Justine Bateman thinks so. Read her article on FastCompany. What do you think?
https://www.fastcompany.com/91220089/hollywood-is-dead-according-to-justine-bateman-heres-what-comes-next
Filmmaking / Directing
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First Time Directing
I’m currently in the process of developing my first low budget short film which I am writing and directing. I was wondering if anyone could give me tips as a first time director..
I am relatively new to filmmaking and I am mostly a self taught filmmaker aside from a bunch of YouTube videos. I’m youn...
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Maurice Vaughan
- 1 month ago
Welcome to Stage 32, Jack Schickling. It's great to meet you. Here's an article for first time directors I think will be helpful: www.stage32.com/lounge/directing/First-Time-Movie-Director-Tips-You-Mu...
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Bill McCormick
- 1 month ago
Planning is your new deity. If you think you're getting too detailed, you're halfway there. Make sure you have portable power sources, food, nonalcoholic drinks, all the gear you need, and a sound per...
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Paul Rivers
- 1 month ago
Do alot of storyboarding and put your best images into your linear editor. This is a primitive of your project. Show it your crew so they can see it. Sometimes you can ask what can be better, with varying results.
Good Luck
Bringing the 'Dune' Movie Universe To TV - 'Dune: Prophecy' Showrunner - ReelBlend Podcast
https://youtu.be/MSOKlc4GlJw?si=GdIUyfdrP0QQqT9M
Florin Şumălan
- 1 month ago
HBO - The Official Dune: Prophecy Podcast:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLO79iP69FaZPiplPugys7l_9jNnS0a3oT&si=LDScVdvG5ADGMFjr
Ashley Renee Smith
- 1 month ago
I’m excited for this and I have a lot of faith that the team behind it will deliver a great series!
Florin Şumălan
- 1 month ago
Ashley Renee Smith , I'm glad for this show. From what I've seen till now, I think it seems a good series
Maurice Vaughan
- 1 month ago
If you weren't able to join the Writer's Room AMA yesterday or you want to watch it again, here's the recording: www.stage32.com/webinars/Thankful-for-the-Community-with-Richard-RB-Botto...
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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
- 1 month ago
Great, Billy Kwack. Hope you can make it to the summit! I forgot the Eagles Rams game was on. I'm an Eagles fan. I'm about to catch the rest of the game. Have a great week, my friend!...
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Billy Kwack
- 1 month ago
Cool Maurice, enjoy the game, until next time
Maurice Vaughan
- 1 month ago
Until next time, Billy Kwack.
Sam Sokolow
- 1 month ago
Thanks for sharing this, Maurice Vaughan! Come one, come all!
Maurice Vaughan
- 1 month ago
You're welcome, Sam Sokolow.
Working with Another Director
Hi, everyone. Hope you're doing great! Has anyone here worked with another director on a film? If so, what was the experience like? And do you have any tips or insight for filmmakers who are thinking about working with another director?
Billy Kwack
- 1 month ago
Hi Maurice, no, I wouldn't mind though
Rico McClinton
- 1 month ago
Make sure they know how to work with the actors and the crew. Some directors run the ship, but do not like input at all. sometimes that can be detrimental to the project. Also I am available!
Maurice Vaughan
- 1 month ago
Great advice and insight, Rico McClinton! Thanks for sharing!
Sam Sokolow
- 1 month ago
Love seeing you on the chain, Rico McClinton - miss you brother!
And Rico is right - its a collaboration even if, as directors, you need to make final calls. I directed one feature film with a partner...
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Maurice Vaughan
- 1 month ago
Thanks for sharing your experience, advice, and insight, Sam Sokolow!
Stage 32 Welcomes El Paso, Texas (and learn about our Focus London panel, too :)
Please check out the blog I posted today. Stage 32 Certification welcomes the El Paso Film & Creative Industries Commission. There's a link to se the presentation I gave to the folks in El Paso and at tge bottom of the blog is information on the upcoming Stage 32 panel I'm moderating on December 10t...
