Producing

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

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Amanda Toney
How to Navigate the Cannes Film Festival Marche Du Film with the Executive Director Guillaume Esmiol

I've been working on this since last year and I am so excited to bring to you the Executive Director of the Cannes Film Festival Marche du Film, Guillaume Esmiol to Stage 32 education! In our ongoing education partnership with Cannes this year we are bringing you straight to the source to learn how...

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Jack Vincent

I was just rejected for an accreditation. Two shorts in the last year, not enough, I guess.

Does anyone know if there are alternative ways to join, e.g. day tickets open to the public?

Eugene Mandelcorn

Hi Jack, There are many kinds of badges and there are daily badges available as well. It depends on what you plan to do while attending. Do you want to watch films, do you have projects you want to pitch, do you have services you want to sell?

Aleksandria Migova

Greetings! I'm a composer based in Ibiza, working in the video game industry since 2015, now venturing into scoring for short films. Excited to attend Cannes Festival from May 16-21 for the first time. Let's connect!

Eugene Mandelcorn

Looking for someone who will be attending the full time of the Cannes Festival I will be arriving on the 13th and leaving on the 29th.

Ian Senior

I'm a screenwriter currently undertaking a Masters in screenwriting (Duh). I'll be attending for the first time this year for 4 days, and I know absolutely nobody - anyone into horror/comedy fancy a coffee or beer?. I'm in England, just under 2 miles from Shepperton Studios.

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Maurice Vaughan

Thanks for sharing the article, Nick Phillips. Career Producers sounds like a great idea. Producers work hard on projects (I tried to produce two movies way back, so I know firsthand), and I think thi...

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Andy Byrne

Thanks, Nick. Wow... Go Producers United.!We see wayyyy too many producers putting it all out there for years on projects for crumbs.

Amanda Toney

Glad you shared this Nick. Great coverage by Deadline.

Kerry Kennard

Wow - healthcare covered like 10-15 % skimming through the article.

First wealth is health I’ve heard.

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E Langley

"Attack of the Killer Tomatoes."

Stephanie Moore

Labryinth, though it may not work without David Bowie, it could work with someone like Jamie Campbell Bower though

Marsy Robinson

i'd rather see any cult classic simply be re-released - re-introduced to a new generation - not rebooted.

Sydney Summers

I will be checking this out this weekend!

Niki Galiano
Has anyone had issues with Vimeo screen-share videos not importing into a video editor? Or is there a Mac tool for that?

Has anybody had this problem besides me? For the last 2 days, I've been trying to import screensharing videos of me showing screenwriters how to use AI art generators, so they can produce their own movies from their own screenplays

. I tried it with Loom last night and today, and also with Vimeo last...

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Niki Galiano

Yeah, you're probably right. Thanks. (It's just that I have epilepsy and when I look at the computer too long, I start to get glitchy speech, and then I sound like a robot. Lol.)

Niki Galiano

Hey, Chris, I saw that you're a USAF vet. Were you ever stationed down in Tucson, by chance? I used to hang out with a bunch of pilots and their wives from Davis-Montham when I worked at St. Mary's ho...

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Christopher Phillips

Niki Galiano Ah, not in Tucson. Guam and Grand Forks. Haven't been to Tucson. Must have been fun times!

Niki Galiano

Definitely...lots of fond memories!

Niki Galiano

Christopher Phillips Hey, Chris, I came up with an idea. What do you think of you and I creating a sit-com called "Wings"...except instead of being set in Nantucket, we could set it in one of the plac...

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Fernando Balzan
Production companies in LA

Hello! I wondered if anyone knows about any production company in LA that produces short films.

Fernando Balzan

Thank you my friend

Amanda Toney

Hi Fernando! I'd recommend networking with people here in the Stage 32 community. If you have an idea for a film and a script, I'd recommend putting it up in our JOBS section (top menu bar: https://ww...

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James Hoey

Hey Fernando Balzan! My name is Jim Hoey and I am a new moderator here in the Producing Lounge. Amanda Toney said it all. Networking here on Stage 32 will not only get you pointed towards short film p...

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Thea Touchton

I do! Suenitomedia.com send script to theatouchton@gmail.com

Stephanie Moore

Check out Elena Weinberg, she is a freelancer that does great work

Ashley Renee Smith
Stage 32's May 2024 Education Schedule!

