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Stage 32 · 7 Aug 2025

Thankyou Meryl Streep!

Beautiful Meryl Streep has changed my life 'profoundly' twice. The first when she played, Karen Von Blixen in 'Out of Africa' and proved that women could be independent and courageous. She inspired me to travel the world solo and follow my heart. The second time was in her speech at Cannes recently when she was awarded…

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Stage 32 · 7 Aug 2025

What Sparked Your Interest In Acting?

I would love to know how you all got interested in acting. For me, when I was 8 or so I was asked to read "God" for a play at church camp. I had fun, I got accolades from people, so of course I needed more of that! 

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Stage 32 · 6 Aug 2025

Scripts and Reading

Hello all!I'm currently writing my first blog for Stage32 (keep an eye out for it soon!) and one section will be covering the topic of scripts and writing. I'm sure many if not all of the writers on here will be aware of this, hence I'm posting it in the Acting section, as I think it's essential for actors to be consta…

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Stage 32 · 5 Aug 2025

The Catch 22

Angry rant coming. Sorry in advance but I'm really tired of hearing the excuses.When I first started, I was always hearing about the "Catch 22". You couldn't get an Agent without doing a lot of work. But in order to work in many cases, you "needed" an agent. Fortunately I never fell in to that trap and I have a solutio…

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Stage 32 · 5 Aug 2025

2 Ways New Actors Can Get Experience And Cast

2 Ways New Actors Can Get Experience And Cast https://youtu.be/kY49550ccjg Do you have any suggestions how beginning actors can find film auditions? If so, share your information here and on the channel so we can learn from you.

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Stage 32 · 4 Aug 2025

How Far Do You Go to Research A Character?

I just read this article about Corey Mylchreest in My Oxford Year. He says he immersed himself in interviews and books about young men facing terminal diagnoses. Here is the article https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/corey-mylchreest-interview-my-oxford-year-1236335551/When preparing for a roles, h…

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Stage 32 · 4 Aug 2025

Let’s talk about Cristin Milioti

Check out this new Deadline interview- https://deadline.com/2025/07/cristin-milioti-the-penguin-video-interview-emmys-1236474176/ Where Milioti opens up about her role in The Penguin, what it meant to play Sofia Falcone, and how she navigated the complex emotional layers of a character raised by corruption but fighting…

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Stage 32 · 3 Aug 2025

HollyShorts Live - Monday, August 4th at 12:00 pm PT

Join our Head of Community, Ashley Smith LIVE on the @Stage32 Instagram with Daniel Sol, Co-Founder of HollyShorts, to celebrate 10 years of partnership between Stage 32 and the HollyShorts Film Festival!They’ll talk about how the partnership began, Daniel’s excitement for this year’s festival (kicking off Thursday), a…

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Stage 32 · 1 Aug 2025

First-Time Actor — Looking to Step Into Roles That Come From Real Emotion

Hey everyone, I’m Auzzey — a first-time screenwriter and new to acting, but it’s something I’ve wanted to do since I was a kid. I’ve recently written a short film based on a deeply personal experience — a symbolic story about emotional distance between a son and his mother, and the unexpected love that helped him begin…

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Stage 32 · 1 Aug 2025

New Here

Good morning everyone!I’m new to this site  just discovered it yesterday and I’m an aspiring actress based in Miami, Florida. I’m currently looking to build my experience, so if anyone needs an actress for a short film or any kind of project, I’m available and open to unpaid work as long as I receive proper credit.Exci…

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Stage 32 · 1 Aug 2025

Happy Friday!

good morning everyone, hope your weekend is all starting off to a good start, what social medias doyou guys be on to show off your work and reels? if you guys are on Instagram, then what is your guys Instagram? I want to start getting in contact with you guys on social media and seeing your guys work! it’s good for us…

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Stage 32 · 31 Jul 2025

Let's talk inspiriation!

Who are some actors who have inspired you? Is there a particular actor who continues to blow you away with their performances? Who you would love to work with and would fanboy/girl out on? For me, it's Nicole Kidman. I have admired her career and the different kinds of roles she plays. I like to think, "I can do that."…

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Stage 32 · 31 Jul 2025

Variety Actors on Actors: Adam Scott and Kristen Bell

Ever wonder what happens when two longtime friends and seasoned performers sit down for a candid conversation about their craft?In this Variety Actors on Actors interview, Adam Scott and Kristen Bell dive into the creative process behind their latest projects, Severance and Nobody Wants This. The conversation is refres…

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Stage 32 · 30 Jul 2025

A one hour online acting workshop with the legendary Michael Caine!

