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Stage 32 is proud to present the 2nd Annual Feature Screenwriting Fellowship, an incredible opportunity to be mentored by top tier industry professionals and participate in round table discussions with a variety of producers, managers, and writers. Our mentors are looking for the next wave of screenwriting talent -- and we want them to discover YOU!
For the last 12 years, Stage 32 Contests have led to dozens of success stories including writers getting representation, sold, optioned, staffed, given writing assignments and getting produced. No other contest opens more doors and we want to do the same for you.
If you're a screenwriter with a story to be told, now is the time to show us what you've got, because our goal is to amplify your voice, give you the access Stage 32 is known for, and take your writing career to the next level!
At Stage 32, we’re always working to help our writers grow, learn, and find success. That’s why we created the Stage 32 Feature Screenwriting Fellowship Competition. We’re giving our panel of five Fellowship Mentors the option to choose mentees from our group of 10 finalists. And if you’re chosen as a mentee, you won’t just have one meeting with your mentor; you’ll meet with them consistently for six months, building a relationship with them, getting career advice, and of course, improving your script and other materials.
That’s not all we’re offering either. The winners of this contest will also have their complete portfolios sent to an exclusive roster of agents and managers hand picked by Stage 32 who are actively looking for new clients and material. We’ll also be organizing group panel events for ALL finalists each month throughout the six month fellowship period with experienced industry professionals. A different, exciting executive will join the panel discussion each month to answer your questions and share advice.
We are looking for feature scripts of all subjects and tones. Whether your story is a comedy, drama, or anything in between, our industry professionals want to read it! This contest is open to Feature scripts only.
Congratulations to our Winners!
NAME | SCREENPLAY | MENTOR |
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KAYLA SUN | BOY, GIRL, FIG | JAKE WAGNER, ALIBI ENTERTAINMENT |
JENNIFER WILTON | CONTAINED | OLIVIA HURD, AMASIA ENTERTAINMENT |
IAN MILNE | SHERMAN OF SHERWOOD | HENRY HEREFORD, PRODUCER OF OSCAR-NOMINATED TO LESLIE |
BRIANA COX | INDIGENT | ADAM NOVAK, WME |
SIMON X. FREDERICK | THE UNTOLD TALE OF MORGAN BERKELEY | VAL MCLEROY, EPIGRAM ENTERTAINMENT |
Congratulations to our Finalists!
NAME | SCREENPLAY |
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KAYLA SUN | BOY, GIRL, FIG |
JENNIFER WILTON | CONTAINED |
WILL BERMENDER | HEARTRACE |
BRIANA COX | INDIGENT |
ELAINE WONG | JIA |
CARLY HEBERT | MUSE |
IAN MILNE | SHERMAN OF SHERWOOD |
BRIANA COX | THE GOOD NEIGHBORS |
DAVID BRAMER | THE SLEEPWALKER |
SIMON X. FREDERICK | THE UNTOLD TALE OF MORGAN BERKELEY |
Congratulations to our Semifinalists!
NAME | SCREENPLAY |
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SAM ELLISON | AUBREI FROM LA VETA |
PATRICK FORD | BABY BOY |
KAYLA SUN | BOY, GIRL, FIG |
JENNIFER WILTON | CONTAINED |
NATHAN WEINREICH | CUTTER'S CASKETS |
ANNIQUE ARREDONDO | DARK HORIZON |
WILL BERMENDER | HEARTRACE |
JOSEPH DAVIS | HIDDEN SPARKS |
BRIANA COX | INDIGENT |
ELAINE WONG | JIA |
SUZANNE PASCHALL | MOOD SWINGS |
CARLY HEBERT | MUSE |
RANGELEY WALLACE | REDWOOD SUMMER |
BASTIAN YORK | REMEMBRANCE |
IAN MILNE | SHERMAN OF SHERWOOD |
BRIANA COX | THE GOOD NEIGHBORS |
JAMES CARROLL | THE PICKLEBALL KILLER |
DAVID BRAMER | THE SLEEPWALKER |
SIMON X. FREDERICK | THE UNTOLD TALE OF MORGAN BERKELEY |
ERIN LANDER-HICKMAN | WHERE THERE'S A WILL |
Congratulations to our Quarterfinalists!
