STAGE 32 SCRIPT SERVICES

Congrats to Harry Lowell at Nitelite Pictures and writer Tyler Council who just FILMED A PILOT together after connecting on Stage 32!

Congrats to writer and director Benjamin Pollack who just landed representation with Tammy Hunt and Sandstone Artists after connecting with Tammy through Stage 32 Script Read + Consultation Services.

Congratulations to New Blood Contest winners Tanya Klein and Jim Cirile who have attached MOPE director Lucas Heyne to their contest-winning script PSYCHOPATHY!

Congrats to James Papa, whose feature film NO VACANCY starring William Baldwin and Ashanti, is now in post-production. The film was made with manager/producer Julia Verdin, who connected with James through Stage 32.

Congratulations to Cameron Tendaji who just signed with representation at Art/Work Entertainment! Cameron signed with Spencer at Art/Work after connecting on Stage 32.

Writer D.T. Houston and producer Nick Phillips are teaming up to produce D.T.'s script JEFF BUCKLEY! The two met after D.T. submitted the script to Nick for a First 10 Page Review!

Stage 32 member Jon Tamburini signs option agreement with SHARKNADO writer Thunder Levin! Stage 32 connected the pair after Thunder read Jon's script through a First 10 Page Review. 

Stage 32 Short Film Contest winner, Lisa Cole, made the 96th Annual Oscars Shortlist for Live-Action Short Film with her contest-winning film, BIENVENIDOS A LOS ANGELES!

Writer Elizabeth Searle has signed with manager Tammy Hunt at Sandstone Artists after connecting through a Stage 32 Script Read and Phone Consultation. Congratulations to you both! 

Congratulations to writer Julie Shackman who just signed a shopping agreement with long-time Stage 32 exec and educator Sara Elizabeth Timmins of Life Out Loud Films after connecting through a Stage 32 Pitch Session!

Stage 32 members Al Fenderico and producer Judd Cherry team up on a feature film after connecting through a Stage 32 Jobs posting. Congratulations to you both!

Stage 32 Diversity Springboard Screenwriting Contest winner Marine Mondelot landed a shopping agreement with Katharina Suckale for TWO projects after connecting through Stage 32.

Stage 32 member Chris Vincent teamed up with producer on a project after taking a Stage 32 class hosted by the producer. Congratulations, Chris!

Stage 32 9th Annual Search for New Blood Contest winner Richard Doyle signed with literary manager Will Rosenfeld after a meeting set up earlier this year by Stage 32. Congratulations, Richard!

Stage 32 member Daniel Glaser teamed up with Stage 32 exec Alexia Melocchi on a feature after connecting through Stage 32 classes (pre-strike). Congratulations, Daniel and Alexia!

Stage 32 member Sean Farley signed with Zero Gravity Management after a Phone Consultation through Stage 32. Congratulations, Sean!

Stage 32 Thought Leader and Director/Producer James Kicklighter signed with representation at RAIN after making a connection at a Stage 32 Meet Up. Congratulations, James!

Stage 32 member Eric Carlson signed a PRODUCTION AGREEMENT with the team at Moon Howler after giving a fantastic pitch to Brodrick Haygood for his inspirational true-story REACH FOR THE SKY. This pitch landed him a script request and ultimately this fantastic agreement. Congratulations, Eric!

Writer Maurice Vaughan signed a shopping agreement with Sharon Nash Alexander for the horror/comedy show JUMP SCARES after meeting through the Stage 32 platform. Congratulations, Maurice!

Tim Dwyer signed an option agreement with Cindy Villarreal on his TV series after meeting her through a Stage 32 consultation last year. Congratulations, Tim!

Stage 32 writer Stephen Laughton recently signed with Jason Bellitto at Citizen Skull Management after a Script Consultation! Stephen and Jason met after the Script Consultation and Jason offered to rep him. Congratulations, Stephen!

Stage 32 writer Jolie Huang recently signed with Schulman Management after a successful pitch session! Jolie connected with Scott Schulman through a Stage 32 pitch session and Scott was impressed with her work. They met again, and Scott decided to sign Jolie. Congratulations Jolie!

Stage 32 member, Caitlin Burris, signed a shopping agreement with Courtney Miller Jr after her comedy script appeared in our Double Recommend Lookbook! Courtney requested to read the script, and then took a meeting with Caitlin. A few months later, they signed a shopping agreement - congratulations Caitlin!

Stage 32 writer Robin Bradford has signed an option agreement with Michael Collins of 3Fifty Films! Robin and Michael connected through a Stage 32 pitch session, where Robin pitched her script, The Undignified Demise of the Spinster Fiona Murphy. Michael loved the script and, and he and Robin spent several weeks discussing how to move forward. They have now signed an agreement, and the film is set to film in Ireland in 2024. Congratulations Robin!

Olubusola connected with independent producer Will Rosenfeld through Stage 32! Will and Olubusola connected on Stage 32's social media. He was looking for a Nigerian creative for a project he's working on and found Olubusola. The two have now taken a meeting and hope to work together in the future.

Winner of our 1st Annual Female Driven Screenwriting Contest, Jennifer Goldson, has signed with RAIN! Jen met with Dallaslyn Lamb after her win, and Dallaslyn recently signed Jen! They are currently working on getting her winning script, EGBOK, out to production companies.

Ryan Berry was recently signed by Daniel Vang at 3Arts through Stage 32! Ryan's script, THE DUNA HOTEL, was featured in Stage 32's Double Recommend Lookbook. Daniel requested the script, and then set up a meeting with Ryan. They connected and Daniel signed Ryan shortly after. Congratulations Ryan!

Caleb Chomer recently connected with Michael Wormser of Cinemand through Stage 32! Caleb met Michael during a consultation call, and they are continuing to work on developing his script. Congratulations Caleb!

Mark Stouffer signed with literary manager Tessa Shaffer of Corvisiero Literary Agency! Mark and Tessa connected through a Stage 32 pitch session, and Tessa now represents him for books and scripts. Congratulations Mark!

Kim Hornsby signed with literary manager Tessa Shaffer of Corvisiero Literary Agency! Kim and Tessa connected through a Stage 32 pitch session, and Tessa now represents Kim for books and scripts. Congratulations Kim!