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A Writer’s Room Special Event: Ask Me Anything with Stage 32 CEO Richard "RB" Botto
RB is having an Ask Me Anything exclusively for Writer’s Room members, hosted by our very own Managing Director Amanda Toney! Join us tomorrow, November 25th 4:00 pm PST for this special virtual event! Find out more in this blog. www.stage32.com/blog/a-writers-room-special-event-ask-me-anything-with...
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Darwin Reina
- 1 month ago
Thats ma guy the Goat! @richardbotto the boss!
November Write Club Week #4: Congratulations, You Got Through the Door! How Are You Keeping it Open?
In the last blog of November Write Club, Jason Mirch shares his insights into how to properly prepare for submissions and meetings!
There are three challenges in today’s blog. By completing the challenges, you can set yourself up for success with your goals and be entered to win our BIG prize givea...
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Virtual Holiday VIP Open House!
Join the Stage 32 Education Team on Tuesday, 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 e...
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REMINDER – It’s November Write Club!
Stage 32 is having its 10th Annual November Write Club, in partnership with Scrivener! There’s still time to join! Pick a goal, post your progress in the Screenwriting Lounge (www.stage32.com/lounge/screenwriting), do the challenges next week, and support/encourage other members on their goals. Your...
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Coffee & Content: Reframing Rejection as Part of the Journey
Stage 32’s founder and CEO, Richard “RB” Botto, shares two videos in today’s blog.
In the first video, Film Courage talks to writer Jay Fingers about how to handle rejection.
In the second video, RB explains his perspective on rejection during an interview on Rasha Goel’s popular podcast, Beyond th...
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With the abundant resources and tools, the opportunity for writer/directors to make their own films has never been better than right now. We storytellers will soon compete with AI until the audiences...
Expand commentWith the abundant resources and tools, the opportunity for writer/directors to make their own films has never been better than right now. We storytellers will soon compete with AI until the audiences realize they were duped by AI. Our intended audiences may revolt or cancel Hollywood and it's profitable distribution system(s) but our intended audiences will still long for "unique, raw and creatively daring work." as Bateman stated in her article.
What new genre are you looking for?
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Here here, Paul Rivers!
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I think there's a component that's missing form the article about the mess the distribution system is in and also there's a lot of high talk here about how ew can make raw movies, and out do the GAI u...
Expand commentI think there's a component that's missing form the article about the mess the distribution system is in and also there's a lot of high talk here about how ew can make raw movies, and out do the GAI using bastards at the studios! All that might be true but we at the same time we have to have an indie revolt against the distribution companies. None of us can survive with Zero Dollars upfront any longer for our films. If the distributors won't pay a fair price, we don't sell, and we have to get into the mindset that we may have to take our films on the road with us and go like a traveling circus town to town with our DCP in our glove box and be prepared to talk to the local and sell our film one screen at a time. But I can tell you from having gone through the distribution process for my feature with sales agents and distributors, I'd rather go one screen at a time splitting the box office with the house, then back to begging for my quarterly reports and after five years get them to find out they were doctored to show a negative balance. This is the game they play, and I can't think of another business where they get us to make the product and we give it to them to sell and they keep all the profits like we are nothing. Never again.
Daniel J. Pico "...all that might be true..." Nope it isn't. NONE of it is true. The structure which has evolved is one of a failing distribution system which is still controlled by a failing cartel....
Expand commentDaniel J. Pico "...all that might be true..." Nope it isn't. NONE of it is true. The structure which has evolved is one of a failing distribution system which is still controlled by a failing cartel. You MUST take control of your product from now on. But that's back to the future. It's the reason for the IPG's FilmPod structure.
Thanks for your answer, Shadow Dragu-Mihai, Esq., Ipg. Yes, it's time for all of us to claim our sovereignty.