Success Stories

Hey There, Stage 32 Community! The last month of the Summer of ’24 is behind us (how did that happen so quickly??), and we all know what time it is at the end of each month - it’s time to celebrate our amazing members here at Stage 32, in particular their recent successes! This is our monthly opportunity to put the spotlight on just some of the super-talented writers and creatives in our family and share their stories of success with everyone! We know how hard everyone works on their craft, w...

That’s a wrap! How can such a short sentence carry so much significance? With these words, we concluded eight intense days of filming for my short film, The Fat Lady - She Just Wanted to Be Called by Her Name on a sunny Sunday, August 4th. Now, as we enter the post-production phase, I’m focusing on the next steps, including submitting the film to festivals worldwide. Throughout this journey, a few people in the industry have told me how bold and ambitious this project is—and I have to agree...

This Writer's Success Story is about being in the Right Place at the Right Time with the Right Screenplay. And it’s all thanks to STAGE 32’s Pitch Consultation with Producer Kristen Lucas on the “Written Pitch” for my out-of-the-box Holiday RomCom, MERRILY ALL THE WAY.MERRILY ALL THE WAY, (now in Pre-Production), never would’ve found its perfect home with Producers Kristen Lucas, Jim Langlois, and Tim Misenheimer of Collab Content Entertainment, or the most perfect Director, Colin Theys, without...

Hey, Stage 32 Community! The best horror movies masterfully build tension and fear through atmosphere, pacing, and psychological depth, while delivering memorable scares that linger with the audience long after the credits roll. Classic horror shows like STRANGER THINGS or THE WALKING DEAD are some of the most watched series of all time and keep spawning new seasons year after year. Current horror franchises like SCREAM, A QUIET PLACE, and THE EXORCIST won't stop delive...

Hello to the Stage 32 Community! I’m Producer Kristen Lucas, founder of the production and management company, Goldilocks Productions. “We tell stories about badass women”. My background is in corporate retail marketing and, for a time, I was the Marketing Manager for HomeGoods. I went to grad school for Screenwriting at Emerson College in Boston, MA. After writing one feature script I realized screenwriting wasn’t for me. Fast forward… After navigating the changes brought on by 2020, while...

Hello Creative Army! Over the past 13 years, we here at Stage 32 have been thrilled to be recognized throughout the industry as the leaders in online film craft and business education. We are honored to be partnered with some of the most prestigious film festivals and markets in the world including the American Film Market and the Cannes Film Festival Marché du film to name a few. Now, for the 9th year in a row, we are thrilled to be joining forces with one of the few Oscar-qualifying short...

Hello, Stage 32 Family! Yes, another amazing month is in the books for all of us in the Stage 32 Community, and once again it is time to celebrate the always impressive progress of our incredible members. This is our monthly opportunity to spotlight some of the writers and creatives in our Stage 32 family and share their stories of success with everyone! We’re so inspired by their hard work and persistence, and it’s made all the more satisfying when that hard work starts to pay off. Withou...

Writers. We live for that sale, entering contests, querying producers, agents, and managers, and seeking validation. With contests, it’s a step-by-step climb to claim that win. But it’s not the end. Not by a long shot... In The Beginning Not all contests are equal. Many promoters are offering new prizes in lieu of cash - meetings with professionals, mentorships, or even production packages. Stage 32 & Palm Springs Women in Film and Television Contest offered $10,000 towards production for a s...

Hey, Stage 32 Community! The best action/thriller movies combine intense, well-choreographed action sequences with a gripping, suspenseful plot, strong character development, exciting action set pieces, and unexpected twists to keep the audience on the edge of their seats. Classic action/thriller shows like CSI or GAME OF THRONES are some of the most watched series of all time and keep spawning spin-off series. Current action/thriller franchises like JOHN WICK, MISSION...

Hello, Stage 32 Family! It’s been another fantastic month in the Stage 32 Community, and we always love celebrating the progress of our incredible members. This is our monthly opportunity to put the spotlight on some of the writers and creatives in our family and share their progress and successes with everyone! We’re so inspired by their hard work and persistence, and it’s made all the more satisfying when that hard work starts to pay off. So kick back, relax, and read on to learn all about...