Prolific producer Regina Lee, who's has sold pilots to HBO, Starz, FOX, BET, as well as multiple TV pilots at 20th Century Fox TV Studios. She produced two TV movie thrillers that aired on Lifetime met Martin Reese through the Stage 32 community and has requested a general meeting with him! Congratulations Martin!

Bryce McLaughlin has signed a collaboration agreement with Sofia Rovaletti, a producer at Mojo Global Arts, through Stage 32! Sofia and the company have committed to making Bryce's script, THE SEVEN BELLS OF CHRISTMAS, into a film. Congratulations Bryce!

Stage 32 writer Michael Mendershausen has signed an option agreement for his script, Elizabeth Burgin: War Hero! Michael connected with Sofia Rovaletti of Mojo Global Arts through a Feature Script Read + 30 Minute Call with an Executive. After making her suggested changes to the script, Michael was excited when Sofia offered him an option contract. Congratulations Michael!

Callie & Richard Zelniker are not only the winners of our 1st Annual Romantic Comedy Screenwriting Contest, but they have also signed with an agent through Stage 32! An executive that they met with as part of their prize for winning the contest really connected with them and their material, and set up a meeting for them with Lanette Mastandrea at Sovereign Talent Group. They've now signed with Lanette and are taking meetings with managers. Congratulations Callie & Richard!

Writing team JD Wallace and Jennifer Donohue have found representation through Stage 32! They have signed with Holloway Literary after connecting with Nikki Terpilowski through Stage 32. Nikki is now managing Jennifer's novel, as well as four scripts written by the team. Congratulations JD and Jennifer!

P.A. Lopez's script is moving forward at Ian Bryce Productions! He met with Will McCance, a producer at Ian Bryce, through Stage 32. Will is now showing P.A.'s script, Cyberpink, to his superiors at the company to discuss. Congratulations!

Josh and Jamie Cootner have optioned a screenplay through Stage 32! Josh and Jamie met with Mike Diaz of ATN Entertainment through a Stage 32 Script Consultation to talk about their screenplay, and Mike responded with enthusiasm. After meeting the team at ATN, the husband and wife writing team agreed to option the script with them. They're currently working with ATN to get their film made - congratulations Josh and Jamie!

Writer Dave Miller recently signed a shopping agreement with Dan Sheldon at Alta Global Media! Dave's pilot, Office 39, caught Dan's eye during a Stage 32 Pitch Session. Congratulations Dave!

Alex signed a shopping agreement for his project, Motel Paradise, after connecting with Sarah J Cornelius of Whitewater Films through a Stage 32 Pitch Session! Congratulations Alex!

Congratulations to Timothy Ramirez and his wife and writing partner, Carol Frazier! After pitching their True Crime Dark Comedy script through Stage 32, they connected with Tiffany Boyle at Ramo Law PC. They are now signed with Ramo Law and are working on packaging and development with Tiffany!

Heidi Lux had her first feature film CRUSHED premiere on Tubi in April 2022! The script was found by Literary Manager Audrey Knox at The Cartel during a Script Read & Consultation Call with Heidi. Audrey loved the script and took it to the production division of The Cartel. The project was produced and acquired by Tubi! And it all started with a connection made through Stage 32!

Mitchell V. Slan recently signed a shopping agreement with Whitewater Films! He was introduced to Sarah J. Cornelius through a Stage 32 pitch session. She then signed a shopping agreement with him for his script, La Burra: Legend of the Donkey Lady. Congratulations Mitchell!

Mirella Muffarotto was recently signed by Little Studios Films after a pitch session with Alexia Melocchi! Mirella is a Stage 32 writer from Italy. Alexia decided to represent her after reading her script, Be You. Congratulations Mirella!

Stage 32 writer Dave Miller is working with Dan Sheldon at Alta Global Media to sign a shopping agreement for his pilot! Dave and Dan connected through a Stage 32 pitch session and have been working together since. As VP of Development at Alta Global Media, Dan knows quality when he sees it, and was excited about Dave's pilot, Office 39. Congratulations Dave!

Stage 32 writer Sean Farley is working with Literary Manager Chris Bellant to produce two features! The two connected through Stage 32, and have been working together since. One of Sean's projects has a director attached and is being looked at by two production companies. Chris is currently meeting with possible directors for Sean's other project. Congratulations Sean!

Christopher Murray is packaging his limited series after connecting with Alexia Melocchi and Little Studio Films through Stage 32! His pitch session with Alexia turned into a partnership, and they are now working on his 6-part limited series, CALLAS, about Opera legend Maria Callas. Christopher credits his Writers' Room colleagues and the Stage 32 team for helping him reach this milestone. "I am most grateful to RB, Jason, Amanda, Angela, Kay Ross, Brooklynn Fields and Molly Peck for their wonderful support and encouragement for CALLAS, plus my steadfast supporters in the Writer’s Room: Nicole Thompson, Rebecca Glazer Greene, John Mezes, Jill Hargrave, Louisa Kendrick and Carol Ryavec," he wrote. Congratulations Christopher!

In addition to recently winning our 1st Annual Action/Thriller Screenwriting Contest, Gregg Guest has also booked a writing job through Stage 32! After responding to a post looking for a writer for a sports biopic, Gregg connected with Stage 32 writer Marcia McNair over Zoom. He was hired for the job shortly after - congratulations Gregg!

Stage 32 member Krista Crawford has successfully optioned a script with Lauren Whitelaw, head of programming at OutTV! Lauren and Krista connected through Stage 32, and are working together to get Krista's feature, OH DEER!, produced. Lauren will be Executive Producing the project, and is in talks with a Canadian production team to begin filming. Congratulations Krista!

Stage 32 member Justin Ballheim connected with producer Matthew Goldberg through Stage 32 Script Services. Matt recently ventured out as a producer and quickly started collaborating with LIT Entertainment - the producers of THE TOMORROW WAR with Chris Pratt and FREE GUY with Ryan Reynolds. Justin connected with Matt through a Stage 32 Script Service consultation on his script THE APPLICANTS. Matt loved Justin’s script and, after their initial consultation, immediately went to work. Matt attached Ricardo De Montreuill, who directed LOWRIDERS in 2016 for Blumhouse Productions. 

