It’s tough not to take things personally when you’re a creative. Writers, directors, actors, cinematographers and other film and TV creatives are emotionally invested in their work, while putting in a massive amount of time and effort in creating their art. …

No matter how much success you find in life, there are times when you just feel like an imposter. This has been true in my own life as I work to democratize an industry often defined by gatekeeping with the platform I founded, Stage 32. For film creatives and entrepreneurs…

These days, every writer and producer believes they have the perfect show for Netflix. It’s by far the most common statement I hear in my day to day running Stage 32. Getting in front of Netflix isn’t an “if you build it, they will come” proposition. Quite the opposite. …

Thanks for sharing this, Rich! So glad you found the material worthy. Thanks for all the support of our mission at Stage 32. Cheers.

Once upon a time in a land not so far away (and, well, every second on social media), someone decided it would be a good idea to ask for something that served him and only him. He decided that in order to succeed in life, he needed to collect all…

There’s no question we’re living in a golden age of content, especially as it relates to the streaming platforms. Netfix’s content budget for 2018 was $13 billion, with 85% of those dollars earmarked for original content. Amazon isn’t far behind with what was estimated to be a $5 billion spend…

If there’s one answer that every new screenwriter wants to know it’s how they can get their work in front of reps who can help them move the needle on their career. …

I recently hosted an AMA (Ask Me Anything) on Stage 32. Over 600 film creatives and business minded members were in attendance for what was 2 spirited hours of craft and business talk. Some of the topics we covered included: The declining value of actors as it relates to the…

We’ve all been there. We want advice. We want direction. We want a proven path. We want to be the best we can be in the pursuit of our passions or within the field of our chosen profession. I’m sure you (much like me in the past) have spent countless…