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Our Past TV Comedy Winners Got Signed to IAG and Hired on SNL. You Could Be Next!
Stage 32 Now Certifying Mexico: A New Era for Mexican Film Talent
Insider Intel: What The Spec Market Is Actually Looking For Right Now!
Eyes Like Cameras - Predicting Future Trends
The Numbers Don't Lie: What the WIFTI Summit, IWD & Women's History Month Are Telling Us to Do Next
The Writer's Journey: Common Obstacles & Strategies to Achieve Your Creative Goals
The 10 Pillars Of A High Achiever
Stage 32 Now Certifying Houston, Texas!
Coffee & Content: Why the Creative Process Is Meant to Change & Challenge
An Insider’s Guide To Your First Meeting With A Producer Or Studio Executive
The Writer's Journey: Common Obstacles & Strategies to Achieve Your Creative Goals
Every writer hits roadblocks. It's not a question of if so much as a question of when, and more importantly, how you push through them. Recently, we asked the Stage 32 community a simple question: What's holding you back right now? The responses flooded in. Writers from 40+ countries shared their struggles. Many familiar, some personal, all valid. What became clear is that the obstacles writers face aren't just about craft. They're about access, resources, confidence, and navigati…
Our Past TV Comedy Winners Got Signed to IAG and Hired on SNL. You Could Be Next!
Exclusively on Stage 32, the FUNNIEST TV Comedy Screenwriting Contest in the World is Back! And we're excited to share our 3rd Annual TV Comedy winners Maxwell Gay & Tucker Flodman signed to Literary Agency IAG (after a meeting Stage 32 set them up on), and IAG got them hired on SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE! Hey Stage 32 Community! Ever dreamt of seeing your TV Comedy script come to life and stream on flat-screens in living rooms across the country? This is your chance to turn that d…
Stage 32 Now Certifying Houston, Texas!
I am thrilled to announce our new partnership with Stage 32 Certification, now bringing their world-class, industry-endorsed online training courses directly to our Houston creative community. This exciting collaboration comes at a transformational moment for our region, as Houston's film and media scene continues to expand, building on our city's incredible energy, diversity, and can-do spirit. Stage 32 Certification offers top-level training built specifically for both emerging and es…
Getting The Best Out Of Stage 32: As Easy As Do-Re-Mi
I’m curious: if we were to poll 1,000 regular users of Stage32, how many of them jumped in and learned all of the resources right away? My guess is that 8 out of 10 new members were more like me: tiptoeing into the waters. Maybe you’re wondering, “There are so many incredible options, and how do I pick?" I felt like a kid in a candy store, and I wasn’t focusing. Plus, I really wanted to learn it all at once! The good news is: if we can get over THE NEW‑KI…
By the Numbers: 40 Different Writers Have Met with Producers & Managers via Stage 32 Contests This Year (It's Only March)
You've written a screenplay. You've polished it. You've maybe even gotten some positive feedback from friends, writing groups, online communities, or Stage 32's industry readers or execs. You feel good about what you've written and you're confident in your writing. Now what? Most writers face the same impossible catch-22: You need industry validation to get meetings, but you need meetings to get industry validation. Our contests at Stage 32 exist to break that cycle. And we do thi…
Stop Waiting, Start Moving: Your Creative Breakthrough Starts Here!
Happy Thursday, Stage 32 Community! As we head into Spring 2026, there’s something I want to ask you: Are you moving forward with intention… or waiting for the “right moment” to start? If you’ve been feeling stuck, unsure of your next step, or like you’re creating in a vacuum, I want to personally invite you to this month’s Stage 32 Community Open House. This will be our final FREE Open House event until this summer, so you don't want to mis…
Stage 32's FREE Heated Rivalry Script Breakdown Webcast Is An Event You Won't Want To Miss!
Sometimes a show takes an already beloved story and launches it into an entirely new level of cultural impact. That’s exactly what happened with HEATED RIVALRY. Adapted from Rachel Reid’s popular Game Changer romance novel series, the show already had a passionate readership behind it. But when the six-episode series premiered in November 2025, it didn’t just satisfy existing fans, it exploded into a global phenomenon, dominating streaming charts, expanding its audien…
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…
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…
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…
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