Author and screenwriter Bill Walker has recently signed a shopping deal with Majestic Productions! He and his writing partner, Brian Anthony, developed a series called STARRING...JOHN DILLINGER based on their novel of the same name. Bill met with Cindy Villarreal through Stage 32 to discuss the pilot, and she thought it was "ready to go." She, Brian and Bill have now signed a shopping agreement, and Cindy is working on getting the pilot produced. Congratulations Bill and Brian!

Kawan Glover recently signed with Tessa Shaffer of Corviserio Literary Agency after connecting on Stage 32! Tessa will be representing Kawan's memoir, FAVOR, and his script based on the memoir, THE RISE. Kawan said, "An enormous thank you [to Stage 32] for making this possible! This opportunity has genuinely started a change in my life that's set up a bright future for me. I cannot be more pleased, and I look forward to sharing my progress with you all!" Congratulations Kawan!

Writer John Mezes has optioned two scripts through Stage 32! He found the educational webinars and practice pitch sessions to be an invaluable resource. After having his script passed to a producer through a contact on Stage 32, it was optioned last August. Chris Place, an actor/producer at Odessa Film Studio, asked for John's other work, and optioned his second feature, called TWO. He is currently working on a new pilot. Congratulations John!

Layla O'Shea not only won the Stage 32 6th Annual Television Writing Contest, but she also booked a writing job in a meeting through Stage 32! After winning the contest, Layla was flown to LA for meetings with the contest judges. Her meeting with Boman Modine, an Emmy and BAFTA nominated writer/director, became a career milestone when he asked if she had any interest in script doctoring. Layla booked a job with a European writing team through a meeting set up by Boman, and became a script analyst for their drama series. Congratualtions Layla!

After joining Stage 32 to find some new connections, Pennsylvania based script consultant James Papa has optioned his first script! He connected with Julia Verdin, a writer/producer at Rough Diamond Management and Productions through Stage 32 and the two began collaborating. Julia is a veteran writer, director and producer, and frequently judges Stage 32 screenwriting contests as well. James is currently co-writing the script, SURVIVING THE STREETS, with Julia. Congratulations James!

Journalist, writer and actress Danika Maia sold her first feature film to Goldilocks Productions after meeting with an executive through Stage 32! A former reporter for Vice, Danika threw caution to the wind in 2018 when she quit her job to focus on writing. She pitched her pilot, EASY MONEY, to Kristen Lucas through Stage 32, and the two began working together. Danika rewrote the pilot as a feature film at Kristen's suggestion, and EASY MONEY is now in production at Goldilocks. Congratulations Danika!

Former commercial director Keith Rivers has signed with a management company to do what he really loves - writing. Keith found success through Stage 32 when he scheduled a 60-minute talk with an executive who liked his script. After directing over 300 commercials, Keith decided to switch career paths and follow his passion for writing. He found Stage 32 during the pandemic when networking in person became impossible - and never looked back. Congratulations Keith!

Writer Brent Beebe credits Stage 32 with landing him a job! He's spent many years networking through Stage 32, and found luck at a production company, WBT-TV, in the Bay Area. Brent first spoke to the producers at the company on Stage 32! He wrote a feature screenplay for them, and now works on a serialized audio drama at the same company. Brent's other work has come very close to being produced a number of other times as well. Congratulations Brent!

Longtime Stage 32 member Tom Stohlgren has landed representation through Stage 32! Tom has written over 60 scripts over his long journey towards becoming a screen writer. He recently signed with a literary and talent manager through Stage 32 and has since optioned four scripts. He currently has one script being produced by Jihane Mrad, and two more in pre-production with a different producer. Tom counts many of the producers and directors he's met through Stage 32 to be his real friends. Congratulations Tom, we can't wait to see what you do next!

Jeffrey Thompson - the winner of the 1st Annual Diversity Springboard Contest - was set up on a general meeting with Sony. During the meeting, the Sony executives mentioned they were interested in developing a series based on the Sony Music catalogue. Jeffrey maintained contact with the executives and is going back in to pitch his ideas for a project! And it all started with a meeting set by Stage 32!

After using Stage 32's resources for four years, Byron Q found representation at Housefire Management! He used many of Stage 32's educational resources as well as coverage and consultation services. Byron connected with Juan He at Housefire Management, who signed him after reading his pilot, TINO 99. Through Housefire Management, Byron has had lucrative meetings with some of the biggest names in Hollywood. He has since written and directed two feature films and one documentary. 

Writing team Jonathan Benecke and P.T. Hylton were signed with Mike Diaz of ATN Entertainment after connecting through Stage 32! The writing team had previously published nine novels, which sold over 200,000 copies. Hylton had previously been passionate about filmmaking, but never quite got his company, Plethora Films off the ground. Benecke and Hylton are very excited about having a manager and beginning this new phase in their careers!

Adam Etheridge, a writer based in Bristol, UK was recently signed with ATN Entertainment after connecting with a manager on Stage 32! He met with Mike Diaz, a seasoned literary manager currently at ATN, in a Reel Review & 30-minute talk with an Industry Executive session. Adam sent Mike a proof of concept short film he had written as a follow up, and then signed with ATN. The short film, POACHERS, was also a semifinalist in the Stage 32 Short Film Contest.

Christina Patjens and Carina Burns are adapting a novel into a screenplay together after connecting on the Stage 32 blog! Germany-based screenwriter and Stage 32 member Christina Patjens recently wrote a Stage 32 blog called "When Life Gives You Lemons, Open a Lemonade Company - How to Use Struggles as Creative Fuel". Northern California based Author and Stage 32 member Carina Burns read Christina's blog and hired Christina to adapt her novel The Syrian Jewelry Box into a screenplay! They are now working together across time zones and international waters to bring this story to life on screen. Congratulations Christina and Carina!

Donnie Hobbie recently connected with Will Raynor, the Creative Executive at Mandalay Pictures, during a Stage 32 script read and consultation call. After years of hard work, the script 99 Dreams Neon written by Donald Gordon Hobbie & Samantha Grace Miller has been officially optioned by Mandalay Pictures. Congratulations Donnie and Samantha!

