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SAG-ACTOR Awards by Natalie Diorio  •  last post Mar 1st

Amazing! I was so excited to see SINNERS win tonight!!! OMG Not only for best actor but also for best ensemble!!!! I am so humbled that I get to vote for these awards. I am so glad my vote counts. It is such an honor!!! IT was also humbling to see Harrison Ford be honored. lol I watched him in Star Wars and then in 1923. Two great roles. Of course we all know him as Indiana Jones... and his role with Sean Connery... but his best roles were in Star Wars and 1923 in my book... Now lets see what happens at the Oscars... I hope Sinners wins. It's such an honest movie.. So real. I pray... Obviously, l liked the movie. lol <3

What stands between you and your character? by Sebastian Tudores  •  last post Mar 1st

Just finished reading a great blog article by our platform colleague Alexandra Stevens on the potential benefits of some types of therapy-related techniques to the acting craft. I've had the pleasure of having a few wonderful convos with Alexandra on this topic and remember sharing with here that one of the first things we were handed at the beginning of our acting training was a list of local therapists who worked on scale - why? Because acting is doing/living TRUTHFULLY under imaginary circumstances - any bit of block (physical, emotional, psychological) that exists and I am not aware of will be a little wedge between me and my embodiment of my character in the moment to moment life... a little 'lie' that will inform and clash with my attempt to commit to the moment.


Definitely worth the read: https://www.stage32.com/blog/how-therapy-can-make-you-a-better-actor-without-going-anywhere-near-the-couch-4393

Stage 32 Opportunity - Limited Time: Consult with Execs Behind Oscar Winners by Leonardo Ramirez  •  last post Feb 27th

Happy Friday Fellow Creatives!

The Academy Awards are right around the corner and we've compiled a list of executives who worked on Oscar-winning and Oscar-nominated projects.

These are producers and executives who've developed films at the highest level of the industry including SPOTLIGHT, F1: THE MOVIE, THE REVENANT, and more! For the next 72 hours only, you can book consultations and coverage with them at 15% off.

Use code VIPOSCARS at checkout until Sunday at midnight PT.

For a list of executives and to claim your spot, click here: https://mailchi.mp/stage32/oscars

The Veil of the Last Dawn by Haider Abdulhamid  •  last post Feb 26th

The Veil of the Last Dawn – Part One

Written by Haider Al-Hashimi
Summary & Cinematic Script – Part One
Overview
In the storm-tossed Stakes of the Earth, humanity suffers under the mysterious Priests, who control light and navigation with enchanted mirrors. The young man witnesses his father’s death due to the Priests’ interference. Fueled by grief and resolve, he rallies the fishermen to revolt, discovering courage, unity, and the guidance of a mysterious Angelic Child. Together, they sail through the Great Mist, survive magical and natural trials, and reach the Eighth Island, a land of wonder and resources, where the first steps of freedom and heroism are born.
Scene 1: The Cliff of the Stakes of the Earth
Location: Towering cliff, stormy sea, salt spray.
Characters: Young Man, Father (deceased), Fishermen.
Visuals: Dark clouds, crashing waves, wind bending everything, faces etched with despair.
Dialogue:
Young Man (shouting): “They have imprisoned our light! From today, we kneel to no one’s maps!”
Sound/Music: Roaring waves, shrieking wind, wet leather scraping rocks.
Cinematic Purpose: Introduce hero, initial conflict, and establish rebellion.
Scene 2: The Great Mist
Location: Open sea, thick black mist, waves alive like beasts.
Characters: Young Man, Fishermen, Angelic Child, distant High Priest.
Visuals: Mist swallows horizon, lightning flashes, Angelic Child’s glow illuminates path.
Dialogue:
Young Man: “Hold on! Every wave here will either make us heroes or erase us from existence!”
Sound/Music: Roaring sea, whistling wind, faint echo of shouts.
Cinematic Purpose: Test courage and unity, introduce magical element.
Scene 3: Arrival at the Eighth Island
Location: Shores of the Eighth Island, giant “Squoia” forests, waterfalls.
Characters: Young Man, Angelic Child, Fishermen.
Visuals: Dawn light sparkles on metallic mountain veins, trees sway, waterfalls sing.
Dialogue:
Young Man: “Here, we wait for no light from anyone. The earth gives to those who give to it!”
Sound/Music: Calm epic score, flowing water, wind through giant leaves.
Cinematic Purpose: Introduce new land, test harmony with nature, reveal resources.
Scene 4: The First Test
Location: Island forest, near waterfalls.
Characters: Young Man, Angelic Child, Fishermen.
Visuals: Angelic Child touches a giant tree, revealing a secret passage to metallic veins.
Dialogue:
Angelic Child (softly): “Only those who respect this land will survive its trials.”
Sound/Music: Whispering leaves, water rushing, faint magical hum.
Cinematic Purpose: Show magical guidance, teach harmony, begin character growth.
Scene 5: Reflection and Unity
Location: Shoreline, sunset on Eighth Island.
Characters: Young Man, Angelic Child, Fishermen.
Visuals: Golden light reflects off water and metal veins, shadows of trees create a serene tableau.
Dialogue:
Young Man: “Our freedom begins here, not through conquest, but through courage and unity.”
Angelic Child: “Every end is a new beginning…”
Sound/Music: Gentle epic theme, waves lapping, wind soft among trees.
Cinematic Purpose: Conclude Part One, emphasize heroism and harmony, leave story open for next trials.
✅ Ready-for-Production Notes:
Each scene has camera guidance implied (wide shots for cliffs/sea, close-ups for emotional moments, tracking for mist navigation, establishing shots for island arrival).
Music and sound cues indicate tension, magic, and epics moments.
Dialogue and visual cues create clear storyboarding potential.
Part One ends with heroes on the island, establishing stage for Part Two.

