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Maurice Vaughan
Stage 32 Community Wrap-Up Today on IG

Go to Instagram NOW to make sure you’re following the @stage32 and @stage32scripts accounts so you'...

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Maurice Vaughan
St. Pete-Clearwater Film Commission Partners with Stage 32!

St. Pete-Clearwater Film Commission and Stage 32 are collaborating to bring Certification opportunities to creative professionals in Pinellas County, Florida. Through this collaboration, they’re helping residents get the education needed to pursue their goals in the production industry at a professi...

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Maurice Vaughan
New Feature: Stage 32 Writers Are Now Spotlighted With Unique Badges!

You might’ve noticed the profile badge(s) beside your name and other members’ names. Head of Community at Stage 32, Ashley Smith, talks about what the badges mean and how you can get them in today’s blog. www.stage32.com/blog/new-feature-stage-32-writers-are-now-spotlighted-wi......

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Maurice Vaughan
FREE Get Ready For 2025 Virtual Global Film & TV Production Summit

Next month, Stage 32 is having an exclusive FREE virtual summit where top producers, film and television production executives, and film commissioners converge to discuss the state of film & TV production and how you can take advantage of the current landscape wherever you are in the world. There wi...

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Maurice Vaughan

Hi, Billy Kwack. I'm sure the summit is going to be incredible! They always are.

Billy Kwack

I think everything on here is pretty cool

Paul Rivers

Will there be a webcast in the Writers Room?

Maurice Vaughan

I think the recording will be in the Education section since it's a free event, Paul Rivers. www.stage32.com/education...

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Sam Sokolow

Hi Paul Rivers - you can register for the Summit for free at this link: https://www.stage32.com/education/products/get-ready-for-2025-global-film-tv-production-summit-current-landscape-brought-to-you-...

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Sam Sokolow
The Get Ready For 2025 Global FIlm & TV Production Summit is Dec. 18 here on Stage 32

Hey y'all - please join us for an exclusive FREE Virtual Film & TV Production Summit right here on Stage 32 where top producers, film commissioners and film & TV production executives from all around the world converge to discuss the current state of production and the entertainment industry to get...

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Maurice Vaughan
Stage 32 Founder & CEO Richard “RB” Botto Featured in Grey Journal: Highlights From AFM 2024!

Stage 32’s founder & CEO, Richard “RB” Botto, was interviewed by a journalist with Grey Journal/Stage 32 member at the American Film Market, who was collecting highlights of the important insights being shared by industry leaders at AFM.

You can read an excerpt from the interview and find the link t...

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Florin Şumălan
A Legendary Panel for a Legendary Film: Behind the Scenes of Gladiator II - IndieWire

https://youtu.be/1V2V6n-wj6w?si=h66q7O8BSOVHH08D

Have you seen "Gladiator 2"? 

What do you think?

Florin Şumălan

Shadow Dragu-Mihai, Esq., Ipg , I don't know...I was thinking that Ridley Scott could do something about this in the "Director's Cut" release.

Shadow Dragu-Mihai, Esq., Ipg

Florin Şumălan Well I doubt it can be made into anything other than a way to spend a few hours without thinking. It's already being ridiculed to extreme degrees for setting the story in a goofy fantas...

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Wojciech Korzeniowski

Then perhaps we here at this portal could jointly write a part three for Ridley ?

Florin Şumălan

Shadow Dragu-Mihai, Esq., Ipg, ...but ignoring the historical inaccuracies, I think that somehow "Gladiator II" could be a great sequel if they add scenes that somehow fill in the blanks and if they t...

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Shadow Dragu-Mihai, Esq., Ipg

Florin Şumălan Sure. But it isn't. It's an intentional thing, right, when you spend millions of dollars on a film...

Maurice Vaughan
FREE Event – Virtual Holiday VIP Open House

Join the Stage 32 Education Team tomorrow, December 3rd at 4:30 P.M. PT for a festive and interactive Holiday Open House! As a special thank you for your dedication and hard work this year, this is your opportunity to meet the team, ask questions, and connect with fellow community members. We’re exc...

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Sydney S

Thank you so much for sharing Maurice! Link to sign up as well here: https://www.stage32.com/education/products/holiday-happy-hour-with-team-edu...

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Maurice Vaughan

You're welcome, Sydney S. Thanks for posting the link. I'll see you there!

Vincent Weberink
What are 5 Essential Skills Every Filmmaker Should Master ?

Hello dear filmmakers ! Filmmaking is more than just creativity; it’s a craft. I think these are 5 essential skills every filmmaker should master: 1. Storytelling: The heart of any film is its story. Learn to craft compelling narratives. 2. Technical Proficiency: Master the tools of the trade—camera...

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Maurice Vaughan

Hi, Vincent Weberink. Those are the 5 essential skills every filmmaker should master. I'd add marketing for indie filmmakers.

Vincent Weberink

Thank you, Maurice! I completely agree—marketing is a critical skill, especially for indie filmmakers. It’s not just about making a great film but also about getting it in front of the right audience....

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Maurice Vaughan

You're welcome, Vincent Weberink. You're right. And indie filmmakers usually don't have a lot of money for marketing, but they can come up with cheap creative ways to market their films. Something lik...

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Sam Sokolow

I agree with Maurice Vaughan on marketing but if I had to choose the most important it would be #4 - collaboration. Its a team sport in every direction. Thanks for the post, Vincent Weberink!...

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Vincent Weberink

Thank you, Sam, I completely agree—collaboration is of course a cornerstone of filmmaking. It’s amazing to see how a shared vision can come to life when a team works in harmony. Do you have any stando...

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Vital Butinar
I saw this, what is noir

I came across this video and thought I’d share it.

I remember when I was a kid I saw Blade Runner and while I didn't fully understand the story I did really love the visual style. It wasn't until years later that I learned that this was a new style...

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Richard "RB" Botto

I'm with you there, Rebecca James.

Sam Sokolow

CHINATOWN is a masterpiece, Rebecca James. And love your perspective on the genre, Debbie Croysdale. Another neo noir film that I love is the Coen Brother's MILLER'S CROSSING. They made it in between...

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Richard "RB" Botto

Absolutely love MILLER'S CROSSING and BARTON FINK. And since we're on the Coen's and noir, let's add BLOOD SIMPLE.

Sam Sokolow

BLOOD SIMPLE is beyond brilliant, Richard "RB" Botto - one of the best debut films of all time!

Richard "RB" Botto

Agreed, Sam Sokolow. As confident and well realized as they come.

Maurice Vaughan
Stage 32’s November Write Club Prize Giveaway (Last One)

Hope everyone who celebrates Thanksgiving had a great holiday! Don’t miss the last Prize Giveaway for November Write Club today! Head of Stage 32's Community, Ashley Smith, & Community Manager/Writers’ Room Producer, Kay Ross, will announce the Prize Winners LIVE. Three FREE licenses for Scrivener's...

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Maurice Vaughan

If you weren't able to join the Prize Giveaway or you want to watch it again, here's the recording: www.instagram.com/stage32scripts/reel/DC9yn8SS4AL/...

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Maurice Vaughan
Red Carpet Roll-Out: December 2024's New Executives & Education at Stage 32!

This December, you'll have the chance to learn from knowledgeable industry executives, film commissioners, financiers, award-winning writers, producers, directors, cinematographers, authors, actors, and representatives. Impressive creative professionals who worked on or represented THE SANDMAN, DEAD...

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