Ghana born, Montreal-based filmmaker Will Niava was one of our 5th Annual Stage 32 Short Film Contest winners for his film Zoo. Producer Jason Resnick (Serenity, After, Destination Wedding) saw Will's film in the Stage 32 Short Film program and hired Will to work on co-directing a feature film with another European filmmaker he's working with! Congrats Will!

Director Gwenn Joyaux won the grand prize in the 5th Annual Stage 32 Short Film Contest for her film Tomorrow Island. Through winning our short film contest, Gwenn was signed by Le'Ander Nicholson from Believeland Management. They are working together to help Gwenn continue to grow her career internationally. In fact, he already got her a meeting with Amazon Latin America! Congrats Gwenn!

Long-time Stage 32 member, blogger, author, and screenwriter, Shannon K. Valenzuela has signed with manager Spencer Robinson from Art/Work through Stage 32 education!  "It’s fitting, I suppose, that my Stage 32 success story came through the education services. And even though my dream of becoming a professional writer is so close, I’m still focused on what I can learn and how I can improve," says Shannon.  Congrats! 

Miami-based Alex Moreno was hired by LA-based producers, Absurd Hero Productions, after connecting through Stage 32. The initial connection came through an ad that the principals of Absurd Hero Productions placed on Stage 32! Good luck, Alex! 

Since winning Stage 32's 5th Annual Comedy Writing Contest with her pilot LOVE, CHELSEA, Jenny Rauch has had meetings with all of the contest judges, including an Associate Producer on "WORKIN' MOMS", the Head of Film and Television at Panay Films (WEDDING CRASHERS, CHiPS, VAN WILDER), and actor Jonathan Kite (TWO BROKE GIRLS, DAD STOP EMBARRASSING ME). Those meetings resulted in some great connections for Jenny who is based in Chicago. Two literary representatives requested to meet with Jenny for potential representation off of her script.  Good job, Jenny! 

Jeffrey Thompson, the winner of Stagre 32's 1st Annual Diversity Springboard Screenwriting Contest has been meeting with mentors from CBS, NBCUniversal, Lee Daniels Entertainment, Artists First Entertainment and more through Stage 32.  "At first, the Stage32 Diversity Springboard Screenwriting Contest was just another contest in a long list of submissions from last year, but I realized pretty quickly the uniqueness of the opportunities that Stage32 presented. Jason did a great job of checking in during the process, I remember the first time I got an email from him which said 'I gotta be honest, I am super pumped to write this email! I just saw that GILMAN has officially been selected as a Semifinalist in the Stage 32 1st Annual Diversity Springboard Screenwriting Contest!' I assumed that it was just a mail merge, copy-paste yadda-yadda, but then I realized as I read the email that it wasn’t. From the beginning, Jason was invested in my script’s story and in me as a writer. It felt good to get that acknowledgement after years of work poured into my craft (I love when people refer to it as 'the craft')," says Jeffrey. 

Lynne Logan connected with Brad Wilson of Higher Purpose Entertainment through Stage 32 when he read her script, A RELATIVE UNKNOWN, and asked Lynne to do a 'work for hire' script on a faith based biopic.  Congrats on the gig, Lynne! 

Ohio-based screenwriter Mark McKee has optioned a script POST HUMAN after pitching it for feedback to Chayah Masters, Head of Motion Picture & TV Literary at Aligned Stars Agency, through a Stage 32. Way to go, Mark! 

Filmmaker Donnie Hobbie had his screenplay optioned by Mandalay Pictures after connecting with  Will Raynor, the Creative Executive at Mandalay Pictures, during a script read and consultation call. Congrats, Donnie! 

Writing team Alex Montilla and Kheireddine El-Helou landed a shopping agreement with a major international sales agency after submitting their feature script HIDEOUT to the Stage 32 7th Annual Search for New Blood Contest.  Congrats Alex and Kheireddine! 

Ireland-based writer Ronika Merl optioned her first screenplay through Stage 32! Congrats, Ronika! 

Stage 32 member Justin Ballheim connected with producer Matthew Goldberg through a Stage 32 Script Service consultation on his script THE APPLICANTS. Matt loved Justin’s script and is now attached as a producer.  “[Matt] called me and said he wanted to make it. He had some notes, so I canceled my plans for the weekend to address them. A few days later, he brought another producer on, and then a director," says Justin.  Way to go, Justin! 

Los Angeles-based writer Alex Clavijo has a project in development with Whitewater Films after connecting with Sarah J. Cornelius through Stage 32! “We are several meetings in on [Alex's script Motel Paradise] and we’re working on attaching a Director and continuing to package it," says Sarah.  Congrats, Alex! 

Writer Kacee DeMasi has a project in development with Whitewater Films after pitching Sarah J. Cornelius her unscripted project during a Stage 32 pitch session! “I started pitching by cold-calling producers in July 2020,” Kacee says, “then did verbal pitching on [Stage 32] after thorough research of producers.”

Writer Robert Levering's feature script, DISCREDITED CITIZEN is now in development with John Goldwyn Production after connecting through consultation at Stage 32!  Very exciting, Robert! 

UK-based Adam Etheridge signed with Mike Diaz from ATN Entertainment after connecting on a 30-minute consultation.  Adam’s short film, titled POACHERS, was also a Semi-Finalist in the Stage 32 Short Film Contest. Congrats, Adam! 

Writer/director Byron Q has landed representation with Juan He of Housefire Management through Stage 32!  "Finally, four years since my first paid service with Stage 32, I found a manager, Juan He from Housefire Management who responded to a pilot I wrote called TINO 99. We began working together this year and I've been sent on a round of general meetings with some of the biggest production companies in town.

"I'm extremely grateful for Stage 32 to offer this platform where I could connect with my manager in a way that would've been very difficult by blind query letters (which I've tried countless times before)," says Byron. 

The film Katakata, a Nigerian and U.S. collaboration, was born on Stage 32! Stage 32 members Newton Barabar and Art Thomas worked together on the film despite being separated by 7,000 miles and a seven hour time difference!  "Statistically, it is proven that most people who meet in a business setting seldom reconnect, despite their well-intended overtures. However, that was not true in our case. It appears as if my Stage 32 membership and interest along with Newton’s interest and subsequent membership exemplified our commitment to global storytelling," says Art. 

