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Stage 32 Certification has been working tirelessly to bring new film commissions, institutes, colleges, streamers, and other organizations into the mix. This week we’re welcoming the Polish Film Institute to Stage 32 Education!
Check out today’s blog to find out more and watch a video of Richard "R...
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I'm working on a panel for our partnership with the Cannes Film Festival and I'd like to get any feedback from producers who are making any actor or writer deals post strike. Any insights into how deals have changed would be helpful. If you've been developing and doing deals please let me know your recent experiences.
Hello:
Toni D'Antonio:
"We are heading there with a wonderful, diverse slate of film and television projects and have had so much great news in the last week. We have attached some MAJOR A-List people t...
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Hey, Producers!
Don't miss out on tomorrow's fantastic AMA with Shaun O'Banion, Award-Winning Film & Television Producer & Owner of Ravenwood Films (JOJO RABBIT, JUNGLE CRUISE, GENIUS) in the Writer's Room Lounge! Shaun is sharing his time with us to answer YOUR questions about "Common Producer Red F...
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Checking in with like-minded people to say hello.
I have been producing for 40 years legal videos, 400 about death and despair.
I have one that should be produced as a full length movie. I’m looking for a team to take it to the silver screen. 248-761-4684
Thanks, Barry. Q: is anyone an experienced writer here? Barry's project is viable and he needs financing and a writer bf a Producer. Or, maybe an Exec Producer with the right connections.
Thanks, yall.
You could search for producers, directors, etc. in the Browse Members Section (www.stage32...
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Greeting friend!
Welcome aboard, Charles W. Ballance Jr.. Think you're feeling the power of this community already.
Hi! I just applied to join the PGA. I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions about the process. Is it even worth it? Thanks!
IF you get in absolutely! Love the screenings and panels during Award Season and they have many opportunities to network during Festivals.
No, not worth it. You should consider the Independent Producers Guild.
absolutely worth it to join. your peers are there to offer insight and guidance. it's up to you to make it valuable.
What kind of festivals, Alexia?
if ya didn’t know, I’m a former
That's awesome, Fran Harris! I didn't know that.
wow Fran Harris , that’s amazing! I always admire sport’s players, they give so much and we never can imagine what they give every day! I believe you miss it!...
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that’s amazing Fran! Does your athletic background inspire you to incorporate that in your creative pursuits?
WNBA and NCAA champion! Truly amazing!! It's wonderful to see women's basketball in this ascension. I'd love to watch your film. Where can we find A LEAGUE OF OUR OWN?
Sam Sokolow I’ll make sure ya get invited to the virtual showing in May!!!!
Hey, guys,
I have one more question for the day before I head off to work. Can anyone tell me where I can find info on how to price product placement?
I'm offering product placement in some of my upcoming animations and one company sounded very interested (but you never know, it could be a scam...I'm...
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Here's an on-demand webinar about product placement, Niki Galiano: "Understanding Product Placement for Your Film - Raising Money, Building Partnerships & Staying Legal" (www.stage32.com/education?p=8...
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And here are two Financing/Crowdfunding Lounge posts about product placement, Niki Galiano:
www.stage32.com/lounge/fundraising/Product...
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Thank you so much, Maurice!! You are awesome. :)
You're welcome, Niki Galiano. Thanks. :D
My feature lenght project (RomCom) fell apart during covid and i have never been able to get it going again. In 2020 3 indie production houses wanted to fund and produce the feature. I chose the one that was capable of doing the bigger budget version.
But now, i can't get my foot in the door to have...
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Mark, it's not impossible, it's next to impossible. While investors are investing in you to get the project over the finish line, they do want to know who's in it. What's the value? What will attract...
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I’m sorry to hear that it is resetting. Unfortunately that’s the hard part of this business and it doesn’t make it any easier. I thought of this video from our fearless leader and I think you might fi...
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Ok, so I'm getting ready to shoot a new short with my comedy troupe (The Rising Phoenix Comedy Troupe), but I still have the old videos on it from the last shoot we did, in my apartment.... many years ago. Lol.
Don't laugh, but it's an Envirio movie camera (I know, I know....but it's all I could af...
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It's a JVC camera so you should be able to connect to your computer (shouldn't matter if it's a Mac or Windows), and your computer should see it as an external drive. This will allow you to access the...
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If using an iPad, I highly recommend getting the Blackmagic app. Should be in the app store.
To supplement Lindbergh E Hollingsworth tips: Turn on your camera and plug the small end of the camera's USB cable into its output port. Then, plug the other end of the cable into your computer's USB...
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In today’s blog, David Zannoni discusses the role of business and legal affairs in independent film, and he talks about the areas covered by a business and legal affairs department or manager. David is a producer, founder of Zannoni Media, consultant for Freeway Ent., and Stage 32 Thought Leader.
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This is always an essential topic for filmmakers to discuss. Its certainly not the exciting part of filmmaking, but not having your paperwork in order can lead to all sorts of liabilities and even prevent your film from being distributed.
Agreed, Ewan Dunbar. Seen this happen time and time again. And good on Maurice Vaughan for recommending David's blog. He's not only a wealth of knowledge, but is working with us on Stage 32 Certificat...
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Navigating the legal maze in indie filmmaking is crucial. From contracts to copyright issues, every step counts. One key aspect often overlooked is finding reliable tech partners. I recently collabora...
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“To have or not to have production insurance- the most important question. Short answer? YES. Always, yes. Production insurance is a necessary part of the production process that many independent creators love to avoid, whether to “save” money or avoid all the paperwork. However, much like car, heal...
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Very useful post. In short, always have production experience. Purely from experience - people fall of ladders, people knock over very expensive tripods with very expensive camera gear, cars scratched...
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I agree, Christopher Phillips. I tried to produce two movies way back (the movies never got made), and I had no idea about production insurance. This is a must-read blog for filmmakers (new and experi...
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Honestly, the only people who don't get production insurance are guerilla filmmakers who won't pay anyone anyway. You don't get access to locations without having an insurance binder. You don't get pe...
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Hey, Producers!
Don't miss out on tomorrow's fantastic AMA with Alexia Melocchi, International Film & Television Producer & Distributor, Co-Founder of Little Films Studios (LA LA LAND, TWILIGHT) in the Writer's Room Lounge! Alexia is sharing her time with us to answer YOUR questions about "How to Pit...
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Hi Ashely! When is the next LA Meet-Up? Is there a calendar or specific day that is continually falls on each month, bi-monthly, etc.?
Gerald Yelverton, we don't currently have the next LA Meetup planned. Once one is, we'll be sure to share the information in the lounges and update the community ASAP.
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this is amazing and so glad to see Poland getting to showcase around the world!