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Stage 32 · 14 Sep 2025
I posted in the Filmmaker's lounge that as of Friday, I was able to get a worldwide distribution deal for a friend's movie "Transient", from when I was in Cannes this past May. It got me thinking. I haven't been at this game for very long (only five years) and there have been a lot of "firsts" for me since the openin…
Stage 32 · 13 Sep 2025
I want to share a recent experience from set that turned into a serious health scare—and one I didn’t see coming.I'm currently working on a confidential Disney project (can’t say much yet!), and I’m booked for several days. As expected, my sleep and meal schedules shifted to match production's timeline. I eat when prod…
Stage 32 · 12 Sep 2025
Hey everyone, recently I've been binge-watching 'Better Call Saul,' and I'm currently on Season 5 episode 3. Kim Wexler just had a really great monologue I wanted to share. I've been considering putting it in a demo at some point. Here's the script, feel free to take a look, and I definitely recommend watching Better C…
Stage 32 · 11 Sep 2025
Hey everyone! I've been on quite the hot streak lately. Four bookings in the last month! Not too shabby! My question is what do you do to keep it going? Keep auditioning obviously but more than that. What do you do keep the good luck flowing? Any superstitions out there?
Stage 32 · 11 Sep 2025
When you’re not working, how do you stay connected to your craft without burning out?
Stage 32 · 10 Sep 2025
In this Actors on Actors with Kate Winslet and Zoe Saldana, Zoe says she manifested working with Jacques Audiard. He was on her list of directors she wanted to work with. I would love to work with Clint Eastwood. He is an actors' director having been an actor himself. What about you? Who is on your dream list of direct…
Stage 32 · 9 Sep 2025
Should Actors Work With More Than 1 Agent? https://youtu.be/TqcZH6k_exo Do you have more than 1 agent? If so, let us know why and if it is working for you both here and on the channel so others can learn from your real-world examples.
Stage 32 · 9 Sep 2025
Hi all! I wrote an article on what I’ve learned as an actor that works primarily on camera. I’m seeing many beginner actors make the same mistakes I did when I started.I’d always recommend an acting class, but if you can’t do one right now, I’d read these tips. https://www.patreon.com/posts/138475256?utm_campaign=posts…
Stage 32 · 9 Sep 2025
Hi everyone, I’m currently looking to connect with professionals in the film and television industry as I explore new job opportunities. With experience in scriptwriting, assistant directing, and script reading—as well as a background in filmmaking from the German University in Cairo—I’m passionate about storytelling a…
Stage 32 · 8 Sep 2025
What happens when you step into a character who isn’t the center of the story, but the spark that sets it ablaze?Elle Fanning discusses her role in Joachim Trier’s Sentimental Value as Rachel, a character who becomes the unintentional catalyst for a fractured family’s emotional reckoning. Fanning shared that the role f…
Stage 32 · 8 Sep 2025
Hi everybody on Ponce Deleon” I’m an actor, writer and producer. I’ve been with the community for a few months now. However, this is my first time introducing myself here on Stage 32. I’m a part of the Sundance Writers Collab Community and UK based Actors Forum among others. So here’s a bit of info about me below. I’d…
Stage 32 · 8 Sep 2025
Just read RB's Coffee & Content blog which contains a video essay about Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events, spotlighting the massive effort to create a tactile, practical world on set. It talks about how they found a disused factory and turned it into a whole world with different sets and dug a massive wat…
Stage 32 · 4 Sep 2025
Yeah, we've all heard it. "Can you work as a local?" In other words, we're not paying for any of your housing or gas etc. I am in the fortunate situation that I have family and friends I'm close enough to stay with, in every major market except, for some reason, Chicago. The majority of my acting work has been in N…
Stage 32 · 4 Sep 2025
I’ve recently been cast as a replacement in a play (I'm in 2 plays at the moment, one my own, and one... this). The rest of the cast and crew are Brazilian, and they’ve already been rehearsing for about two months. I don’t speak Portuguese, so I’m often in the dark when conversations switch away from English.At my firs…
Stage 32 · 3 Sep 2025