Filmmaker Mariannjely Marval was able to self-produce her first short film thanks in part to Stage 32! Mariannjely says the insights and motivation she received from the producer's lounge and webinars helped give her the motivation she needed Mariannjely also connected with fellow Stage 32 member Chaun Lee, who directed and acted in the film!  Way to go, Mariannjely! 

Tom Stohlgren landed a literary agent through networking on Stage 32!  Tom has been a Stage 32 member since 2016 and says, "I received helpful feedback from Stage 32 connections in the form of logline reviews and over 950 private messages. I wasn’t shy about asking for helpful advice. There is always something to learn, especially from Stage 32 CEO RB's Coffee and Content segments. But, most importantly, I kept writing scripts."  Way to go, Tom! 

Screenwriter Brent Beebe was hired for a job through networking on Stage 32!  "I’ve always believed that getting to know people is the fastest road to success. It’s how I got most of my work. Including the aforementioned gig on Stage 32. I was living in the Bay Area at the time (yes, there are jobs to be had everywhere, not just L.A.) I found a production company (WBT-TV), and got to know the two fellas behind it," says Brent.

Keith Rivers signed with an A-list management company after connecting through Stage 32.  Keith says, "I needed time to build trust with Stage 32's platform, and that meant not doing anything on it. Finally, I bit the bullet and purchased half a dozen 10-minute pitches and a couple of 60-minute talks, one with a manager who liked my screenplay, and instantly we gelled, talked strategy, and set goals. We immediately got to work on our first project and I've been grateful to see doors open week after week. This slight momentum shift has caused me to work even harder."   Congrats, Keith! 

Danika Maia had her script EASY MONEY optioned by Producer Kristen Lucas of Goldilocks Productions after connecting through a Pitch Session on Stage 32!  Danika says, "Kristen's respect and interest really has meant so much to me as a new woman in the entertainment industry. After she read the TV Pilot we decided that the story would be better told as a feature length film, so after speaking together about once every two weeks for 4 months and getting some development calls with Kristen and other writers she works with, I had a new outline for a feature length film and that's when we made the agreement official."

Mike Diaz of ATN Entertainment just signed the writing team of Jonathan Beneke & P.T. Hylton via a connection made through Stage 32! Congratulations, Everyone!

After signing up for a Reel Review and submitting his proof of concept to Mike Diaz of ATN Entertainment, Mike signed Bristol, UK-based Adam Etheridge!   It is also worth note that Adam was a Semi-Finalist in Stage 32's Short Film Contest.   Congratulations, Adam and Mike!

Wes Ambrecht the Vice President of Development & Production at Foundation Films asked to meet Rene Thomas Rodriguez after providing notes on Rene's project, CIGAR CITY through Stage 32 Script Services. 

The feature film CHICK FIGHT starring Bella Thorne, Malin Ackerman & Alec Baldwin is now in theaters... and it all started from a writer who lives outside of Los Angeles who pitched it on Stage 32, Joe Downey. Joe works a corporate job in Pennsylvania and has never had any formal training or schooling or connections within the industry until he turned to Stage 32. Joe simply wrote a tremendous script and it found its champion by way of a Stage 32 executive, Tiffany Boyle, president of packaging and sales for Ramo Law. Through a tremendous effort on Tiffany's part, including working with 6 executives in the Stage 32 community, CHICK FIGHT was born. Prepare to be inspired and do your fellow Stage 32ers a favor and tune into watch CHICK FIGHT on VOD. (click here to continue reading the whole story)  

Scott Cronan is the producer of the film ECHOES OF THE INVISIBLE which won the Zeiss Cinematography Award at SXSW. With SXSW getting cancelled his team elected to NOT screen his film on Amazon with the deal SXSW provided, and instead decided to screen their film on Stage 32 Screenings and through our platform their feature film has been picked up for international distribution by Glass House Distribution!   

No Stopping Stage 32 Writers! Over 66 Executive Meetings Requested through Stage 32 this Fall! In 2020 alone we have had over 1,500 script read requests!  

• Vivek Singhania, a producer whose company, Picture Perfect is based in Mumbai, India asked to be connected Debra Kurtz for her project, When Crows Fly and Octavius Ra for the project, State of Trance, after connecting through a pitch session. Vivek specializes in low-budget feature films that can be produced internationally or adapted for the Indian market.

• Producer Cody Lyons of The Octoberists asked to be connected to Nick Brown for the project Angel Three after a pitch session and script request, while producer Carla Westlund of Cake Studios asked to meet Deanna Carlyle for the script Miss Hyde: The Good Seed. Carla also requested to meet with Stephen Wallenfels for Promiseland and Abdur Mohammed for The Anuk Chronicles.

• Producer Agustine Calderon asked to meet with Erick Freitas after providing Premium Coverage on Erick’s script, Fake. Meanwhile, Aaron Daniel Jacob of the animation company Bento Box Productions requested to meet with Max Segal for the script East Side Girl and Jon Harrison Taylor for Johnny Ferrari.

• Producer and Sales Agent Alexia Melocchi of Little Studio Films - who as you will recall earlier this year signed a Stage 32 member to a representation and development deal - requested introductions to Brian Dzyak for Escaping Disposal, Mary Huckstep for William, Will You Dance?, Ted Adams with High Roller, Derek Nelson with The Arc, Sarah Gabrielle Baron for Occupy This, Brent Bergan with Pressure Point, Rashit Ismail with Dona Gracia, Tim Jones for House, Jody Fasanella with Mama Dallas, D. Elliot Woods for 11 minutes, 14 seconds, and Sardia Robinson Foerster.

• Producer Derek Gordon - who also recently signed a shopping agreement with a Stage 32 writer - asked for introductions to Allan Turner for A Killer Past, David Page for Like an Animal, and Ty Jones for Why Can't I Keep a Man. Producer and writer Rachel Paulson who is in development on a series, requested to meet with Octavius Ra for the script, F*ckboy, Martin K. Zitter for MZ, and Jeff Willy for Reveal.

• Junior Manager Harrison Rothman at Elevate Entertainment asked to meet with Jack Gorman for the script Turf while manager Audrey Knox of The Cartel requested a meeting with Patricia Hickman after hearing the pitch and reading Dead Gatsby. Audrey also requested to meet with Margaret Lebron for The Track, Jack Marchetti with Idol, and Andrew Gilchrist for Big, Scary Animals.

