Exclusively on Stage 32, Eileen Cope's management company has opened their doors to our community and we're excited to announce we've partnered with Mark Creative Management - who will develop and package the winning script of our Film & TV Drama screenwriting contest, giving Stage 32 writers a real chance to land representation!

Direct Manager Access

Founded by industry veteran Eileen Cope, Mark Creative Management is a boutique literary management company representing screenwriters and authors across the globe. They are partnering alongside Stage 32 to discover and package one remarkable project with a Stage 32 writer. Mark Creative Management believes that great things can only be achieved through true partnership. Inherent in true partnership is collision—an explosive coming together of disparate forces that creates something greater than any single person can imagine. It is these unique perspectives that challenge artists to push beyond boundaries, creating not just opportunity but momentum in a complex marketplace.

Mark Creative Management will work directly with Stage 32 through the Stage 32 Film & TV Drama Screenwriting Contest. And they're serious about finding their next great project by personally reviewing all the semi-finalist loglines and all top 10 finalist scripts from our global community of 1.3 million creative professionals.

Think about that for a moment. One of Hollywood's top management firms are committed to building new bridges exclusively for Stage 32 writers who are ready to take the next step in their careers.

Mark Creative's Track Record

These aren't just any managers looking for content. Mark Creative's track record speaks to their ability to get their client's work, package talent, find financing, and deliver projects that audiences actually watch.

Mark Creative Management is a leading management company, and they're not offering empty promises: they're providing access to their proven infrastructure.

A Truly One-Of-A-Kind Opportunity

"Our company has spent decades building relationships and packaging talent at the highest level," said Literary Manager Eileen Cope. "This partnership allows us to find the next generation of writers before anyone else does."

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 Mark Creative Management is committed to finding their next break out hit!

Why This Collaboration Is Different From Every Other "Opportunity"

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

• Direct Access: Eileen Cope isn't just lending her name. She'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 Mark Creative Management 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) and No Address (Billy Baldwin, Patricia Velasquez) 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 Mark Creative Management'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 manager with active studio relationships
• Packaging Support: Connecting projects with appropriate talent, directors, and financing
• Representation Pipeline: Integration into Mark Creative Management's active roster

This isn't theoretical development. It's preparation for actual production.

The Stage 32 Advantage: Why They Chose Us

Mark Creative Management didn't randomly select Stage 32 for this partnership. As Cope noted, "In today's market, packaging is everything—writers need direct access to talent, and talent needs great material. We're creating that ecosystem through this competition."

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 drama initiative.

We Know Drama

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

• Streaming platforms actively seek original drama stories
• New Voices are wanted by every studio, sales company, and producer
• Long-term potential makes drama film franchises and series attractive to financiers

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

• Established Manager Access: Direct pipeline to proven filmmakers
• Exclusive Platform: Available only to the Stage 32 community
• Personal Review Process: Your work is seen by actual decision-makers
• Production Commitment: Development aimed at actual filming
• Global Scale: Worldwide talent search through the largest creative community
• Proven Success Model: Based on Mark Creative Management's track record of discovery

These elements rarely align. When they do, careers are made.

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. Three additional judges will be reading all top 10 loglines and meeting with finalists. Those jurors include:

• Nick Batzias, Producer GoodThing Production Company (NITRAM, THE MAN IN MY BASEMENT)
• Lisa Zambri, Independent Spirit Award-nominated Producer (VOX LUX, SHOT CALLER, COLETTE)
• Ewan Dunbar, Producer, Red Stag Entertainment (BERLIN I LOVE YOU, NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH)
• John Giwa-Amu, Producer (p.g.a.), Good Gate Media (H IS FOR HAWK, BANK OF DAVE)

And if you select the optional add-on mentorship opportunity, you could win a mentorship with Senior Literary Manager and Producer Sean M. Butler of Citizen Skull or with Producer Mac Hendrickson of Footprint Pictures (RE-ELECTION, DOTTY & SOUL).

Additionally, two more winning writers (one in film, one in TV) will be selected from the Top 10 Finalists to be mentored by Acquisition & Sales Development Executive Matthew Ozuna of Arclight Films (FIRST REFORMED) or Producer Adam Fratto (VIKINGS, GREEK).

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 couldn't 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 Vortex.

Success in this industry often comes from positioning yourself in the right place when opportunity strikes. With Mark Creative Management's exclusive partnership, Stage 32 has become that right place.

These managers are personally reviewing Stage 32 submissions. They're looking to create an ecosystem where fresh voices can thrive.

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

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