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Ask Me Anything - FREE Virtual Webcast Now Available On Demand

Ask Me Anything - FREE Virtual Webcast Now Available On Demand

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What’s up, Creative Army!

As I prepare to head off to the Cannes Film Festival for our 10th Annual Education Partnership with the Marche du Film, I'm thrilled to announce that my "Ask Me Anything" session is now live to download and watch for FREE. In this 2 hour jam-packed Ask Me Anything session and I'll provide a couple of hours of no-holds-barred shop talk to get you ready to conquer your entertainment career. Again, all creatives and pros are welcome to watch no matter your profession(s), skill level, or geographical location.

Here's just SOME of what we go over in this jam-packed 2 hour AMA!

  • What is the current state of streamers?
  • Will there be more consolidation of streamers?
  • ANORA’s Sean Baker said “Keep making movies for the big screen” Do you agree?
  • Is the $10-$15 million feature film market opening back up?
  • How is AI going to affect the film industry?
  • Is YouTube taking over the entertainment industry?
  • Is there crossover between influencer culture and film culture?
  • Will LA land its new tax incentive proposals?
  • Why did you produce films in Costa Rica & Columbia?
  • Do you think California Tax Credits will pass?
  • How can international creatives use Stage 32 to break into the U.S. market or collaborate on cross-border projects?
  • Thoughts on Robert Rodriguez and Eli Roth bringing on fans as investors and own profit participation in their films?
  • Was Quibi too early to market?
  • Is Disney looking for Material?
  • What are the Top 3 features on Stage 32 to help connect with industry professionals?
  • I was attacked on X (formerly Twitter), what are your thoughts?
  • Thoughts on SINNERS and its effect on the studio system
  • Do short films still matter?
  • Advice for attending markets like Cannes or AFM
  • Advice for networking as a creative
  • How to make authentic connections that matter
  • What beats should be in your pitch?
  • What is RB’s personal process of pitching?
  • What is the Stage 32 Writers’ Room?
  • How do you vet execs you work with on Stage 32?
  • I’ve won screenwriting contests, now what?
  • Advice for crippling fear of failure
  • How to choose what social media is right for you
  • The spec market is heating up – what should you write?
  • If I sell my script, can I keep the rights to my characters?
  • If my script becomes a sequel and I don’t write it, can I get paid on it?
  • Does Age Matter When Selling a Script?
  • Protecting Your project on a film slate
  • Who should I trust to read my script and give me notes?
  • How do I go about getting Script coverage?
  • How do I network as a composer?
  • How do I network as a creative based in the UK?
  • Stage 32 Success Story!

Now go get it....

RB


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Kat Spencer
For a good laugh....

I just have to share this if you haven't seen it yet. My cheeks are still hurting from laughing so hard. https://youtu.be/ZhR5xWcZh9c?si=Ro9rtR5DPATVCxDE

Maurice Vaughan

Haha! Mikey Day's performance reminds me of Jim Carrey in Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, Kat Spencer.

Kat Spencer

Maurice Vaughan I have watched it every day for 3 days. Still laughing just as hard.

Kevin Hager
A Dream as Long as you Know

Summer is coming up; I really need help with my goals. I can help with production of intended films with feedback and suggestions, and insight.

Plus, my ideas for films, like Once Upon a Time in Disney, I got moved when I thought of the end and maybe it's good enough to bring tears to the eyes seein...

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Sydney S
2 Part Class: Understanding AI - Your Guide to Legal Protection

As Gen-AI technology becomes better integrated into filmmaking, several important legal and practical issues emerge: Does using Gen-AI video affect my ability to own my film? Does it affect the marketability of my film? Does using Gen-AI in my films raise ethical questions about the rights of artist...

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Adam J Fernandes
'Tale Foundry' - YouTube channel dedicated to storytelling

I've been watching a lot of the videos from this channel on YouTube. He has a fantastic, almost clinical approach to stories and why we tell all kinds of stories. I've discovered a few of my favorite podcasts and recent reads thanks to this channel.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5waxfIpFtw...

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Kevin Hager
New ideas

I also have ideas for Disney to expand their outreach and help others. Like victims of violent crimes, and gang violence. Including drug abuse and domestic/relationship abuse.

Including helping at risk youth who are being tempted to join gangs and helping the homeless by getting them jobs and a pla...

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Debbie Elicksen
Expanding Our Worldview to Include Indigenous Cultures

On May 5, it was Red Dress Day here in Canada. The day was born when Metis artist Jaime Black created The REDress Project in 2010 (see the photo). Empty red dresses hung on trees and public spaces represents a memorial to the missing and murdered Indigenous women and two-spirit individuals (MMIW2S+...