Tribute to a Grand Master in the Craft of Acting… Peter Frisch... TheFrischApproach.com... https://youtu.be/a2Dm2HdKASg by Actor RYAN OL... https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10454348/
Stage 32 · 2 Sep 2025
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Stage 32 · 2 Sep 2025
Happy Tuesday! I've been considering the above question for a workshop proposal and got interested to see if you have a view on this too. It may of course not be of interest at all. As you likely know we can he securely attached, anxiously attached, anxiously and avoidantly attached or have a disorganised attachment st…
Stage 32 · 1 Sep 2025
What's the Difference Between an Actor's Residual and Foreign Royalty ChecksResiduals VS Foreign Royalty Checks - they're not the same thing, and every working actor should know the difference. In this video, https://youtu.be/8gHEculmXCc I break down exactly how these payments work differently, when you get them, and w…
Stage 32 · 30 Aug 2025
Hey everyone! There is something that I do once a year. It's usually like clockwork around Christmas vacation but I decided to knock it out a little early this year and share it with you as well. Many of you have seen this before (as well you should, if you are a TV/Film Actor) so it's old hat, so to speak. Bu…
Stage 32 · 29 Aug 2025
Actors- have you ever had to learn an accent for a role? If so, how did you learn it? I once had to learn a German accent for THE BEAMS ARE CREAKING. This was last century, so I had a cassette with a person teaching German accent, that I would listen to in my car during my commute.
Stage 32 · 29 Aug 2025
If you haven’t been following The Pitt on HBO Max, now’s the time to catch up. This gritty, grounded medical drama just earned 13 Emmy nominations, and the behind-the-scenes process is a masterclass in actor collaboration, preparation, and presence under pressure.In this Deadline article, the cast and creative team, in…
Stage 32 · 28 Aug 2025
I am not an actor however, I will never not feel awed when listening to this man talk about the craft. I only wish I'd had the opportunity to pick his brilliant mind while he was still here.(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdQRdJsBc-A)
Stage 32 · 27 Aug 2025
Have questions about how to get the most out of Stage 32?TODAY at 12:00 pm PT / 3:00 pm ET, we’re hosting our FREE Community Open House Webcast—a live event designed to help you navigate everything Stage 32 has to offer.Whether you’re looking to grow your creative network, explore education or script services, or figur…
Stage 32 · 26 Aug 2025
What does Denzel Washington, A$AP Rocky and Spike Lee have in common? Aside from growing up in the big smoke of NYC, the trio star in Spike Lee’s latest film Highest 2 Lowest. Watch as they talk family roots, A$AP’s throwback with Denzel’s family Christmas and Denzel’s competitive riff from He Got Game.(https://www.you…
Stage 32 · 26 Aug 2025
The last one I read was Mathew McConaughey's "Greenlights" but am looking for another to enjoy! Please comment with any rec's :)
Stage 32 · 26 Aug 2025
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Stage 32 · 25 Aug 2025
Our August Open House is happening this Wednesday, and it’s completely free for any new or current Stage 32 members to attend! This is a fantastic opportunity for you to learn how to get the most out of the platform, ask questions live, and take part in a posting challenge where one winner will receive a free Stage 32…
Stage 32 · 25 Aug 2025
"A pragmatic farmer dismisses a bat bite, only to descend into a terrifying maelstrom of paranoia and rage when a visiting doctor identifies the early signs of rabies. Forced to confront a diagnosis that is a death sentence, he becomes the subject of an intimate and harrowing human drama. This is a psychological horror…
Stage 32 · 25 Aug 2025
The Casting Director Said I Was Great But Didn't Book: Here's Whyhttps://youtu.be/2GeDvaGppAYHave you ever gotten great feedback after an audition and didn’t book the job? If so, share your story here and on the channel so we can learn from you.You can get onto my special email list by signing up at: howtoactandmodel.c…
Stage 32 · 24 Aug 2025
I’ve been doing voice acting on and off for a few years, and I’m opening myself back up to projects. If you’re looking for a voice actor for narration or character work, I’d love to collaborate. I’m excited to bring my range and creativity into new projects and connect with others in the community. :)
Stage 32 · 24 Aug 2025
