Contests

By immense popular demand, we are thrilled to bring you The Annual Stage 32 Happy Writers Feature Script Contest. We are looking to find the top undiscovered writers and the best feature scripts of 2016.  As a result of our history with industry insiders and our global reach, we are able to connect the top writers from around the world to leading executives who can make a difference in their career. Enter here!     Our Contest Winners See Results Every single one of our contest winners...

It's the moment you have all been waiting for! It's time to announce the Stage 32 4th Annual Oscars Contest winners! We thank everyone who participated.With more entries than ever this year, we had a grand total of 40 winners! First up, we have a 16-way tie with 16 correct for 3rd place and a 17-way tie with 17 correct for 2nd place.  And finally, with a BIG congratulations to our top prize winners, we have a 7-way tie for 1st place with 18 correct! Leading the group is our very own fearless l...

It's that time again! The 4th Annual Stage 32 Oscars Contest is now live! This is your opportunity to vote for who you think will win each Oscar this year. All you have to do is go down the list, point, click, and submit. It's that simple! The top 3 Stage 32 members with the most correct will win the following prizes:     1st place - Grand Prize Winner – A Stage 32 Prize Pack from the Stage 32 Store (bag o' swag!) and 1 free Next Level Webinar of your choice     2nd place –...

When considering your options with a script you've written (or even one that you are producing) it's important to consider all avenues for its exposure to development, including contests and coverage. Today our Founder & CEO, RB, goes over why it is important that you know the keys to each. In this 5-minute clip (which is part of his Film Courage interview series), RB goes over the #1 one most important criteria to consider when entering a screenwriting contest. In addition, gives 3 pieces of...

Hey guys. As you know, we here at Stage 32, besides offering networking and education, pride ourselves in giving our members access and exposure wherever and whenever possible. Therefore, it thrills me to no end to announce that the winners of the 1st Annual Short Film Contest have been covered by leading indiefilm industry site, Indiewire.   I want to thank Indiewire reporter Elle Leonsis for her comprehensive coverage not only of our filmmakers, but all the other Stage 32 events and h...

The results are in…     Over the better part of the last two months, our judges have viewed hundreds of short films directed by our incredibly talented Stage 32 filmmakers. We’ve received thousands of pages of feedback. Within, one word came up over and over and over again:   Wow.   Having watched over 100 of these short films myself, and having attended numerous short programs at film festivals all over the world, I couldn’t agree more. The work we received was staggering; beautif...

The online celebration of Stage 32’s 4 year anniversary is less than two weeks away and we want you to take part in our exciting journey! Mark your calendars and set your alarms because on September 15, 2015 a new Stage 32 announcement heads your way. We’re not giving it away just yet so look out for the announcement right here on the big day we turn 4! In preparation for our 4 year anniversary, we ask you to share the Stage 32 love by submitting your anniversary photos and videos, similar...

It has always been my mission to give our members unparalleled access and exposure so that their work could be seen by people who can make a difference in their careers. There is creative talent on every part of this planet and everyone deserves a shot no matter where they live in the world. United, a creative community like Stage 32 cannot be stopped! When I met Elliot Grove, the founder of the amazing Raindance Film Festival, I knew he shared the same passion. I was instantly drawn to his de...

The response to our announcement of the Stage 32 Short Film Contest has been nothing short of incredible. We have received short film entries from all over the world, proving that Creativity Is Universal! If you haven't submitted your short film into competition, you have until midnight tonight (August 12) to enter. We are searching for all short films between 3 - 25 minutes. The Top 8-10 Short Films Will: Be screened theatrically in a special Stage 32 Shorts Program at the 2015 23rd Ann...

Given the remarkable advances in technology and accessibility of resources, it has never been easier to make a film. In this DIY, control your own material world, legions of filmmakers are turning to short films to have their voices heard. Further, with more and more film festivals adding short programs into their lineups and with so many filmmakers shooting short films as proof of concept to showcase their talents, short films are finally getting the attention they deserve. We hear all the ti...