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 delivering scary sequels to fans.

So far this year, new horror films such as LONGLEGS, NIGHT SWIM, and ABIGAIL have performed very well at the box office. Audiences are always ready for that next horror smash hit -- and we want it be YOURS!

Stage 32 is proud to present the 11th Annual Search for New Blood Horror Screenwriting Contest!

If you have a horror 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!

Click Here to Enter Today!

Our Grand Prize winner will:

• Be flown to LA for meetings (travel permitting) to meet with:
  • Jake Wagner, Literary Manager & Producer, Alibi Management (client credits incl. POLAROID, CRAWL, BAGHEAD, CHILD'S PLAY)
  • John Dunne, Literary Manager & Producer, Independent Artists Media (MY FRIEND DAHMER, SATANIC PANIC)
  • Laurie Cook, Producer & Head of Development, Newscope Films (LORDS OF MISRULE, CONSECRATION, THE HAUNTING OF THE QUEEN MARY)
  • Nikki Bohm, Producer & Director, Crystal Pantera Productions (HAMMURABI, THE PAINTING)
  • Michael Peterson, Director of Development, Phoenix Pictures (THE LAST VOYAGE OF THE DEMETER, SHUTTER ISLAND)
  • Rudy Scalese, Independent Producer (GREENLIGHT, RITUAL, 6 SOULS, GOING TO PIECES: THE RISE AND FALL OF THE SLASHER FILM)
  • Matt Black, Independent Producer (UMMA, PORNO)
  • Jonathan Barkan, Head of Distribution, VMI Releasing (SKINAMARINK, ETHERIA, DREAD: THE UNSOLVED)
  • And more to come!

ALL FINALISTS will receive a FREE MONTH OF THE MEMBER'S ONLY STAGE 32 WRITERS' ROOM, an exclusive community of writers who gather online for inspiring and educational webcasts from top industry pros, and will be in a Stage 32 Lookbook which includes their script title, logline & bio mailed to over 500 industry executives including, managers, agents, producers, development executives, and financiers! Stage 32 Lookbooks are some of the most sought-after talent resources for the industry and have helped secure meetings with places like Sony, Hulu, Showtime, ABC, Amazon, Netflix, Verve, Good Fear, 3 Arts, Zero Gravity, Circle of Confusion, Echo Lake, Gotham Group, Gersh, UTA, CAA, WME, IAG, The Cartel, Art/Work, and many, many more.

Stage 32 will be a champion for your script - once you’re part of our community, we make sure you rise to the top!

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