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The Biggest TV Drama Screenwriting Contest in the World is Back!
Why the Best Story Worlds Are Broken
WIFTI Summit 2026: Global Stories and the Kind of Rooms that Change You
Coffee & Content: Making Your IP Impossible to Ignore
Vertical Cinema: Why Filmmakers Should Pay Attention
By the Numbers: 250 Different Writers Selected over the Last 50 Stage 32 Open Writing Assignments (OWAs)
Coffee & Content: The Future of Film Is Still Human
Stage 32 is Now Certifying North Texas!
How Therapy Can Make You a Better Actor Without Going Anywhere Near the Couch
TV Series Bibles That Every Television Writer Should Download & Read!
When developing a television series, a series bible is one of the most valuable tools in your arsenal. It’s your blueprint, pitch deck, and creative roadmap all in one, helping you clearly define the world of your show, your characters, and the overarching themes that make it compelling. Whether you’re aiming to sell your show, secure a spot in a writer’s room, or simply refine your storytelling, understanding how to craft a strong series bible is essential. Why Writin…
Insider Intel: Peak TV Is Dead. What Does That Mean for Your TV Pilot?
Peak TV is dead but it's not all doom and gloom. A new, exciting model is rising from the ashes of a saturated market. The television landscape is shifting in ways that create real opportunity for creatives and producers who understand where the market is heading. After years of streaming excess, we're seeing a return to fundamentals: pilot season is back, traditional pilot orders are back, and buyers are gravitating toward the formats that have always worked: police procedurals, crime …
By the Numbers: 250 Different Writers Selected over the Last 50 Stage 32 Open Writing Assignments (OWAs)
If you're waiting to be discovered as a screenwriter, I have bad news: random wish upon a star magic discovery is a myth. Sort of. The writers getting reps and landing deals aren't magically stumbled upon by benevolent executives sorting through unsolicited email submissions. They're being deliberate and calculated in how they're positioning themselves in front of decision-makers with actual, immediate needs. That's exactly what Stage 32's Open Writing Assignments (OWAs) do. They put y…
The Biggest TV Drama Screenwriting Contest in the World is Back!
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 Cont…
Coffee & Content: Why Producers Bet on People, Not Screenplays
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 FilmCourage- Producers Don’t Invest In Screenplays, This Is What Really Matters. The interview features producer, distributor, and sales executive Shaked Berenson, …
What 50+ Hours of Suspense Taught Me About Modern Thriller Series
More and more here on Stage 32, executives are telling us they’re looking for strong thriller projects. Our Head of Development, Geoff Faugerolas, has been keeping us apprised of these market trends through his Insider Intel blog series and the Open Writing Assignments available to Stage 32 Writer’s Room members. As a former development executive, that consistent interest sparked my curiosity. Genres are constantly evolving. The world around us changes every day, which affec…
Why the Best Story Worlds Are Broken
The most persistent delusion in modern world-building is the belief that a creator must be an omniscient cartographer. We have entered an era of the totalizing narrative, where every lineage is traced to its root and every supernatural mechanic is codified with the cold precision of a software manual. While this level of detail offers a superficial sense of density, it often inadvertently suffocates the very thing it seeks to sustain. When a fictional universe is mapped to its furthest b…
Insider Intel: Faith-Adjacent Scripts Are Gaining in Popularity
Faith-based projects, once considered pariahs, are coming to the main stage. For years, faith-based projects were treated as Hollywood’s quiet outliers: stories considered too niche, too earnest, or too regional to compete on the main stage. They were often relegated to movies of the week, ultra–low budget productions, or modest theatrical releases with limited expectations. In many circles, the genre was viewed as a minor-league subcategory, barely worthy of serious develop…
How My 1 Minute Film Changed My Career
Before creating your own content was cool to do so, or everyone was talking about it; I was already doing it, not because it was strategic, but because it was necessary for me on my creative journey. I have always considered myself a multi-artist, so being boxed in or having only one title as an artist never felt right to me. Now, I didn’t call myself a writer back then. That label felt like I needed to earn it or have gone to school for it or something. But I did know I had s…
Navigating Pre-Production as a First-Time Indie Director
Hey Stage 32 Fam, If you've ever stared at your script, day-job schedule, and empty production calendar, wondering how first-time filmmakers actually get a feature off the ground, especially while bootstrapping in a place that's not Hollywood, you're in good company. I'm Jayson Johnson, a Richmond, CA-based filmmaker and founder of Strike Five Films, and right now I'm deep in pre-production on my debut feature, R.O.G.E.R. & Me. It's a quirky rom-com about resilience, second chances…
Coffee & Content: Making Your IP Impossible to Ignore
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 Film Speak- When the Actor Deserves an Oscar If you have ever watched a Josh Safdie film and felt like your pulse was trying to keep up with the edit, you are not alone. …
How Therapy Can Make You a Better Actor Without Going Anywhere Near the Couch
In this article, I want to explore how therapy can enhance your acting. Not therapy to address your personal well-being during a challenging role—though that’s important—but rather how specific techniques from Gestalt Therapy and EMDR can be applied in acting classes or one-on-one coaching to help actors deliver more embodied, emotionally authentic, and vulnerable performances. My Journey: From Aspiring Actor to Therapist—and Back Again Acting has always been a…
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