Stage 32 is proud to present the 4th Annual TV Drama Screenwriting Contest!

Open to TV Pilot Scripts!

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 & ORDER are some of the most watched shows by fans new and old, both live and on streaming. Current shows like SEVERANCE and THE LAST OF US have fans waiting on the edge of their seats for a new season. Whether it's gossiping about SUCCESSION with your coworkers or fanning out over the immaculate production design and characters on SHOGUN, you know your TV dramas better than anyone!

Last year, we set up our winner with 8 one-on-one meetings with industry pros currently working on television drama content. Our 10 finalists get amazing exposure too; last year’s finalists had their work requested by top production and management companies staffing and producing today's hottest shows!

We are on the hunt for ALL types of TV drama scripts - all stories are welcome! We are looking for:

Scripts like: EUPHORIA, POWER, SUITS, BILLIONS, BALLERS, THE CROWN, THE REGIME, THE CLEANING LADY, AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER, YOUR HONOR, YELLOWSTONE, YELLOWJACKETS, THE L WORD, TULSA KING, SHAMELESS, DEAD TO ME, BIG LITTLE LIES, FARGO, DEVS, RESERVATION DOGS, ATLANTA, ER

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

If you have a television drama 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!

Awards & Prizes

Our Grand Prize winner will:

Be flown to LA for meetings (travel permitting) to meet with top industry professionals currently working at companies like ABC, HULU, IAG, and LEGENDARY ENTERTAINMENT with credits including shows GREY'S ANATOMY, YELLOWSTONE, GOSSIP GIRL, WILL TRENT, INVENTING ANNA, THE HANDMAID'S TALE, CHICAGO FIRE, DEAR WHITE PEOPLE, and more!

Judges include:
-- Dougie Cash, VP Drama, Hulu Originals, HULU (COBRA KAI, TO ALL THE BOYS I'VE LOVED BEFORE)
-- Jennifer Breslow-Kendrick, Executive Vice President Scripted Series, LEGENDARY ENTERTAINMENT (GOSSIP GIRL, SCANDAL, PRIVATE PRACTICE)
-- John Herrera, Writer & Producer (THE HANDMAID'S TALE, THE PURGE)
-- Nina Fiore, Writer & Producer (THE VAMPIRE DIARIES, EUREKA, THE HANDMAID'S TALE)
-- Leila Cohan, Writer & Producer (BRIDGERTON, FIRST WIVES CLUB, SANTA CLARITA DIET) 
-- Chris Bellant, Literary Manager & Producer, ZERO GRAVITY MANAGEMENT (Client credits GROWN-ISH and CHICAGO FIRE)
-- Rachel Polan, SVP Development & Production, PACESETTER PRODUCTIONS (DEAR WHITE PEOPLE, STATION ELEVEN)
-- Nathan Varni, Executive Director, ABC CURRENT PROGRAMMING (WILL TRENT, GREY’S ANATOMY, THE CONNERS)
-- Anna Henry, Producer & Manager, IDLE HOUR ENTERTAINMENT (Client credits include THE DEUCE and THE FLASH)
-- Raquelle David, Producer & Literary Manager, LIT ENTERTAINMENT (Client credits include THE BROTHERS SUN and THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER)
-- Nelson Cole, Literary Manager (GINNY & GEORGIA, ELI)
-- Danny Alexander, Literary Agent, Independent Artists Group (Client credits include LOUDERMILK, FIRE COUNTRY, INVENTING ANNA)

• Work with Stage 32 to develop your winning script’s pitch deck for the market
• Have your professional biography 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 literary managers, agents and producers in a Stage 32 lookbook. Past lookbook writers have been set up on meetings with and even signed with companies like 3 Arts Entertainment, UTA, APA, Art/Work Entertainment, Zero Gravity and more!
• Get a free three month 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!

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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  • Light The Girl Productions

    Our experience was wonderful. Easy, rewarding and we would/will submit again!

    March 2017
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