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Highly Decorated Canadian WWI War Sniper Faced Fierce Battles and German Gas
Highly Decorated Canadian WWI War Sniper Faced Fierce Battles and German Gas
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/iLNuuu5_6rU
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
Maurice Vaughan

I'm not sure if there are any untold stories from my community, Debbie Elicksen, but I'll check. Thanks for the idea!

Dan Sobieck

Hi Debbie. New to this platform, but convinced I discovered the greatest Métis story ever forgotten -- lost to time, geography and the prairie wind. The Battle of Grand Coteau pitted 150 Metis family...

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Maurice Vaughan

Hi, Dan Sobieck. Welcome to the community. Mad Grass sounds interesting! Stage 32 had a live Community Open House the other week. You can watch the recording here (www.stage32.com/education/products/s...

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Kevin Hager
Agents and Representation

I still need to pitch ideas to Disney. I want one who is connected to Disney and will understand that I wish to do good like rise awareness for the issues I have mentioned.

I want to do this for my late grandparents, pets, and my nephews and one day inspire them to do good, and such.

So please I ask...

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G.R. Barnett
Ugggh now what?!

I tried to update my profile and I did so on the stage 32 website but now it won't show up on the app. I mean it shows up but it is literally a duplicate of my previous award and I wanted to add one but no it won't let me! Yes I tried to do so in-app but it would not LET ME! it would literally go ba...

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Maurice Vaughan

Sorry to hear that happened, G.R. Barnett. This is my first time hearing of this issue. I suggest emailing Technical Support (support@stage32.com)....

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G.R. Barnett
Dramatic readings

Be gentle with me, I don't know quite where to post this.

So for those of you out there like me who are nerdy writer types, do you ever read stories to friends for just the fun of it? just to see how the dialogue would sound?

Banafsheh Esmailzadeh

I use Wildsound for table reads, it’s been very helpful.

G.R. Barnett

Banafsheh Esmailzadeh What is Wildsound?

Maurice Vaughan

It's fine to post this here, G.R. Barnett. I read dialogue out loud to hear how the characters sound.

Banafsheh Esmailzadeh

G.R. Barnett it’s an organization that hosts several screenwriting contests and also does a podcast and table read service. I’ve been working with them for a couple years now and it’s been great for n...

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G.R. Barnett

If you don't mind could you DM me a link or post one here? I haven't really been able to find it. or is it a service you only get if you participate in one of their contests? Do you have to pay anything for it?

Kevin Hager
So Many Ideas

  I have a lot of ideas more than usual, and so many, it's near too hard to write a spec script/screenplay/script for all of them. I only typed down a small summary so I wouldn't forget them. Some are sitcom ideas, others are action-based series. Trust me, both are a long list. I might need help wit...

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Maurice Vaughan

Hi, Kevin Hager. I know what you mean. I get a lot of ideas too. I suggest picking the idea you're most passionate about and turning it into a script. If you're looking for a writing partner, I sugges...

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Kevin Hager

Thanks Maurice Vaughn. But is there a way to post all the ideas I have and show them off to others?

Maurice Vaughan

You're welcome, Kevin Hager. I wouldn't suggest posting a list of your ideas online.

Bedirhan Öztürk

If you want to remember without taking notes, use your imagination. Imagine a simple visual of the idea and repeat it over and over. While walking, sleeping, eating, etc. This way, the information wil...

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Kevin Hager

Well to be honest, I have 34 Sitcom ideas, and 6 ideas for action series.

Göran Johansson
Do I have wrong settings in my profile?

I feel confused. Today I finally discovered that two other members had rated my logline, including that one of them had reviewed it. Nice. But I wish I had noticed it immediately. Because I would had preferred to thank them immediately.

And about a week ago I received a message from another member....

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Maurice Vaughan

Hi, Göran Johansson. You can thank them for rating your logline on the logline page. And you should be able to see notifications by clicking the bell symbol in the top right-hand corner of Stage 32. Y...

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Göran Johansson

Thanks Maurice. I receive email when somebody writes a comment on my postings, so I became confused. I hope it is not me starting to suffer from dementia. Emails sometimes disappear, so presumably it was simply some internet problem.

Maurice Vaughan

You're welcome, Göran Johansson. You'll get an email when someone responses to your comments and posts, but you have to have the activity notifications turned out. You can check if your activity notif...

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Kevin Hager
Contributions to Disney

How many on Stage 32 are Disney fans? I am, and I have contributions I would like to make to them. Some are original movie ideas like Once Upon a Time in Disney and Dream. Including ideas to continue American Dragon: Jake Long, the High School Musical Series, So Weird, and such.

I even have business...

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Diana Levin

I really don’t know how to help you there my friend. I’m in the same boat myself and had to ask Meta AI and ChatGPT somewhat similar questions but only about being a freelance writer for them in the event I don’t need to have a contract with them.

G.R. Barnett

I kind of wish I could pitch a series to them but ah well. That won't happen.

Kevin Hager

Don't give up.

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