Hello all, I thought I'd share this excellent workshop I discovered many years ago from the legendary Michael Caine! In it, he covers many aspects of screen acting including the difference between theatre and movie performances, blocking, position relative to camera, eyelines, and much more. Highly recommend viewing an…

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Stage 32 · 29 Jul 2025

Just a cheeky question

So I'm from a pretty small town where there's really no filmmaking opportunities other than the ones me and my team create, I just thought I'd shoot up a question about how I can work and grow as an actor while not receiving jobs, so that when I am going for work I can still make a very compelling case. Cheers

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Stage 32 · 29 Jul 2025

Missed the meeting

Hi guys sorry I missed the meeting. I was stuck dealing with Verizon. 

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Stage 32 · 29 Jul 2025

This week's FREE Community Open House Webcast - Wednesday, July 30th!

Be sure to join us this Wednesday, Jul 30th, 12:00 PM PDT https://www.stage32.com/education/products/stage-32-july-community-open-... Ashley Smith, Head of Community at Stage 32, will take you on a guided tour through the platform’s features, resources, and opportunities available to help you connect, grow, and take th…

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Stage 32 · 29 Jul 2025

Is acting just Passion or Profession? The Truth About an Actor´s Life. #actress #stage32 Nicolà MelissiAn 10.6K subscribers Analytics Edit video Remi

https://youtu.be/hfdnyAcQYi8?si=ylBtPyvctB7J8hlYAs a proud Stage 32 Ambassador for Germany and the Dominican Republic, I am excited to share my thoughts on a question that so many actors face: Is acting just a passion, or is it truly a profession? For many, the journey begins with love for the craft — the thrill of ste…

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Stage 32 · 29 Jul 2025

Bend It Like Beckham Sequel In The Making

Posting about something very British here. Gurinder Chadha writer/director is working on the sequel script to Bend It Like Beckham which was a smash hit back in 2002.  See article here https://deadline.com/2025/07/bend-it-like-beckham-sequel-gurinder-chadha-1236469339/This news came just  before the British women's foo…

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Stage 32 · 29 Jul 2025

How To Avoid A Crew Member Yelling At You On A TV Set

How To Avoid A Crew Member Yelling At You On A TV Set https://youtu.be/oRxhcNeyPeMHave you ever made a mistake on a set? If so, share your experience here and on the channel so we can learn from you.

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Stage 32 · 28 Jul 2025

Lloyd Moss - Foreign Accent Reduction Coach

 Accent holding you back on tape? I help actors reduce regional and international accents to sound camera-ready and booking-strong. With years of coaching experience and industry referrals, my sessions are practical, fast, and actor-focused. Great for auditions, reps, and career growth. Please contact me at 310-919-912…

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Stage 32 · 28 Jul 2025

FUN Auditioning!

Like a bullet fired down range, most of the time, I turn in a self tape submission and then forget about it. You can't get it back, so why worry about it? But every now and then, like today, I get one that I have an absolute BALL doing and wish there was more to be done. I just auditioned for a well known car company a…

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Stage 32 · 28 Jul 2025

Upcoming Webinar! How to Find Representation As a Multi-Hyphenate Actor

In today’s entertainment landscape, being a multi-hyphenate is no longer the exception — it’s becoming the norm. Actor-writers are uniquely positioned to tell personal, compelling stories, and their dual skillset is in high demand across indie and studio spaces. But while opportunities are growing, many multi-hyphenate…

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Stage 32 · 27 Jul 2025

Overwhelming Schedule

After predicting in 2011 Ozzy Osbourne's 2019 Parkinson's Disease diagnosis & 2 days before he died I predicted the exact date he would die, I've become busier than ever. But I finally got around to creating a new blog. It only took me a few years to fit it into my increasingly very busy schedule. LOL. I was wise by ch…

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Stage 32 · 25 Jul 2025

When It Just Clicks

  Have you ever had a performance in a film that just clicked?  Like, you were so in tune with the character and what they were doing in that scene, that you could practically do no wrong?  This week, I'm not coming to you as an Actor, I'm coming to you as a Director.  I got to direct a passion project last week that h…

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Stage 32 · 24 Jul 2025

What are your strengths as an actor?

It's time to humble brag. Would love to hear from those who are working actors as well. What are your strengths as an actor? Are you good at improv? Comedic or dramatic? I think I am better at dramatic scenes then comedic ones. My strength as an actor is being able to stay connected to my partner(s) and stay in the sce…

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Stage 32 · 22 Jul 2025

AI Taking Over Casting Director Jobs?

