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Upcoming Classes & Labs Inside... Dear {NAME}, Happy Thursday Stage 32ers and welcome to December! 'Tis the season and it's a great idea to give yourself, or others, the amazing gift of education. Here are some of our interactive classes that are coming up in December. And below are several of our hands-on labs that are coming up in January to help you start 2023 at your creative best! But you better register now because once the spots in these labs are gone, they are gone for good. There are labs and classes designed for writers, filmmakers and producers of all levels. Here's what's coming up... DECEMBER CLASSES December 5th - How to Make An Award-Winning Short Film Tash Ann is your instructor. Tash is an expert in this area, having launched her short film career with BIZARIA (licensed by ShortsTV after screening at HollyShorts and airing on DirecTV), and has directed 10 short films and produced 45 pieces of short-form content for Icon Media.Tash's current project, ABSTRACTION, is making festival rounds and has won 22 awards and screened at 10 additional festivals so far. By the end of these four sessions, you’ll know how to tell an awards-worthy story in a short film and have the action steps on how to produce it and get into festivals. Limited Spots Left - Register Now Register to work with Tash now [HERE]( December 6th - The Four Steps To A TV Series Order: From Concept To Green Light John Lehr is your instructor. John Lehr is the creator and star of 10 ITEMS OR LESS on TBS, JAILBAIT on Sony/Crackle, and QUICKDRAW on Hulu. He has created and produced pilots for Fox, TBS, and Comedy Central and had script and development deals with NBC, HBO, MTV, Sony, BBC, and more. This is a rare opportunity to work with a top showrunner to see how professional television series creators take their ideas all the way to your television screen and how you can too. Limited Spots Left - Register Now Register to work with John now [HERE]( December 6th - Your Step by Step Guide To Attach A-List Talent To Your Film or TV Project Thomas A. Crowell, Esq. is your instructor. Thomas is an entertainment and intellectual property attorney and partner with the New York law firm of LaneCrowell, LLP. He has done deals with TLC, Elsevier Publishing, Starz, Discovery Communications, Focal Press, the Smithsonian Network and Sony Entertainment. His clients' work is seen in the pages of Marvel and DC Comics and on movie, TV, computer, and mobile screens across the world. By the end of this class, you’ll understand how independent filmmakers like yourself can attach big names to your projects and how you can create a package that investors and distributors want to be a part of. Limited Spots Left - Register Now Register to work with Thomas now [HERE]( December 12th - Shooting a Film with a Crew of 10 People or Less Sean Blodgett is your instructor. Sean Blodgett has worked professionally in the entertainment and multimedia production industry for almost 30 years and in that time has amassed myriad experience both behind and in front of the camera working on every type of media from live entertainment to feature films, shorts, web series and television series. Over two sessions, producer and director Sean Blodgett will cover what crew roles you truly need at each stage, how to develop and budget your project for a call crew, your distribution options, and more. You’ll even look at case studies to apply your learning to real-world scenarios. Limited Spots Left - Register Now Register to work with Sean now [HERE]( December 13th - Step By Step Producing Guide: Find Money, Find Your Team and Close the Deal Michael Wormser is your instructor. Featured as a "Go-To Producer" by Produced By Magazine, Michael Wormser is a co-founder and producer at Cinemand Films. Michael has produced features for Legendary, Lakeshore Entertainment, Netflix, and IFC Films, as well as series for Fox Television Studios, Hulu, FreeForm, Netflix, and 20th Century Digital. In this three-part class, Michael will offer you a comprehensive and intensely helpful guide to the steps you need to take to actually get your project made by using your connections, finding the money, building your team, and closing the deals. Limited Spots Left - Register Now Register to work with Michael now [HERE]( JANUARY LABS January 3rd - Feature Film Investor Deck Lab: Create Your Deck in 8 Sessions Over 4 Weeks Sara Elizabeth Timmins is your instructor. Sara Elizabeth is the creative director and