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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

Luke Kelly-Clyne July 2025 Lab
Alexander V. Koenig
Currently in Cannes

We would love to meetup with other producers if you're also here in Cannes for the airrescue pioneeress.com movie. Let me know if you want to meet.§

Maurice Vaughan

Hi, Alexander V. Koenig. How's Cannes?

Sydney S
Starts Thursday! Learn to Budget & Schedule Your Film with a Top Producer (2 Spots Left!)

Hey everyone, hope you're having a great week!

Just wanted to give you a quick heads up—there are only 2 spots left in our private lab starting this Thursday with producer Michael Wormser. If you're working on a feature and want to learn how to break down your script, build a real budget, and create...

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Sandra Isabel Correia

Thank you Sydney for sharing :)

Sydney S

Hope you can make it Sandra!!

Sandra Isabel Correia

I will keep an eye on it Sydney :))

Sam Sokolow
Always have to celebrate the victories

We all know how much time, effort, energy and love we put into our projects. We always have to remember to celebrate the victories along the way. I am so honored and grateful that the Television Academy is recognizing our show GENIUS: MLK/X this year at the18th Television Academy Honors. It's a cred...

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Television Academy Honors to Include 'Genius: MLK/X,' 'We Will Dance Again,' 'Will & Harper'
Television Academy Honors to Include 'Genius: MLK/X,' 'We Will Dance Again,' 'Will & Harper'
https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/television-academy-honors-2025-genius-mlk-x-will-harper-1236383370/
Television Academy Honors has announced its 2025 winners, including 'Genius: MLK/X,' 'We Will Dance Again,' 'Will & Harper.'
Maurice Vaughan

Congratulations, Sam Sokolow and everyone involved with GENIUS: MLK/X! You're right. Always have to celebrate the victories. Big victories and small victories.

Sydney S

Congrats Sam!!! So proud of you! I love GENIUS: MLK/X!

Sandra Isabel Correia

Congratulations, Sam Sokolow. GENIUS is really Genius and deserves the highlights. I am inspired by you my friend. I usually celebrate all victories; I try :))

Ewan Dunbar
Lab Coming Soon! - Write Your TV Series Pitch Deck In 8 Weeks

Hi Everyone! I’m excited to be running my lab about how to write an effective pitch deck for your project. In this exclusive Stage 32 interactive 8-part lab, you'll delve deep into writing an effective pitch deck for your scripted television idea - one that will clearly communicate your intentions,...

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Sydney S

Huge thanks to you, Ewan, for sharing with the community—we’re so lucky to have you hosting! If you haven’t already, make sure to grab one of the last spots. Can’t wait to see everyone soon in the lab!!

Geoff Hall
Netflix studio project approved for aspire tax credits by njeda board

This just popped up in one of my social media accounts, so it’s a little late to the party, but It seems like Netflix are making serious inroads into production real estate in New Jersey. (Apologies therefore, if I missed someone’s post earlier in the year!)

It’s an enormous development, with all sor...

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Netflix Studio Project Approved for Aspire Tax Credits by NJEDA Board - NJEDA
Netflix Studio Project Approved for Aspire Tax Credits by NJEDA Board - NJEDA
https://www.njeda.gov/netflix-studio-project-approved-for-aspire-tax-credits-by-njeda-board/
TRENTON, N.J. (December 19, 2024) - The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board today approved Aspire tax credits for the Netflix Studio at Fort Monmouth.
Suzanne Bronson
Would you produce a fake TV Show?

I posted this article in the acting lounge, but I am interested in hearing what producers have to say about this. How do you feel, would you be open to duping actors/singers this way? Is this even legal? What is SAGAFTRA going to say? Were they duped too?

https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/the-rehearsa...

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Nathan Fielder Created a Fake Singing Competition for 'The Rehearsal.' One Contestant Lost $10,000 and Feels Betrayed: 'I Signed Up to Be a Singer, Not a Lab Rat' (EXCLUSIVE)
Nathan Fielder Created a Fake Singing Competition for 'The Rehearsal.' One Contestant Lost $10,000 and Feels Betrayed: 'I Signed Up to Be a Singer, Not a Lab Rat' (EXCLUSIVE)
https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/the-rehearsal-nathan-fielder-fake-singing-show-contestant-1236393533/
For 'The Rehearsal,' Nathan Fielder created a fake singing competition, 'Wings of Voice.' One contestant lost $10,000 and breaks her NDA to speak out.
Shadow Dragu-Mihai, Esq., Ipg

This is normal in the so-called "reality" TV space. From American Idol to you-name-the-show, the public is baited into showing up for fake auditions, etc when the producers have already cast it - yes,...

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Suzanne Bronson

What I understand you to be saying Shadow is that competition shows have a pre determined outcome. Not sure I believe that. However, standard reality shows like KUWTK, do have some "writing" in the se...

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J. Austin Gentry
Mary Bronaugh

Mary breaks down the direction and production process of Dog Years that's now in post.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqXbvxsu9cA&list=PLuE5SaTeE05WAQnbfHQgi4......