• Staying with managers, Lit Manager and Producer Julia Verdin asked to meet Alyssa Carter with the project, For Her (Para Ella) and James J. Papa for the script Killadelphia. Manager Mike Diaz of The Coronel Group asked to meet with Bill Osinski after providing a First 10 Page Review for the script Ungodly.

• Development Executive Thomas Pemberton - whose company Mind’s Eye Entertainment has already optioned 3 television series ideas from writers through Stage 32 - requested to meet with Travis J Opgenorth for Thieves, York Davis for the scripts Joseph and the Holy Grail and I Love You, Oscar Wilde, Dane McCauley for The Brothers Fury, Matthew J. Beier for The Breeders, Martin K. Zitter for Love the Ones You're With, David Allyn for Kellyanne, Bill Osinski for Victoria the First, Nicholas Tana for eJunky, Michael J Shapiro for Run! Run! Run! - The Lives of Abbie Hoffman, and Carole Ryavec for Embargo: Syria.

• Producer David Harris - who has a deal with Millennium Films - asked to meet with Jane Bennett Munro for The Body on the Lido Deck: A Toni Day Mystery and David Page for Head Games, while Rachel Crouch of Cold Iron Films who I previously mentioned said development has not slowed, asked to meet with Shaun McConoughey for Tradition Never Dies.

• Producer Brett Glatman who is producing Oscar-winner Peter Farrelly’s next film for Skydance, asked to meet with Morreco Coleman for 1st Forgotten Champions, Staton Rabin for The Babe is Back, Raymond Reid for The Bailout, Erik Howard for Killing Squirrel Creek, Chantelle Erin Landais for Playa, and Kelly Shanley for Wingmom.

• Sarah J. Cornelius the Development and Production Executive at Whitewater Films - who just released their latest film in September - asked to meet Matthew J. Beier for All is Calm and Michael J. Shapiro for My Summer of 1967. And finally, Wes Ambrecht of Foundation Films asked to be connected to David L Weston for The Woman with No Name.

All of these connections came as a direct result of Stage 32 Script Services which allows for direct access between content creators to decision makers in the entertainment industry. Please join me in congratulating these incredible Stage 32 members on their continued success through the platform!

Christopher Morrison has spent years looking for ways to break into a highly competitive industry. He has invested in film-related books, courses, pitches, and more in an attempt to improve his craft and get the "big break." Well - spoiler alert - the hard work and dedication paid off!

Christopher is now in development on a project with Robert Cort Productions after connecting with their Creative Executive Erin Larsen through a Stage 32 Pitch Session! Erin was a producer on the Ruth Bader Ginsberg biopic, ON THE BASIS OF SEX and is next producing THE SECRET with Katie Holmes. Robert Cort also produced films in the TERMINATOR franchise and the original JUMANJI!

As Christopher explains, he and Erin hit it off during the pitch and Christopher submitted the script to Erin! She then shared the script with the rest of the team at Robert Cort Productions and they are no in active development on the project. Christopher just updated use that he on on his latest draft with Erin for Robert Cort.

To read the entire story, click here!

Alex Moreno is based in Miami and has been a part of the platform since 2015. In late October Alex let us know that he had been hired to be a writer on the 2021 slate of Absurd Hero Productions. The initial connection came through a job post that the principals of Absurd Hero Productions placed on Stage 32!

Alex had already been utilizing Stage 32 Next Level Education to improve his pitch deck! As Alex says, "From my Pitch Deck class I took with Ewan Dunbar, this company [loved] my idea and we are negotiating our next steps. Super exciting!"

And beyond that, Alex has been using Stage 32 to make connections with other writers as well as producers. He is part of a writers group of which 4 of the 6 members were found on Stage 32. Alex is not based in LA, and works primarily outside of the entertainment industry. But using the power of Stage 32, Alex is now working with a production company looking to develop and produce his material! It is just more proof that the power to break into the industry is largely in your hands, no matter where you are in the world.

To see the full story, click here!

Eric Jeske - the winner of the Stage 32 5th Annual Feature Screenwriting Contest - is now represented by First Friday Entertainment - one of the leading boutique management companies in the business! First Friday Entertainment was co-founded by Krista Sipp and Devon Byers, who dedicated themselves to showcasing fresh and unique voices! 

Eric says, "Stage 32 stayed involved, set me up with new meetings, introduced me to a producer who is interested in optioning. Stage 32 kept in contact long after they had any obligation to. They kept passing Avalanche around, championing it on my behalf. This led to a meeting with First Friday Entertainment, who were sent the script, read, and loved. Both parties felt the vibe and they are now my representation." 

Stage 32 member Nick Brown, a UK-based novelist and screenwriter was hired by Stage 32 member Jordan Bryon, a filmmaker based in Kabul, Afghanistan, to write an action script, SHEEN. Nick has previously written a series of historical novels – Agent of Rome – first published in 2011.

Nick says, "I’m really grateful to her for hiring me and to Stage 32 for providing the platform for us to connect. I have made several other valued contacts via Stage 32 and will be keeping an eye out for more screenwriting jobs. To my fellow writers, I would say don’t be disheartened if you apply for writing posts here (or indeed anywhere) and don’t hear back. You only need one positive response and that could be the opportunity that really moves things forward for you. As I’ve learned over the years, connections are essential in the film business and Stage 32 is the ideal place to make them." 

Screenwriter and Stage 32 member Amy Amani landed her agent Anouk van Ghemen of One Four Films in Germany after they connected following a Stage 32 Next Level Webinar that Anouk hosted. Amy was very impressed by Anouk's breadth of knowledge and obvious passion on the subject, so she contacted her. Anouk requested the script and pitch deck which Amy sent right away. A couple of weeks later Anouk emailed Amy back asking to meet. 

By the end of the conversation Anouk agreed to represent Amy and her script ‘When in Rome’ and possibly other projects.They’ve signed a contract, had a notes meeting and set out a plan of action. Amy says, "Anouk is lovely and driven and a joy to work with! I look forward to working with her for a very long time to come."

Jonathan Jordan - the winner of Stage 32 3rd Annual Feature Screenwriting Contest - landed his first paid feature screenwriting job after being signed by Verve Talent & Literary Agency through Stage 32.

