Stage 32 has officially partnered with Mammoth Pictures—the team behind THE NIGHT (IFC Films) and PARALLEL (Paramount+)—to launch a brand-new Horror Development Program tied to our 12th Annual Search for New Blood contest.
This isn’t just a contest. It’s a chance to get your script read, developed, and packaged by real producers.
What’s in Store for Writers?
• Kourosh Ahari & Alex Bretow of Mammoth Pictures will personally review loglines from all semi-finalists and read full scripts from the top 10 finalists.
• The winning script will be developed and packaged by Mammoth with full support from Stage 32, including:
- Producer mentorship
- Development notes
- Access to Mammoth’s packaging infrastructure (casting, financing, distribution)
Open to Writers Everywhere
No agent? No problem. This program is open to writers worldwide. Mammoth and Stage 32 are looking for commercially viable horror scripts with international appeal and they believe the next big genre hit could come from our community.
If you’ve got a killer concept, now’s the time to sharpen your logline, polish your pages, and submit. This is about discovering fresh voices—not checking boxes.
Let’s make horror history. Got questions or want feedback on your logline? Start a thread—we’re here to support each other.
• Read more in Variety: https://variety.com/2025/film/news/mammoth-pictures-stage-32-horror-deve...
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I don't see where or how we submit. Can someone advise here please. Thanks!
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Here's the link to submit, Ilanna Mandel: www.stage32.com/happy-writers/contests/12th-Annual-Search-for-New-Blood-...
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Thank you Maurice Vaughan for sharing the link :)) Ilanna Mandel, I am cheering for you.
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You're welcome, Sandra Isabel Correia.
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Thanks, Sandra. The script has to be rewritten due to tech difficulties. but I plan to finish it for sure.
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Don’t give up Ilanna Mandel and do your best to apply. We believe in you :))
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Awww thanks Sandra! That's so sweet. I'm working on it every day and should have it done by the weekend.
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Let’s gooo Ilanna Mandel :))
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I recently saw this! Such an awesome opportunity. I've shared it with my friends I write and shoot with. We're going to be submitting to this contest for sure!
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I wish you the best of lucky and I am cheering for you also Adam Joshua. Thanks for sharing with Horror writers. This is an amazing opportunity for Stage 32 screenwriters:))