Announcing the 2nd Annual Feature Screenwriting Fellowship Competition
Announcing the 2nd Annual Feature Screenwriting Fellowship Competition
Stage 32 is proud to present the 2nd Annual Feature Screenwriting Fellowship, an incredible opportunity to be mentored by top tier industry professionals and participate in round table discussions with a variety of producers, managers, and writers. Our mentors are looking for the next wave of screenwriting talent -- and we want them to discover YOU!
For the last 12 years, Stage 32 Contests have led to dozens of success stories including writers getting representation, sold, optioned, staffed, given writing assignments and getting produced. No other contest opens more doors and we want to do the same for you.
If you're a screenwriter with a story to be told, now is the time to show us what you've got, because our goal is to amplify your voice, give you the access Stage 32 is known for, and take your writing career to the next level!
About the Stage 32 Feature Screenwriting Fellowship Competition
At Stage 32, we’re always working to help our writers grow, learn, and find success. That’s why we created the Stage 32 Feature Screenwriting Fellowship Competition. We’re giving our panel of five Fellowship Mentors the option to choose mentees from our group of 10 finalists. And if you’re chosen as a mentee, you won’t just have one meeting with your mentor; you’ll meet with them consistently for six months, building a relationship with them, getting career advice, and of course, improving your script and other materials.
That’s not all we’re offering either. The winners of this contest will also have their complete portfolios sent to an exclusive roster of agents and managers hand picked by Stage 32 who are actively looking for new clients and material. We’ll also be organizing group panel events for ALL finalists each month throughout the six month fellowship period with experienced industry professionals. A different, exciting executive will join the panel discussion each month to answer your questions and share advice.
We are looking for feature scripts of all subjects and tones. Whether your story is a comedy, drama, or anything in between, our industry professionals want to read it! This contest is open to Feature scripts only.
Our Grand Prize winners, each selected by one of our Fellowship Mentors, will:
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Be mentored by an industry professional through one-on-one virtual meetings for 6 months
- Jake Wagner, Manager, Alibi Management
- Adam Novak, Head of the Story Dept, WME
- Val McLeroy, Literary Manager, Epigram Entertainment
- Henry Hereford, Producer of Oscar-nominated TO LESLIE
- Olivia Hurd, Development Coordinator, Amasia Entertainment (THEM THAT FOLLOW staring Oscar-winner Olivia Coman)
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Have your portfolio sent to an exclusive roster of over 30 agents and managers who have a First Look deal with Stage 32 and are actively looking for new clients and material after the strike is over.
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Participate in exclusive round table discussions each month for 6 months with a different top industry professional
- David Chien, Literary & Talent Manager, Art/Work Entertainment
- Audrey Knox, Literary Manager, The Cartel Management
- Steve Desmond, Screenwriter, M. Night Shymalan's A KNOCK THE CABIN, TRANSFORMERS ONE
- Matt Sacca, Head of Development, American High (First look deal with Hulu)
- Jaylen Moore, Producer and Actor (INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY, HOMELAND)
- Jordan Barel, Entertainment Attorney & Producer
ALL FINALISTS will receive a FREE MONTH OF THE MEMBER'S ONLY STAGE 32 WRITERS' ROOM and will be in a Stage 32 Look Book which includes their script title, logline & bio mailed to over 500 industry executives including, managers, agents, producers, development executives, and financiers! Stage 32 Look Books are some of the most sought after talent resources for the industry and have helped secure meetings with places like Verve, Good Fear, 3 Arts, APA, Echo Lake, Amazon, UTA, CAA, WME, First Friday, Pathfinder, The Cartel, Art/Work and many, many more.
How Do I Apply?
In order for your application to be considered, you must submit all of the following:
1) Your Feature script of any genre through Stage 32
2) A biography detailing your professional experience, previous work, any accolades you have received, and any other information you believe will be valuable for the Fellowship Mentors to know about you. Please limit your biography to one page.
3) A cover letter explaining why you are ready for this career changing opportunity. Please limit your cover letter to one page.
Ready to enter? CLICK HERE!
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About the Author
David Abrookin is an industry professional with over a decade of experience, including 8 years at William Morris Endeavor (WME). David is currently the Development Services Manager at Stage 32. Before joining Stage 32, David was an IP Scout for Storied Media Group, where he identified stories...