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Killers Of The Flower Moon by Nick Waters  •  last post Oct 25th

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.

1 Absolutely Horrible Mistake That Almost Ruined A Great Headshot Session by Aaron Marcus  •  last post Oct 24th

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.

A Trick to Getting Cast by Matthew Gross  •  last post Oct 23rd

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 relates to the film's subject. The director and producers responded to that message, because, unbeknownst to me, they planned to film scenes at the marionette theater where I worked in the 1990s. Leaving a personal, yet professional, message was key in my getting this job. The producers called that night with a job offer. They couldn't decide which role to cast me in, so they let me choose the role. I portray Junior the loveable casino security guard. "Bertie the Brilliant" is currently on PBS. Here is the full episode. 


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sm0_byvJToU

George Clooney, Emma Stone, and Other Top Stars Pitch Abolishing Membership Dues Cap to End SAG-AFTRA Strike by Geoff Hall  •  last post Oct 20th

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 this together and find ways to help close the gap on actors getting paid.”

Read on…


https://www.indiewire.com/news/general-news/george-clooney-emma-stone-offer-150-million-dues-end-sag-strike-1234918544/

Today's Exclusive Writer's Room AMA with Alexia Melocchi by Sam Sokolow  •  last post Oct 18th

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.com/lounge/vip/Ask-Me-Anything-AMA-10-18-to-10-19-Preparing-for-AFM

And if you aren't a member of the Stage 32 Writer's Room you can get a first month free to seize on this opportunity, by signing up here: https://www.stage32.com/writers-room/plans-vip

Also, Alexia is about to start a 2-part Stage 32 lab where she will work with you directly to prepare your 5-minute pitch for AFM so you are best prepared for success at the market. It's an awesome opportunity and there are only 2 spots left in her lab so grab a spot while you can. Here ls a link to Alexia's lab: https://www.stage32.com/classes/Stage-32-2-Part-Pitching-Lab-Perfect-Your-Pitch-for-AFM

Stage 32 Presents: Global Film & TV Production Summit! by Ashley Renee Smith  •  last post Oct 18th

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

Calgary In Person Stage 32 Meetup this week by Suzanne Bronson  •  last post Oct 18th

https://www.stage32.com/meetups/1927

FREE! Stage 32 2023 Global Film & TV Production Summit! by Maurice Vaughan  •  last post Oct 17th

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, Catalyst Studios, and more!

The webinar is FREE.

Thursday, Oct 19th from 9:00am PT to 1:30pm PT

Sign up for the webinar here: www.stage32.com/webinars/Stage-32-Presents-Global-Film-Production-Summit

A Successful Director Lied And Actually Said This To A Famous Actor by Aaron Marcus  •  last post Oct 17th

A Successful Director Lied And Actually Said This To A Famous Actor

https://youtu.be/i5ZgQ46YX-s

This was shocking to watch but a great learning experience. Have you been lied to? If so, share your story.

Actors wanted for free workshop by Sierra Pia  •  last post Oct 17th

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 artists can build community and skill sets that will help them throughout their personal and professional journey. Since 95% of our job is based on our mindset. 


I am doing a short trial of the format and content that I plan to offer which would be a FREE trial where you would learn from a wide array of awesome coaches and artists who have some amazing insight and are ready to inspire and motivate you to continue to increase the quality of your career and artistic path.  
I am limiting this experience to 10 actors, but I would absolutely love to share this experience with you all! Please reach out if you are interested. 

This NOVEMBER by Diakeim Lyles  •  last post Oct 16th

This NOVEMBER

Waiting for the Take - Jean Schiffman - Backstage by Florin Şumălan  •  last post Oct 15th

"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 downtime profitably while sustaining energy and focus can be a challenge. I talked to several pros to find out how they and their colleagues do it..."

https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/waiting-take-27389/

Suspended! by Matthew Gross  •  last post Oct 14th

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 execs can watch, observe. That may be the transparency that's necessary for honest and open dialogue. On the upside, I won a prize on Publishers Clearing House for a second time today; last time was in 2018. Now I just need to win that $15,000,000.00 prize on October 30th,, so if the studios and streaming services force the AI issue, I can slink away into retirement.

I want your opinion! 5-min (or less) branding/castability survey by Jasmine De La Fuente  •  last post Oct 14th

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/GZdyCUxB7SBdDaQQA

When you have a moment, please take a look, be honest, and most importantly GO HAM (it's anonymous)

October Phoenix area Stage 32 In Person Meetup by Suzanne Bronson  •  last post Oct 13th

https://www.stage32.com/meetups/1930

Studios Suspend Talks with SAG-AFTRA; AMPTP Says Gap Between Sides ‘Is Too Great’ by Geoff Hall  •  last post Oct 12th

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 – overstating it by 60%. They have done the same with A.I., claiming to protect performer consent, but continuing to demand “consent” on the first day of employment for use of a performer’s digital replica for an entire cinematic universe (or any franchise project).

The companies are using the same failed strategy they tried to inflict on the WGA – putting out misleading information in an attempt to fool our members into abandoning our solidarity and putting pressure on our negotiators. But, just like the writers, our members are smarter than that and will not be fooled.”

Why do this? They must realise that it’s a failed strategy?

Thoughts please…

https://www.indiewire.com/news/breaking-news/sag-aftra-amptp-talks-suspended-1234915675/

Flipping the Script: How One Actor Changed the Power Dynamic in the Film Industry by Anne Alexander-Sieder  •  last post Oct 12th

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 is by working your values and beliefs into your primal brand.

What does that mean in people-speak? Find something that you can get behind in an authentic way that will give you another point to talk about (besides begging someone to view your showreel) when meeting with industry professionals.

The best way for people to see you as an equal is to put yourself on equal footing and you can do that by showing them your “authority” in a certain area. For example, my friend, Angus McGruther, who I interviewed this week on the podcast, is an actor but he’s also the co-director of THE DOWN UNDER FILM FESTIVAL in Berlin.

This makes sense for Angus because he’s an Australian actor, based in Berlin, still with strong ties to his home country and its film industry.

For Angus, this was a game-changer on many levels. Those are just some of the ways that Angus is able to feel like he is an equal to the powers that be. Because, of course, we ARE all equal, even though it doesn’t always feel that way.

Make sure to tune into this week’s episode of Act Bold to listen to his journey. https://youtu.be/-JLeMCjVUe0

Maybe it will spark some ideas in that beautiful, bold head of yours.

Today's AMA with Jonathan Jordan in the Authoring Lounge! by Sam Sokolow  •  last post Oct 11th

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. Here's a link so you can ask Jonathan your questions. 


AMA Link: https://www.stage32.com/lounge/playwriting/Ask-Me-Anything-AMA-10-11-to-10-12-The-Publishing-Process-and-Industry

Managing Expectations by Matthew Gross  •  last post Oct 11th

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 International Film Festival (TIFF). The audience walked out on it, and critics slammed the picture. No one stayed for the Q&A after the screening. I'm afraid to mention the title. Anyhow, I believe the studio will place this film in a vault and it will likely never again see the day of light. One of the leading ladies is about to release a film that, in my opinion, will finally win her an Oscar. Her second film at TIFF was warmly received. So, there is incentive to protect her career as well as the careers of the director/star and co-stars. It is better to hide the film from public and write it off as a tax loss than to allow it to completely damage the reputation of its cast and crew. I'm disappointed because, as fate would have it, working on this film allowed me to put to rest a recurring nighttime dream. Meaning, I finally got to do something I had been dreaming about for years. Sadly, reality ends the same way my dream ends. This experience taught me how to better manage my expectations.


How have you dealt with professional disappointments?