Yes, it is true. I just spoke with a casting company in Arizona. They turned their operations over to an AI. The head casting director lets an AI do all the work. He provides the AI with what a production is looking for, and then the AI searches the casting director's database and gives him a list of talent to contact.…

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Stage 32 · 22 Jul 2025

From Teen Icon to Emmy-Winning Powerhouse: Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s Career in Photos

Whether you first saw him on The Cosby Show or caught his recent Emmy-winning performance on The Resident, Malcolm-Jamal Warner has built a career full of range, longevity, and reinvention.This photo retrospective from Deadline walks through his impressive body of work, from sitcom stardom and spoken word albums to dra…

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Stage 32 · 21 Jul 2025

Are You Active on IMDbPro?

Hey actors, are you regularly on IMDbPro? It’s more than a platform—it’s a space to connect and grow in this craft we love. Do you check it often and use it to network? Share your thoughts!

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Stage 32 · 21 Jul 2025

Actors—have you ever wished you could greenlight your own dream role?

We’re so used to being the ones auditioning for someone else’s vision… but what if you pitched your own? Whether it's a short film idea, a character concept, or a creative collaboration—knowing how to pitch opens doors.This blog from Stage 32’s Filmmakers Club breaks it down beautifully. Even if you're not a filmmaker…

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Stage 32 · 21 Jul 2025

Gerçek Yaşam Hikayem – From Struggles to Strength

Gerçek Yaşam Hikayem – From Struggles to Strength Merhabalar, Babamın “tatlı balı” olarak büyüdüm, altı yaşımdan sonra baba hasretiyle hayata tutundum. Yedi kardeşin dördüncüsü ve annesinin güçlü “Monika”sı olarak, polis olma hayalimle her zorluğu güç kaynağına çevirdim. Şimdi, bu gerçek yaşam hikayemi bir film ve belg…

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Stage 32 · 21 Jul 2025

Gerçek Yaşam Hikayem – From Struggles to Strength

Merhabalar, Babamın “tatlı balı” olarak büyüdüm, altı yaşımdan sonra baba hasretiyle hayata tutundum. Yedi kardeşin dördüncüsü ve annesinin güçlü “Monika”sı olarak, polis olma hayalimle her zorluğu güç kaynağına çevirdim. Şimdi, bu gerçek yaşam hikayemi bir film ve belgesel projesine dönüştürüyorum. --- Hello everyone,…

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Stage 32 · 20 Jul 2025

How Do You Think This Will Impact Your Career?

ICYMI: Coverfly is merging with Stage 32 to be a global screenwriting contest hub for all Oscar and BAFTA qualifying contests. How do you think this will impact your career or open doors for you? What opportunities could open up if the short film you starred in got recognized by an Oscar-qualifying contest like HollySh…

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Stage 32 · 18 Jul 2025

What is your process for preparing for a role?

On Unqualified with Anna Farris, Melissa McCarthy said when she gets a new part the first thing she does is try on wigs. When she finds the right hairstyle, then she has the character. So  actors will you  share what is your process for preparing for a role?  What do you do for character development? Do you do any kind…

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Stage 32 · 17 Jul 2025

A starving young man, bound by his late mother’s moral promise, resists desperation in a cruel world—until fate opens a door no one saw coming.

Hello, I’m excited to share my short film script titled “The Promise: A Silent Battle” — a deeply emotional and motivational story about a young man, Zayden, who loses everything but holds on to one thing: his mother's final advice — “never lie, never do wrong.” Homeless, hungry, and rejected by society, he comes close…

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Stage 32 · 16 Jul 2025

Congratulations

I just read the beautiful journey of Sandra and she motivated me so much. That blog was beautifully crafted and I could read her passion through every sentence. Thank you for motivating me 

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Stage 32 · 15 Jul 2025

David Corenswet Shares Superman Advice He Received from Cavill and Hoechlin

Stepping into the cape comes with big expectations, and even bigger shoes to fill. David Corenswet, who will lead James Gunn’s Superman, recently opened up about the advice he received from past Supermen Henry Cavill and Tyler Hoechlin:https://deadline.com/2025/07/david-corenswet-superman-advice-henry-cavill-tyler-hoec…

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Stage 32 · 15 Jul 2025

Hello Actors !

Good morning everyone, hope all is good! I wanna start getting more active on here and interacting with you all more, so everyday I’m going to try to post something on here, whether it’s questions I have for you guys or even anything new I'm working on, anything new I found out about, and etc. first question I want to…

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Stage 32 · 15 Jul 2025

Coming soon....

One step won't get me there, but it gets me closer to it.

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Stage 32 · 14 Jul 2025

Would you accept a role in a Vertical Drama?

I honestly didn't know Vertical Dramas were a thing until I read this article from The Guardian. It caught my interest and made me think that - as a late to the game actress- it could be way to gain some experience and add to my Showreel. Here is the article https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/jun/22/a-new-sp…