producer at LIVE LIFE OUT LOUD FILMS, founded in 2008 to create quality, inspiring impact films that champion women. You’ve seen Sara's work on HBO, The Hallmark Channel, Starz, Showtime, internationally, and in theaters. Each of her projects has featured award-winning talent and international distribution. She was a producer on the Emmy-nominated docuseries MCMILLIONS for Mark Wahlberg’s company. In this eight-part lab over four weeks, you will build your own investor pitch deck under the guidance of Sara Elizabeth to help you nail the copy, content, and design to create a deck that wows. There are only six spots left in this lab Register to work with Sara Elizabeth now [HERE]( January 7th - TV Series Pitch Deck Writing Lab Ewan Dunbar is your instructor. Ewan has over 12 years of experience in the industry and works in development, acquisitions, and production at Disrupting Influence with titles including the latest installment of the successful Cities of Love franchise, BERLIN, I LOVE YOU starring Helen Mirren and Keira Knightley. Ewan’s other credits include ZERO TOLERANCE starring Scott Adkins, TV series DEEP CUTS, LAUDA: THE UNTOLD STORY, WORLD WAR Z, 360, CHATROOM, and RUSH. In this lab, you will be working directly with Ewan in a virtual class setting and also during one-on-one online sessions to put together a great TV pitch deck to help you communicate your show and get execs and buyers interested. There are only 9 spots left in this lab Register to work with Ewan now [HERE]( January 8th - Screenwriting Lab: Write Your Feature Screenplay in 12 Weeks with Expert Guidance from a Global Executive Thomas Pemberton is your instructor. Thomas is the Development Executive at the global production company Mind's Eye Entertainment, which has produced over 60 feature film and television projects including Mel Gibson and Famke Janssen's recent action-thriller, DANGEROUS, RECALL with Wesley Snipes, HUMANITY BUREAU with Oscar-winner Nicholas Cage, DISTORTED with Christina Ricci, and John Cusack, DAUGHTER OF THE WOLF with Oscar-winner Richard Dreyfus, SCORE TO SETTLE again with Nicholas Cage. Over 12 intensive weeks, Thomas will work closely with you and a small group of writers to outline, write, and actually complete your feature film screenplay. There are only nine spots left in this lab Register to work with Thomas now [HERE]( January 14th - Stage 32 Horror Writing Lab: Write A Killer Outline For Your Horror Feature Karina Wilson is your instructor. Karina is an independent writer and development exec with almost two decades of experience in feature film development. She specializes in the horror genre and has worked on titles such as SKYLINE, 13 SINS, VIRAL, VAMPIRE ACADEMY, HORNS, LORDS OF SALEM, and many others during her time as an in-house story consultant at IM Global and Blumhouse. Over eight weeks in this exclusive, interactive Stage 32 writing lab, you’ll work in a virtual class setting and get one-on-one time with Karina to complete your professional horror feature outline. There are only ten spots left in this lab Register to work with Karina now [HERE]( January 15th - Create A Professional Budget & Schedule For Your Feature Film Julie Buck is your instructor. Julie is a film producer, photographer and filmmaker. As a film producer, her work has played at such festivals as Tribeca, South by Southwest, London Film Festival and Sundance. As a line producer and production manager, she has budgeted and scheduled hundreds of independent films. In this lab, you’ll work closely with Julie over eight sessions to build a professional working budget and schedule for your feature film. There are only eight spots left in this lab Register to work with Julie now [HERE]( Please let us know if we can be of any help getting you set up in any of these labs or classes. And never hesitate to email me directly at edu@stage32.com if you need any recommendations or have any questions or requests. Have a productive, creative and awesome month! Cheers! Sam Sam Sokolow Director of Education "Stage 32 is a Global Powerhouse Combining Entertainment and Tech." - Forbes Copyright © 2022 Stage 32, All rights reserved. You are receiving this message because you are either a member of Stage 32 community, or you have subscribed to receive a newsletter on our landing page. Our mailing address is: Stage 32 2711 N Sepulveda BlvdManhattan Beach, CA 90266-2725 [Add us to your address book]( Want to change how you receive these emails? 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