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Hey, Producers!
We're continuing Stage 32's July Filmmakers Club with today's blog breaking down common crew positions and production departments that everyone should know! Join in today by reading the blog and participating in this week's challenges so that you are eligible for this week's free priz...
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Has anyone here ever been asked by an investor to provide Critical Assumptions along with your budget and schedule? I have a sample, but I want to understand the concept. Does anyone have any instructions available on how to write one? Thanks in advance!
Thanks, Amanda. We ended up putting something together that I think was really good. I've never had anyone ask before, so I'm not sure it's an important skill for people to learn.
Hi Maureen Mahon - it's definitely an important skill to learn and vital for producers to understand. Critical Assumptions frame the budget in a way that sets expectations for financiers and covers yo...
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Thank you, Sam. That makes a lot of sense.
Thank you Sam Sokolow
"so if changes occur, everyone understands why"
Hello Producers! 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 producing, filmmaking or financing webinar, class or lab or work with a development executive, manager or pro...
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What a terrific opportunity this weekend! Flagging for my network. Thanks, Amanda Toney!
Hey, All!
Don't miss out on tomorrow's fantastic AMA with Daniel Sol, Co-Founder & Co-Director of Oscar-Qualifying HollyShorts Film Festival in the Distribution Lounge! Daniel is sharing his time with us to answer YOUR questions about "Understanding The Ins & Outs Of Short Film Festivals" Don't miss...
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Hey, Producers!
In celebration of Stage 32's July Filmmakers Club, today we're exploring the important documents that ALL productions need! Learn more in today's blog and join this amazing event for free NOW by posting about your current goals in the Stage 32 Filmmaking Lounge!
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There is no overstating the importance of understanding all of the legal documents associated with production. I have produced hundreds of hours of film and television and it is all worthless without...
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I am so proud of this show and the entire creative team. GENIUS took almost 10 years to get off the ground. Never stop believing in your dreams and keep putting energy into the creative endeavors you believe in. You have so much support here at Stage 32 to help you get there. What a terrific way to...
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Congratulations to you and the GENIUS team on winning Best Limited Series/Special and Best TV Directing, Sam Sokolow! And thanks for the inspiration!
Sam!!! Congrats to you and your team :) So happy for YOU!
Great post Sam Sokolow well deserved honors.
Hey Stage 32,
Laws change all the time, often without us knowing. So it is good to keep up with the legal pain points and pitfalls around directing and producing a film. We have a really great 4-part class coming up with Sean Pope, a Partner at Ramo Law, entitled - 4-Part Class: Your Step-By-Step Fe...
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We're kicking off Stage 32's July Filmmakers Club with today's blog about Setting Goals For Producing An Independent Film! Join in today and don't miss out on your chance to be eligible for this week's prize giveaway!
Whatever project you are working on, be it completing a short or feature-length scr...
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Such a fantastic and informative blog by Nick. July Filmmakers Club is on!!!
Let's go July Filmmakers Club!!!
Excited to share with my friends in Hawaii that Stage 32, Creative Industries Hawaii and Windward Community College have joined forces to train production accountants in the state of Hawaii this summer. If you are a resident of Hawaii and want to enter the exciting world of film & TV production in o...
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Thanks for sharing this Sam Sokolow - I'm really proud of our collaboration with Hawaii to certify people in their area on Production Accounting through Stage 32. If you're reading this and live in Ha...
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Hey, that's awesome news! For anyone in Hawaii looking to get into film and TV production, this sounds like a perfect opportunity. Good luck to everyone applying—you could be on your way to a cool new career path! :)
You all know how much I love films and filmmaking. Please join me for Stage 32’s July Filmmakers Club! I am really excited to share this and please pass it on to anyone you know who loves filmmaking. You'll even have a chance to be one of 3 filmmakers to win a free Davinci Resolve editing suite from...
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Thanks for sharing!!
Came across this interesting analysis of how many modern movies treat their audiences in comparison to its budget. Some good food for thought: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/viggo-mortensen-lord......
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"And the more the budget is, the less chances they want to take. They want to make sure everybody understands, and everybody goes to see it. And so they over-explain things." Viggo is right, Ewan Dunb...
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Here's a thought about Ashton's comments. For better or worse, he is actually right. AI is here to stay and while it will definitely be disruptive, one must also realize that for many artists and creators it will be helpful. Before you lose it on me, hang on a moment.
Consider the innovation of digi...
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@rb posted this article on another chain and it's relevant to this discussion so sharing here: https://www.thewrap.com/uta-artificial-intelligence-creatives-study-cann......
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Thanks for the article, Jason. Change is hard to embrace. However, I'm all for making those changes.
If any of you are looking to ask more questions about AI directly to a professional best equipped to answer them, you should jump into TODAY'S Ask Me Anything in the Writer's Room Lounge. This is an o...
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Finally read this Jason Mirch and found it really interesting. I agree with Maria - change is hard to embrace, but it's important you educate yourself so you can form your own conclustions. We just ha...
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Amanda Toney I was just going to suggest Joshua's AI webinar which was fantastic! He will actually be teaching a followup class that is an even deeper dive for writers late July and I am sure all webi...
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What a fantastic blog! I'm always amazed and inspired by how many different jobs there are on a production - there's literally a place for everyone. Excited to hear the roles people see themselves in!