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Need a thoughtful answer from relevant experts. by Emmad Butt  •  last post Jul 29th

A phase comes in an actor's career when he is neither an immature nor fully successful. Yet the roles he is offered are not always what may upgrade his profile. So he very cautiously accepts roles, sometimes even leave the characters which hamper the growth.

I need to know what kind of strategy should be adopted that the journey to the Lead roles is not interrupted ?

If you want your self-tapes watched, this *MUST* be present...#short - TipsOnActing by Florin Şumălan  •  last post Jul 28th

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/z3O8_gYboKg

Casting notice - los angeles by Shadow Dragu-Mihai, Esq., Ipg  •  last post Jul 27th

Casting notice posted on S32 at
https://www.stage32.com/jobs/62331/Casting-Notice

Posting this here as my impression is that actors don't often look at the jobs section here.

GAMING INDUSTRY: History repeats itself, because no one listens by Geoff Hall  •  last post Jul 26th

Whilst I’ve just posted something in the Screenwriting Lounge about the use of AI, 
LINK: https://www.stage32.com/lounge/screenwriting/Is-the-AI-Bubble-About-to-Burst-in-Hollywood-2 

And some say we just have to embrace it, because it’s already a part of the industry furniture, others in the Gaming Industry don’t seem to have listened nor learnt from last year’s strike. Here’s a headline from Screendaily that caught my eye.

SAG-AFTRA calls strike against top video game companies over AI concerns

“We’re not going to consent to a contract that allows companies to abuse A.I. to the detriment of our members,” said SAG-AFTRA president Fran Drescher.

And so, there appears to be another strike in the offing. What are your thoughts about the union wanting “a new agreement to protect members’ voice and performance capture work”?


https://www.screendaily.com/news/sag-aftra-calls-strike-against-top-video-game-companies-over-ai-concerns/5195764.article?

Actors Make Your Reel A Priority by Tammy Hunt  •  last post Jul 25th


This is your main asset as an actor and you want to make sure it's showcasing your acting skills in the best possible light. Points to consider:

Does this reel highlight your acting at its best?

Could you record or edit any footage to strengthen it?

Does this still look like you? (are you using old/out-of-date footage?)

Does this reel consist of work you are passionate about? (Think of your branding and what you are putting out for consideration.)

Length. Is my reel too long and not keeping the viewer engaged?

Are you using footage just because you think you have to? (you paid for a reel you spent lots of money on, or a scene from drama school.)

Is the production value letting you down? It may appear as though you are an amateur.

Just be sure your reel is the very best it can be.


 

Webinar coming soon! Self-taping 101: Everything you need to know to successfully audition by Sydney Summers  •  last post Jul 25th

Stage 32 is excited to welcome Kym Jackson back for her upcoming webinar. Learn the industry standards and common pitfalls that come with making a self-tape from an actor with over 60 credits!

For an actor today, self tapes make the world go around. They are the main way for us to show what we can do with a role, to book work and for casting offices and filmmakers to get to know us.

There are right and wrong ways to execute each element of a self tape. Some issues can be so bad that casting may not be able to share your tape with production, and may not have time to give notes for you to do it again. Most aren’t ‘deal breakers’ - they just make us look a little worse, and don’t really help us ‘shine’.

In this webinar, Kym will walk you through self tape equipment and technical set up, then share performance tips, before moving on to editing methods and finally exporting and uploading your self taped auditions. She will show you how to execute each stage of self taping in a way that supports and enhances your performance, so you can avoid mistakes that distract from it.

Plus receive a Self Tape Setup Map Handout.

Sign up link: https://www.stage32.com/education/c/education-webinars?h=actors-master-t...

Email edu@stage32.com with any questions!

Acting classes by Omari Washington  •  last post Jul 25th

Hey Superstars,

what are some good on camera acting classes to take right now?

SAG-AFTRA Calls For A Strike Against Video Game Producers by Sam Sokolow  •  last post Jul 25th

The union is defending it's members on all fronts right now. Video games have long been the Wild West and the revenue is otherworldy - I hope this is a big win for actors. What are your thoughts on this? https://deadline.com/2024/07/sag-aftra-strike-video-game-companies-1236020355/

Stage32 Certification by Geoff Hall  •  last post Jul 24th

Hello my fellow Mods,


In September, I'm looking to take a Stage32 Certification course in Feature Film Financing Agreements or perhaps or Investor Agreements (I'm not sure which would be more helpful as they sound pretty similar?) My question is: Is there a way of saving the courses I'm interested in, so that I can work through my list?

