Announcing the 4th Annual TV Comedy Screenwriting Contest
Announcing the 4th Annual TV Comedy Screenwriting Contest
Hey, Stage 32 Community!
The best comedy TV shows seamlessly blend clever scenarios, relatable characters, and impeccable timing to consistently deliver laughter and resonate with audiences. Classic network comedies like THE SIMPSONS or IT'S ALWAYS SUNNY IN PHILADELPHIA are some of the most watched shows by fans new and old, both live and on streaming. Current shows like ABBOTT ELEMENTARY and TED LASSO have fans waiting on the edge of their couches for a new season. Audiences are always ready for that next TV Comedy hit -- and we want it be YOURS!
Stage 32 is proud to present the 4th Annual TV Comedy Screenwriting Contest!
If you have a TV Comedy story that needs 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!
Our Grand Prize winner will:
Be flown to LA for meetings (travel permitting) to meet with our judges:
- Jackie Wertheimer, Manager of Comedy Development, SONY (TWISTED METAL, A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN)
- Audrey Knox, Literary Manager, THE CARTEL (client credits include GROWN-ISH, HACKS)
- Alison Mann, Talent Manager, FOURTH WALL MANAGEMENT (client credits include MOANA 2, TUCA & BERTIE)
- Sam Newman, Creative Executive, SEMIFORMAL PRODUCTIONS (THE DROPOUT, SEARCH PARTY)
- Tyler Straessle, Writer (THE GOOD PLACE, MASTER OF NONE)
- Ryan Noggle, Writer & Producer (KUNG FU PANDA, THE NEIGHBORHOOD, MARLON)
- Michael Wormser, Producer, CINEMAND FILMS (THE REAL BROS OF SIMI VALLEY, THE HAUNTING OF HAUNTED HOUSE)
- Brandon Tamburri, Director & Producer, JOKE ZERO (PLAN B, NATIONAL LAMPOON RADIO HOUR)
- And more to come!
ALL FINALISTS will receive a FREE MONTH OF THE MEMBER'S ONLY STAGE 32 WRITERS' ROOM, an exclusive community of writers who gather online for inspiring and educational webcasts from top industry pros, and will be in a Stage 32 Lookbook which includes their script title, logline & bio mailed to over 500 industry executives including, managers, agents, producers, development executives, and financiers! Stage 32 Lookbooks are some of the most sought-after talent resources for the industry and have helped secure meetings with places like Sony, Hulu, Showtime, ABC, Amazon, Netflix, Verve, Good Fear, 3 Arts, Zero Gravity, Circle of Confusion, Echo Lake, Gotham Group, Gersh, UTA, CAA, WME, IAG, The Cartel, Art/Work, and many, many more.
Stage 32 will be a champion for your script - once you’re part of our community, we make sure you rise to the top!
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About the Author
Pat A. is a black belt screenwriter, voracious cinephile, and visual culture guru. Originally from Louisiana, Pat likes writing about ambitious characters escaping the small town way of life to follow big dreams. An MFA Screenwriting graduate of the Dodge College of Film & Media Arts at Chapman U...