Learn from the Development Executive of Star Wars THE ACOLYTE 

Includes Downloads Of The Pilot Scripts For RUSSIAN DOLL, FLEABAG, THE MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL & KILLING EVE

When it comes to today's streaming and television landscape you can easily paraphrase Beyonce... 

Who runs the world?

Badass female characters do!

From laugh-out-loud comedies like HACKS to romantic dramas like EMILY IN PARIS to dark stories of corruption like THE PERFECT COUPLE, its never been a better time to write female-driven stories and the industry is looking for more of them now. 

In this exclusive Stage 32 on-demand webinar, you’ll learn how to create a female-driven story that only you can tell. Guiding you is Colleen Labella, the producer and Director of Development at Leslye Headland’s Shoot to Midnight. She has sold numerous television series, including Netflix’s RUSSIAN DOLL, Freeform’s SINGLE DRUNK FEMALE, and the Star Wars series THE ACOLYTE for Disney+.

Colleen is dedicated to telling stories about womxn and the LGBTQIA+ community, and she’s bringing that passion and her years of experience to teach you:

• How and why the industry’s interest in womxn has changed
• Current patterns in popular female-led series
• What’s working and not working in today’s female-driven stories
• Current themes in these shows
• What is the future of female representation on television
• Common traps to avoid when writing these pilots 
• How to develop new and interesting characters we haven’t seen yet

Most importantly, Colleen will show you how combining your unique voice with different television formats and utilizing multiple storylines can enhance your work, creating a better script and series overall.

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to hear from a fantastic expert working at one of the most in-demand production companies around. You’ll walk away with a stronger understanding of both female-driven series and where your voice fits into this growing market.

Praise for Colleen's Stage 32 Education:

" I strongly suggest Colleen Labella. She is amazing and so detailed.."

- Susan W.

"This was honestly one of the best webinars I have ever seen!"

- Brianna C.

The State of Female-Led Stories

• The current patterns in popular female-led series
• Breaking down what is working and what is not
• Looking at how the industry's interest in womxn has changed

Themes We Are Exploring in Female-Led Stories

• The current themes in female-forward stories
• What is the future and how do we move forward from here?

Developing Female Characters

• Common traps in the developing female characters
• Developing new and interesting female characters we have yet to see

Writing A Pilot: A Brief Overview of Structure

• Structuring a half-hour pilot
• Structuring an hour-long pilot
• Understanding A, B, and C stories and why are they important
• Introducing the audience to your story as effectively as possible

Q&A with Colleen

All levels of directors (advanced, intermediate and beginner) looking to learn learn how to create a female-driven story that only you can tell.

All levels of writers (advanced, intermediate and beginner) looking to learn how to create a female-driven story that only you can tell.

Producers looking to learn how to create a female-driven story that only you can tell..

Actors looking to learn how to create a female-driven story that only you can tell.