Screenwriting

Happy Thursday, Stage 32 Community! I hope that the last month has been joyful and productive for you all! Our Stage 32 Education Team has certainly been hard at work to bring incredible education opportunities and resources to this fantastic community. This September, you'll have the chance to learn from knowledgeable industry executives, award-winning writers, producers, directors, cinematographers, actors, consultants, assistant directors, authors, distributors, financiers, and representa...

There are several factors that make a book appealing for film adaptation. First and foremost, the story must have a strong narrative arc and compelling characters. Whether it’s a thrilling plot or an emotional journey, the story needs to captivate an audience, much like it does on the page. Visual potential is also key. A story that can be easily visualized, with rich settings or intense action, often translates well to the screen. Additionally, the themes and messages of the book should reson...

As we near the end of summer, it is a natural time for reflection. What were your creative ambitions at the beginning of the year? Which scripts did you set out to write? What projects did you hope to be working on by now? What milestones did you envision reaching in your career? Lately, I have noticed several articles encouraging us to use the remaining months of the year to fulfill our goals and intentions from January. While these articles are filled with motivation and encouragement, they...

At the time of this writing, the diss track 'Not Like Us' performed by hip-hop artist Kendrick Lamar, is still chillin' (with arms folded) at the top of the charts. Since its debut weeks ago, the song has been streamed over 120 million times on Spotify alone. So, unless you've been living under a rock or completely detached from the genre, it is nearly impossible to escape the four-and-a-half-minute triumph. From quirky renditions by social media influencers and celebrities to old white guys...

This Writer's Success Story is about being in the Right Place at the Right Time with the Right Screenplay. And it’s all thanks to STAGE 32’s Pitch Consultation with Producer Kristen Lucas on the “Written Pitch” for my out-of-the-box Holiday RomCom, MERRILY ALL THE WAY.MERRILY ALL THE WAY, (now in Pre-Production), never would’ve found its perfect home with Producers Kristen Lucas, Jim Langlois, and Tim Misenheimer of Collab Content Entertainment, or the most perfect Director, Colin Theys, without...

Hey, Stage 32 Community! The best horror movies masterfully build tension and fear through atmosphere, pacing, and psychological depth, while delivering memorable scares that linger with the audience long after the credits roll. Classic horror shows like STRANGER THINGS or THE WALKING DEAD are some of the most watched series of all time and keep spawning new seasons year after year. Current horror franchises like SCREAM, A QUIET PLACE, and THE EXORCIST won't stop delive...

Hello to the Stage 32 Community! I’m Producer Kristen Lucas, founder of the production and management company, Goldilocks Productions. “We tell stories about badass women”. My background is in corporate retail marketing and, for a time, I was the Marketing Manager for HomeGoods. I went to grad school for Screenwriting at Emerson College in Boston, MA. After writing one feature script I realized screenwriting wasn’t for me. Fast forward… After navigating the changes brought on by 2020, while...

Hello, Stage 32 Family! Yes, another amazing month is in the books for all of us in the Stage 32 Community, and once again it is time to celebrate the always impressive progress of our incredible members. This is our monthly opportunity to spotlight some of the writers and creatives in our Stage 32 family and share their stories of success with everyone! We’re so inspired by their hard work and persistence, and it’s made all the more satisfying when that hard work starts to pay off. Withou...

Happy Sunday, Creative Army! Have you had a creative weekend so far? I have some content here for you that is sure to get the creative juices flowing, so grab your coffee, and let's dive in. First up, in this video from Frame Voyager, they’re breaking down the groundbreaking VFX production of Twister! The 90s was an incredible era for film, but especially for films that stretched the viewer’s imagination with the use of emerging technology such as CGi and 3D Animation. Twister was a movie th...

Happy Friday, Stage 32 Community! Our Stage 32 Team has been working diligently to bring in as many new resources and opportunities as possible to enrich your experience here in our community! At Stage 32 you have direct access to award-winning industry executives and professionals who’ve written, produced, developed, and represented acclaimed projects such as NARCOS, THE CROW, THE DEVIL'S ADVOCATE, THE GREEN KNIGHT, FENCES, MUDBOUND, JUDAS AND THE BLACK MESSIAH, DINOSAUR, WILDERNESS, THRE...