The BIGGEST Sci-Fi/Fantasy Screenplay Contest in the World is Back!
Ever dreamt of seeing your Sci-Fi/Fantasy 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 professionals who’ve worked on iconic Sci-Fi shows like SEVERANCE, SNOWPIERCER, VAN HELSING, BATTLESTAR GALACTICA and more!
Our Finalists will receive a Career Momentum prize package valued at $2,500, including Career Development, a Writer Branding Workshop and an Education package, and will have your logline featured in a Stage 32 Look Book sent to over 500+ top entertainment industry executives, giving your work unparalleled exposure!
But that’s not all! Everyone who makes the Semi-Finals will receive a Career Breakthrough prize package valued at $1,000, our Quarterfinalists will receive a Career Elevation prize package valued at $500, and all Entrants will get a prize package valued at $100!
Open to Feature Film and TV Pilot Scripts!
Science Fiction and Fantasy endure throughout entertainment for their rich ability to introduce audiences to new worlds. From the intensity and action of RINGS OF POWER, to the totally wild and original concept of SEVERANCE, to the dangerous power plays and high stakes of HOUSE OF THE DRAGON, audiences can’t get enough exciting science fiction & fantasy storytelling. This year alone, classic freanchises like STAR WARS and STAR TREK are being continued w/ new seasons of ANDOR and STARFLEET ACADEMY, proving a great story can last for decades. The appetite for amazing science fiction and fantasy projects is insatiable, and we want your story to be the next smash hit!
We’re on the lookout for all types of sci-fi/fantasy scripts! Galaxy spanning space operas? Atmospheric new world explorations? Bold time jumping adventures? Genre-twisting experimental concepts? The next legendary dragon empire? We want to see it all!
We are looking for feature film scripts like:
SNOWPIERCER, ARRIVAL, 12 MONKEYS, STARSHIP TROOPERS, STAR WARS, POOR THINGS, FINCH, FOE, INTERSTELLAR, PRIMER, AD ASTRA, THE MIDNIGHT SKY, REBEL MOON, LOOPER, OBLIVION, DAMSEL,THE ELECTRIC STATE, CADDO LAKE, IT'S WHAT'S INSIDE, INFINITY POOL, THEY CLONED TYRONE, and more!
As well as TV pilot scripts like:
SEVERANCE, FOR ALL MANKIND, FOUNDATION. GEN V, BLACK MIRROR, SILO, STAR TREK, THE MANDALORIAN, THE LAST OF US, THE EXPANSE, THE WITCHER, RINGS OF POWER, HOUSE OF THE DRAGON, DEVS, SEE, MYTHIC QUEST, and more!
But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. We’re hungry for fresh, unique, and vibrant original Sci-Fi/Fantasy ideas that will keep audiences on the edge of their seats!
For over a decade, Stage 32 Contests have been a launchpad for success stories. We’ve helped writers land representation, secure options, and get produced. Now, it’s your turn. If you’ve got a one-of-a-kind Sci-Fi/Fantasy project burning inside you, this is your moment to shine. Let us help take your writing career to the next level!
Our Grand Prize Winner will:
-- Meet with top industry pros like who have worked on projects like SEVERANCE, SNOWPIERCER, VAN HELSING, STARGATE SG-1 and more!
-- Work with Stage 32 to develop a market-ready pitch deck for your winning script.
-- Have your name, logline, and bio sent out and pitched to an exclusive roster of agents and managers actively seeking new talent.
-- Receive a free membership to the Stage 32 Writers’ Room, gaining access to over 3,000 hours of educational content and networking with industry heavyweights.
-- Continued support from the Stage 32 team, who will work tirelessly to get you in front of decision-makers.
But that’s not all — check full contest page on Stage 32 for all our prize details!
And if you make it to the Finals, you’ll still get massive exposure to key industry players. Finalists will receive a free month in the Stage 32 Writers’ Room and have their logline and bio included in our sought-after Look Book, sent to over 500 industry execs!
Our Mentors this year include:
-- Nicholas Weinstock, President, Invention Studios (SEVERANCE, ESCAPE AT DANNEMORA)
-- Thomas Vitale, Executive Producer, Vital Signs Entertainment (STARGATE, PANDORA, SLASHER)
-- Jonathan Walker, Showrunner (VAN HELSING, SNOWPIERCER)
--Matthew Bouch, Producer & Development Executive (THE WITCHER, DOCTOR WHO)
-- And more to come!
Our Sci-Fi/Fantasy Screenwriting Contest Winners See Results!
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?
Last year's winner, Glenn Acosta gained massive traction on his winning script CRYOLIFE, after he took a full slate of meetings in LA with Literary Managers, Development Execs, and Producers from Zero Gravity Entertainment, Thruline Entertainment, Safehouse Pictures, Red Stag Entertainment, and more! -- all actively working on and looking for sci-fi/fantasy content.
Our 7th Annual winner, Josh Miller toured the town with his winning script TIME TOURISTS and two more of his scripts, one of which earned him an option agreement with Sandstone Artists!
Past Sci-Fi winners, like Bill Poore went on to sign with a manager!
Our Grand Prize Winner Ben Gross, writer of THE LADIES' GUIDE TO HACKING met and worked with manager Daniel Vang from Good Fear Film + Management, was commissioned to write a script for Daniel Herther, VP of Development from Baker Entertainment Group!
Even one of our previous sci-fi finalists -- Ryan Lee, writer of TOWER 9 was optioned by studio producer Mitchell Peck!
Our 4th Annual Comedy Contest winner, Greg Mania was signed by Cohn/Torgan Management, and has since published a memoir called Born To Be Public, which was named NPR’s Best Book of 2020.
Our 3rd Annual Feature Drama winner Kelly Nugent signed with a manager at Wonder Street Entertainment after winning with her script THE OTHER MOTHER CRIED!
Our 6th Annual Feature Screenwriting winner, Jeff Galante signed with a manager at Primary Wave, and he is currently working on a slate of feature films with producers. Jeff's gone on to create/produce TV pilots for NBC and A&E and has consulted on projects for Ron Howard, Chris Moore, and Warner Bros animation.
Our 5th Annual Feature Screenwriting winner, Eric Jeske signed with a manager at Heroes & Villains Entertainment.
Still don't believe us? Previous contest winner Diana Wright was signed to The Cartel and Abrams Artists Agency!
Previous contest winner, Christina Pamies, was signed by "Billion Dollar" Literary Manager, Jake Wagner. After that, he got her a paid gig with StudioCanal adapting the recently released film BAGHEAD, which was co-produced by The Picture Company and released via AMC+ Networks!
Previous Contest Winner Jonathan Jordan was signed by major literary agency Verve, and worked on a script currently in production through them. He has also signed with a manager and is currently working on a new film.
At Stage 32, we will set you up on more meetings and put you in front of more Hollywood executives who are actively working in the industry than anyone else!
What Are You Waiting For? Submit Now!
Stage 32 has launched the careers of countless writers, helping them secure representation, land paid gigs, and see their scripts come to life. Could this be the year your career takes off? Our previous winners have gone on to work with major studios, sign with top managers, and see their films produced.
Sci-Fi/Fantasy is bigger and better than ever, and we’re here to make sure your script rises to the top. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be discovered—enter now and let us champion your story!
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Danny Weiss
November 2018 -
October 2018
