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“Create Your Own Content!” by Tammy Hunt  •  last post Jul 8th


It’s something you hear a lot these days—from other actors, coaches, friends, your mother, possibly—to take some control of your career into your own hands. But is it truly worth your time and creative energy as an actor to merge into producing, as well? Per a number of industry experts, yes, it is; here’s why.

Just put pen to page.

“By writing. Get your hands on books like ‘Story’ by Robert McKee and ‘Save the Cat’ by Blake Snyder. Research how to format your screenplay, then sit down and write it.”
“Above all, keep it simple. This is the hardest part for me; my favorite genres are fantasy and sci-fi but it can be difficult to find a story that’s simple enough to produce on a limited—or no budget. But it is possible. Look at the subtle sci-fi in ‘About Time.’ ”

—Charis Joy Jackson, actor, casting director, director, producer.

“Something new has happened recently because of the Internet and social media. Actors can now establish themselves (no need to be a movie star to get a primetime series) by creating their own material (i.e. webisodes, short films, creative videos and even standup comedy) which can be posted on YouTube, Vimeo, and their websites.”
“In the old days, a triple threat was a singer/dancer/actor. Agents were thrilled to sign a performer who could work all the time in one media or another. Now they’re delighted if their clients are super proactive, creating their own products. That means really owning your career.”
“I began my career as an actor, then started writing. I wasn’t getting as much acting work as I wanted. Extra creative energy, a love of writing, and performing in a play together brought me and my writing partner together. (Pro tip: If you can find a writing partner, it can make the adventure more fun.)
“This leads me to my main advice to actors: This is your life. You cannot wait for your reps to make the moves for you. Take control. Explore all your contacts—and their contacts. Meet whomever you can, work as much as you can, and keep in contact with everyone you’ve met on the way.”

—Catherine Schreiber, actor and Tony-winning producer

#actor #filmmaker #director #writer #producer

Halle Berry & Glenn Close should be pretty awesome! by Sam Sokolow  •  last post Jul 8th

Ryan Murphy is as good as there is and this is a true all-star cast! I can't wait to watch these two brilliant actors share the screen. Are there any upcoming shows with actors you're excited to watch? https://deadline.com/2024/07/halle-berry-glenn-close-hulu-alls-fair-ryan-murphy-kim-kardashian-1236003489/

July Filmmakers Club Week 2: What Are The Roles You See Yourself In? by Ashley Renee Smith  •  last post Jul 8th

Hey, Actors!


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 prize giveaway!

https://www.stage32.com/blog/july-filmmakers-club-week-2-what-are-the-roles-you-see-yourself-in-3787

Whatever project you are working on, be it completing a short or feature-length script, starting principal photography, casting or crewing your independent film project, networking with collaborators, completing post-production, pursuing financing and distribution, or even marketing yourself and your projects effectively through social media. Whatever “it” is for you. There are no limits other than what you choose to learn and accomplish within the month of July. We’ll support, inspire, and cheer each other on throughout our 31-day endeavors. Let's do this!

Webinar tomorrow!! Understanding Accents and Accent Reductions by Sydney Summers  •  last post Jul 8th

One of the essential qualities of being a great actor is the ability to transform. Having an array of accents at your finger tip allows you to play a much wider range of people and increases the number of roles you can be cast in. If you’re a foreign actor and want to work in the American market, being able to act with an American accent will dramatically increase your opportunities as an actor. And even just reducing your accent will make you more castable, and prepare you to do other foreign accents more easily and convincingly. And learning how to do all this is fun and fascinating!


The hardest part in learning an accent or reducing your accent is not learning the new sounds. It’s breaking the speech habits that you’ve had all your life, or that you’ve had for as long as you’ve been speaking English. We learn our first language as children, absorbing the sounds without any awareness of the process. But as adults the new sounds are competing for dominance with the old sounds. Luckily there is very cool science for breaking down and understanding the sounds, the mechanics of the sounds, the relationships between the sounds, and the nature and rules of stressing, rhythm and intonation, and a technique for rewiring your brain so you can speak these new sounds effortlessly while you are acting.
Learn all you need to know to understanding and eliminating the American accent!
Plus! Receive A guide to vowel and consonant sounds for Accents and Accent reduction!

Email edu@stage32.com with any questions!