Our tireless Education Team has been hard at work to bring in some incredible education opportunities for May! In today's blog, read all about the exclusive webinars, classes, and labs currently available to Stage 32 members.

https://www.stage32.com/blog/stage-32s-may-2024-education-schedule-3710...

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Sydney Summers
Webinar soon! A Producer's Essential Guide to International Co Productions!

In this 90-minute webinar, Academy & BAFTA Award-winning Producer Gareth Ellis Unwin will use his background as an experienced producer to showcase his approach to creating a successful international co-production.

Using examples from the various projects he has co-produced under Bedlam Film Product...

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Gareth Ellis-Unwin

Looking forward to hosting tonights webinar and getting to tell you a bit about the films I've produced with co-production partners over the years.

Ricki Linksman

Hi Gareth, I am a screenwriter and looking forward to this webinar. Last week, I attended a webinar and spoke with Joan Lane who wrote the screenplay of The King's Speech so I am looking forward to yo...

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Sydney Summers

Looking forward to the webinar today!

JK Presnal

Whoever was looking at Estonia or based in Estonia, would love to connect with you.

Sydney Summers
Producing class coming soon! Attaching Actors and Directors to Your Indie Film Project

The most critical aspect of building an independent film project from the ground up is having the right creative partners in the endeavor. Bringing on a Director that can bring the vision of your script to life and be attractive to talent and finding the right actors for the lead roles that work cre...

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Stephanie Moore

This sounds like an amazing producing class!

Sydney Summers

Would love to have you a part of it Stephanie :)

Stephanie Moore

I will schedule it! :)

Sydney Summers

Here to help answer any questions, best email for myself and the education team is edu@stage32.com :)

Laurie Ashbourne
Why Participant Media closing does not mean doom and gloom for impact films and entertainment.

No one likes to see a production company shut down, especially an independent film studio that is beloved or even an offshoot of a major studio. I’ve been employed in both of these when they’ve shut down and it’s never a pleasant day even when you know it’s coming.

But there are many factors that go...

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Stephanie Moore

This is so incredibly important to understand and thank you for shining the light into the "behind the curtain" Laurie Ashbourne, as to how things are truly working. Its important to have the corporat...

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Laurie Ashbourne

Thanks, Stephanie Moore - the "light behind the curtain" isn't always about exposing a charade (although it often is) from my perspective, I prefer to look at it as keeping us all on a path that is tr...

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Stephanie Moore

Laurie Ashbourne thanks for being one of those that takes time to educate! It is so important to understand and innovate, be that positive change!

Dan MaxXx

Highest paid bosses & the companies they're running should pay; not freelance employee-creatives.

Dan MaxXx

The worse WBD stocks sink, the more the bosses make

Ashley Renee Smith
Celebrate The March 2024 Stage 32 Community's Successes

We're blown away by all the amazing things that Stage 32 members are doing for their careers. Check out today's blog to cheer your fellow Stage 32 members on!

https://www.stage32.com/blog/celebrate-the-march-2024-stage-32-community......

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Stephanie Moore

Thanks for this Ashley! Checked it out! Congrats to all the success!

Amanda Toney
Documentary Producers Set Best Practices for Generative-AI Use in Film

The Archival Producers Alliance believes documentary filmmakers should value primary source material above anything generated by AI. https://www.indiewire.com/news/business/documentary-producers-generative......

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Documentary Producers Set Best Practices for Generative-AI Use in Film
Documentary Producers Set Best Practices for Generative-AI Use in Film
The Archival Producers Alliance believes documentary filmmakers should value primary source material above anything generated by AI.
Stephanie Moore

Thanks for this Amanda! This is a great resource

Shaun O'Banion
Come say hi!

I doing an AMA on Stage32 today and we're talking about Common Red Flags for Producers! If you're not a member of the Stage 32 Writer's Room, you can get a month free to check things out... and ask me a question there today by signing up at: https://www.stage32.com/writers-room/plans-vip !...

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Stephanie Moore

Very cool, so sorry to have missed this AMA but I would love to catch what you said if it is available! You never can have too many insights into things to avoid, and things to open armed run to!

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