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Announcing the 5th Annual New Voices in Animation Screenwriting Contest

Hey, Stage 32 Community! 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 …

The Importance of Proper Script Formatting

We all remember our English teacher in primary, secondary school, and college spending months teaching us formatting for different types of papers right? The MLA, Chicago, APA, and other forms of formatting might still haunt our dreams and writing but they were and are an extremely important written form of communication. This allows people to immediately recognize what they are reading and what type of information is being shared. Scripts have the same need, they need to be formatted pr…

Announcing the 8th Annual Sci-Fi/Fantasy Screenwriting Contest

Hey, Stage 32 Community! A great sci-fi/fantasy movie or TV show captivates audiences by seamlessly blending rich and imaginative worlds with relatable characters, thought-provoking futuristic themes, and groundbreaking storytelling. Classic science fiction franchises like STAR TREK or STAR WARS are some of the most watched series of all time, in both the film and television spaces. Current shows like SEVERANCE, HOUSE OF THE DRAGON, and DOCTOR WHO have fans waiti…

Announcing the 4th Annual TV Comedy Screenwriting Contest

Hey, Stage 32 Community! The best comedy TV shows seamlessly blend clever scenarios, relatable characters, and impeccable timing to consistently deliver laughter and resonate with audiences. Classic network comedies like THE SIMPSONS or IT'S ALWAYS SUNNY IN PHILADELPHIA are some of the most watched shows by fans new and old, both live and on streaming. Current shows like ABBOTT ELEMENTARY and TED LASSO have fans waiting on the edge of their couches for a new seas…

Announcing The 4th Annual TV Drama Contest

Hey, Stage 32 Community! A great TV drama captivates audiences with compelling characters, intricate storytelling, and emotional depth, weaving together elements of suspense, conflict, and relatable human experiences to keep audiences engaged and invested in the unfolding narrative. Streaming has made it so easy to become obsessed with new shows like BEEF and THE BEAR. Not to say that network dramas aren't still killing it - classics like GREY'S ANATOMY or LAW &a…

Announcing The 2nd Annual Palm Springs Women in Film & Television + Stage 32 Short Script Competition!

Hey, Stage 32 Community! Getting your short script produced is the quickest way into the industry. Great short films captivate audiences with concise storytelling, compelling characters, and emotional resonance in a brief yet impactful narrative. Many famous writer/directors started with short films like Damien Chazelle with WHIPLASH, Wes Anderson with BOTTLE ROCKET, Taika Waititi with TWO CARS, ONE NIGHT, Christopher Nolan with DOODLEBUG, Jane Campion with PEEL, and Martin Scorsese wit…

Announcing the 3rd Annual Romantic Comedy Screenwriting Contest

In a classic romantic comedy, two unlikely individuals find themselves entangled in a series of humorous and endearing mishaps as they navigate the unpredictable journey of love, ultimately discovering that true happiness lies in each other's company. All-time classics like SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE and NOTTING HILL remind us of the lengths to which we'll go for true love, while saccharine love stories like WHEN HARRY MET SALLY and YOU'VE GOT MAIL remind us that love is sometimes just around …

Screenwriter Lands Option Agreement From 'SHARKNADO' Writer Thunder Levin After Connecting On Stage 32

Before I turned 30, I decided to pursue acting. In 2016, I joined acting classes and met people who would not only become my best friends but also huge inspirations for me. Some of them introduced me to the idea of writing my own script. I got into acting because of my love of old horror movies and wanted to pursue this impossible dream before starting a family. Even before I started acting, however, I always had an idea - a personal passion project - stuck in my head that I knew, one …

Announcing the 3rd Annual Female Driven Screenwriting Contest

Red Carpet Roll-Out: January 2024's New Educators & Execs at Stage 32!

Hi, Stage 32 Community! Our Stage 32 Team has been working diligently to bring in as many new resources and opportunities as possible to enrich your experience here in our community in 2024! At Stage 32 you have direct access to industry professionals who’ve overseen the stunt performance, music supervision, written, produced, directed, developed, consulted on, and represented acclaimed projects like THE MEG, AQUAMAN, PLAYING FOR KEEPS, KONG SKULL ISLAND, PIRATES OF THE CARIBBE…

Announcing the 2nd Annual Grown Up Movies Screenplay Contest

Growing up is a journey marked by the accumulation of knowledge, the echoes of memories, and the resilience forged through a lifetime of experiences. Sometimes you don't realize it's happened until you've arrived. With age comes wisdom and grown up movies are great at capturing the feeling of enjoying life at every age. All-time classics like BOOK CLUB and OLD DADS remind us of the importance of friendships as we get older, while jet-setting stories like THE BUCKET LIST and 80 FOR BRADY …

The Road Most Traveled: Shifting Your Perspective On Success In Entertainment

WARNING: Objects in mirror are closer than they appear, or is it that they may not be as close as they appear? I suppose it all depends on how they appear and how blind we’ve become to a message that’s under our noses every day; I’ll come back to this. The mission you have chosen to accept in this industry is one of delivering a perspective. Whether you are a writer, actor, director, producer, costumer, or gaffer. The projects you work on will all set out to deliver a …