NAME | SCREENPLAY |
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STEVE FISHER | 80 AND OUT |
AMIR ZARGARA | A GOOD DAY WILL COME |
GARY TERRACINO | A GUILTY MAN |
DAVE CINTRON | ANCIENT RAGE |
MARY NOEL HOFFMANN | ASMODEUS |
SAM ELLISON | AUBREI FROM LA VETA |
PATRICK FORD | BABY BOY |
BRENDA BODDY | BATTLE FOR THE GODSTONES |
RON MODRO | BEGIN THE BEGUINE |
ERIC MURPHY | BLOWBACK |
KAYLA SUN | BOY, GIRL, FIG |
ERIC YANG | BREATHE |
MATT STEWART | CAPABLE PEOPLE |
GRAHAM K NELSON | CAPER |
PETER JONES | CHARACTER FLAW |
JENNIFER WILTON | CONTAINED |
NATHAN WEINREICH | CUTTER'S CASKETS |
ANNIQUE ARREDONDO | DARK HORIZON |
MICHELLE BLAIR WILKER | DEAD MEN TELL NO TALES IN HIGH SCHOOL |
RICHARD ATKINS | DELIKATESSEN |
KYLE CLAYTON | EAT LIKE YOU MEAN IT |
RHONDA R DESKINS | ELLIE'S TALE |
KANE SCHIRMER | F.U.B.A.R. |
CONNER ALLEN | FIRE SEASON |
MICHAEL DORIAN | FLESH BECAME WORD |
JACK CUSICK | FREEDOM ONE |
LISA COLE | GIRL NAMED SUE |
MICHELLE SIOUTY | GOAL FOR IT |
MIKE BENCIVENGA | HAUNTED HEART |
JEFF GENDELMAN | HEADWIND |
WILL BERMENDER | HEARTRACE |
JOSEPH DAVIS | HIDDEN SPARKS |
KAREN KELLY | HITTING THE ROAD |
JACK CUSICK | I'M NOT JACK |
ROSEMARY GRIGGS | IF THEY WERE OF US |
LORI K. RICHARD | IMITATION ART |
JACK CUSICK | IN OUR IMAGE |
BRIANA COX | INDIGENT |
VANITA BORWANKAR | INTO THE STORM |
P. K. SILVERSON | IT DON'T MEAN A THING IF YOU AIN'T GOT THAT RING |
ELAINE WONG | JIA |
NICHOLAS CARIDDO | JUMP |
MATILDA CORLEY SCHULMAN | LARK |
CARRIE WACHOB | LOST LAKE |
SAURIN LAKHIA | MOKSHA |
SUZANNE PASCHALL | MOOD SWINGS |
CARLY HEBERT | MUSE |
RYAN L. JONES | OATH OF BLOOD |
STEPHEN FOLKER | OCTOBER BURN |
ANDREW RAJAN | ONE MAN ARMY |
JOSHUA REBELL | OUR MAN IN HOLLYWOOD |
BETH ANDELIN | PHEBE |
GEOFF HALL | PRODROME |
NATHAN WEINREICH | RABBIT EARS |
RANGELEY WALLACE | REDWOOD SUMMER |
BASTIAN YORK | REMEMBRANCE |
CHRIS SOBOLEWSKI | ROOT OF THE MOUNTAIN |
IAN MILNE | SHERMAN OF SHERWOOD |
P.J. PALMER | SON OF A PREACHER MAN |
ANNELIESE FARRER | SORRY, THAT WAS MY FRIEND |
LARRY WOLDENBERG | SYLVIA |
RACHEL PAULSON | THE APOSTATE |
KATARINA SEVEREN | THE BULLET DROP |
ROBERT SHEPPARD | THE COMPLEX |
RUDI O'MEARA | THE ESCAPIST |
BRIANA COX | THE GOOD NEIGHBORS |
TJ BERRY | THE LAST GOOD DAY |
PHILIP FENLON | THE MAYOR OF CASTLEBRIDGE |
ALEXIA KOSMIDER | THE MUDDY MAUMEE |
JAMES CARROLL | THE PICKLEBALL KILLER |
DAVID BRAMER | THE SLEEPWALKER |
CAZ MCGOVERN | THE STRAY |
SIMON X. FREDERICK | THE UNTOLD TALE OF MORGAN BERKELEY |
MIRA OLSSON | UNDERFLOW |
RAHEL GRUNDER | WHEN THE TREES FALL SILENT |
ERIN LANDER-HICKMAN | WHERE THERE'S A WILL |
VIRGINIA AUSTIN | WHO LET THE WALLFLOWERS OUT? |
In order for your application to be considered, you must submit all of the following:
1) Your Feature script of any genre through Stage 32
2) A biography detailing your professional experience, previous work, any accolades you have received, and any other information you believe will be valuable for the Fellowship Mentors to know about you. Please limit your biography to one page.
3) A cover letter explaining why you are ready for this career changing opportunity. Please limit your cover letter to one page.
CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR BIOGRAPHY AND COVER LETTER
Please note: In order for your application to be considered you must submit all required documents and pay the submission fee. Only one script per entry fee will be allowed.
Entrants can submit multiple scripts for consideration but each submission must be under separate entries with separate submission fees paid.
Only one biography and cover letter is required per entrant.
The biography and cover letter can be submitted at any point prior to the Final Deadline.
Would you like immediate feedback on your submission and the option to make changes and resubmit? Using our NEW Feedback & Resubmission Option you will get 3-5 pages of coverage/notes back in 5-days with a guaranteed option to resubmit one (1) revised draft of your script up to 10 days after the Final Deadline! See what elements of your script are working and what still needs to be developed. You can position yourself for the best chance of success - all for an additional fee of only $99. Please submit revised drafts to contests@stage32.com.
This option is good for a one-time use and is non-refundable/non-transferable if you do not enter an updated draft. See full terms in the Rules Section. The last day to submit new drafts with this option is December 2nd, 2023.
We offer discounted coverage for $49.00. With this option, you will receive 1-2 pages of coverage/notes after the Quarterfinalist Announcement on December 29th, 2023. See full terms in the Rules Section.
We offer the option to resubmit a new draft of your script later in the contest for $39.00. You only have until 5 days after the Final Deadline to submit a new draft. The last day to submit new drafts with this option is November 27th, 2023. You cannot submit a new draft after the reading process has commenced or after any announcements have been made.
Stage 32 Contest Winners Have Gone on to Work With:
The Prizes
Our Grand Prize winners, each selected by one of our Fellowship Mentors, will:
If you reach the Finals, you still get massive exposure to decision makers and get to join exclusive round table discussions with our Round Table Mentors!
ALL FINALISTS will participate in exclusive virtual round table discussions each month for 6 months with a different top industry professional, receive a FREE MONTH OF THE MEMBER'S ONLY STAGE 32 WRITERS' ROOM, an exclusive community of writers who gather online for inspiring and educational webcasts from top industry pros, and will be in a Stage 32 Lookbook which includes their script title, logline & bio mailed to over 500 industry executives including, managers, agents, producers, development executives, and financiers! Stage 32 Lookbooks are some of the most sought after talent resources for the industry and have helped secure meetings with places like Verve, Good Fear, 3 Arts, APA, Echo Lake, Amazon, UTA, CAA, WME, First Friday, Pathfinder, The Cartel, Art/Work and many, many more.
Stage 32 will be a champion for your script - once you’re part of our community, we make sure you rise to the top!
Stage 32 has launched the careers of hundreds of writers over the last 12 years. Stage 32 has quickly emerged as the leading source for industry executives to uncover new talent! Is this your year to move the needle on your career?
Still don’t believe us? Let Winners Christina Pamies & Jonathan Jordan tell you why you should enter!
Click the "Success Stories" link here for even more testimonials from our past winners!
Super Early Bird Deadline: September 14th, 2023
Early Bird Deadline: October 11th, 2023
Regular Deadline: November 1st, 2023
Final Deadline: November 22nd, 2023
Quarterfinalist Announcement: February 2nd, 2024
Semifinalist Announcement: February 16th, 2024
Finalist Announcement: March 1st, 2024
Winner Announcement: March 15th, 2024
Would you like immediate feedback on your submission and the option to make changes and resubmit? Using our NEW Feedback & Resubmission Option you will get 3-5 pages of coverage/notes back in 5-days with a guaranteed option to resubmit one (1) revised draft of your script up to 10 days after the Final Deadline! See what elements of your script are working and what still needs to be developed. You can position yourself for the best chance of success - all for an additional fee of only $99. Please submit revised drafts to contests@stage32.com.
This option is good for a one-time use and is non-refundable/non-transferable if you do not enter an updated draft. See full terms in the Rules Section. The last day to submit new drafts with this option is December 2nd, 2023.
We offer discounted coverage for $49.00. With this option, you will receive 1-2 pages of coverage/notes after the Quarterfinalist Announcement on December 29th, 2023. See full terms in the Rules Section.
We offer the option to resubmit a new draft of your script later in the contest for $39.00. You only have until 5 days after the Final Deadline to submit a new draft. The last day to submit new drafts with this option is November 27th, 2023. You cannot submit a new draft after the reading process has commenced or after any announcements have been made.
If you have any questions regarding this contest, check out frequently asked questions here.
