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Maurice Vaughan
Ask Me Anything (AMA) with Shaun O'Banion

Shaun O'Banion is having a 24-hour AMA in the Writers’ Room Lounge, focused on “What Are Common Producer Red Flags?”

Shaun O'Banion is an award-winning film & television producer and owner of Ravenwood Films (“Jojo Rabbit,” “Jungle Cruise,” “Genius”).

You can ask Shaun things like: What are some re...

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Maurice Vaughan
Introduce Yourself Weekend

It’s Stage 32’s Introduce Yourself Weekend again!

Friday through Monday

IYW is a great time to meet people, build industry relationships/network, catch up with friends, talk about your projects/goals, and share your victories.

Even if you’ve introduced yourself before, you can introduce yourself again....

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Maurice Vaughan

Blog to check out for Introduce Yourself Weekend:

“Navigating Stage 32's Introduce Yourself Weekend!”

www.stage32.com/blog/navigating-stage-32s-introduce-yourself-weekend-3460...

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Maurice Vaughan

Blog to check out for Introduce Yourself Weekend:

“Take The “Work” Out Of Networking - The Importance Of A Polished Stage 32 Profile”

www.stage32.com/blog/take-the-work-out-of-networking-the-importance-...

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Maurice Vaughan

Blog to check out for Introduce Yourself Weekend:

“How To Present Yourself Online To Book Jobs In The Entertainment Industry”

www.stage32.com/blog/how-to-present-yourself-online-to-book-jobs-in-the-......

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Maurice Vaughan

I really wanna see "Kill Bill: Vol 3," Nick Phillips. I would've liked to see "The Movie Critic" too. Maybe we'll get to see both.

Pat Alexander

The one frontier we haven't really seen Tarantino play around with is Sci-Fi. Could he possibly end on a really out there Sci-Fi flick?

Maurice Vaughan
All Day Tomorrow – Ask Me Anything (AMA) with Shaun O'Banion

Shaun O'Banion will be having a 24-hour AMA in the Writers’ Room Lounge tomorrow, focused on “What Are Common Producer Red Flags?”

Shaun O'Banion is an award-winning film & television producer and owner of Ravenwood Films (“Jojo Rabbit,” “Jungle Cruise,” “Genius”).

You can ask Shaun things like: Wh...

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Amanda Toney
Reminder - we're giving away a $10,000 grant for a short film script with Palm Springs Women in Film

If you have a short film we are giving away a $10,000 grant and you will get your film produced! Be sure to submit as the deadline is approaching: https://www.stage32.com/happy-writers/contests/2nd-Annual-Palm-Springs-W......

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Pascal Chidiadi
Am New

I am new here great minds.

I am Pascal Chidiadi.

Maurice Vaughan
Stage 32 Certification Welcomes The Polish Film Institute!

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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Maurice Vaughan
Today’s Blog – “To Have Or Not To Have Production Insurance?”

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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Debbie Croysdale

Thanks for the insightful share @Maurice

Maurice Vaughan

You're welcome, Debbie Croysdale.

Sydney Summers

Thanks for sharing! Very important read.

Maurice Vaughan

You're welcome, Sydney Summers. You're right. It's a must-read.

Sydney Summers
Webinar coming soon! A DEEP DIVE INTO THE EFFECTS OF AI ACROSS DEPARTMENT IN FILM!

A.I. is coming for Hollywood and it will literally change every part of production. No contract or promise will prevent the colossal and inevitable economic impact will have on creatives lives. From writing to pre-production, to acting, animation, video games, post, and even marketing and distributi...

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Sydney Summers
Webinar coming soon! How to Avoid Mistakes when Packaging Your Film hosted by Gato Scatena, Managing Director or S&R Films!

We are excited to welcome Gato. The most common and financially devastating mistakes that occur during the course of producing a film often take place during casting, but these mistakes are avoidable. In this class we focus on the importance of properly casting your feature films, and delve into the...

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Gato Scatena

My pleasure, Lisa!

Lisa Gerstner

Gato - I appreciate when you and Jordon reached out in 2022 RE: Indie film. I took your webinar today because I remembered your company - especially regarding film projections. If you are open to disc...

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Gato Scatena

Lisa, feel free to email us with budget and talent wish list. Based on the website, it looks like it's a bit outside our wheelhouse currently, though I'm happy to take a look.

Lisa Gerstner

Thanks for taking a look.

Sydney Summers

Thank you everyone for tuning in today!!

Looking to chat with a Filmmaker/Director who LIVES for Classic Rock even over Cinema. A Todd Haynes type.

God help me. I've spent my entire life with the classic music (including classical) and the TV, films and products that made us from the 60s till today. ALL of my scripts and scriptments celebrate that nostalgia from lost times especially the music with pretty much the same passion Todd Haynes exhib...

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Maurice Vaughan
Ask Me Anything (AMA) with Laura Ackermann!

Laura Ackermann is having a 24-hour AMA in the Acting Lounge, focused on “What Should Performers Look for in a Publicist?”

Laura is the founder of Advantage PR, publicist, & branding expert (Charisma Carpenter, Anna Lamb, Rushi Kota). She’s answering questions like:

When’s the perfect time to enlis...

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