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In today's industry, it is often questioned how someone can excel in multiple roles, such as acting, producing, and writing. Some may even feel pressured by unwritten rules that discourage pursuing more than one career. However, I firmly believe that life is too short to limit oneself. If you posses...
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November Write Club is a month-long challenge where you set a goal for yourself, then utilize Stage 32 to get the support and resources you need to achieve that goal! Your goal doesn't have to be a writing goal. It can be any creative goal. Part of NWC is holding other members accountable/cheering t...
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There are several huge releases coming out around Thanksgiving. I can't wait to see GLADIATOR 2 - no way I can resists a Ridley Scott movie with Denzel Washington. I also worked with Cynthia Erivo on GENIUS: ARETHA so WICKED is a must. Are you gonna get to a theater for a movie on Thanksgiving weeke...
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Gladiator II, Sam Sokolow. I saw the first one in theaters. Going to see Gladiator is one of my top theater experiences!
“Daruma” is a small Indy film with an amazing cast. Worth a look, saw an advance screening and it’s something the Hollywood machine would not touch, it’s that good.
Brian Mortensen will definitoy check it out.
Stage 32 members had a lot of success in October! Congratulations! Check out today’s blog to read the success stories and celebrate with everyone in the comments. www.stage32.com/blog/celebrate-the-october-2024-stage-32-communitys-succ......
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For the first week of November Write Club, Michael Clarkson, Screenwriter, Producer, & Director (The Haunting of Bly Manor, See, The Wheel of Time, Red Rose, Upholstergeist), is hosting an all-day Ask Me Anything in the Screenwriting Lounge! And it’s FREE!
The AMA will be focused on sharing advice,...
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Which films do you think make the best use of their early goings, and what makes them better than average?
Gattaca's opening credits are a masterclass in making the best use of that often underleveraged screen time. That it is a directorial debut is nothing short of amazing, and few remember, if they Expand post
Mike Boas It's quite a coincidence that of all the films you could have mentioned that you chose that one as I wrote a post about it maybe a day before this post, having only just seen it for the firs...
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The first 10 minutes of "UP" tears me up every time.
Star Wars hands down
The first seconds of Gladiator and of course Promethius! - Thanks Ridley!
"Children of Men".
All before minute 15:
Our protagonist Theo is witness and part of a clear theme, a clear GRIMM tone, clear, all around, world wide missery, clear stakes; which leads to an 'explosion...
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In celebration of November Write Club, Stage 32’s Community Manager, Karen “Kay” Ross, will be hosting a writing sprint on Zoom every Wednesday at 12:00 pm PT/3:00 pm ET!
Kay will post a writing prompt in a Writers’ Room Lounge post before the sprint each week. If you’re not a Writers’ Room member ye...
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hi guys! what feature film grant programs would you recommend to submit to? Just submitted to ScreenCraft Film Fund. What else is good out there?
Hi Mariia Rudenko - your film sounds great. I recommend Rick Davis' Stage 32 Webinar on tapping into Donor Advised Funds, which can be great for social impact projects. Rick is a fountain of knowledge...
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thanks a lot Stephen Folker ! Will look for it in Spain where I reside now.
thanks a lot for the tip Sam Sokolow ! Will check it out. I also already bought How to Finance & Produce an Independent Film Between $250K-$2M
I've had my eye on the Filmmakers Collaborative. Not a grant, but a 501c3 that allows a pass-through for tax deductible donations. Requires a $200 membership fee. https://filmmakerscollab.org/fiscalsp...
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Mariia Rudenko how much are you trying to raise?
Michael Clarkson, Screenwriter, Producer, & Director (The Haunting of Bly Manor, See, The Wheel of Time, Red Rose, Upholstergeist), is having a FREE Q&A on Instagram at 12:00 pm PT/3:00 pm ET!
Go to Instagram now to make sure you’re following the @stage32 and @stage32scripts accounts so you’re ready...
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The Q&A is going on now!
Here's the Q&A recording if you missed the live event or if you want to watch it again: https://www.instagram.com/stage32/reel/DCAPSSsyxkO/?hl=en...
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For the first week of November Write Club, Michael Clarkson, Screenwriter, Producer, & Director (The Haunting of Bly Manor, See, The Wheel of Time, Red Rose, Upholstergeist), will be having a FREE Ask Me Anything in the Screenwriting Lounge on Nov. 6th! The AMA will be focused on sharing advice, ins...
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Today officially kicks off the 2024 American Film Market! Amanda Toney gives some steps to make the AFM work for you in today’s blog. www.stage32.com/blog/how-to-make-the-2024-american-film-market-work-for-......
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I’m always excited to read about new releases from this Director. Ever since watching ‘Pulse’ back in the day, he has been on my radar.
When I hear that he has a new release, then I get a little excited. Even though the reviewer gives it a modest 3/5, I still feel the need to see it and judge it for...
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Here is the trailer:
That is good visual and very good audio trailer. It is disturbing to hear, try listening with your good headphones and your eyes closed.
Paul Rivers thanks, Paul. I will have to try that. How are you doing? Do you like Kurosawa’s films?
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Great advice, Paul Molnar! I write scripts, but I also know how to design script posters and pitch decks, so I use them to help pitch my scripts. And there was a time when I was trying to produce the...
Expand commentGreat advice, Paul Molnar! I write scripts, but I also know how to design script posters and pitch decks, so I use them to help pitch my scripts. And there was a time when I was trying to produce the movies that I wrote.
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I agree completely, Paul Molnar. Its always a personal choice but there is never a need to limit your creative potential. I hughly recommend Thomas Michael's Stage 32 webinar called "Writer-Director-P...
Expand commentI agree completely, Paul Molnar. Its always a personal choice but there is never a need to limit your creative potential. I hughly recommend Thomas Michael's Stage 32 webinar called "Writer-Director-Producer: How to Build Your Career as a Multi-Hyphenate". Here's a link so you can check it out: https://www.stage32.com/education/products/writer-director-producer-how-...