Jonathan Jordan the winner of Stage 32 3rd Annual Feature Screenwriting Contest

Jonathan says, "The fact that there are resources like Stage 32 that can help you bring your work in front of real industry insiders, get real pitch meetings, get real agents and managers in your corner is practically miraculous."

Seoras Wallace in Scotland connected with LA-based producer Alexia Melocchi of Little Studio Films through a Stage 32 Pitch Session! Alexia is now representing his Wallace, Legend of Braveheart book series! 

Seoras Wallace and Mel Gibson on the set of Braveheart

Seoras said, "I signed contracts with Alexia, who is now acting as my worldwide manager and representative, with Little Studio Films prepping the background work to produce and bring Wallace, the Legend of Braveheart to our screens as an epic television series! My advice to anyone out there who feel or believes that they have a good story to tell, then Stage 32 has to be your first choice mentor into the industry. If you follow their advice, take up the opportunities that they provide, get your project analyzed then listen and adapt to what is required, there is no reason why these unique opportunities should be missed that could propel your project forward. Stage 32 provides an invaluable service, be it to aspiring writers or top industry professionals seeking new material, I can only say that I am so glad that I ditched my skepticism and took up the opportunity. What Stage32 provides for the industry is very affordable for the individual, but in the end, priceless... in my opinion." 

Justin Calen-Chen met with Ramo Law during a pitch session, they picked him up and he has now signed with CAA and Grandview Management. He's been hired to adapt the best selling novel for Wendy Heard and THE FOSTERED ONE now has C. Fitz (QUEEN SUGAR) to direct! He participated in Ron Howard and Brian Grazer's Imagine Impact 2 alongside producer Stephen Love and overseen by Sascha Penn.

When Stage 32 member Joey Madia wrote his first Escape Room narratives for an organization, it was in 2017. He wrote them for two 5-star escape rooms on the Crystal Coast of North Carolina. Those rooms are still active today. Not long afterwards, he wrote and published a blog post right here on Stage 32 called Seven Steps for Writing Escape Room Narratives (And How to Find Opportunities to Write Them!). It told screenwriters how he got the job, and what they needed to do land their own work writing escape room narratives. But what he garnered from writing that post was far more than he expected.

"That Stage 32 blog post netted an offer to write an article on the thriller elements of Escape Room narratives for Creative Screenwriting Magazine that was published. Not long after, that same Stage 32 post led to meetings and an agreement with a Las Vegas Escape Room company that I will be writing narratives for by years end," Madia said.

But the best part?

That same Stage 32 blog post just landed him a contract with a Bed and Breakfast cottage in southwest Scotland! "We're using the first floor of the cottage to start off a game weekend for guests where they have to solve the Escape Room narrative in order to release the cottage owners from the Fairy Realm so they can get their keys and go to their rooms. The Escape Room will use a combination of Scottish fairy lore, key events, and historical personages to lead players into the Celtic world of the supernatural. We're also in talks for me to design a murder mystery game featuring my Scottish pirate character, whom I have written about on Stage 32 in other blog articles." A mighty big congratulations to Joey! And a massive thank you, too, for his regular contributions to our blog. We are humbled to have you among our membership and are excited to learn more about your Scottish adventure! Read more here.

Jack Cusick was the winner of the Stage 32 + Gidden Media Movies for "Grownups" Screenwriting Contest and won $7,500! He is now in development with legendary producer Amy Baer and Vice President Chris Ceccotti of Gidden Media on his winning screenplay, I'M NOT JACK. 

As Jack said, "I'm overwhelmingly grateful (and proud) to be named the winner of the Gidden Media/Stage 32 contest, and I look forward to working on script refinements in the coming weeks. This is going to be exciting!"

He continued, "Ms. Baer...Thank you for giving me the opportunity to work with you and your team. While my long term goal is to become a successful screenwriter...I am very much looking forward to working with you, Chris, and [the rest of the team]."

Braden Chase developed his project, IN COUNTRY with Development Executive Anna Henry, who worked with him to redevelop the entire pitch bible and pilot script. The project is now with Jim Young, the producer and principal of Animus Films (THE CATCHER WAS A SPY, LOVELACE, THE MAN WHO KNEW INFINITY), who heard the pitch responded very favorably to it. A

s Jim said in his feedback to Braden, “I honestly thought this was excellent. Super impressed with how well-thought out the pitch was...Please send the script over.” Jim requested the script and is going to see if he has a potential showrunner to pair Braden with in his rolodex of contacts!

Braden says, “Jason was gracious enough to put me in touch with Anna Henry who is a real development executive with an amazing resume,” Braden says, adding, “with her help, I reworked my entire pitch bible and pilot script into the polished gem it is today. Hence, why it has captured the attention of buyers at every major studio. What's more is through Stage 32, Jason has put me in touch with a number of literary managers and producers who have heard my pitch and provided invaluable feedback to make my oral pitch really standout. All this amazing input and direction at a very affordable price and amazing convenience thanks to Stage 32.”

Screenwriter and Stage 32 member Stephen Potts had his screenplay, HANEEN, requested by Literary Manager Zach Cox at Circle of Confusion (AMC's THE WALKING DEAD) during the Global Pitch Tank Event on Stage 32! 

UK-based screenwriter Paul Mendelson had his screenplay, A MEETING IN SEVILLE, requested by Tai Duncan the President of Production at Zero Gravity Management (Netflix's "OZARK", THE ACCOUNTANT) and Literary Manager Zach Cox at Circle of Confusion (AMC's THE WALKING DEAD) during the Global Pitch Tank Event on Stage 32!   

Stage 32 writer Christina Pamies, the winner of the 5th Annual Stage 32 Search for New Blood Screenwriting Contest has been hired by StudioCanal to adapt the feature length adaptation of the horror short Baghead (Hollywood Reporter)!

As a result of Stage 32 sending Christina on over a dozen industry meetings, she met with uber-manager Jake Wagner who signed Christina in the room! Jake previously sold the spec Snow White and the Huntsman for a whopping $3m to Universal, and represents A-List screenwriting clients across film and television. Jake’s clients have written some of the most popular recent horror films including POLAROID and CRAWL. From there, Jake worked to get Christina a literary agent at Verve Talent and now, her first paying studio writing job!

