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Stage 32 · 10 Nov 2023
I found this really interesting. The NY actor turned teacher discusses how DreamWorks’ 1996 request shifted his life path and kicked off his 30+ year career training animators. https://www.awn.com/news/podcast-ep-231-ed-hooks-master-tips-acting-animators
Stage 32 · 10 Nov 2023
It wasn't too long ago I was making low budget Tik Tok shorts using my phone and I would put my best one on my IMDB. People would laugh because "it's not a real film and IMDB is no place for homemade tik tok videos!" But I always knew that my goal was to show people what I was capable of.Sure, I wouldn't exactly recomm…
Stage 32 · 9 Nov 2023
As a talent agent, I regularly receive a high volume of self-tapes every week, which has now become the new normal. Through this experience, I have noticed some common mistakes that people make while recording and have compiled them into an article. Whether you are new to the industry or just looking for tips to perfec…
Stage 32 · 8 Nov 2023
As of 12:01am Pacific Time on 11/9/23, SAG-AFTRA will no longer be on strike! There are a few steps to go through before the new contract is ratified, but hopefully the terms are amenable to the majority of union members. I look forward to reading the terms and voting in the coming days/weeks!
Stage 32 · 8 Nov 2023
Jeanette B. Milio, CEO of Alliance Cinema, Producer, Financier, and Stage 32 Thought Leader & Educator, is hosting a 24-Hour Ask Me Anything ("AMA") in the Financing Lounge today, focused on "Creating a Business Plan for Your Feature".
Stage 32 · 7 Nov 2023
Well, this is encouraging, but I’m unsure about this point…Meanwhile it has emerged that last Friday’s “last, best and final” offer by AMPTP included the offer of a 100% raise in performance bonuses for high-cost streaming series and features that achieve certain viewership and box office targets.That seems tightly fun…
Stage 32 · 7 Nov 2023
There will always be people trying to downplay your work. I'm here to tell you not to listen to those people and keep doing your thing. I still get people trying to tell me I'll never get anywhere.When I was a teenager and went to acting school I was told to get a real job. When I started screenwriting professionally I…
Stage 32 · 7 Nov 2023
I can't tell you how many times people want to get into acting but make excuses about not having enough for a camera or lighting. I started out with a low budget phone and audio that sounded like it was underwater. I saw it as a way for people to at least see what I was capable of from a creative standpoint.I was makin…
Stage 32 · 7 Nov 2023
Do you have more than 1 headshot?How Many Different Headshots Do Actors Really Need For Successhttps://youtu.be/r36sB4hD9OcIf you have more than 1 headshot, let us know how many.And, if has it been helpful to your career.
Stage 32 · 7 Nov 2023
Michael J. Fox's indomitable spirit has faced a relentless onslaught: a spinal tumour surgery in 2018, a shattering fall that broke his arm in multiple places, and a near brush with losing a limb. During this tsunami of misfortune, he remained grounded. But that wasn’t always the case.At twenty-nine, after completing t…
Stage 32 · 6 Nov 2023
For acting class, I performed a monologue from HBO’s Euphoria as I portrayed Rue, who is actually portrayed by the talented Zendaya!Please check it out and let me know how I did by subscribing to my YouTube channel!https://youtu.be/mkvisD9NVy0?si=v8D59XqefFAs80DB
Stage 32 · 6 Nov 2023
I am a writer but I am a part of an acting family and I have to say it’s hard to watch my talented son walk away from acting. he loves it and has made it to being Sag eligible in Virginia of all places. it’s hard to get the credits because we don’t live where the work is and now everything is on hold due to the strike.…
Stage 32 · 3 Nov 2023
I performed a monologue and play Rue from HBO’s Euphoria, who is played by the talented Zendaya! I could use your support! Please watch and subscribe to my YouTube channel. I could use your support and would appreciate it!https://youtu.be/mkvisD9NVy0?si=DX5Cm3eq-2HrBbrN
Stage 32 · 1 Nov 2023
Learning how to act from professionals in classes and workshops is one of the most important and effective ways to improve.You can find acting and improv classes in your city or if need be take online classes. Sign up for classes that interest you and that will push you to improve your skill level.A professional acting…
Stage 32 · 31 Oct 2023
It is so important for the longevity of your acting career to remember the casting director who gave you the opportunity to audition for the role you eventually secured. The day after I wrap a principal role, I always send a message to the casting director thanking her/him. In the message I briefly share what I learned…
Stage 32 · 31 Oct 2023
Have you ever felt anxious when arriving on sets? Some actors have fear of forgetting their lines, develop performance anxiety, self-doubt, get performance jitters and other things that prevent them from performing the way they expect. Nervous on Sets? Use This Simple Technique - It's Helped Me Feel Calmer https://yout…
Stage 32 · 30 Oct 2023
Hey friends. Looking for some outside input and would love to hear any and all thoughts. I've got a certain chunk of change that I've set aside for a narrative project. I have a supernatural horror (2M+/-) script that's gotten lots of love but I've been advised to create a short film to show the vision for the project.…
Stage 32 · 29 Oct 2023
Would like to connect with disabled actors to discuss my low-budget script featuring two main characters with disabilities.
