{"product_id":"ask-me-anything-with-stage-32-ceo-richard-rb-botto","title":"Ask Me Anything with Stage 32 CEO Richard \"RB\" Botto","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"color: #dddddd;\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"color: #dddddd;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: teal;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"http:\/\/admin.stage32.com\/vendor\/moxiemanager\/data\/uploads\/15.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"158\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"color: #dddddd;\"\u003eHello Creative Army!\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"color: #dddddd;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"color: #dddddd;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cdcdcd;\"\u003eOver the last few months, the entire team here at Stage 32 has been working tirelessly to help you stay connected, creative, motivated, and informed. As always, we are committed to bringing you networking opportunities, education and mentoring from top-level industry executives and professionals, and access to decision-makers around the globe all from the safety of your own home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"color: #dddddd;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"color: #dddddd;\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #dddddd;\"\u003eSince the beginning of the quarantine mandates brought about by the spread of COVID-19, I've promised you free education designed not only to keep you inspired and entertained, bit to provide up-to-date, no BS information regarding how the industry is handling business during the better at home orders and give you a glance into what lies ahead. We have brought in top executives in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stage32.com\/webinars\/Stage-32-Presents-The-Current-State-of-the-Television-Industry-During-COVID-19-A-Roundtable-Discussion?affid=blog\"\u003etelevision\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"Stage%2032%20Presents:%20Industry%20Professionals%20Discuss%20The%20Current%20State%20of%20the%20Animation%20Industry%20During%20COVID-19?affid=blog\"\u003eanimation\u003c\/a\u003e for state of the industry roundtables, partnered with film festivals to bring you top of the line \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stage32.com\/webinars\/Stage-32-%20-Vail-Film-Festival-Present-Women-in-Film-Personal-Stories?affid=blog\"\u003evirtual panels\u003c\/a\u003e, and even hosted a virtual happy hour and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stage32.com\/webinars\/SPECIAL-EVENT-Friday-Night-LIVE-Table-Read-%20-QandA-Happy-Hour-with-the-Stage-32-Community?affid=blog\"\u003etable read\u003c\/a\u003e, to name just some of our COVID-19 free education initiatives.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #dddddd;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #dddddd;\"\u003eEvery day, the Stage 32 team is on the phone and communicating with industry professionals. Our goal is to have our finger on the pulse of what's happening in the moment. Additionally, since launching \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/screenings.stage32.com\/\"\u003eStage 32 Screenings\u003c\/a\u003e I have had the privilege of speaking with hundreds of entertainment industry creatives and professionals including festival directors, distributors, sales agents, financiers and other executives to get their take on how they're navigating these challenging times. I can think of no better time to host another free AMA (Ask Me Anything) so I can share what I've been hearing and experiencing in my personal creative pursuits and to take your questions on all things craft and business.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #dddddd;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #dddddd;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #42C2CB;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn June I hosted a new AMA.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e You brought your questions and energy and I provided a couple of hours of no-holds-barred shop talk. All creatives were welcome to join no matter their profession(s), skill level, or geographical location. We came together for some inspiration, motivation, and community. I had fun spending quality time with you all.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #dddddd;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"color: #dddddd;\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"color: #dddddd;\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003eAs always, registering for my AMA is completely FREE! And the more the merrier, so do invite any of your fellow creative friends and peers to watch. Should any of your contacts not be members of Stage 32 already, you can \u003ca href=\"stage32.com\/invite\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esend them an invite here\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003eIf you missed my last few AMA's, you can view them \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stage32.com\/webinars?search=Ask+Me+Anything+RB+\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e!\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\r\nCheers!\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"color: #dddddd;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"color: #dddddd;\"\u003eRB\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"color: #dddddd;\"\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" style=\"color: #dddddd;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: teal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"http:\/\/admin.stage32.com\/vendor\/moxiemanager\/data\/uploads\/18_11.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"158\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stage 32","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48055950803251,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0700\/7728\/4659\/files\/image_65c5a2034b020.jpg?v=1707450886","url":"https:\/\/stage32.myshopify.com\/products\/ask-me-anything-with-stage-32-ceo-richard-rb-botto","provider":"Stage 32","version":"1.0","type":"link"}