Filmmaking

In a past life, as they say, I worked in the Olympic Movement. I will wait while you drift off and think of only the glamorous side of that because yes, I was a Chief Press Officer at two Summer Games. But let me take you behind the scenes. There’s a popular expression, “It takes a village.” And people are also quick to whip out phrases like, “It takes teamwork to make the dream work.” But the fact of the matter is, there honestly was really only one person who was responsible for women’s fast...

Happy Sunday, Creative Army! Have you had a creative weekend so far? Whether you’ve been writing, filming, editing, or simply dreaming up your next big idea, I’ve got some inspiring content to fuel your passion and keep you moving forward. So grab your coffee, and let’s dive in. I want to kick things off with a fantastic video from Vox that digs into how A24 went from a little-known indie film distributor to one of the most influential names in modern entertainment. From Moonlight to Everyth...

I’m always eager to find helpful insights for navigating life. Stoicism has been experiencing a resurgence of late, thanks in part to books like A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy and to Ryan Holiday, whose books and Daily Stoic emails have made the ancient precepts relevant for contemporary thinkers. Stoicism is a philosophy about finding happiness in the “now” moment. It’s about controlling your emotions and the thoughts you think to maximize your life experience. It’s a...

Happy Friday, Creative Army! If you’ve ever dreamed of taking your film to the Croisette, shaking hands with global buyers, or simply navigating the incredible whirlwind that is the Cannes Film Festival and its Marché du Film, this is for you. I’m thrilled to announce that this upcoming Wednesday, March 26th, we’re hosting a completely FREE webinar with the Executive Director of the Marché du Film, Guillaume Esmiol, to help you prepare for Cannes—whether this is your first time attending or...

Hi, Stage 32! Today, we’re excited to bring you Part 3 in our Behind the Scenes blog series on the making of the international feature film ALIX, brought to life by an extraordinary group of Stage 32 creatives in collaboration with Catalyst Studios. Over the past few weeks, we’ve spotlighted the producers and actors who helped shape this powerful story, and today, we’re honored to hear directly from the visionary at the center of it all: writer and director Ana Maria Hermida. ALIX made its d...

Most people understand the concept of “Production.” They know cameras need to shoot footage to make a TV show but, for many, what happens between shooting and when the show airs is a mystery. That crucial, all-encompassing phase of the process is called “Post Production.” Even the term “Post” can be deceiving, because Post Production also involves participation during “Prep,” all the careful planning before shooting begins to make sure all the pieces are there for the final product. In short, Po...

Hi, Stage 32! Today, we’re back with Part 2 in our Behind the Scenes series on the making of the international feature film ALIX, created by a remarkable group of Stage 32 members in collaboration with Catalyst Studios. Over the next few weeks, we’re continuing to spotlight the incredible creatives behind the film- producers, directors, and talent- through exclusive blog interviews, AMAs in the Stage 32 community, and special features across social media.  As you know, at Stage 32, we celebr...

Happy Sunday, Creative Army! Let’s kick things off with a huge shoutout to everyone who has already jumped into this month’s Introduce Yourself Weekend. Thousands of creatives from around the world are connecting, sharing their stories, and building relationships that will lead to collaborations, opportunities, and lifelong friendships. If you haven’t yet made your introduction, you’ve still got time! Head over to the Introduce Yourself Lounge and say hello before the weekend wraps. Be bold. I...

Check it before you wreck it? Naw, we kind of love things to be a wreck in comedy. In fact, to amp up the tension, we have to dive headfirst into the wreck! And believe me - in 2022 as my drama/thriller team and I pulled “mockumentary” as our genre for the L.A. 48-Hour Film Project, we were a WRECK. Seriously, we had even lined up a Steadicam operator to attempt an “epic oner,” which felt like an epic fail when we had to figure out - how the hell are we going to find our “funny” in forty-eight h...

Hello, Stage32 Creative Community! I hope you are all good at these challenging times of creativity. Today, I'd like to talk about networking and how it can change the game for screenwriters. I am a communicator, but occasionally, I am not! I am not typically extroverted or introverted. It all depends on how I feel about the situation and the day. What did I do to achieve a balance between my two sides? Before I share it with you, I'd like to talk to you about something that became the ho...