Pillars of the Earth: Dawn of Light by Haider Abdulhamid  •  last post Feb 26th

"In a world where knowledge is a weapon, a young fisherman must defy an elite cult and traverse a sentient mist to find a legendary island

In LA March 8–18 | Lead Actor in Short Film Nominated for 2026 Academy Awards by Omar Sameer  •  last post Feb 26th

Hi everyone,
My name is Omar Sameer, an Arab filmmaker and actor visiting Los Angeles from March 8–18.
I’m the lead actor of the short film Butcher’s Stain, which is nominated for Best Live Action Short Film at the 2026 Academy Awards.
I’d love to connect with filmmakers, producers, and industry professionals during my stay — whether for coffee, networking events, or potential collaborations.

Celebrating Molly Ringwald’s Legacy & Next Adventure on Yellowjackets! by Ashley Smith  •  last post Feb 25th

This casting news feels like a full-circle moment. Molly Ringwald has joined the fourth and final season of Yellowjackets, stepping into the role of Van’s mother in the series’ final chapter.


You can read more here: https://deadline.com/2026/02/molly-ringwald-cast-yellowjackets-final-season-1236735883/

Beyond the role itself, what really stands out is the legacy. Molly Ringwald isn’t just another casting addition. She’s a defining face of an era. From Sixteen Candles to The Breakfast Club to Pretty in Pink, she became the emotional center of the Brat Pack generation. Her performances captured vulnerability, awkwardness, longing, intelligence, and resilience in a way that felt deeply authentic to young audiences.

Now, decades later, she’s stepping into a layered, complex role in a psychologically intense series like Yellowjackets, a show that itself thrives on nostalgia and the evolution of former teen archetypes into complicated adults.

There’s something powerful in watching a performer grow across eras. From teen lead to character-driven adult roles. From defining a generation to becoming part of a new one’s storytelling.

What’s your favorite Molly Ringwald performance and why? And more broadly, what can actors learn from a career that spans decades and continues to evolve?

To love or to hate the screenwriter? by Adriana Cannata  •  last post Feb 25th

Actors, from a screenwriter: if you were to choose, what's the one thing that we do that makes you roll your eyes, and what makes instead our writing both helpful and respectful of your role?
Let's talk about all the times you wanted to tell us: "If you need to dictate me any blink, just play it yourself!"

The Resonance: From Solomon’s Throne to The Resonance: From Solomon’s Throne to the Cosmic Horizon by Haider Abdulhamid  •  last post Feb 24th

[٢٤‏/٢، ٨:٥٩ م] سيد حيدر:

February Check In by Suzanne Bronson  •  last post Feb 24th

Hi Actors! How is the month going? Are you getting your goals accomplished? Hitting a wall? In need of some inspo? 


What is something about your craft, your career, or the industry you are still trying to figure out? Others may benefit from any tips, insights, inspiration or resources you have to offer. 

Acting and modeling by Timothy Miller  •  last post Feb 24th

Acting and modeling are highly complementary disciplines that share rigorous professional standards and technical routines. Whether maintaining a personal skincare regimen or preparing for a competitive casting, the training and preparation for both fields follow a nearly identical path.

The synergy between these roles is rooted in two primary areas:

For the Model: Success requires mastering stage presence and self-presentation. This involves the technical ability to navigate a runway, specialized knowledge of makeup and skincare application, and the confidence to project a brand's image effectively.
For the Actor: Performance is essentially "modeling" a character within a scene. An actor must be precise in their physical blocking (where to step), vocal delivery (what to say and how to say it), and emotional intelligence (why they are saying it and to whom). This character modeling is further supported by the same disciplined daily routines such as health and skincare required of professional models.

Ultimately, a modern performer is most effective when they bridge this gap: an actor must understand the visual poise of a model, and a model must master the narrative intent of an actor.

