Coffee & Content: When Studio Interference Is A Good Thing

Happy Sunday, Creative Army! First, congratulations to all of you who have already participated in our monthly Introduce Yourself Weekend! Thousands of connections have been made between entertainment creatives and professionals from around the globe. Whether you are a long-time member or brand new to Stage 32, take a moment to pop over to the Introduce Yourself Lounge and say hello before the end of the weekend. First up, I often see as we're having fun debating films in the lounges the idea that producers and executives aren't "storytellers," or that when these figures get involved with films their notes can ruin a script. And while there are times when this might be true, there are just as many occasions (sometimes more) when these different perspectives and even "rules" are thrown at creators and actually make it better. In this video from CinemaStix, they break down a great scene from the film Layer Cake that wouldn't have happened if it weren't for the studio executives who demanded a change for what may seem like silly reasons (the video may spoil some things for those who haven't seen the film as well, so be warned). Director Matthew Vaughn and writer J.J. Connolly may not have appreciated the request at first, but it wound up improving the storytelling and adding to the overall style and tone of the film. Next up, we're diving deeper into the crime films (like Layer Cake) a step further with this video from FilmCourage featuring screenwriter and forensic specialist Jen Dornbush as she digs into the elements of writing a great crime story. I know many writers here on Stage 32 love this genre, and I hope you're thinking about these for crucial elements as you're crafting your scripts. Lastly, I want to highlight some upcoming opportunities here on Stage 32 to work with some phenomenal industry professionals and get one-on-one sessions as you write your next scripts... [Keep Reading & Watching Videos >>]( Copyright © 2023 Stage 32, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you have an account or have participated in services at Stage32.com. We have some cool things happening on social – follow us! [Twitter]( / [Instagram]( / [Facebook]( / [Tik Tok]( [Manage your email preferences]( Community Success Stories - Look who’s on their way to an Oscar [Check out success stories from our community and see why so many industry professionals work with Stage 32 here!]( Stage 32 in the News [Variety]( / [Forbes]( / [The Wrap]( / [CNBC]( / [Entrepreneur]( Our mailing address is: Stage 32 2711 N Sepulveda Blvd.Manhattan Beach, CA 90266-2725 [Add us to your address book]( Stage 32 is the world's largest online platform connecting and educating the global entertainment industry. [Manage your email preferences]( [unsubscribe]( from receiving these types of emails or unsubscribe [here](. Join over 1 million members from around the world who use Stage 32 to network, find work and learn. Be sure to keep your profile up to date to ensure you are getting the communication you want to receive to help with your craft or career.