Stage 32 is proud to present the 8th Annual Sci-Fi/Fantasy Screenwriting Contest!

Grand Prize Winner will meet industry professionals who have worked on MARVEL'S MOON KNIGHT, THE FALCON & WINTER SOLDIER, THE X-FILES, THE RANGERS, MOTHERLAND: FORT SALEM, and more!

Open to Features and Pilots!

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 and DOCTOR WHO have fans waiting on the edge of their couches for a new season. Audiences are always ready for that next sci-fi/fantasy hit -- and we want it be YOURS!

We are on the hunt for ALL types of sci-fi/fantasy scripts - all stories are welcome! We are looking for scripts like:

SEVERANCE, FOR ALL MANKIND, FOUNDATION, GEN V, BLACK MIRROR, SILO, THE MANDALORIAN, THE LAST OF US, THEY CLONED TYRONE, LOLA, MARS ONE, THE EXPANSE, SPACEMAN, THE CREATOR, HIGH LIFE, SNOWPIERCER, ARRIVAL, 12 MONKEYS, STARSHIP TROOPERS, POOR THINGS, FINCH, FOE, INTERSTELLAR, PRIMER, AD ASTRA, THE MIDNIGHT SKY, REBEL MOON, LOOPER, OBLIVION, DAMSEL, GRIMM, THE MAGICIANS, SHADOW & BONE

But that's not all, we want to see all new, unique and fresh ideas that we haven't seen before!

Last year, we set up our winner with 10 one-on-one meetings with industry pros currently working on Sci-Fi and Fantasy content. Our 10 finalists get amazing exposure too; last year’s finalists had their work requested by top production and management companies including Sandstone Artists, Citizen Skull, Unique Features, LBI Entertainment, First Story Entertainment, Perfect Storm Entertainment, Majestic Productions, and more!

If you have a Sci-Fi or Fantasy story that needs 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!

Our Grand Prize winner will:

Be flown to LA for meetings (travel permitting) to meet with 10 top professionals currently working in the industry at companies like Zero Gravity Management, Good Soil Collective, Fossil Record Films, The Forge Studios, and Thruline Entertainment.

Work with Stage 32 to develop your winning script’s pitch deck for the market!

Have your professional biography and loglines sent to an exclusive roster of over 30 agents and managers who have a First Look deal with Stage 32 and are actively looking for new clients and material.

Receive a free membership to the Stage 32 Writers’ Room, a private, virtual community of writers from around the world the meet and learn from industry professionals like Meg LeFauve (INSIDE OUT, CAPTAIN MARVEL) and Aimee Riviera, VP of Motion Picture Production at Skydance Media (TOP GUN: MAVERICK), Tripper Clancy (STUBER) and managers & agents from WME, CAA, Gersh, Circle of Confusion, Zero Gravity & more!

Free access to Stage 32’s educational webinar library, which includes over 2,000 hours of content featuring top industry professionals

Continued support from the Stage 32 team to help move your career forward and get you in front of decision makers!

ALL 10 Finalists will:

Have your loglines presented 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 we have helped secure meetings with places like Sony, Hulu, Showtime, ABC, Amazon, Netflix, Verve, Good Fear, 3 Arts, Zero Gravity, Circle of Confusion, Echo Lake, Gotham Group, Gersh, UTA, CAA, WME, IAG, The Cartel, Art/Work and many, many more.

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!

Stage 32 will be a champion for your script - once you’re part of our community, we make sure you rise to the top!

Our Sci-Fi/Fantasy Screenwriting Winners See Results

For the last 13 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.

Stage 32 has launched the careers of hundreds of writers and is the leading source for industry executives to uncover new talent! Are you ready to move the needle on your career this year?

Awards & Prizes

About the Exposure For Your Script

The Grand Prize Winner Will:

Be mentored by Tory Tunnell, longtime Showrunner/Producer of hit Sci-Fi shows and movies such as MONARCH:LEGACY OF MONSTERS, ATLAS, and KING ARTHUR: LEGEND OF THE SWORD, along with some of Tory's MONARCH co-creators.