Stage 32 · 28 Oct 2023
I have recently finished a first draft of this, it's a 20 page screen play. Anyone interested in reading it with me please respond. If you like to read, help me refine my dialogue.
Stage 32 · 28 Oct 2023
LA Confidential, A Beautiful Mind, Gladiator, American Gangster, to name but a few of the films of Russell Crowe. My favourite by far, is Gladiator. I think because it’s a ‘big world’ story and on its release it was a cinema event.I remember going to see it (again) as an open air performance in Queens Square, Bristol.…
Stage 32 · 27 Oct 2023
What's the ONE THING successful actors have in common that enables them to NAIL auditions?Find out in my Atlanta workshopNov. 4thdavidheavener.tv/actor-workshop
Stage 32 · 27 Oct 2023
When I was. hired me for 'Bertie the Brilliant', I had no idea the director wanted me to perform a musical number in Spanish with choreo. I was handed the Spanish lyrics and given a call time for the dance rehearsal. My immediate reaction was to freak out. One of the reasons they hired me was because I appeared in Todr…
Stage 32 · 27 Oct 2023
With these D- Tip workshops, you’ll Learn what to expect at a professional Audition .(and what is expected of you) and how to successfully master self-taps & online Auditions. so that you can create unique, compelling Auditions that showcase your individual strengths as an actor. I will also do an assessment of you Sel…
Stage 32 · 25 Oct 2023
Anyone seen this yet? Can't wait to watch the performances. What an all star cast. Curious to hear everyone's thoughts on the performances.
Stage 32 · 24 Oct 2023
1 Absolutely Horrible Mistake That Almost Ruined A Great Headshot Session https://youtu.be/UYKcdHN7Xg8 If you ever made a mistake during a headshot session, share it with us.
Stage 32 · 23 Oct 2023
One morning, before breakfast, I saw a private message for me on Casting Networks. A casting director sent me sides and asked me to record and upload my audition. When I sent the audition, I included a message for casting. Since the film is about a magic show, my message briefly described how my past work in puppetry r…
Stage 32 · 20 Oct 2023
There are two points to their solution and the second, for me is the most exciting.Clooney stated,“We also are suggesting a bottom-up residual structure — meaning the top of the call sheet would be the last to collect residuals, not the first. These negotiations will be ongoing, but we wanted to show that we’re all in…
Stage 32 · 18 Oct 2023
Alexia Melocchi, international film and television producer, Stage 32 Educator, and Thought Leader, is hosting a 24-hour Ask Me Anything ("AMA") in the Writer's Room Lounge today, focused on Preparing for AFM. Alexia is a wealth of information and experience for the community. Here is her AMA Link: https://www.stage32.…
Stage 32 · 18 Oct 2023
Hey Performers, In celebration of our new Stage 32 Certification Program, please join us TOMORROW, October 19th for our Global Film & TV Production Summit! Learn all about it in today's blog!https://www.stage32.com/blog/stage-32-presents-global-film-tv-production-summit-3522
Stage 32 · 18 Oct 2023
https://www.stage32.com/meetups/1927
Stage 32 · 17 Oct 2023
This Thursday, Stage 32 is bringing together top executives from the entertainment industry to explore the ever-evolving landscape of global film and television production.There will be speakers from HBO/MAX, Emmy-nominated hit show THE BEAR (Hulu), Emmy-nominated hit show GENIUS (Disney/NatGeo), Screen Ireland, Cataly…
Stage 32 · 17 Oct 2023
A Successful Director Lied And Actually Said This To A Famous Actorhttps://youtu.be/i5ZgQ46YX-sThis was shocking to watch but a great learning experience. Have you been lied to? If so, share your story.
