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My name is Laura Ackermann, the CEO/Founder of Advantage PR, and I'm thrilled to dive into the dynamic world of PR with you. With two incredible, experience-rich decades of navigating the PR landscape under my belt, I've crafted compelling campaigns for a diverse array of clients – from budding acto...
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Laura Ackermann is having a 24-hour AMA in the Filmmaking/Directing Lounge! The AMA is focused on “When Should Filmmakers Pursue Publicists & PR Opportunities?”
Laura is the CEO/Founder of Advantage PR, Publicist, & Branding Expert (Charisma Carpenter, Anna Lamb, Rushi Kota). She’ll be answering que...
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May is just kicking-off, and once again Stage 32 will be present at the Film Festival in Cannes. Is this your first time attending? Then read today’s blog! Sille Larsen will take you all through what the festival offers and what to do and expect as a Stage 32 member attending for the first time, as...
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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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I love documentaries. How about you? What’s your favourite documentary?
I came across the ‘Secrets of the Neanderthals’ and thought, as a sucker for origins and ancient history stories, that this was a must see. Neanderthals have generally been denigrated as the epitome of low-brow human existence....
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I just looked up "Bowling for Columbine," Geoff Hall. It's on my watchlist now.
Your fictional animated urban fantasy sounds intriguing. Looking forward to seeing it.
I want my documentary/fiction scrip...
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Maurice Vaughan is it going to be an inner-world drama with an outer-world documentary, Maurice?
I'm not sure, Geoff Hall. I'll probably get a better idea of the format once I outline the script.
Thanks for the rec on A NEED TO GROW, Geoff Hall - it’s in the cue and excited to watch.
Sam Sokolow it’s an inspirational story, Sam, not just about the science of soil regeneration but also the amazing human commitment to the urgent need of this activity.
Stage 32 is excited to welcome Michael Bishop back for his upcoming webinar!
Once an AD has created a schedule and had a successful location scout and Pre pro meeting with the entire crew what happens at GO?
It now becomes their responsibility to be a leader using that schedule as a beacon to ensure...
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Now this is something that everyone who works, or wants to work, in production should see. Thanks for the share, Sydney Summers!
I couldn't agree more Sam Sokolow :)
Hey everybody! I recently directed my first couple music videos and really fell in love with the experience. Music and film have always been so emotionally linked for me so I guess that's natural! Was wondering if anybody has built up a nice portfolio of music videos. I would love to speak with you on ways to network and find new artists!
Very cool. Ryan Moore! Would love to check t hem out. Where can we see the music videos you directed?
Thanks for sharing, Ryan. I really enjoyed your video. it’s beautifully shot and really does the song - and the artist - justice. Bravo!
Incredible music video, Ryan Moore!
Wow! I love your music video :) Keep on rocking!
Stage 32’s founder and CEO, Richard “RB” Botto, shares two videos in today’s blog.
In the first video, Kent Lamm of the Standard Story Company, Jim Cummings, and Julian Terry provide some inspiration on how to jumpstart your career path.
In the second video, RB shares how you can use Stage 32 to ge...
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Great reads for all community members. Thanks for sharing, Maurice Vaughan!
You're welcome, Sam Sokolow. Yeah, RB's Coffee & Content blogs always have things that members of the community can learn from no matter what area of the industry they're in. I highly recommend people...
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The 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival is around the corner, starting on May 14, 2024, in Cannes, France. Stage 32 is proud to partner with the Cannes Marché du Film for over 8 years as an official education partner!
Read more in today’s blog: www.stage32.com/blog/cannes-film-festival-marche-...
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Oh, to be a fly on the wall of such an event. Do I dare to dream? ❤️
You could be there one day, Lark Anderson. Not as a fly though.
Will you be attending Maurice?
I won't be attending, Sydney Summers, but hope everyone has a great time!
Same with me :)
Full disclosure, I am not a fan of Jerry Seinfeld the person. I find his misanthrope schtick grating enough that it finally stopped me from watching Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee. But there is no arguing the man is one of the great stand-ups of all time and Seinfeld the show is always going to be...
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I have to agree with Mr. Seinfeld.The only comedic freedom these days is on the stage. But is that really the issue? Is it so bad that we are more culturally aware than we were 10, 15 or 20 years ago?...
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I love JS and all his work but I think he is getting it wrong in a way, or at least the writer of the article is interpreting his words wrong. I think we have a lot more options to get our comedy fix....
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Yes, except for the few comedians with enough money to weather the woke community Jerry is correct.
No, because his argument doesn't make sense. Besides the fact that there is no extreme left, or at least in the way he is describing. I think since more and more unheard voices from minorities and LGB...
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Just watched Unfrosted. I think Jerry's rant is so we believe that the reason Unfrosted is so cringey is because he was given too many notes by execs. The first 10 minutes are unbearable. Yes it gets better but you do have to suffer for it.
Hello all,
I was wondering if anyone has any recommendations for short films they think are awesome and a great example of the format?
I totally understand the urge to drop your own short film here, but I think that would defeat the purpose of the exercise.
The film is by Max Sappa (www.stage32.com/lounge/introduce_yourself/David-Lynch-Ari-Aster-David-Eg...)...
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The Whiplash short film is really well structured. Also, we are breaking down Wes Anderson’s Oscar winning short film today in the writers’ room: https://www.stage32.com/writers-room
Craggio - By Zach Cregger is brilliant. This was before Barbarian but after Miss March.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrMj_q2xfOg
Love this one https://giantspecks.wordpress.com/2017/08/30/dotty/
JP Rothie made a great short adapted from George Orwell's short story Shooting An Elephant that I love. https://shootinganelephant.vhx.tv/videos/shooting-an-elephant-1080p-hd-0......
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The Cannes Film Festival in France is coming up in a few weeks! Stage 32 has worked directly with and has had an official presence at the Cannes Film Festival Marche du Film for over a decade. Stage 32 has also been an official education partner of the Cannes Marche du Film for the last 8 years.
If...
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Maurice Vaughan For a filmmaker when you are on set keep great notes so you have a nice director's statement and you will have good notes for the production notes as well. If there is a local reporter...
Expand commentMaurice Vaughan For a filmmaker when you are on set keep great notes so you have a nice director's statement and you will have good notes for the production notes as well. If there is a local reporter you can invite to set that would be a good way to get an early piece of press. Make sure you get the EPK interviews done on set with the actors so you don't miss out and the interviews you can you for an electronic press kit when submitting to festivals.
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Dan MaxXx It depends on the client's specific needs and the level of promotion and scope of work that is involved. I prefer to meet with a potential client to get to know them and learn what they're l...
Expand commentDan MaxXx It depends on the client's specific needs and the level of promotion and scope of work that is involved. I prefer to meet with a potential client to get to know them and learn what they're looking for in terms of publicity for their project. If I believe that I can help them with those goals, then I put together a plan of action and the price involved based on that plan.
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Ashley Renee Smith Typically unless someone is year round busy with projects then I would say the relationship is typically 3 to 5 months for a project.
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Annie Marie Burdeos The best time to bring on a publicist is when you have a date that your project is going to be released or you have a film at a festival. It is very competitive in today's market w...
Expand commentAnnie Marie Burdeos The best time to bring on a publicist is when you have a date that your project is going to be released or you have a film at a festival. It is very competitive in today's market with the massive amount of content so press typically needs a very timely news hook.
Thanks for the answer, Laura Ackermann. What's a director's statement?