Choosing Between Projects: Does the Role, or the Story, Make or Break it? by Juliana Philippi  •  last post Feb 24th

Heart

Players!

When the fortuitous and magical moment comes...after auditioning for two films, a tv co-star role, and a few commercials...weeks, maybe a month goes by...and you hear nothing. So, you have no conflicts if you got nothing, right? But...

...then! Then, you hear back from one feature film supporting and the tv co-star role. You booked the both!

First off, CONGRATS! But...then what do you do?

How do you choose? Do you go by the role, the character's essence? Or, do you look at the whole story, and your character's part in it?

Robert Carradine. RIP by Oracle Laura  •  last post Feb 24th

Rest in peace, Robert Carradine. 

What Alysa Liu's Olympic Win Teaches Actors About Auditioning by Aaron Marcus  •  last post Feb 23rd

What Alysa Liu's Olympic Win Teaches Actors About Auditioning

https://youtu.be/LAeL0_An6Ts

Do you have any audition strategies? If so, share them here and on the channel so we can learn from you.

What Alysa Liu's Olympic Win Teaches Actors About Auditioning by Aaron Marcus  •  last post Feb 23rd

What Alysa Liu's Olympic Win Teaches Actors About Auditioning

https://youtu.be/LAeL0_An6Ts

Do you have any audition strategies? If so, share them here and on the channel so we can learn from you.

Performing Absolute Loneliness by Amir Sadeghi  •  last post Feb 22nd

How would you portray loneliness when you are the only conscious being in existence?

Curious how actors approach emotional scale in high-concept roles.

Launched ActorRise - AI Monologue Search for Actors (Seeking Beta Testers) by Canberk Varli  •  last post Feb 20th

Hey Stage32 community!


Just launched ActorRise and wanted to share with fellow theater/film folks.

WHAT IT IS:
AI-powered monologue and scene discovery platform. Built it because I wanted to make finding audition material faster and easier for actors.

- 8,600+ monologues + 14,000+ film/TV scripts
- Natural language AI search
- Find material in seconds instead of clicking through endless filters

WHO I AM:
Working actor (Inferno Theater, Berkeley) and software engineer. Built this as a passion project to solve a problem I experienced myself as an actor.

LOOKING FOR FOUNDING ACTORS:
Testing the platform and gathering feedback. First 50 founding members get 12 months free plus access.

If you're an actor who regularly auditions, would love your input on what we've built.

Check it out: https://www.actorrise.com

Also posted full details in the Jobs section if you want more info.

Building in public and would appreciate any feedback from the community!

Questions? Drop them below or DM me.

Working With An Actor/Director by Rich Terdoslavich  •  last post Feb 19th

When I was a storyboard artist working on the film Blood Tax, I had the pleasure and honor of working with actor/filmmaker Rory Clarke. Working in preproduction on the script, drawing the boards, I read the lines of the script and tried to visualize how would the actors/actresses react to each other from scene to scene, what it would look like on the big screen. It was a great collaborative experience and always enjoy the creative time spent with actors and directors on collaborating/working on a film project. Have a great weekend, everyone!

Name That Actor! by Corey Balbuena  •  last post Feb 17th

Hey, so this is super random, but I've always wanted to know who played Ronald in the GEICO Karaoke Dating commercial, which might officially be called "Dating". I know it was directed by Frank Todaro, and the Martin Agency was involved. There may have been some involvement from something called Tonefarmer as well, but I'm not sure. Actress Paula Newsome is also in the commercial, if that helps.

This was my favorite commercial back in the day, and I fully expected the actor who played Ronald to start showing up on the big and small screen, but I have no way of knowing about his other works because I can't find his name anywhere lol and then I realized I know a website with a huge and thriving community of actors, writers, directors and more - stage32! 
I would love to know who he is so I can check out more of his work! I would also love to know who wrote the commercial if possible, because it's brilliant.
Any help is greatly appreciated! Here's a link to the commercial: https://youtu.be/oBD8w0q5UDc?si=m4Gvub7WA9tGTyTj

1,500+ Awards Record Holder | Professional Actor seeking Remote Feature Film Collaboration (Comedy & Action) by Igor Elovskih  •  last post Feb 17th

Hello Stage 32! I am the manager for Igor Elovskih, a world-class actor and pioneer of the "Neuro-Cinema" method. Igor holds a world record of over 1,500 Official Selections at international film festivals.

We are here to connect with established Directors and Producers for Remote Feature Film roles.
Why Igor?
Genre: Exceptional in Deadpan Comedy and Spy Thrillers.
Zero Logistics: Shoots from a pro 4K remote studio (No travel/visa costs).
Tech: High-end footage ready for AI-integration.
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm18138289/
Showreel: https://vimeo.com/1138422371?fl=ip&fe=ec
Let’s discuss how Igor’s festival reach and unique method can elevate your next project. DM me!