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Whether You’re New or a Longtime Member: The Stage 32 Community Open House Is for You!
Education & Collaboration Without Borders: Inside the WIFTI x Stage 32 Partnership
Land Your First Win: What You Can Learn From Other Stage 32 Success Stories
Insider Intel: Why Strategic Matchmaking Matters More Than Script Quality
Stage 32 Featured at Blend: Film & Games Conference in Zagreb, Croatia!
The Art of the Pitch: 35 Screenwriters Share What Actually Works
What I Learned At The Austin Film Festival
AI in Screenwriting: Friend, Foe, or the Future of Storytelling?
Coffee & Content: Clarity Is Generosity
The 5 Fears Every Writer Needs to Kill
The Art of the Pitch: 35 Screenwriters Share What Actually Works
When it comes to pitching screenplays, there's no shortage of advice. But what separates generic tips from actionable wisdom? We asked 35 screenwriters who've consistently received script requests from their Stage 32 pitch sessions to share exactly what's working for them. The responses of these Stage 32 writers reveal patterns, debunk myths, and offer practical techniques you can implement immediately. Here's what they said: Before the Pitch: Preparation Matters Do Your Research S…
Stage 32 Now Certifying Curaçao: Massive Opportunity for Caribbean Film Talent!
As the film commissioner for Curaçao, I am proud to share that the Curaçao Film Office has entered into a strategic partnership with Stage 32 to open up Stage 32’s globally recognized certification program to filmmakers across our island. This collaboration represents a huge step forward for our local film and television industry, not only just for Curaçao’s creative community, but also for the wider Caribbean, as a hub of multi-lingual talent, training,…
Insider Intel: To Sell or Not to Sell, That Is the Question!
Two Paths, One Script: How Do You Choose? When it comes to producing features, there are generally two viable paths: go straight to studios (buyers) and get them to front the money, or make it independently and sell later. Some projects are obvious. If your budget is under $3M, it wouldn't make sense to approach studios who want big talent and big projects, whether for theatrical release or direct-to-streamer. But many projects fall somewhere in between, and it's becoming harder to fig…
Solving the Transmedia Paradox
The persistent claim that transmedia is failing ignores a more interesting reality. We are simply watching the awkward shedding of an old skin. For years, the industry attempted to build these narrative worlds as rigid machines, where every gear had to lock perfectly into the next. When the gears jammed because a comic book arrived late or a game developer changed a character’s backstory, the whole system ground to a halt. To fix this, we have to stop building machines and start c…
Stage 32 + Evoke Entertainment Team Up For Exclusive Development + Mentorship Program for Writers!
Exclusively on Stage 32, CEO Stan Spry's leading management, production, and finance company has opened their doors to our community and we're excited to announce we've partnered with Evoke Entertainment who will develop and package the winning script of our Romantic Comedy screenwriting contest! Hey Stage 32 Community! Ever dreamt of seeing your Romantic Comedy script come to life on the big screen or stream on flat-screens in living rooms across the country? This is your chance …
AI in Screenwriting: Friend, Foe, or the Future of Storytelling?
How I Used AI to Become a Better Storyteller Full disclaimer: I wrote the article myself, then used AI to correct grammar and some structure. But I didn’t follow all of its suggestions because I would have lost my voice. As a technophile by day and a screenwriter by passion, I’ve used AI for storytelling. Maybe you have tried it, too, even if you don’t admit it. Or maybe you’re upset about the very real concerns about your creative IP turning into a free mash-…
Stage 32 Sundance Recap: The Last Dance in Park City
There’s something bittersweet about walking the streets of Park City knowing it’s the last time Sundance will call this place home. For so many of us, Sundance in Park City has never just been a festival. It’s been a reunion. A proving ground. A pressure cooker and a playground all at once. It’s where careers quietly shifted, friendships formed over late-night conversations, and ideas turned into films that went on to change lives. This year felt like a full-cir…
Insider Intel: Forget About Individual Titles - It's All About Libraries!
The pre-sales model is changing. I talked to five producers and distribution execs this week who all attend top film markets and are actively packaging and selling projects right now. A common thread emerged in every conversation: we're in an era where companies can't just excel in one area anymore. Production companies are opening management firms. Sales agents are becoming distributors. Distributors are financing titles and becoming studios. All of it in the hope of building a larger …
Land Your First Win: What You Can Learn From Other Stage 32 Success Stories
Our mission has always been to make the entertainment industry more accessible and meritocratic—a place where talent, not just connections, determines who gets a shot. With over 3,000 executives who believe in that same mission, Stage 32 has become the main hub for writers, filmmakers, and creatives looking to make their mark in Hollywood without waiting for permission or playing the gatekeeping game. While no two paths to success are identical, there are valuable less…
Coffee & Content: Building Worlds, Teams, and Careers That Last
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 The Hollywood Reporter: Directors in Focus Conversation With Stranger Things creators Matt and Ross Duffer. If you have ever wondered what it really takes to take a show f…
Understanding Bottle Episodes: Curiosity About Storytelling in a Box
Let me start by saying, I’m not a writer. My professional world is built around cinema camera lens design and engineering (big shoutout to the Cinematography Lounge!). But when you’ve spent 17 years living with a writer and former development executive who eats, sleeps, and breathes story structure, character arcs, and prestige television… let’s just say it starts to rub off. In our house, conversations about film and television are as regular (and passionate) as…
Announcing the 11th Annual Short Film Contest
Hey, Stage 32 Community! The most prestigious short film competition on the planet is back! You've made a short film. You've put in your time, effort, blood, sweat, tears, and perhaps even some serious money into your project. Your goal isn't only to get your film seen, but to get it seen around the world and by people who can make a difference in your career. Would being screened by an Oscar qualifying film festival matter? How about having it screened for over 1,000 executives includ…
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