Announcing the 1st Annual Period Piece Screenwriting Contest

Announcing the 1st Annual Period Piece Screenwriting Contest

Announcing the 1st Annual Period Piece Screenwriting Contest

David Abrookin
David Abrookin
a year ago

Amid the rustle of crinoline skirts and the flickering gas lamps of a bygone era, history comes to life and the past unfolds before our eyes within period piece screenplays that weave a tapestry of captivating tales from times long past. All-time classics like PRIDE & PREJUDICE and THE GOOD, THE BAD, & THE UGLY enchant our hearts and take us into the old ways of the world, while unconventional period piece stories like THE FAVOURITE and ABRAHAM LINCOLN: VAMPIRE HUNTER explore unique ways into the past. Audiences are always ready for that next period piece movie hit -- and we want it be YOURS!

If you have a Historical 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!

Our Grand Prize winner will be flown to LA for meetings (travel permitting) to meet with:

  • Shaun O'Banion, Producer, Ravenwood Films, (JOJO RABBIT, THE AFTERMATH)
  • Sabrina Parra, Producer & Development Executive, (LITTLE WOMEN, THE SKY IS EVERYWHERE)
  • Henry Hereford, Producer, Fluffycat Productions, (TO LESLIE, FOR THE LOVE OF GEORGE)
  • Maria Baltazzi, Emmy Award-Winning Producer & Director, SOUJOURN MEDIA
  • Shannon Vayo, Producer & Development Executive, (WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING, YOUR PLACE OR MINE)
  • Johnny Arreola, Producer, VISION Studios, (THE MATCH, THE CONVERSATION)
  • Julie Winograd, Producer, (RICHARD JEWELL, FIGHTING WITH MY FAMILY)
  • Agustine Calderon, VP of Features, Amigos Studios (TETRIS, THE REVENANT)

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 Verve, Good Fear, 3 Arts, APA, Echo Lake, Amazon, UTA, CAA, WME, First Friday, Pathfinder, 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!

Ready to enter? CLICK HERE!

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About the Author

David Abrookin

David Abrookin

Manager, Screenwriter

David Abrookin is an industry professional with over a decade of experience, including 8 years at William Morris Endeavor (WME). David is currently the Development Services Manager at Stage 32. Before joining Stage 32, David was an IP Scout for Storied Media Group, where he identified stories...

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7 Comments on David's Article

Dustin Richardson
Screenwriter, Editor, Film Festival Director
I'm very excited about this new contest! I just submitted my screenplay. Thanks for the opportunity. :)
a year ago
Dustin Quinteros
Director, Editor, Filmmaker, Screenwriter, Producer
It's entirely possible that I missed it, but is this for features and pilots or just features?
a year ago
Maurice Vaughan
Screenwriter
I've been there, Dustin.
a year ago
Dustin Quinteros
Director, Editor, Filmmaker, Screenwriter, Producer
Maurice Vaughan I read it at least 5x's and still somehow managed to miss it! LOL
a year ago
Amanda Toney - Next Level Education
Director of Operations, Producer
The judges are so awesome on this!!
a year ago
Jim Boston
Musician, Screenwriter
David, I'm FIRED UP! Can't wait to enter!
a year ago
Ashley Smith 23
Creative Executive, Script Consultant, Producer
This is awesome!!
a year ago
When your link to enter is hit, it brings you to the Period Piece page, where it says Contest Closed.
a year ago
Dustin Quinteros
Director, Editor, Filmmaker, Screenwriter, Producer
I'm not sure, but it's currently listed as opening on the 9th.
a year ago
Dustin Quinteros  It was advertised as Monday the 6th. Did that change? Thanks.
a year ago
Maurice Vaughan
Screenwriter
This sounds like a great contest, David! I don’t have any Historical scripts, but if I write one, I'll enter.
a year ago
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