Watching a Rom-Com is like drinking a mug of hot cocoa - soothing and sweet. If you’ve been working on a romantic comedy script, it’d be our treat to read it. Give us the pleasure of reading your work, and we’ll make sure others get to read it too!
We’re looking for Romantic Comedies like recent hits TO ALL THE BOYS I’VE LOVED BEFORE, CRAZY RICH ASIANS, or THE BIG SICK to spread the joy this year. With 90’s nostalgia spreading through all of pop culture, it’s the perfect time for the next big rom-com! Our judges can’t wait to fall in love with your script. Don’t miss this opportunity to have your work read!
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 Romantic Comedies in recent memory including MAMMA MIA 2, FRIENDS WITH KIDS, MAN UP, and other hits like Netflix’s Dark Rom Com smash “YOU”, I GIVE IT A YEAR, DUMPLIN’ and more!
Stage 32 is thrilled to announce our 1st Annual Romantic Comedy Screenwriting Contest!
Mentors' Credits & Company Credits Include:
If you write Romantic Comedy, this contest could launch your career! Streaming services love rom-coms, and are always looking for new material - your time to strike is now. Whether your characters are quirky and cute, or sarcastic and snarky, our judges want to see how they end up together! Bring a fresh twist on the class meetcute and take it from 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:
Julia Verdin, Producer & Manager (THE MERCHANT OF VENICE, PRETTY LITTLE LIARS)
Holly Hubsher, Creative Executive (MAMMA MIA 2, DUMPLIN’)
Amanda Johnson-Zetterström, Writer/Producer (YOU, SHORT TERM 12)
Liska Ostojic, Development Executive (TEST PATTERN)
Tessa Shaffer, Literary Manager (FOREVER MY GIRL)
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!
Let's hear your thoughts in the comments below!
Got an idea for a post? Or have you collaborated with Stage 32 members to create a project? We'd love to hear about it. Email Taylor at taylor@stage32.com and let's get your post published!
Please help support your fellow Stage 32ers by sharing this on social. Check out the social media buttons at the top to share on Instagram @stage32 , Twitter @stage32 , Facebook @stage32 , and LinkedIn @stage-32 .
![]() |
How to Have a Healthy Relationship with Criticism of Your Art/Work |
Coffee & Content: How to Start an Acting Career with No Experience & Marvel's ETERNALS Visual Effects Tutorial |
![]() |
Blog Post by Molly Peck, posted on Monday, November 15th, 2021
There are now 3748 blog posts for you to enjoy. Search them all by tags below.
Acting, Advice, Cinematography, Coffee & Content, Composing, Contests, Distribution, Featured, Filmmaking, Financing, Inspirational, Networking, Producing, Screenwriting, Success Stories, Tips, Trending,