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Netflix has announced 4 new movies coming out of Brazil, continuing the movement of global film production and distribution. There has never been a better time to make movies in emerging markets wherever you are in the world! https://deadline.com/2024/09/netflix-brazil-movies-rodrigo-santoro-rafel.....
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Excerpt: [THEY CLONED TYRONE Producer Stephen Love] has continued to struggle financially at times, partly because of the time it takes to be paid for a project. “In 10 years I’ve made five movies, and that’s great,” Mr. Love said. “But here I am back in survival mode again.”
Check out my Stage 32 blog post on production accounting!
https://www.stage32.com/blog/navigating-the-complex-world-of-film-production-accounting-3857
Thank you so much for this blog, Keely Kemp! Production accounting is the financial backbone of every production and it's super important that producers and filmmakers understand this critical role be...
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SXSW is an innovative film festival with music, tech, and film combined to bring together people from all aspects of the creative world. If you have a film ready for film festival submission, get in there!
https://www.sxsw.com/apply/film-submissions...
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In today’s blog, Keely Kemp shares a comprehensive guide to understanding why accurate cost reports are crucial and how to tackle common issues effectively.
If you want to take Stage 32’s Production Accounting Master Certific...
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Hey all, I am currently producing my first short film (I wrote it/found funding) but I am not directing it. I have brought in a seasoned producer to assist me in the process and I've largely allowed him to make certain decisions that I have no real background in. What would you say are three things...
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Hi Lee - its great to meet you here in the community and its awesome that you're producing your first short film. There are so many moving parts when producing any film but here are my top 3... 1) wat...
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Thank you, Sam! Really great stuff. I'll look into this link!
check and discuss with him your budget, schedule and breakdown. in those works you can find any possible question you and him might have about the production.
Daily cash outlays.
Dear community,
I just wanted to let you know that I'm pretty amped to tell you that I'm going to attend Tribeca Lisbon in October and I'm pretty amped about it. Flight and hotel booked, Tribeca ticket bought, but Sandra and I have lots to do before then.
Are any of you going to Lisbon? It would be g...
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That's awesome, Geoff. I'm not attending but I know a producer from Africa who is attending and they are excited. Cannot wait to hear all about it - please keep us posted!
Sam Sokolow ah, that's a shame Sam, but we'll have to figure out some way of meeting up in the future. It would be so cool. And yes, I'll keep you posted. I'm hoping there'll be a Stage32 meetup, but...
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Will be amazing and special because we will be together for the first time live :)) can’t wait :))
Sandra Isabel Correia Yes! Me too. No Zoom calls needed.
Sounds like a nice conference. Nope. Not going - already been 1/3 rd around the world performing on cruise ship w Holland America Line. Heard Lisbon is a nice port of call.
Here's what Variety thinks... who do you think will win big at the Emmys on Sunday night? https://variety.com/2024/tv/awards/variety-awards-circuit-podcast-emmy-p......
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I think Shōgun is going to win big, Sam Sokolow. I haven't seen The Bear, True Detective: Night Country, Hacks, and Baby Reindeer, but I heard they're incredible.
In today’s blog, Tennyson Stead (experienced screenwriter, director, and producer of 8 Sided Films) explains what producers do and gives advice for producing your film.
www.stage32.com/blog/can-someone-tell-me-what-producers-even-do-3853...
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You're welcome, Sydney S. Really helpful blog!
I've been producing for over 20 years and I loved every word of this. Thank you, Tennyson, and thank you Maurice Vaughan for sharing!
You're welcome, Sam Sokolow.
Love this! I'm new here — to the industry entirely. And not sure what Lounge I belong in. It's divine timing to stumble on this post before even having to scroll.
Welcome to the community and industry, Caroline Gray. Your profile says you're a content producer, so you're in the right place in the Producing Lounge. Here are the other Lounges: www.stage32.com/lou...
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Pedro Almodóvar's ‘The Room Next Door’ wins the top prize in Venice. I can't wait to see it. What do you think of the winners? https://variety.com/2024/film/awards/venice-film-festival-winners-list-golden-lion-1236136216/
This is a Deadline article from March 4th, which I found whilst trawling around their back catalogue on the website.
I was keen to find out more about the box-office phenomenon that was ‘Sound of Freedom’ and how Angel Studios worked alongside its Angel Guild.
From a filmmaker’s point-of-view, it was...
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The owners screwed the writer-director, artistically & financially.
Dan MaxXx from what I read, Dan, he relinquished his fees.
Joined the Angel Guild -- your content is excellent...
I like any system on any platform where viewers can put their money where their mouth is and have a say in content creation direction.
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These films sound interesting, Sam Sokolow, especially The Son of a Thousand Men! I plan on checking them out. Thanks!