Sign up link: https://www.stage32.com/education?p=9299838370099

I need UNION SAG WORK!!!! by Lindsay Stevenson  •  last post Jul 6th

I will move mountains to find an agent 

Seeking Executive Producers & Producers by Andre Fyffe  •  last post Jul 6th

Hi All, I am based in London and have a feature film that is now half funded and we are looking to find another Executive Producer/Producer to be apart of our project and match fund/invest in our feature film. More details can be sent over if interested. The feature is about a “A resilient single mother battles the absence of her child’s father, navigating through legal tangles and personal growth, to forge a path of reconciliation, uncovering the transformative power of forgiveness and the enduring bonds of family amidst adversity.”

Very cool Francine Maisler piece in Variety by Sam Sokolow  •  last post Jul 5th

This was a cool read about one of the best casting directors in the business who has never been afraid to take risks and fight for talent, whether known or unknown. https://variety.com/2024/film/global/francine-maisler-karlovy-vary-1236061193/

Podcast - The Late Bloomer Actor by David John Clark  •  last post Jul 5th

Hey all; Love checking out all your IMDB and seeing your work. If you're into podcasts, I'd love for you to check mine out, "The Late Bloomer Actor", on YouTube or all good podcast players! Cheers. https://thelatebloomeractor.buzzsprout.com

Actors - Happy 4th of July! Special Career Development Services Sale! by Amanda Toney  •  last post Jul 4th

Hello Creative Army! 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 an acting webinar, class or lab or a reel review from a casting director, manager or producer you can now take 20% off! Here's how:


Acting webinars, classes & labs (choose from over 100!) are 20% off!

Click here: https://www.stage32.com/education/c/acting

Use code: 4THOFJULY2024 (through Sunday at midnight)

And, if you've had your eye on working with a casting director or manager to review your reel and hop on a call to give you feedback, that is also 20% off this weekend!

Click here: https://www.stage32.com/scriptservices/coverage/buy?id=71?affid=lounge

Use code Use code: 4THOFJULY2024 (through Sunday at midnight)

If you need education recommendations, email us at edu@stage32.com and if you need reel review recommendations email us at success@stage32.com and we'll help you out!

The “Magic Touch” in Booking Commercials by Maurice Vaughan  •  last post Jul 4th

David Banks (actor and screenwriter who booked over 100 national commercials) shares advice and insight in today’s blog that can help you book commercials.


www.stage32.com/blog/the-magic-touch-in-booking-commercials-3777

Happy Week 1 of July Filmmakers Club! by Ashley Renee Smith  •  last post Jul 3rd

Happy Wednesday, Fam! 


Happy belated Canada Day and Happy early July 4th to everyone who is celebrating! How is everyone's week going so far? Do you have any fun plans for the rest of this week or this weekend?

I feel like I've been running around like a chicken with my head cut off, but it's been a fun few days! I feel like Filmmakers Club is off to a strong start and I'm hopeful that it will just get bigger and better from here. If you haven't had a chance to jump in yet, you should do so now! You can go drop a post in the Filmmaking Lounge, sharing your current goals and what you're working on this summer. 

Happy Wednesday and Week 1 of July Filmmakers Club! by Ashley Renee Smith  •  last post Jul 3rd

Happy Wednesday, Fam! 


Happy belated Canada Day and Happy early July 4th to everyone who is celebrating! How is everyone's week going so far? Do you have any fun plans for the rest of this week or this weekend?

I feel like I've been running around like a chicken with my head cut off, but it's been a fun few days! I feel like Filmmakers Club is off to a strong start and I'm hopeful that it will just get bigger and better from here. If you haven't had a chance to jump in yet, you should do so now! You can go drop a post in the Filmmaking Lounge, sharing your current goals and what you're working on this summer. 
https://www.stage32.com/lounge/directing

Happy Wednesday & Week 1 of July Filmmakers Club!!! by Ashley Renee Smith  •  last post Jul 3rd

Happy Wednesday, Fam!


I hope that everyone's week is off to a great start! For those of you in Canada and the US, I hope you're having a good holiday week. Happy belated Canada Day and happy early July 4th! 

I've been running around like a chicken with my head cut off, but it's been a fun week so far! I hope that everyone is enjoying the events. If you haven't joined in on any of it yet, you can still jump into the Filmmaking Lounge and make a post about your goals and what you're working on this summer!
https://www.stage32.com/lounge/directing

Casting You by Tammy Hunt  •  last post Jul 2nd


Instead of starting with what you think the casting director is looking for and working backwards, start with your intuition and experience of the role and work from there, ignoring your perception of the casting director. Doing it this way not only helps you deliver a more original and more memorable performance, but it will inherently boost the quality of your acting. If you’re following your instincts and trusting your impulses, you’ll deliver a performance that’s more real, more lively, more nuanced, and more believable. In other words, you’ll act better. Plain and simple.