Just read this week's Coffee & Content and the fascinating short video interviews DPs about the tools, routines, and creative habits they rely on to prepare, shoot, and deliver their best work. It ranges from sugar to coffee, to meditation and reading to having an electric guitar at the ready with an. amp! Here is the…
Stage 32 · 23 Aug 2025
Ugh! I'm telling on myself again. There was an audition I did a while back where I just phoned it in. I wasn't really interested in the material and I didn't mind letting it show. I even went so far as to audition in my underwear. Buuuuuuut.... that was exactly what they were looking for with the character and I e…
Stage 32 · 21 Aug 2025
We come from all over the world on this platform. We are in all different stages of our careers. Some of you are new to acting, some of you are veterans, some of you even do it for a living. I am curious what kind of training, if any, everyone has had. I went to a performing arts high school my senior year, then I majo…
Stage 32 · 20 Aug 2025
From Muhammad Ali in Diff’rent Strokes to Sting in Only Murders in the Building, a perfectly placed cameo can be unforgettable, and even iconic. Cameos like these don’t just break the fourth wall, they leave a lasting impression and often become fan-favorite moments.This new article from Deadline highlights ten of the…
Stage 32 · 19 Aug 2025
Heard Taylor Sheraton say... that Billy Bob Thornton 'doesn't give a fuck' before admitting that he had to write him a part. Do you find non-attachment the best approach when going for a role?
Stage 32 · 19 Aug 2025
Why I Walked Away From This Acting and Modeling Agency (Red Flags) https://youtu.be/UZZVrEbAl-wHave you ever walked away from a talent agency? If so, share your information here and on the channel so we can learn from you.You can be on my special email list and receive helpful industry information. Visit: howtoactandmo…
Stage 32 · 19 Aug 2025
In an recent interview at the Sarajevo Film Festival, actor Gary Oldman - who I love - shared the best advice he had ever received. He said: "it was a criticism that his eyes looked dead in a scene, sharing that he learned right then and there that much of acting comes from and through the eyes."The best advice I recei…
Stage 32 · 18 Aug 2025
I came upon this video this morning, and Katee throws down truth about acting which I think we can all relate to. Please share your reactions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbYEfmMyRU0&ab_channel=TheSackhoffShowClips
Stage 32 · 18 Aug 2025
Mine currently, (it switches up all the time) is @SamValentine of @OneBrokeActress for how insightful, helpful, and eager to learn that her line of questioning is. I'd love to hear yours, I'm always looking for more!
Stage 32 · 17 Aug 2025
I inspired nick Trautmann in the movie the defender and Angela by him chill guy every day enjoy Dean.
Stage 32 · 17 Aug 2025
Hello,I'm looking for an acting agent. I just turned 22 today. So yeah, if ur looking for some young adult actor then I'm available.I'm currently living in Germany however after I finish my Master Degree in Screen Acting I plan on moving to some place where English is the main spoken language.
Stage 32 · 16 Aug 2025
Hello all! I'd love to hear your 'Weekly Wins' - something positive that's happened to you this week in your acting career. It can be anything from booking a role, auditioning, attending a class or even watching a great movie/play.Let's hear them!
Stage 32 · 16 Aug 2025
Hey everyone! One of the things that surprised me about this industry when I first got into it, was how people will tell you EXACTLY how they see you, based on the roles you get. Almost immediately, I found out that I'm a Dad, a Teacher, or a Cop. Even in my own movie "Turbo Cola", which I CAST, I played a cop! L…
Stage 32 · 15 Aug 2025
Mine currently is @Gabriellebyndloss for how encouraging, vulnerable, and authentic her posts areI'd love to hear yours!
Stage 32 · 14 Aug 2025
In an ideal world, we would only take those roles that fulfill us as actors. There's roles we take to pay the bills, and then there's roles we take because we love it. Did you know that Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman didn't get paid much for the last two seasons of Sherlock? But they kept coming back because…
Stage 32 · 14 Aug 2025
If you’re an actor who gravitates toward character-driven work, this is an interview you’ll want to read.In this new Q&A from Deadline, Cillian Murphy opens up about his upcoming indie drama Steve, a minimalist film that strips everything back to focus on the raw, emotional weight of a man in crisis.Read the full inter…
