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THE BEAR - TV but great filmmaking

My favorite part of THE BEAR is the filmmaking. I can't say that about too many scripted series where the writing and performances tend to take center stage. This show always feels like a cinematic experience.

Are you watching the BEAR? Are there any other TV shows that feel like a cinematic experie...

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The Bear (TV Series)
The Bear (TV Series)
"The Bear" is an American comedy-drama series on FX about a world-renowned chef who returns home to Chicago to take over his family's sandwich shop after his brother's death.
Mark Deuce

It was truely a work of art Sam Sokolow and my favorite for filmming is The Copenhagen Cowboy.

Xochi Blymyer

I agree. the Bear is non stop! I had to take a break between episodes for the great reason of so much to take in in such a short time each episode. so good.

Maurice Vaughan
Always Be Filming. Real World Tips to Help Make Your Feature Film a Reality

Al Carretta shares advice and insight in today’s blog that’ll help you make your feature film a reality. If you have any thoughts or questions about the blog, feel free to share them in the blog’s comments.

www.stage32.com/blog/always-be-filming-real-world-tips-to-help-make-your......

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Mark Deuce
Xochi Blymyer

That's a fun how to video. I really need to learn how to edit!

Mark Deuce

Same here Xochi Blymyer and this is the direction things are heading in the industry. Happy Weekend!

Amanda Toney
Filmmakers - Happy 4th of July! Special Weekend Sale Sitewide

Hello Filmmakers! Just wanted to let you know that we are having a 20% off sale sitewide on our professional development services. So, if you are looking to improve and have had your eye on a filmmaking webinar, class or lab or a directing reel review from a development executive, manager or produce...

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Xochi Blymyer

Thanks for the heads up Amanda Toney

Mark Deuce

Thank yo Amanda Toney

Xochi Blymyer

That is fun! Miniature work is so amazing. I met the people who used to do that show Ice Truckers and they told me the did all this kind of work for that show. Looks so real.

Maurice Vaughan

Incredible, Mark Deuce! I'm sure using miniatures saves filmmakers and companies a lot of money.

Mark Deuce

Wow Xochi Blymyer I did not know that Ice truckers used the mini´s!

Mark Deuce

I totally agree Maurice Vaughan and with the technology today, IT LOOKS SOOOO REAL.

Mark Deuce
Sebastian Tudores
July Filmmakers Club Week 1 - Goals

Happy about the timing of this July journey Stage32 put together because I am in development of a book adaptation script. Can't think of a more effective motivation than to know that you've got hundreds of fellow filmmakers 'working alongside you' the entire month!

Parkinson’s Law: "Work expands so Expand post

Richard "RB" Botto

Always love having your energy around these parts, Sebastian Tudores. I'm with Jaye Viner. Love to know a bit more....

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Sebastian Tudores

Thank you truly Richard "RB" Botto - missed you and this wonderful community you've built and empowered & very happy to be back :)

To add a bit about this project to my reply to Jaye Viner above - sin...

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Richard "RB" Botto

Greatly appreciated, Sebastian Tudores. We've missed you around these parts as well!

Got a good laugh out of the 4th wall comment.

Xochi Blymyer

Let's go July and your first draft!

Tom Lapke
I don't know that I have ever seen this situation before. Have you?

NOTE: This is not intended to be a political post, but instead focusing on the legal aspects of the production. Let's keep it that way, shall we?

Hunter Biden filed a lawsuit against Fox for a show they produced called "The Trial of Hunter Biden," which, as I understand it, is a narrative piece, not...

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Hunter Biden Sues Fox News Over Mock Trial Series
Hunter Biden Sues Fox News Over Mock Trial Series
Hunter Biden sued Fox News over its streaming service's mock trial series, which featured sexually explicit images of the president's son.
Tom Lapke

Jason Mirch I was thinking the same thing, but I don't think they are allowed to make money off it, which might be the crux here.

Eon C. Rambally

OOhhhh!, ...I'll hold my tongue/comments for now! This is one to have "very careful" input, "if any"!!

Mark Deuce

A very great point Jason Mirch

Laurie Ashbourne

Even in the documentary space they would need permission unless the images were transformative enough to become new works of art.

Xochi Blymyer

In scripted shows, everything does go through legal to get approval to use photos and such. If they didn't get any agreement and just assumed, I would think it's his right to sue or get compensation and/or tell them to take it out of the show.

Sydney Summers
Class starting soon- 4-Part Class: Your Step By Step Feature Film Legal Guide - From Production Formation to Distribution!

Few more spots left :) In this exclusive Stage 32 virtual class, Sean is going to walk you through, step by step, everything you need to consider legally for your feature film. He'll start by making sure that you understand that your film's corporation is set up correctly, which is the framework for...

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Vuyiseka Geza
July Filmmakers Club Goals

I've just read Nick's blog post about managing the production process of your film and my spirits are high. I'm new, in the process of character development and writing my pilot. The things he addressed are some of my short-term worries because I am determined to reach production with this project.

M...

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Sandra Isabel Correia

Welcome Vuyiseka Geza to our July Filmmakers Club. You can do it! no Doubt! Lets goooo

Ayah Alhabbal

AFRICA!!! That is so cool, congratulations. You are going to do great!

Laurie Ashbourne

Developing characters is the fun part! Good luck.

Sydney Summers

Great to hear, Vuyiseka Geza ! Your goals are clear and ambitious. Finishing character development and your pilot by July, gathering feedback, and pitching at MIP Africa in September shows your dedica...

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Sebastian Tudores

Inspired by your energy and determination Vuyiseka Geza - I am likewise happy to lend 'a set of eyes' And good luck!

Jason Mirch
July Filmmakers Club Week 1: Setting Goals

Let's get rolling! Excited for this challenge. My goal this month is to rekindle relationships that have been languishing for a long time. This business is all about relationships (as we know) and a lot of times if we don't connect and interact with a filmmaking contact for a while it starts to feel...

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Sandra Isabel Correia

I love your goals Jason Mirch Life is made of relationships. We can give so much and receive even more. I'm crossing my fingers for you!

Ayah Alhabbal

After attending the Cannes Film Festival I realized that creating relationships in the industry is so important. Not only for help on projects but for advice! I meet a lot of people and some had nothi...

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Rachel Troche

These are great goals, Jason Mirch ! Especially the one about fostering relationships, it's so important in any industry. 10 is a very reasonable number too!...

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Sebastian Tudores

You don't have to call me - I bother you enough on IG ;) lol

Ayah Alhabbal
July Filmmakers Club!

Hello Everyone!

I am so EXCITED for July Filmmakers Club!!! I hope you all are too! :))

Here are my goals for this month:

(Drumroll plz )

- Create in anyway possible may it be a short film, a music video, or even an edit with my friends

- Co...

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Ayah Alhabbal

Sam Sokolow I have a short film I have been working on for a while now. I have uploaded my longline, synopsis, and script to my profile. Any help would be appreciated!!!...

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Rachel Troche

Love these goals, Ayah Alhabbal ! I love that the more we use our creativity the more we have - great idea to utilize it in a variety of ways!...

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Richard "RB" Botto

Love these goals and the energy behind them, Ayah Alhabbal

Sebastian Tudores

"Create in anyway possible" - that really inspired me Ayah Alhabbal - also, just watched your Blue music video. Love your sense of rhythm. Here's to always creating!

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