This may seem counterintuitive, but the truth is it’s anything but. Because guess what? More often than not, the casting director doesn’t really know what they’re looking for until they see it. Even if they think they know, the right performance in an audition could completely reshape their thinking on the character. So if you want to know what the most important thing is that a casting director is looking for, the answer is easy: they’re looking for something honest, something real, and something true.

They’re looking for you.

#actor #tv #film #video #script #writer #manager #agent #casting #director 

New to Stage32 by Cam Cade  •  last post Jul 2nd

Hi everyone. My name is Cam. I am super excited to join this platform and network with everyone. I can't wait to chat with and learn from you all. Hopefully a few of my jokes will land in the process (lol). If anyone has any suggestions on who I should be adding to my network please feel free to reach out. I'm here to learn and be of service. Thanks for reading my spiel. Ttys

Don't Miss Wednesday's Ask Me Anything with Daniel Sol, Co-Founder & Co-Director of Oscar-Qualifying HollyShorts Film Festival! by Ashley Renee Smith  •  last post Jul 2nd

Hey, Actors!


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 out on a chance to ask your questions!

The post is live for you to comment with your questions NOW!
https://www.stage32.com/lounge/distribution/Ask-Me-Anything-AMA-Wednesday-7-3-to-Thursday-7-4-Understanding-The-Ins-and-Outs-Of-Short-Film-Festivals

Casting Directors Really Hate Actors Skipping This On Resumes by Aaron Marcus  •  last post Jul 2nd

Casting Directors Really Hate Actors Skipping This On Resumes

https://youtu.be/6jwfHKuahdY

Do you have any resume tips? If so, please share them with us.

At the end of this video, you will get the link to my bonus video:
How to Calm Your Nerves While Acting

Enjoy them,
Aaron

July filmmakers club by Tom Lapke  •  last post Jul 1st

This is a really special month here at Stage 32! today is the first day of our first-ever July Filmmakers Club. 
But as actors, this initiative is just as much about you as it is about the Filmmakers. One of the best things you can do for yourself and your career in film and TV is to understand and familiarize yourself with the soup to nuts of the entire filmmaking process.
Also, I am always telling actors that they don't need someone else's permission to have a career. It has never been easier to make your own project. So if you have ever been interested in producing a vehicle for yourself, there has never been a better month to start making that a reality.
https://www.stage32.com/blog/july-filmmakers-club-week-1-setting-goals-for-producing-an-independent-film-3781

Have you ever found your acting doppelganger?  by Tom Lapke  •  last post Jul 1st

I saw this commercial this morning and thought, "Huh, that guy kinda looks like me." 
SMASH CUT TO
Friends jumping on my Facebook wall to ask if I ever did a commercial for Thomas' ? Do you get mistaken for another actor a lot? Comment below with your actor look-a-alike.

Physicality in acting by Inga Ryazanoff  •  last post Jun 30th

New International Performing Arts Institute

Dates:
9.08.2024 - 11.08.2024
The international program is designed for performers, directors, choreographers, and performing arts practitioners interested in exploring the practical aspects of physicality in acting. The training focuses on what makes a performance interesting and how to be more engaging on stage.
Venue:
Breite Str 43, 13187 Berlin (Pankow)
This 3-day workshop focuses on enhancing strength, balance, and stage presence, alongside mastering entrance and exit techniques, understanding the power of status in performance, engaging audience interest, and providing hands-on practice through interactive exercises and clown acts.
Teachers:
Jeremy Vik is a multi-disciplinary performer with 20 years of professional performing experience in acting, circus, and physical theatre. Jeremy believes in blending skill, character, and story-telling together in order to engage, provoke, and entertain audiences all around the world.
Sergei Ostrenko has over 30 years of professional experience as a Director, Choreographer and Performance Teacher. Sergei has directed over 40 theatre productions, producing international projects for both the professional stage and for education in numerous countries, including Austria, Belarus, Canada, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Russia, Slovenia, Sweden, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom.
Participant Requirements: A healthy physique, a creative mind, and a playful spirit :)
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The working language is English.
More Details: https://www.physicalityinacting.com/physicality-in-acting-august
You are welcome to submit your applications for consideration.
All applications are considered on a competitive basis.
Review of the NIPAI Workshop:
https://youtu.be/aeQIyAk38F8?si=hwnX-TkRiFTcu7YO
To register, visit: https://www.physicalityinacting.com/physicality-in-acting-august/registration-1/application-form
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