
FREE Stage 32 Webcast Event – Wednesday, October 8th at 11am PT!!
Register by clicking the link below!
When you’re crafting an indie film, the music you choose isn’t just background—it’s storytelling. The right score sets the tone, builds emotional depth, and can make your film unforgettable. But too often, filmmakers bring composers in too late or struggle to align visions, leaving powerful opportunities on the table.
That’s why we’re thrilled to announce our Stage 32 + Film-Raderie Webcast: Composer + Filmmaker Relationship: How to Make Your Indie Film Successful—a FREE live event designed to help you navigate this crucial collaboration.
This expert panel features:
- Dara Taylor, celebrated composer (Marvel’s Ironheart, The Tender Bar)
- Lagueria Davis, director of Black Barbie (acquired by Shondaland)
- Phil Popham, veteran composer (Helix Collective)
- Emilie Upczak, filmmaker and storyteller
Together, they’ll share real-world insights on:
- Why early music integration shapes your film’s tone from day one
- Practical strategies for aligning creative visions with composers
- Case studies from projects like Ironheart and Black Barbie
- How to overcome common challenges like budget and timing
This is your chance to learn how to use music as a storytelling superpower—and to build the creative partnerships that can elevate your indie film.
Click here to register, if you can't make it live you'll recieve the full recording on-demand: https://www.stage32.com/education/products/stage-32-x-film-raderie-composer-filmmaker-collaboration-webcast
Let us know in the comments below- What’s a film where the music completely transformed the story for you?
Haha I tried to produce two feature films way back, Sandra Isabel Correia. There was a lot of recalibrating.