If the last few years are any indication, sometimes reality is even stranger than fiction - and certainly more dramatic. Some of the most interesting and unbelievable stories come straight from true life experiences. Recent hits like “HALSTON”, SPENCER, THE EYES OF TAMMY FAYE and NOMADLAND prove that True Stories and Biopics continue to capture the hearts and minds of audiences everywhere.
Whether your true story or biopic is meant to inspire, educate, or give audiences a glimpse into a world or a history they know nothing about - we want to hear from you!
Nowhere else do you find top judges and mentors like you do on Stage 32. The Grand Prize Winner will meet with an incredible panel of judges from companies that have produced some of the great True Story series and films in recent memory including GENIUS: ARETHA, THE CATCHER WAS A SPY, LOVELACE, THE MAN WHO KNEW INFINITY, FORENSIC FILES and more!
Stage 32 is thrilled to announce our 1st Annual True Story & Biopic Screenwriting Contest!
Open to both Feature Script and Television Pilots!
Mentors' Credits and Company Credits Include:
If you write True Stories or Biopics, this contest could launch your career! Whether your true story script centers on crime, fame, or everyday life, we want to see them all. Bring us those important stories that haven’t been told before, or a fresh take on a well known story. True stories are so marketable right now - let us get yours out there!
Now - exclusively through Stage 32 - you have the opportunity to meet industry professionals from these prolific companies who will have read your script!
The Grand Prize Winner will be flown to Hollywood to meet:
Jim Young, Producer (LOVELACE, THE CATCHER WAS A SPY)
Sam Sokolow, Executive Producer (GENIUS, MASTER OF CEREMONIES)
Michelle Alexandira, Producer/Distributor (ASK ME TO DANCE)
Chris Bellant, Literary Manager (DARK IRISH, THE POISONED CITY)
Phil Claroni, Producer (FORENSIC FILES, COPYCAT KILLERS)
ALL FINALISTS 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 respected throughout the industry and have helped secure dozens meetings and which have led to writer success with companies like Verve, Good Fear, 3 Arts, APA, Echo Lake, Amazon, UTA, CAA, WME, First Friday, Pathfinder, The Cartel, Black Bear Pictures, Lit Entertainment and many, many more.
Over the last 8 years, Stage 32’s screenwriting contests have gained a reputation as one of the “most worthwhile screenwriting contests to change your career.” No other contest provides their winners and finalists with the same level of direct access to industry leading professionals who can take your career to the next level! Over the last 8 years, Stage 32 has become an incubator for finding talent and material across the globe.
Recent success stories to come out of Stage 32 include:
This contest has produced some of the most sought after material from our finalists and winners. Requests for our finalists scripts have increased year over year and our winners have met face to face with a who’s who of working industry executives and gatekeepers!
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