Jake Wagner is one of the most respected literary managers working in the business today. Jake has also been one of top selling spec script managers of the last decade. Jake was responsible for the largest spec sale of the last 10 years (and one of the biggest in history), with SNOW WHITE AND THE HUNTSMAN which sold to Universal Pictures. After an illustrious and celebrated career at Benderspink and Good Fear and Film + Management, Jake is now the owner of Alibi Management. Jake’s clients have made some of the most popular recent horror films including POLAROID, CRAWL and CHILD'S PLAY.
Born, bred, toasted, and buttered in DC, Adam Novak majored in screenwriting at USC’s School of Cinema-Television where he sold his senior thesis script Conversations with a Cannibal before starting his career at the venerable William Morris Agency (now WME) as the exclusive script reader for Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jackie Chan, Whitney Houston, Sylvester Stallone, John Travolta, Clint Eastwood, and Bruce Willis.
As Head of the William Morris/Endeavor (WME) Story Department for more than 25 years, Novak championed The Blair Witch Project, Promising Young Woman, Titanic, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, The Truman Show, and Waterworld.
Novak has also published a series of novels about the movie business: The Non-Pro (Salvo Press/2008), Take Fountain (Rare Bird Books/2015), Freaks of the Industry (Rare Bird Books/2017), and Rat Park (Red Giant Books/2022). Novak recently celebrated his 33rd year at the agency.
Val McLeroy is a literary Manager at Epigram. Although she has worked as an actor, a wardrobe supervisor, a script supervisor and a post-production supervisor, Val’s primary background has been as a development executive at several companies including Atlantic and Green/Epstein Productions (Growing Pains: The Movie, Malpractice, Above & Beyond). While at Green/Epstein she produced several TV movies, two of which she wrote (as V. R. McDade) for Lifetime: Spirit (starring Elisabeth Moss, Greg Evigan, Austin O'Brien) which was nominated for a Humanitas award and Heart of the Storm (Starring Tom Cavanagh, Melissa Gilbert). As a writer herself, she understands the needs and concerns of writers and is a calming and knowledgeable supporter.
Val has been partnered with Doug Draizin in managing writers for a number of years. McLeroy and Draizin currently have writers working with Amazon, Netflix and Freemantle on projects such as REACHER, FUBAR, SCORPION, NCIS, and AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER.
As a former teacher of high school English and Drama, Val loves working as a mentor to writers. She is a graduate of Michigan State University with a BFA in English, Theatre and Education. She also completed a year of post-baccalaureate study in business and communications.
Henry Hereford is an award-winning actor and filmmaker who was born and raised in the UK. Henry worked in casting and on the agency side of the business before training as an actor at the prestigious Drama Studio London.
Henry is staring as Brian Lee in Luther: The Fallen Sun currently streaming on Netflix.
Other career highlights include the NBC series CROSSBONES starring John Malkovich, Claire Foy and created by Luther scribe Neil Cross, THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO, the last season of TRUE BLOOD, and he also starred in multiple episodes in the hit sketch comedy show WHAM BAM THANK YOU MA’AM for the ABC in Australia.
In 2022 Henry won the award for Best Actor in Los Angeles for his role of the quirky Dr. Dudley Allen in the multi-award-winning short film LAST CHANCE OF EVIL.
Henry is also making his mark as a producer on both sides of the Atlantic. Significantly Henry was a co-producer on the hugely successful break out feature film “To Leslie” which received a Best Actress academy award nomination for Andrea Riseborough.
In the U.K. Henry has just finished post production on “Violin Boy”. BAFTA Award winning DOP Damian Paul Daniel shot this touching short film family story set against the back drop of London’s ever worsening knife crime.
Henry is currently developing three television pilots based in both the U.K and the U.S.
Henry is a member of the Television Academy and SAG-AFTRA.
Olivia Hurd is the Development Coordinator at Amasia Entertainment, the production company behind the upcoming sequel series DARK SHADOWS: REINCARNATION; and THE GREEN HORNET AND KATO, which is being set up at Universal as a tentpole franchise, written by David Koepp.
In 2020, Amasia produced John Patrick Shanley’s Irish romance feature film WILD MOUNTAIN THYME, starring Emily Blunt, and Jamie Dornan, Christopher Walken, and Jon Hamm. Amasia's other credits include the Sundance thriller THEM THAT FOLLOW starring Olivia Colman, Walton Goggins, Kaitlyn Dever, Alice Englert and Jim Gaffigan; MR. RIGHT starring Sam Rockwell and Anna Kendrick; and THE CALL, starring Halle Berry. Currently, Amasia is in post-production on AUDREY'S CHILDREN, a biopic about groundbreaking oncologist and Ronald McDonald House Charities co-founder Dr. Audrey Evans, starring Natalie Dormer, Jimmi Simpson, and Clancy Brown.