anybody had this problem besides me? For the last 2 days, I've been trying to import screensharing videos of me showing screenwriters how to use AI art generators, so they can produce their own movies from their own screenplays

. I tried it with Loom last night and today, and also with Vimeo last...

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Niki Gagliano

Yeah, you're probably right. Thanks. (It's just that I have epilepsy and when I look at the computer too long, I start to get glitchy speech, and then I sound like a robot. Lol.)

Niki Gagliano

Hey, Chris, I saw that you're a USAF vet. Were you ever stationed down in Tucson, by chance? I used to hang out with a bunch of pilots and their wives from Davis-Montham when I worked at St. Mary's ho...

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Christopher Phillips

Niki Gagliano Ah, not in Tucson. Guam and Grand Forks. Haven't been to Tucson. Must have been fun times!

Niki Gagliano

Definitely...lots of fond memories!

Niki Gagliano

Christopher Phillips Hey, Chris, I came up with an idea. What do you think of you and I creating a sit-com called "Wings"...except instead of being set in Nantucket, we could set it in one of the plac...

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