Be flown to LA for meetings (travel permitting) to meet with:

Louis Heinberg, Literary Manager, Thruline Entertainment (Client credits include THE X-FILES, MOTHERLAND: FORT SALEM)

Rodrigo Moscoso, Literary Manager, Zero Gravity Management (MOON KNIGHT, THE FALCON & THE WINTER SOLDIER)

Chelsea Matthews, Producer, Fossil Record Films (GLASS ONION, TRUE DETECTIVE)

Ron Newcomb, Producer, The Forge Studios (THE RANGERS, THE RANGERS: BLOODSTONE)

Kacie Lehner, Producer, Good Soil Collective (THE GATEWAY, YOU'RE NOT ALONE)

Jonny Paterson, Producer, JP International Productions (HALFWAY, THE PERFECT FIND)

Casey Malone, Head of Production & Original Content Development, Breleased Productions (FINCH, THE WITCHES)

Ewan Dunbar, Producer, Red Stag Entertainment (THE CARRIER, OUTPOST 11)

In addition to these meetings, the winner will also receive access to Stage 32’s Educational resources, be promoted on Stage 32’s social media, and have their professional biography sent to an exclusive roster of over 30 agents and managers hand picked by Stage 32 who are actively looking for new clients and material. Stage 32 will facilitate introductory meetings to any of the representatives who respond to your material and bio. This is the type of exposure that will change your career forever!

If you reach the Finals, you still get massive exposure to decision makers!

ALL FINALISTS will 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 Sony, Hulu, Showtime, ABC, Amazon, Netflix, Verve, Good Fear, 3 Arts, Zero Gravity, Circle of Confusion, Echo Lake, Gotham Group, Gersh, UTA, CAA, WME, IAG, The Cartel, Art/Work and many, many more.

Rules & Terms

ENTRANT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Void where prohibited by law.

This Stage 32 Contest is an international contest. Must be 18 years or older to submit.

Entrant agrees to Stage32.com terms and conditions.

This Stage 32 Contest is not a game of chance. All material is read and reviewed by industry professionals.

All quarterfinalists, semi-finalists, finalists and winners are subjectively determined by our judges.

There is no limit to the number of screenplays an Entrant can enter. The same screenplay cannot be submitted multiple times under different names. If so, you will be disqualified.

Entrant must not be an immediate family member or friend of any of the judges or their respective companies.

Entrant acknowledges that because of the judges' and mentors' position in the entertainment industry they receive numerous submissions of ideas, formats, stories, suggestions and the like and that many such submissions heretofore or hereafter received by them are similar to or identical to those developed by them or their employees or, if an agent, are otherwise available to them.

Entrant acknowledges that they will not be entitled to any compensation because of the use by judges or mentors of any such similar material.

Entrant acknowledges that no fiduciary or confidential relationship now exists between Entrant and judges or mentors, and Entrant further acknowledges that no such relationships are established between Entrant and judges or mentors by reason of this contest entry.

Entrants must submit screenplays and payment online.

Entrants must upload their submission within 72 hours of entry purchase.

Entry fees will not be returned or adjusted.

No waivers are available for this contest.

SCREENPLAY TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Screenplays should be written in English and in standard industry format.

The rights to the Entrant’s screenplay should not have been previously optioned or sold.

The Entrant retains the rights to his or her screenplay at all times.

Entrant’s screenplay must not have been produced.

The screenplay can be submitted with or without a title page and/or contact information.

After a screenplay is entered, no new drafts or corrected pages can be made by the Entrant unless it is confirmed in our records that the Entrant has paid for the "Resubmission" option.

Screenplay must be submitted as a PDF document.

Screenplay must be the original work of the Entrant and may not be based whole or in part on any fictional or non-fictional material, published or unpublished, produced or unproduced for which the Entrant does not have rights. Neither Stage 32 nor its judges investigates or attests to the authenticity of an applicant’s statement of authorship or rights secured. By entering the competition, you are acknowledging that you have secured all necessary rights.
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  • Danny Weiss

    Thank you, Oregon International Film Awards for your winning support and honoring our hard work. We appreciate your attention and friendly team of professionals who encourage our projects and above all the motivation that inspires success! We look forward to submitting our next screenplay. Thanks again, for your time and thoughtfulness.

    November 2018
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  • Danielle Erlich

    Thank you to Amanda, the judges, and everyone at Stage 32 for picking my screenplay "LUANA" as one of their Top 10 Fantasy & Sci-fi Screenplays! This contest is definitely not one to miss! They have different competitions for different genres, and the prizes are incredible! Don't miss this contest!

    October 2018
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