Contests

Hey, Stage 32 Community! You’ve spent months (maybe years) perfecting your screenplay. You’ve revised, proofread, and maybe even gotten feedback from a few friends. But when it comes time to get someone in the industry to actually read your script? Crickets. The truth is, getting your screenplay into the hands of the right people is one of the hardest parts of this business. But there are often some common mistakes that hold great scripts back. Let’s break down three of them, and how you can...

The Cannes Film Festival is almost here, Creative Army! In just a few short weeks, the global film community will once again gather on the Croisette for one of the most important, electric, and opportunity-filled events in our industry, the Cannes Film Festival and the Marché du Film. And this year marks something special for us at Stage 32. We are proud to be returning for our 12th year as the official Education Partner of the Cannes Marché du Film. For over a decade, we have worked side...

Exclusively on Stage 32, the FUNNIEST TV Comedy Screenwriting Contest in the World is Back! And we're excited to share our 3rd Annual TV Comedy winners Maxwell Gay & Tucker Flodman signed to Literary Agency IAG (after a meeting Stage 32 set them up on), and IAG got them hired on SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE! Hey Stage 32 Community! Ever dreamt of seeing your TV Comedy script come to life and stream on flat-screens in living rooms across the country? This is your chance to turn that dream into real...

Exclusively on Stage 32, the BIGGEST TV Drama Screenwriting Contest in the World is Back! Featuring THREE TV SERIES PRODUCERS as mentors with credits on iconic shows like GREY'S ANATOMY, LAW & ORDER, CSI, and more! Hey Stage 32 Community! Ever dreamt of seeing your TV Drama script come to life and stream on flat-screens in living rooms across the country? This is your chance to turn that dream into reality! We're proud to announce the 6th Annual Stage 32 TV Drama Screenwriting Contest to hel...

Deadline just featured Stage 32 and our new partnership with Evoke Entertainment, which gives rom-com writers a direct path to production with the company producing projects for Netflix, CBS, Peacock, Hallmark, Tubi, and more! If you’ve been waiting for the right opportunity to get your romantic comedy in front of a production company that’s actively making films, this is it. Evoke Entertainment (formerly The Cartel) is one of the busiest production companies in the genre. They produced 9 ro...

Exclusively on Stage 32, CEO Stan Spry's leading management, production, and finance company has opened their doors to our community and we're excited to announce we've partnered with Evoke Entertainment who will develop and package the winning script of our Romantic Comedy screenwriting contest! Hey Stage 32 Community! Ever dreamt of seeing your Romantic Comedy script come to life on the big screen or stream on flat-screens in living rooms across the country? This is your chance to turn tha...

The pre-sales model is changing. I talked to five producers and distribution execs this week who all attend top film markets and are actively packaging and selling projects right now. A common thread emerged in every conversation: we're in an era where companies can't just excel in one area anymore. Production companies are opening management firms. Sales agents are becoming distributors. Distributors are financing titles and becoming studios. All of it in the hope of building a larger library...

Our mission has always been to make the entertainment industry more accessible and meritocratic—a place where talent, not just connections, determines who gets a shot. With over 3,000 executives who believe in that same mission, Stage 32 has become the main hub for writers, filmmakers, and creatives looking to make their mark in Hollywood without waiting for permission or playing the gatekeeping game. While no two paths to success are identical, there are valuable lessons we can...

Exclusively on Stage 32, the BEST Short Script Contest in the World is Back!  This is YOUR chance to get your short script produced this year!   We're Proud to Present our 3rd Annual Palm Springs Women in Film & Television + Stage 32 Short Script Competition! The Grand Prize Winner Gets Your Short Screenplay PRODUCED for a GUARANTEED budget of $10,000! Getting your short script produced is the quickest way into the industry. Great short films captivate audiences with concise storytellin...

Happy Sunday, Creative Army! I hope your weekend has been a creative one so far. Whether you have been writing, filming, editing, or sketching out the next spark of an idea, I have got something today that will give you a boost. So grab your coffee, and let’s dive in. This week’s featured video comes from The Hollywood Reporter: Directors in Focus Conversation With Stranger Things creators Matt and Ross Duffer. If you have ever wondered what it really takes to take a show from a scrappy idea...