Your May Stage 32 Education Newsletter

Upcoming Classes & Labs Inside... Dear {NAME}, Welcome to May! Here are some of our interactive classes and labs that are coming up this month. There are labs and classes designed for writers, filmmakers and producers of all levels and in multiple genres. And you better register now because once the spots in these labs are gone, they are gone for good. Here's what's coming up... MAY CLASSES May 3rd - Stage 32 Screenwriting 4-Part Class: How To Write Better Screenplays Using Subtext AZ Yeamen is your Stage 32 Educator. AZ is the Story Editor of the successful miniseries COVENANT and has a track record of helping writers level-up their careers through her company, Bridge 17, Over 4 interactive sessions, including working one-on-one with AZ, you will write your feature film screenplay and walk away with a draft that you can share with buyers, studios and reps. Limited Spots Left - Register Now Register to work with AZ now [HERE]( May 8th - Stage 32 4-Part Producing Class: The Step-By-Step Guide To Producing Your Feature Film Michael Wormer is your Stage 32 Educator. Michael has produced over 70 projects in his career and has made features for Legendary, Lakeshore Entertainment, Netflix, and IFC Films, as well as series for Fox Television Studios, Hulu, FreeForm, Netflix, and 20th Century Digital. Over 4 interactive sessions you will learn all the steps and details that you need to know produce your independent feature film from prep through final delivery. Limited Spots Left - Register Now Register to work with Michael register [HERE]( May 15th - Stage 32 4-Part Class: A Step-By-Step Guide To Casting Your Film Liz Lewis is your Stage 32 Educator. Liz, the CEO of LLCP in New York and Los Angeles, has been at the forefront of the casting industry for more than two decades, and continues to be unparalleled in her ability to secure the perfect talent for film, television, commercials and theater. She has cast projects that have been nominated for Oscars and Emmys. Over 4 interactive sessions you will learn all the steps and details that you need to know to cast your project with top talent and actually get their deals closed. Limited Spots Left - Register Now Register to work with Liz now [HERE]( May 20th - Stage 32 4-Part Class: Your Complete Guide To Showrunning Todd Slavkin is your Stage 32 Educator. Todd is a showrunner/writer/director with over 35 years of experience in both film and television. Working with his oldest friend and writing/producing partner Darren Swimmer, Todd has worked in all different kinds of genres and has been involved with many popular television shows, including SMALLVILLE, SHADOWHUNTERS and most recently THE MYSTERIOUS BENEDICT SOCIETY, for which he was nominated for two Emmys. He has written pilots for ABC, NBC, FOX, FREEFORM and The CW, where he developed and was the showrunner of MELROSE PLACE 2.0. Over 4 interactive sessions you will learn every detail about the job of being a television series showrunner. Limited Spots Left - Register Now Register to work with Todd now [HERE]( MAY LABS May 6th - Stage 32 Screenwriting Lab: Write Your Female Driven One-Hour Television Pilot in 8 Weeks Colleen Leballa is your Stage 32 Educator. Colleen is a producer and the Director of Development for Leslye Headland’s company, Shoot to Midnight. She has read hundreds of pilots and met with countless writers. She has sold numerous television series to various networks, and she is currently in development with projects at FX, Hulu, Freeform, and Lucasfilm. Her television credits include SINGLE DRUNK FEMALE, ALMOST FAMILY, and the upcoming Star Wars series, THE ACOLYTE. In this 8-week lab, you'll work in a virtual class setting and have one-on-one meetings with Colleen as you write your one-hour female-driven TV pilot to completion. There is only ONE SPOT left in this lab Register to work with Colleen now [HERE]( May 11th - Stage 32 Private Pitching Lab: How to Master Your 5-Minute Pitch Will McCance your Stage 32 Educator. Will is the Vice President of Production for Ian Bryce, producer of blockbusters like SAVING PRIVATE RYAN, ALMOST FAMOUS, the TRANSFORMERS franchise, and most recently Michael Bay's AMBULANCE for Universal Studios and SIX UNDERGROUND for Netflix. At Ian Bryce Productions, Will oversees the company's entire development slate. In this 5-week lab, you will work in a virtual class setting and meet one-on-one with Will to perfect your 5-minute pitch so you can confidently approach producers, buyers, studios and reps. There are only 10 spots still left in this lab Register to work with Will now [HERE]( May 14th - Stage 32 Screenwriting Lab: Write Your Procedural TV Script in 8 Weeks! Christopher Hazenbush is your Stage 32 Educator. Christopher has helped develop and sell pilots to ABC, CBS, and NBC, and most recently, was the Director of Development at AfterPortsmouth Productions, the company behind THIS IS US. Chris's latest project, TRACKER starring Justin Hartley, will premiere in Fall 2023 on CBS. Chris previously worked on the development team for the reboots of HAWAII FIVE-0, MAGNUM P.I., and MACGYVER, which have amassed millions of viewers throughout their series’ runs. Over 8 intensive sessions, Christopher will work closely with you and a small group of writers to map out and actually complete your one-hour television procedural script. There are only 5 spots left in this lab Register to work with Christopher now [HERE]( May 20th - Stage 32 Screenwriting Lab: Write Your One-Hour TV Pilot With A VP At Warner Brothers Rebecca Windsor is your Stage 32 Educator. Rebecca has been responsible for helping launch some of the strongest emerging voices in the industry during her time leading The Warner Bros. Writers’ Workshop and previously at The Sundance Institute. As the Vice President and Head of the Warner Bros. Television Workshop - the premier writing and directing program for artists looking to launch their television careers - Rebecca works directly with up and coming writers to develop their projects and scripts at the highest level. Rebecca also helped launch Warner Bros. digital brand Stage13, overseeing the critically acclaimed SNATCHERS, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and SXSW, and SPECIAL, which premiered on Netflix and garnered four Emmy nominations. At the end of this lab, you will have a completed one-hour TV pilot script that has been vetted by a top executive and that's ready to share with producers, studios and reps. Limited Spots Left - Register Now Register to work with Rebecca 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 © 2023 Stage 32, All rights reserved. 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