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“You know all the tools in your toolbox, but that doesn’t mean you have to use all of them to get the job done. Be smart in your execution and you will not only create beautiful work, but you will also create relationships and a lifelong career you are proud of.” —Annisa Belonogoff
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I saw this Music video How Lights out by Royal Blood was made
Have you as a filmmaker figured out the best timing to release this type of video.
Before or after the trailer release?
or other?...
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Hey Paul! There are a lot of pros & cons to each.
With this being an in-depth look at the various setups of shots from the trailer, I'd imagine it would be best to post this type of promo AFTER the ac...
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Jordon Black thanks for your input.
This May, you’ll have the chance to learn from knowledgeable industry executives, award-winning screenwriters, producers, directors, showrunners, animators, podcast hosts, authors, script supervisors, attorneys, and representatives. Impressive creative professionals who have worked on or represented...
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Learn From Michael Bishop for his exclusive webinar!
Before the Director, Producer, Line Producer, Production Manager, Location Manager can begin to have a clear understanding on the scope, workflow, and cost of making a film, the next natural step is the hiring of a 1st Assistant Director. This is...
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Interested in hearing your take on being a 1st AD to a relatively inexperienced director. What kind of tasks can the 1st AD take over without appearing to be stepping on director's toes?
This looks like a really good one for aspiring directors to take note of.
Here is a list with some making of/behind the scenes/interviews videos from the "Shōgun" 2024 miniseries, maybe you wish to watch:
The Making of Shōgun – Chapter One: Honoring Authenticity: https...
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I finished watching "Shōgun" last night, Florin Şumălan! Phenomenal series! It's my second favorite mini-series of all time. I'm gonna check out these videos.
Haha, Maurice, I also watched the last episode yesterday. Now everyone is waiting for all out war in season two.
I hope there is a season two, Rutger Oosterhoff. There's enough story for it.
This has got to be one of the stand-out series of 2024, it is phenomenal. The acting, sets, costumes, cinematography, music...it visually one of the most beautiful stories I've watched in a while and...
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Watched entire season. A great show. Watched the original many years ago.
Exciting news! Today begins Stage 32’s fourth monthly logline contest of the year, and it's a television comedy contest!
The top logline will be given a FREE CONTEST ENTRY to Stage 32’s 4th Annual Television Comedy Contest. And the TOP THREE LOGLINES will be entered to win the GRAND PRIZE at the end...
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Jonathan Jordan is having a 24-hour AMA in the Authoring & Playwriting Lounge, focused on “What is a Ghostwriter?”
Jonathan is an award-winning screenwriter, book coach, ghostwriter, playwright, and Stage 32 Thought Leader. He’s answering questions like:
How...
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In today’s blog, Brigitte Millar (award-winning actress) talks about something all creatives have dealt with: Trying to balance it all as a creative.
www.stage32.com/blog/balancing-it-all-as-a-creative-3711...
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Jonathan Jordan will be having a 24-hour AMA in the Authoring & Playwriting Lounge tomorrow, focused on “What is a Ghostwriter?”
Jonathan is an award-winning screenwriter, book coach, ghostwriter, playwright, and Stage 32 Thought Leader. He’ll be answering questions like:
What types of content can...
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Hey all! I’m a composer and new to Stage 32. So hello! I may be lurking around now and then here in your lounge to learn more about varying stages of production, and points of view from as many sides of filmmaking as possible. I hope you don’t mind an interloper. Hah! I figure the more I know about...
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This year's Cannes has some big directorial names with Coppola, George Miller, Yorgos, Schrader, Audiard, Sorrentino, and Papa Cronenberg. Even Coralie Fargeat is back with her first film since REVENGE (2017). What are you most excited to see?
https://variety.com/2024/film/global/cannes-film-festiva...
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I like the lineup, Pat Alexander! I'm really looking forward to “Megalopolis,” “Furiosa,” "The Substance," and "Bird."
Very strong lineup again. Thierry ain't screwin' around. I'm already working on my Megalopolis tixs ;)
Yeah, it's Megalopolis for me too. Really hope this is a great swan song for FFC.
Don't count him out just yet. Apparently in development on another! This time off of a novel, however.
Richard "RB" Botto , can you tell us more about Coppola's next project? The book?
Jonathan Jordan will be having a 24-hour AMA in the Authoring & Playwriting Lounge on April 24th. The AMA will be focused on “What is a Ghostwriter?”
Jonathan is an award-winning screenwriter, book coach, ghostwriter, playwright, and Stage 32 Thought Leader. He’ll be answering questions like:
What...
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Wonderful blog by Annisa :) Great read!
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Agreed, Sydney Summers!