Stage 32 · 17 Oct 2023
My name is Sierra Pia, I am an actress and love meeting fellow artists! I am starting a community called The Artist's Sanctuary, a virtual wellness center designed to provide comprehensive support and resources for both aspiring and professional artists (currently focusing on actors). My goal is to create a place where…
Stage 32 · 15 Oct 2023
"It's an existential thing--sort of like waiting for Godot. That's the way TV/film/stage veteran Tony Amendola describes one of the actor's main tasks on a set. The difference is, the scene will eventually be shot, although, after you've waited five, 10, even 20 hours, you may no longer believe it. Learning to use that…
Stage 32 · 14 Oct 2023
The AMPTP suspending negotiations with our union yesterday. I think the sticking point is the $800,000,000 fee the streaming services will have to pay out each year. I'm not sure if the issues of AI is also the reason. What we need is for the negotiations to be livestreamed, so the membership and the all of the studio…
Stage 32 · 14 Oct 2023
Hi Stage32 community! I'm working on getting clarity on my acting branding/castability. I created a quick 5-min Google Survey for complete strangers to fill out! https://forms.gle/GZdyCUxB7SBdDaQQAWhen you have a moment, please take a look, be honest, and most importantly GO HAM (it's anonymous)
Stage 32 · 13 Oct 2023
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Stage 32 · 12 Oct 2023
Our disappointment with the AMPTP continues as they pursue the same strategy that failed with the WGA. How can they be so naive, or perverse. Or as the SAG-AFTRA negotiating team put it:“Instead they use bully tactics. Just tonight, they intentionally misrepresented to the press the cost of the above proposal – oversta…
Stage 32 · 12 Oct 2023
We all have things we believe... One of my beliefs centers around the necessity to change the power dynamic between ourselves and the rest of the film industry because even though actors are above the line, they’re still the lowest element on the totem pole when it comes down to it.One of the ways you can do this…
Stage 32 · 11 Oct 2023
Jonathan Jordan, a Screenwriter, Book Coach, Ghostwriter, and Stage 32 Thought Leader, is hosting a 24-Hour Ask Me Anything ("AMA") in the Authoring Lounge today, focused on "The Publishing Process & Industry". This is a great opportunity to learn about how books get published and how you can get your book out there. H…
Stage 32 · 11 Oct 2023
We're in this business for positive professional outcomes. Sometimes, things outside our control, force us to deal with disappointment even though satisfaction was forecast. A film I had the pleasure of working -- it was shot on 35mm film, Panavision camera rather than digital -- did horribly at the Toronto Internation…
Stage 32 · 10 Oct 2023
Hello Everyone Hope you had a great weekend , this is kiaraI am so excited to share that a few voice over actors from the usa were interested in voicing one my characters in a working title but unfortunately they live far away and i don't know any maryland voice actors near by maybe if i went to montgomery college it…
Stage 32 · 10 Oct 2023
1 Crazy Thing Actually Happened After Auditioning - Glad It Did It happened after auditioning for the TV show Gotham https://youtu.be/3Ij-jzt3e7U Sometimes, after auditioning, actors receive a callback, booked, asked to hold dates, pinned and still never get a chance to work on the project. After I auditioned for the T…
Stage 32 · 6 Oct 2023
Hey, Actors!Director and Screenwriter Martin Gooch has spent more than 1,000 days on set and he's sharing his 32 Tips for Development and Pre-Production in today’s blog! If you've ever thought about making your own indie film, be sure to check it out! https://www.stage32.com/blog/32-tips-for-indie-feature-film-developm…
Stage 32 · 4 Oct 2023
“The AI terms need to be way more robust” than what the WGA got, Schwartz said. “This is about our bodies, our faces and our voices.”And of course, some seem to feel that with the WGA strike ending that somehow the SAG-AFTRA will soon capitulate and get back to work.However, there’s still a lot of bargaining to be done…
Stage 32 · 4 Oct 2023
We at Stage 32 are always striving to make our community a safe space for all creatives and professionals around the world, free from the toxicity of broad based social media platforms. In honor of Mental Health Day on October 10, we have created a survey and are trying to understand how your mental health has been imp…
Stage 32 · 4 Oct 2023
I read a quote by Shawn Coyne who wrote the book, "The War of Art" that really got me thinking..."Most of us have two lives. The life we live, and the unlived life within us. Between the two stands resistance. Have you ever brought home a treadmill and let it gather dust in the attic? Ever quit a diet, a course of yoga…
