Exclusively on Stage 32, one of the top production and management companies in Hollywood has opened their doors to our community and we're excited to announce we've partnered with Citizen Skull Productions & Management who will sign a shopping agreement to develop and package the winning script of our brand new International screenwriting contest!

Hey Stage 32 Community!

We're proud to announce the Stage 32 + Citizen Skull International Screenwriting Contest to help discover the next great international story. Citizen Skull are partnering in this brand new contest designed to fast-track the winning script from contest discovery to professional development and production!

Direct Producer Access

Citizen Skull is leading the charge. They champion bold storytelling, built on the belief that great films and great writers come from anywhere and everywhere around the world. Citizen Skull has developed a reputation for producing prestigious and commercially viable projects that thrill audiences while resonating long after.

Citizen Skull will work directly with Stage 32 through our brand new International Screenwriting Contest because they're serious about finding their next great project. They'll even be personally reviewing all the semi-finalist loglines and all top 10 finalist scripts from our global community of 1.5 million creative professionals.

Think about that for a moment. A leading management and production company are committed to building new bridges exclusively for Stage 32 writers who are ready to excite audiences across the globe.

Citizen Skull's Track Record

This isn't just any company looking for content. Citizen Skull Productions recent track record speaks volumes to their ability to source exciting projects, package talent, and find financing, while delivering projects that audiences actually watch.

Films such as: GLORIOUS (Shudder), COLLISION (Netflix), STREET GANG (HBO), EXPERIMENTER (Magnolia Pictures), 12 FEET DEEP (Mar Vista Entertainment), VICIOUS FUN (Shudder), KNIFECORP (Cinedigm), THE OAK ROOM (Gravitas Ventures), HEARTTHROB (Netflix), FALSELY ACCUSED (Gravitas Ventures), and more!

Citizen Skull Productions is a leading independent production studio, and they're not offering empty promises: they're providing access to their proven infrastructure.

A Truly One-of-a-Kind Opportunity

"Stories from around the world resonate deeper than ever before," said Mark Myers, CEO of Citizen Skull Productions & Management. "At Citizen Skull, we're committed to developing projects that bring diverse perspectives and authentic international voices to global audiences."

This philosophy is revolutionary in an industry increasingly closed to new voices. With our initiative, Stage 32 is giving writers the chance to shoot your shot, and Citizen Skull is committed to finding their next break out hit!

Why This Partnership Is Different From Every Other "Opportunity"

Numerous contests, fellowships, and programs promise industry access. Here's what makes this fundamentally different:

• Direct Access CEO, Producer, and Literary Manager Mark Myers, who founded Citizen Skull, isn't just lending his name. He's personally reviewing submissions and selecting winners. Your logline won't disappear into a sea of readers; it goes directly to decision-makers no matter what.
• Commercial Viability Focus Winners are selected based on both creative merit and commercial viability. This isn't about artistic statements. It's about finding scripts that can actually get made and seen.
• Joint Packaging Commitment Stage 32 and Citizen Skull will jointly package developed projects for production. This means you're not just getting notes: you're potentially getting a produced film or series.
• Proven Track Record Stage 32's recent successes with Neighborhood Watch (Jack Quaid, Jeffrey Dean Morgan), No Address (Billy Baldwin, Ashanti) and The Vortex (Billy Gardell, Jamie McShane) demonstrate our ability to connect writers with real production outcomes.

The best part? The contest is now open for submissions. You can submit here

What "Development and Packaging" Actually Means

We're talking about Citizen Skull's established development and packaging process. Here's what that looks like:

• Script Development: Professional-level notes and revisions with industry mentorship
• Industry Mentorship: Direct guidance from a Producer with active studio relationships
• Packaging Support: Connecting projects with appropriate talent, directors, and financing
• Production Pipeline: Integration into Citizen Skull's active pipeline

Skip the theoretical development and prepare for actual production.

The Stage 32 Advantage: Why They Chose Us

Mark Myers and Citizen Skull didn't randomly select Stage 32 for this partnership. Stage 32 has the infrastructure to surface talent at scale, and Citizen Skul has the development muscle to get it ready for buyers. This an opportunity to support talent and launch careers. Our track record of connecting emerging writers with real opportunities, combined with our global reach and curated community, made us the logical partner for this new initiative.

"This partnership with Citizen Skull opens doors for international storytellers who might otherwise never reach the gatekeepers," said Richard "RB" Botto, CEO of Stage 32. "By connecting writers from around the world with producers who actively champion diverse narratives, we're building a more inclusive pathway to production, where talent and vision matter more than geography or industry connections."

Impactful Stories For Global Audiences

The focus on international stories isn't arbitrary. It reflects current market demands:

• Streaming platforms actively seek original international concepts because audiences can't get enough
• Films that can be shot overseas are wanted by every studio, sales company, and producer
• Global reach makes International films and series attractive to financiers

You're positioned perfectly for current market opportunities combining several rare elements:

• Established Access: Direct pipeline to proven managers
• Exclusive Platform: Available only to the Stage 32 community
• Personal Review Process: Your work is seen by actual decision-makers
• Global Scale: Worldwide talent search through the largest creative community
• Proven Success Model: Based on Citizen Skull's track record of discovery and pipeline of results

Stage 32 Contests Launch Careers

The Stage 32 Difference: Winners receive meetings with managers, agents, and producers - not just a trophy. Real careers launched, real movies made, real representation secured.

"Stage 32 isn't about a quick win and a pat on the back. They're serious about opening doors." - Travis J. Opgenorth, Contest Winner

What This Means for Your Career

If you're selected for this opportunity, you're not just winning a contest. You're joining a development pipeline with a proven track record of commercial success. You're getting the kind of attention that can move a career into overdrive.

But even if you're not selected, your participation in this process demonstrates the kind of strategic thinking that separates professional writers from hobbyists. You're positioning yourself within a community that attracts this level of industry attention.

And that's not all. These additional execs are all interested in finding international scripts, too! They will read and judge the Top 10 finalist scripts and meet with any finalists whose writing they enjoy!

• Catalina Ramirez, VP of Sales and Global Partnerships (Americas), ITV Studios (MURDER IN A SMALL TOWN)
• Katharina Suckale, Producer, Bombay Berlin Film Production (BETWEEN OUR WORLDS, THE ROAD TO MANDALAY)
• Vivek Singhania, Producer, Picture Perfect (HEXING, CITY OF SPIES)
• Selena Leoni, Producer, Little Paws Pictures (JANE, DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH)

And if you select the optional add-on mentorship opportunity or you're a Top 10 finalist, you could win a mentorship with Literary Managers from Golden Gate Studios or Prototype Content!

These are actionable opportunities to make meaningful connections in this industry!

The Bottom Line: Opportunity Meets Preparation

Neighborhood Watch's Sean Farley didn't know his Stage 32 connection would lead to a theatrical release starring Jack Quaid. James Papa didn't predict his Stage 32 relationship would result in No Address with Billy Baldwin. Richard Zelniker could never have thought that 3 years after his contest win, he'd be linking back up with an Executive Producer, who Stage 32 set him up on a general meeting with after winning a contest, to direct The Vortex.

Success in this industry often comes from positioning yourself in the right place when opportunity strikes. Stage 32 has created an ecosystem where fresh voices can thrive. Stage 32 will be a champion for your script - once you’re part of our community, we make sure you rise to the top!

Is your voice ready to be discovered? If so, click here to submit now!

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