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The Stage 32 Success Wave: How Writers Are Breaking Through Across Every Initiative
Something extraordinary is happening at Stage 32 right now. Across our contests, pitch sessions, and consultation programs, writers, filmmakers, and creatives aren't just getting meetings: they're landing representation, signing shopping agreements, and seeing their projects move toward production. Let's dive into the momentum that's transforming careers across our platform and what lessons we can learn from these success stories. Contest Winners Turn Scripts Into Shopping Agreements O…
The Emmy Awards and the Rise of Acquisitions!
For many, the Emmy Awards were too predictable and sugar-coated. For others, it was a successful night that will hopefully turn the tide for a segment of the industry that has been lagging behind for the past two years. Perhaps I have a tendency to see everything through an international lens, but among the Canadian and UK winners, it's hard to ignore that Hollywood is becoming more and more global. And that's a win in itself. Los Angeles will continue to be a beacon for artists around …
The Stage 32 + Color Farm Media Diversity Talent Accelerator Is a Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity for Writers!
As recently announced in Deadline, Erika Alexander's production company has opened their doors exclusively to our community and we're excited to announce we've partnered with Color Farm Media - who will develop and package the winning script of our Diversity Talent Accelerator screenwriting contest! The Rarity of Direct Producer Access Erika Alexander - beloved for her iconic acting roles as Maxine Shaw (“Living Single,” NAACP Image Awards as Outstanding Actress/Comedy Seri…
Comedy Is Back! Or Did It Ever Go Away?
International territories are the financial backbone of most projects these days, so it's no surprise that comedies have been struggling to get greenlit. After all, comedy is incredibly regional. Unless we're talking action comedies or slapstick, which translate universally (where's our next Mr. Bean?). But here's what's interesting: studios have recently started greenlighting high-concept comedies again, and streamers like Netflix are doubling down on sitcoms and half-hours. So you hav…
The Proof is in The Proof of Concept
The Proof is in The Proof of Concept - or is it? For the past few years, I've been advising thousands of writers, actors, and creators (probably 5,000+) NOT to shoot proof of concepts for their projects. They rarely communicate what the final product would actually look like, and more often than not, poor production quality works against them. A proof of concept needs to WOW an executive, producer, or financier to really move the needle. But a bad proof of concept can tilt the scale of …
Top 10 Lessons Learned on Stage32
In March, my daughter passed on a free trial membership to a platform called "Stage 32 Writer's Room." I wasn't looking for anything like this because, frankly, I didn't even know it existed. I've spent my entire adult life in education and the medical field, so all of this was new to me. Where I Started: Before Stage32 In 2023, I was exhausted: traveling cross-country to help care for my dad with dementia, while still working full-time and homeschooling our son. It was emotionally and…
The New Development Model Favoring Creators
Hollywood’s Unicorn Problem: Are Dev Execs Getting Squeezed Out? The traditional development pipeline is broken, and the latest wave of layoffs proves it. After talking with execs, former execs, and producers at every level, one trend is undeniable: Hollywood is betting on individual unicorns over development infrastructure. Studios and top production companies are cutting development teams and walking away from costly overhead, instead leaning on smaller, filmmaker- or talent-dr…
The Stage 32 x Mammoth Pictures Search for New Blood Horror Incubator Is a Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity for Writers!
As recently announced in Variety, the producers behind The Night and Parallel - have opened their doors exclusively to our community and we're excited to announce we've partnered with Mammoth Pictures - who will develop and package the winning script of our 12th Annual Search for New Blood horror screenwriting contest! The Rarity of Direct Producer Access With a mission to produce genre projects for a global audience, Mammoth Pictures have been making a name for themselves as…
The Stage 32 x Zero Gravity Action/Thriller Incubator Is a Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity for Writers!
As recently announced in a Deadline article, the producers behind The Accountant 2 and Ozark just opened their doors exclusively to our community. Here's why this changes everything. When I first started developing partnerships for Stage 32, I dreamed of creating opportunities that could genuinely transform writers' careers overnight. Today, that dream becomes reality with our exclusive Zero Gravity Management talent incubator, and I want you to understand exactly why this represents a …
Announcing the 6th Annual New Voices in Animation Screenwriting Contest
Hey friends!The ONLY Animation Screenwriting Contest in the World is Back! Ever dreamt of seeing your animated script come to life on the big screen or stream on flat-screens in living rooms across the country? This is your chance to turn that dream into reality! Our Grand Prize Winner will win a Career Accelerator prize package valued at $5,000 that includes script & career development, writer branding and an education package and will be set up on VIP MENTORSHIP meetings industry …
Coffee & Content: The Fatal Screenwriting Mistake? Only Having One Script.
Happy Sunday, Creative Army! Let’s kick things off with a huge shoutout to everyone who has already jumped into this month’s Introduce Yourself Weekend. Thousands of creatives from around the world are connecting, sharing their stories, and building relationships that will lead to collaborations, opportunities, and lifelong friendships. If you haven’t yet made your introduction, you’ve still got time! Head over to the Introduce Yourself Lounge and say hello befo…
The Stage 32 Writer's Room Community & The Power of Member-Run Events
Community. It's the foundation of Stage 32's success and longevity. Creatives and professionals showing up for each other in little ways over time so that we are all better for it; it's a beautiful thing. It is also the heart of the Stage 32 Writers' Room. Perhaps that's why I've been a member for almost six (6) years - and counting! Not heard of Stage 32's Writers' Room? It's designed to allow dedicated writers and multi-hyphenates to shorten their path to success through eleva…
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