Thanks,
Geoff

Chalamet as Bob Dylan - thoughts? by Sam Sokolow  •  last post Jul 24th

I haven't always embraced Timothée Chamalet as an action hero even though the Dune films are spectacular but he looks amazing and spot on as Bob Dylan. What other musicians deserve a biopic and who would you cast in the role? https://variety.com/2024/film/news/a-complete-unknown-trailer-timothee-c...

Stage32 Certification by Geoff Hall  •  last post Jul 24th

Hello my fellow Mods,


In September, I'm looking to take a Stage32 Certification course in Feature Film Financing Agreements or perhaps or Investor Agreements (I'm not sure which would be more helpful as they sound pretty similar?) My question is: Is there a way of saving the courses I'm interested in, so that I can work through my list?

Thanks,
Geoff 

Thursday Night Pitch Practice Happy Hour July 25th Invitation! by John Mezes  •  last post Jul 23rd

Hi, Stage 32 Community!

As part of the Thursday Night Pitch Practice Happy Hour "Summer of Guests" Sessions, Noel Thompson and I would love to invite our community to join us for an introduction and Q&A session with a very special guest!
Stage 32 CEO Richard "RB" Botto is a producer, actor, and writer with such credits as What Lies Ahead (2019), Rain Beau's End (2020), Crutch (2020) & Another Happy Day (2011) along with many other short films and a TV series, Becoming Jiff (2018).
We're thrilled to have RB as our special guest, so join us for this fun and educational session right here on Stage 32 for all Writers Room members, July 25th, 5:30 pm PT/8:30 pm ET! No pitching that night...just an evening with Rich "RB" Botto and our Stage 32 community!

Understand The Best Way to Handle Audition Notes – Surprise by Aaron Marcus  •  last post Jul 23rd

It is common for writers to place notes in the sides we use for auditions. Their comments or ideas could be anything from having your character scream, laugh or is surprised for certain lines or responses.

It is important to read what they have to say, but I don’t believe it is necessary to follow their input for the audition.

Watch the video to learn why:
https://youtu.be/dB4rUlAgIH8

How have you handled the notes in the sides when auditioning for a project?
Do you follow or disregard them? Share your experience with us.


Charlotte, NC Based Actor by Jon Di Rocco  •  last post Jul 22nd

Hi all :) Hoping to connect with actors/writers. Love to learn and share experiences

Join in on July Filmmaking Club NOW to Win a DaVinci Resolve License! by Ashley Renee Smith  •  last post Jul 22nd

Hey, All!


We're continuing Stage 32's July Filmmakers Club with today's FREE blog- The Real Reel- A Filmmaker/DP Calling Card by Award-Winning Filmmaker, Emily Skye! Join in for FREE today by reading the blog in the link below and participating in this week's challenges so that you are eligible to win 1 of 3 DaVinci Resolve Licenses that we're giving away on Friday in partnership with Blackmagic Design! 

All you have to do-
1. Comment on this week's Filmmakers Club Blog linked below.
2. Post in the Stage 32 Filmmaking Lounge sharing your work! We want to see your reels, trailers, photos of you on set, etc. with an explanation of one thing you learned while making them. If you don't have anything to share yet, use this as an opportunity to ask questions about the kind of content you should be making and sharing online!
3. Go NOW and follow @stage32, @blackmagicnewsofficial, and @rbwalksintoabar on Instagram!
https://www.stage32.com/blog/july-filmmakers-club-week-4-the-real-reel-a-filmmakerdp-calling-card-3801

Any Advice? by Brandon Patricio  •  last post Jul 22nd

Any Advice on how to possibly promote yourself for rep, even if you booked indie projects and a couple commercials? 

Digital Hollywood - AI The Digital Summit by Jack Binder  •  last post Jul 20th

Just signed up for this. Looks interesting and informative. Head of SAG-AFTRA, Showtime Legal... 


https://www.digitalhollywood.com/three---summer-2024-ai-festival

Passionate acting pursuit by Jack Dunne  •  last post Jul 20th

Hi everyone,

I’d like to introduce myself as Jack, a deeply passionate aspiring actor, I’ve always wanted to start getting into acting and never knew where to start so I decided to get into here “Stage 32” 

ACTORS: What are you dying to learn? by Tom Lapke  •  last post Jul 19th

I am going to try a little experiment here in a few of the lounges.
ACTORS: What would YOU program if you booked Stage 32 education? Enough likes for a suggestion and I will look into it for future programing!

Stage 32 Presents: State of the Industry- Post-Strike Dealmaking for Actors & Writers by Maurice Vaughan  •  last post Jul 18th

At this year’s Cannes 2024, Stage 32 hosted a fantastic expert panel exploring how last year's strikes rocked the industry and changed the overall production landscape. You can watch the great conversation in today’s blog.


www.stage32.com/blog/stage-32-presents-state-of-the-industry-post-strike-dealmaking-for-actors-writers-3796