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Sandra Isabel Correia
FREE Webinar Alert! Behind the Scenes of ADOLESCENCE: How the AD Team Mastered One-Shot Magic on Netflix’s Smash Hit _Taught by Sarah Lucas, First Assistant Director_

I’m beyond excited to invite you to an incredible Live Q&A with Adolescence Assistant Director Sarah Lucas, exclusively for Stage 32 next week!

As many of you know, this show’s impact extends far beyond the screen, something I explored in my latest blog post. You can check it out here:

https://www.s...

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Elmare Hendricks

Sandra Isabel Correia This one session I am so excited for.

Sandra Isabel Correia

Me too Elmare Hendricks :)) I am thrilled for it :))

Maurice Vaughan

The recording is up! If anyone missed the webinar or want to rewatch it, here's the link: www.stage32.com/education/products/filming-adolescence-how-the-ad-team-m......

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Sandra Isabel Correia

Thank you Maurice Vaughan :))

Maurice Vaughan

You're welcome, Sandra Isabel Correia.

Sydney S
Free Webinar! 30 Minutes with Producer, Michael Wormser

You'll spend 30 minutes online with Michael Wormser, a producer and PGA member, who produced and distributed the psychological horror-thriller SMILEY, which was released through AMC Independent.

Michael also produced the horror-comedy SOME GUY WHO KILLS PEOPLE, which was Executive Produced by John L...

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Katia Reed

Looking forward to it!

Sarah Saleh

Hi everyone! I’m Sarah Saleh, a filmmaker and screenwriter with a degree in Filmmaking from the German University in Cairo. I’ve worked as an Assistant Director on Egyptian TV shows, served as a Scrip...

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Maurice Vaughan

The webinar starts in about an hour, everyone! Make sure you sign up.

Maurice Vaughan

Incredible webinar! A lot of helpful advice and insight. Thanks, Michael, Annisa, and Stage 32!

Sydney S

Thank you to all who attended and thank you Michael & Annisa!!

Brooke Jacoby
Advice for putting a team together.

Hi! I have a screenplay that I completed not long ago with a co-writer. i'd like to bring the screenplay to life but I could use some advice. How should i go about starting to put a team together? How should I raise funds? Is there a preferred method, site I should use? I haven't made a short film s...

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Noël Savignano

I’m not a producer, and I haven’t raised funds myself (yet), but I’m in a similar place with a script I care deeply about.

One thing I’ve noticed while researching is that people respond well when ther...

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Shadow Dragu-Mihai, Esq., Ipg

Brooke Jacoby You may need or want certain producing services, or you may want to take & keep full control and do it yourself. The Independent Producers Guild at independentproducersguild.org has free...

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Leonardo Ramirez
Speaking of Cannes: Cannes Film Festival 2025 Lineup

(As of April 10) See all the films coming to Cannes' 78th edition, unspooling on the Côte d'Azur May 13 - 24.

“Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning” would premiere out of competition and bring Tom Cruise back to the Croisette in spectacular stunt-driven style. As expected, Wes Anderson’s “The Ph...

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Cannes Film Festival 2025 Lineup Revealed: Wes Anderson, Kelly Reichardt, Julia Ducournau, and More Set for Competition
Cannes Film Festival 2025 Lineup Revealed: Wes Anderson, Kelly Reichardt, Julia Ducournau, and More Set for Competition
https://www.indiewire.com/news/festivals/cannes-film-festival-2025-lineup-1235114303/
See the full lineup for the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, happening May 13-24.
Leonardo Ramirez

I agree Sandra Isabel Correia - I would love to see more.

Shadow Dragu-Mihai, Esq., Ipg

Well, our rep for The Rabbit Hole, Eartha Kitt and for FilmPods will be at Cannes.... We're not showing this year though, just making some specific contacts.

Leonardo Ramirez

That's great Shadow Dragu-Mihai, Esq., Ipg ! Have a safe and prosperous trip!

Shadow Dragu-Mihai, Esq., Ipg

Leonardo Ramirez Thanks - I won't be going. Our rep is there from the UK, promoting The Rabbit Hole, as well as our FilmPod program and our partnership with Cinefind.

Leonardo Ramirez

You’re very welcome Shadow Dragu-Mihai, Esq., Ipg. Either way, I hope it goes extremely well for your partnership, The Rabbit Hole and FilmPod.

Elmare Hendricks
All roads leads to cannes film festival

Dear Producers

We would love to connect with you at CANNES FILM FESTIVAL, please see this beautiful piece written by

Amanda Toney: www.stage32.com/blog/cannes-film-festival-marche-du-film-is-2-weeks-away... Expand post

Sandra Isabel Correia

Thanks for sharing Elmare Hendricks

Elmare Hendricks

Greatest pleasure Sandra Isabel Correia

Ashley Renee Smith

Thank you for sharing, Elmare Hendricks! =)

Shadow Dragu-Mihai, Esq., Ipg

Our rep is at Cannes, reping us on The Rabbit Hole (diamondsdarkhouse.com/the-rabbit-hole) and Eartha Kitt C'est Si Bon (earthakittmovie.com) and reaching out to the global filmmaking community for FilmPods (filmpod.app) - I will pass this info on to him.

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