Announcing the 5th Annual New Voices in Animation Screenwriting Contest

A great animated film or TV show combines adventurous storytelling, colorful character development, visually stunning animation, and a imaginative spirit to create an immersive and memorable experience. Classic animated shows like THE SIMPSONS or SOUTH PARK are some of the most watched series of all time, in the television and film spaces. Current animated franchises like DESPICABLE ME, INSIDE OUT, and MOANA have fans waiting on the edge of their seats for upcoming sequels. So far this year, KUNG FU PANDA 4 is the third highest grossing movie of any 2024 release. And just recently THE GARFIELD MOVIE beat FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA at the box office opening weekend. Audiences are always ready for that next animated hit -- and we want it be YOURS!

Stage 32 is proud to present the 5th Annual New Voices in Animation Screenwriting Contest!

If you have a animated 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!

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Our Grand Prize winner will:

• Be flown to LA for meetings (travel permitting) to meet with:
  • Jason Stiff, Producer, Bento Box Animation (SPONGE BOB SQUAREPANTS, FAIRLY ODD PARENTS, KING OF THE HILL, INVADER ZIM)
  • Siobhan Murphy, Literary Manager, The Gotham Group (Client credits include STAR WARS: THE BAD BATCH, SONIC PRIME, ROBOT CHICKEN)
  • Josh Mandel, Senior Development Executive, Amazon Kids+ (MINONS: THE RISE OF GRU, ANGRY BIRDS MYSTERY ISLAND)
    
  • Alfredo Marun, Creative Producer & Development Consultant, Disney and DreamWorks (KIPO & THE AGE OF WONDERBEASTS, THE MIGHTY ONES)
  • CJ Jones, Creative Executive, Lion Forge Entertainment (IYANU: CHILD OF WONDER, BOSSY BEAR, THE TINY CHEF SHOW)
  • Michael Poisson, Emmy-Nominated Writer & Producer (ROBOT CHICKEN, CROSSING SWORDS)
  • Ariel Goldberg, Director of Talent Acquisition, Skydance Animation (LUCK, WONDLA, SPELLBOUND)
  • Monica Lago-Kaytis, Producer, Frogbot Films (ZOOTOPIA, WRECK IT RALPH)
  • Wes Ambrecht, Producer & Head of Studio Partnerships, TITAN 1 STUDIOS (THE TIME TRAVELLER'S DAUGHTER, THE EVENTS AT UNITY FARM)

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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