Greetings, Stage 32 Creatives!

The nights are long, the screams are louder, and the opportunities are blood-curdling good.

Stage 32’s SUMMER HORROR PITCHFEST is here!

I’m Geoffroy Faugerolas, your new Director of Development Services, and I couldn’t be more thrilled to invite you to what may be our most electrifying pitch event to date. Over the course of 3 thrilling days, we’re bringing you 19 powerhouse executives who are all actively seeking horror and thriller content for film and television.

That’s right—June 25, 28 & 29—we’re hosting a genre-specific pitchfest dedicated entirely to the kinds of stories that haunt us, thrill us, and keep audiences coming back for more.

Why Horror/Thriller? Why Now?

As I shared in my most recent industry digest on Instagram (@Stage32Scripts), the demand for smart, efficient, and emotionally gripping horror is skyrocketing. Executives are leaning into stories that can deliver maximum impact with minimal overhead—contained horrors, grounded thrillers, and psychological nail-biters are getting greenlit at a higher rate than ever.

From Hereditary to Talk to Me, Run Rabbit Run to Watcher, we’ve seen how horror can break through globally and quickly. It’s one of the most versatile and international genres in the market. So if you’ve been sitting on that disturbing little concept or white-knuckle thriller, now’s your moment.

What Makes This Pitchfest Different?

Let me be clear: this is not a general pitch session where you’re hoping the exec on the other end is interested in your genre.

This is a laser-focused, curated lineup of executives who came to us with one request: “We want horror and thrillers.” That’s it. That’s the brief.

Whether you’re pitching a supernatural chiller, a gritty psychological thriller, a fresh take on a slasher, or a contained horror with global market potential, these are the decision-makers who want to hear from you.

Here’s What You Get:

• Development executives from major studios and streamers
• Producers with award-winning genre credits
• Managers and agents building rosters of bold new voices
• Financiers and distributors looking for international horror content

And for the first time ever, we’re bringing this all together in a themed pitchfest designed specifically for your spine-tingling material.

SUMMER HORROR PITCHFEST LINEUP

(June 25, 28, and 29 | All times PT)

19 execs. 3 days. Unforgettable opportunities.

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Julianna Ornelas - 9:30am - 12:00pm PT

Producer — independent producer with credits including On the Run, Freerayshawn, Most Dangerous Game, and Dummy. Formerly worked at Apple, Quibi, Relativity, and Paramount. Specializes in Drama, Comedy, Horror, Thriller and True Stories

Nicholas Bogner - 9:30am - 12:00pm PT

Head of Literary & Manager at Affirmative Entertainment. Focuses on feature film and TV scripts across genres

Sammy Warshaw - 9:30am - 12:00pm PT

Producer/Film Executive (worked with Sony & Columbia). Credits include *Happy Death Day, Truth or Dare, Halloween,*and Sonic the Hedgehog 2. Specializing in Horror & Thrillers

Lucas Ford - 10:00am - 12:30pm PT

Producer & Development Executive with 21 Laps Entertainment, Ford Films, Searchlight, Amazon Studios, and MGM. Credits include Stranger Things, Shadow & Bone, and Free Guy. Reads across all major genres

Robert Deege - 10:30am - 1:00pm PT

Head of Development & Worldwide Sales at Glasshouse Distribution. Credits: The Whistleblower, Soul Surfer, Crash Pad, A Quiet Passion, and Ask Me to Dance. Covers films and TV

Raquelle David - 10:30am - 11:30am PT

Producer and Literary Manager with Authentic Talent & Literary Management. Her multiple film credits have garnered a number of accolades, including nominations for Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival, Australian Academy Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) Award and the Screen Producers Australia Award. Raquelle previously worked for Goalpost Pictures, Seven Network, Screen New South Wales in Australia, and Rhombus Media.

Savannah Abrishamchian - 11:30am - 2:00pm PT

Independent Producer & Filmmaker. Reads Drama, Comedy, Sci‑Fi, Fantasy, Animation in feature film and TV

Lameese Hassen - 1:00pm - 3:00pm PT

Manager at Marathon Management. Reads across genres, with emphasis on Drama, Horror, and Thrillers

Jackson Gibbon - 2:00pm - 4:30pm PT

Producer & Development Executive (ex‑Village Roadshow). Credits: Kingdom Business, Madam Secretary. Reads all genres, including Horror, Thriller, Sci‑Fi, Fantasy

Ty Leisher & Eric Brodeur - 3:00pm - 5:30pm PT

Partners at Exit 44 Entertainment (Warner Bros., Sony, Blumhouse, Paramount, Sundance, Netflix). Producing credits: Out of the Furnace, Beyond the Lights, Chef, and Deception Road

Mitchell Bendersky - 4:30pm - 7:00pm PT

Manager at Expectation Management. Reads feature & TV scripts across genres

Allen Eckhouse - 6:00pm PT (Written pitches only)

Narrative & Literary Manager at Logical Talent Management. Reads most genres (excludes True Story, Biopics, Faith, Unscripted)

Saturday, June 28, 2025

Colleen Marshall - 10:00am - 12:30pm PT

Producer at Four Leaf Productions (works with Amazon/MGM, Netflix, Universal). Reads Rom‑Coms, Comedy, Sports, Family, Adventure feature & TV scripts

Sara Ray - 1:00pm - 3:30pm PT

Development Executive credits include Fantasy Football, Dead Zone, Breaking Them Up. Reads Comedy, Sci‑Fi, Action, Fantasy, Holiday, Faith

Sunday, June 29, 2025

Allie MacDonald - 9:00am - 11:30am PT

Producer & Actor (Netflix What/If, Vikings, Project Blue Book). Reads Drama, Sci‑Fi, Horror, Action, Fantasy feature & TV scripts

Andrew Kersey - 10:00am - 12:30pm PT

Manager at Kersey Management. Credits include Roswell, Jem and the Holograms, Lincoln Heights, Abby Normal, Operation: Endgame, Kickin' It. Reads across genres for features & TV pilots

Jack Geiger - 11:00am - 1:30pm PT

Producer/Manager. Credits: Art of a Hit, What/If, Pacific Rim: The Black, Under the Silver Lake, Orphan Black. Covers Drama, Comedy, Horror, Thriller, Action, Sci‑Fi

Felicia Villarreal - 3:00pm - 5:30pm PT

Producer (formerly at Mel Gibson’s Icon Productions). Credits: On the Line, Father Stu, Monster Summer, Fatman, Force of Nature, Vox Lux. Reads Comedy, Action, Inspirational

David McInerney - 6:00pm PT (Written pitches only)

Literary Manager & Producer at MaCromanagement. Reads all genres of feature & TV scripts

Your Opportunity is Knocking (Loudly. From the Basement.)

We expect this one to sell out faster than a final girl can run upstairs (which is to say… very fast). So if you’re ready to pitch that haunting script, that edge-of-your-seat thriller, or that high-concept horror that’s been living in your head rent-free—now’s your chance to be heard.

I’ll also be sharing horror-specific pitching advice, exec wishlists, and behind-the-scenes industry insights in the coming days, so keep your eye on the lounges.

Ready to Scream Success?

Reserve your pitch now and let’s terrify the town (in the best possible way).

Register for your Summer Horror Pitch Session HERE!

Got questions? Drop them in the comments below or shoot us a message at Success@Stage32.com—we’re here to help you slay.

I can’t wait to see what you all bring to the table. Let’s make this summer truly unforgettable.

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