Screenwriter Kevin Bachar signs with Zero Gravity Management, attaches director and BAFTA-Award winning DP to his script!

As the saying goes "The dream is free. The hustle sold separately." It takes an incredible amount hustle to move a project forward, as evidence by everything we share here on Stage 32. Today I wanted to share with you a video from Kevin Bachar, who was the winner of our 4th annual Search for New Blood screenwriting contest for his incredible script THE RELATIVE. After Kevin won the contest, we flew him out to LA and set him up on a slew of meetings all around town with people who are interested in his project. It takes a ton of work to get yourself out there. As a result of his endless drive (as you'll see in this video), he now has attached director John Poliquin (GRAVE ENCOUNTERS 2) and  BAFTA winning Director of Photography, Paul Atkins ASC who has worked with Terence Malik to shoot it.  We couldn't be more excited for Kevin and THE RELATIVE. Please congratulate Kevin, your fellow Stage 32er!

Through Stage 32 Script Services, we connected Aaron Benjamin to veteran literary manager Jon Hersh at Housefire Management. Aaron pitched Jon his screenplay, The Bastard of Robert E. Lee, for feedback. But the connection resulted in a lot more than Aaron was expecting. Jon loved Aaron's pitch so much he requested the script. We facilitated the connection between Aaron and Jon and a short time later, Jon signed Aaron as a client! Since signing, Jon has taken 2 of Aarons scripts out and set him up on a ton of meetings. Here's the story from Aaron and Jon themselves:

“I had submitted a written pitch to Jon for The Bastard of Robert E. Lee, which was my first feature,” Aaron told us. “Jon and I connected after he read my submission - and he also read the Busing Crisis script as well.”

“Since signing Aaron, his two spec features - Maverick and Saturday Night Massacre - have been championed by major production companies and sent to dozens of studio buyers,” Jon further explained. “He now has fans all over town, and has been focusing on pitches for studio writing assignments,” See the full story here: https://www.stage32.com/blog/Monday-Motivation-Stage-32-Writer-Lands-Representation

Here's a story that proves you don't have to be in LA to make big things happen, especially for those working with Stage 32 Script Services. Brent Kado left LA and moved to Chicago, but kept working with Stage 32 Script Services. Brent chose to work with Angela Malloy from WEtv and received feedback on his unscripted idea. Angela loved the idea, helped Brent hone and fine tune it and took the project on! As a result, Brent, with Angela's help, just optioned his project to INDIGO FILMS an independent television production company with a long-standing reputation for developing and producing exceptional programming across a wide variety of genres. Networks produced for include Investigation Discovery, Nat Geo WILD, Travel Channel and LMN. The project pitch is now in its second round of executive reviews at Amazon! It's also worth noting that Brent is a long time member of the Stage 32 platform and has built big time relationships that have led to even more success. He's leaving no stone unturned and controlling his career!

Christi Corbett, a Stage 32 and Writers’ Room member, worked with Brad Wilson of Higher Purpose Entertainment to help get coverage on a screenplay adaptation she wrote based on her screenplay A Mountain Man's Redemption. As Christi refined the screenplay, now called Along the Way Home, Brad fell more and more in love with it. So much so, he's now optioned it! We're thrilled that we were able to make this relationship happen. Christi has worked so hard on her material and deserves every success. Here's the full story of Christi's journey:  https://www.stage32.com/blog/How-I-Got-My-First-Option-Agreement  

Congratulations to Donovan Cook who was signed by literary manager Daniel Kendrick from Chatrone after meeting through a Stage 32 pitch session. Donovan is now a Supervising Producer at DreamWorks Animation and has worked on a Netflix and Disney show Daniel set him up on!    

Our Comedy Contest winner Diana Wright has signed with literary manager Audrey Knox at The Cartel and with Abrams Artists Agency after meetings Stage 32 set her up on! Through connections made through Stage 32 Diana also met with HBO producer Bret Slater, development executive Sarah Cornelius at Whitewater Films, Heather Johns, the VP at Lionsgate's LOL Network, manager Spencer Robinson with Art/Work Entertainment, and the EVP of Development for Michael Shamberg's company, Ameet Shukla and Jared Iacino with Panay Films. And, after we sent out her script to our executive roster companies such as Gersh requested to read!    

Producer Daniel Herther, a studio executive from Proxima Media has hired our Fantasy & Sci-Fi Contest winner Ben Gross to write a spec script for his production company, plus Ben is now developing script ideas with Manager Daniel Vang from 3 Arts Entertainment, all who Stage 32 set him up on meetings with!    

Congratulations to Christine Torres, the grand prize winner of the 4th Annual Stage 32 TV Writing Contest, for signing with Manager/Producer Brooklyn Weaver of Energy Entertainment! Brooklyn Weaver is a manager and producer who has produced smash hits including Run All Night with Liam Neeson, Out of the Furnace with Christian Bale and Zoe Saldana, and The Number 23 with Jim Carrey! Brooklyn was sent Christine' script by Stage 32 Director of Script Services, Jason Mirch, and loved Christine's writing! They met and instantly connected. Read the full story here!  

Greg Mania - the winner of the 4th Annual Comedy Writing Contest - signed with Laina Cohn & Jon Taub of Cohn/Torgan Management after meeting them through a meeting set by Stage 32! As part of his winning the contest, in October, Stage 32 sent Greg on about a dozen meetings with literary managers, television producers, and development executives. It was during one of these meetings that Greg met with Literary Manager Jon Taub who works with Literary Manager & Partner Laina Cohn of Cohn/Torgan Management.

Laina Cohn is a prolific talent and literary manager who represents clients across film and television, including Alita: Battle Angel, Bad Moms, The Good Lie, and series for ABC, Fox, Netflix, USA, Disney Channel, and more. Leonard Torgan, her partner at the company, produced the hit series “In Treatment” for HBO and also represents clients across features and television.

Toby Tate's feature film, They Who Walk Among Us, is now in pre-production with Executive Producer Charles Stiefel (SUPER TROOPERS 2, A VIOLENT SEPARATION), Director Jon Keeyes (DOOM ROOM, THE HARROWING) and visual effects supervisor Richard Clabaugh (THE PROPHECY, PHANTOMS, CRYPTO, BURN) on board! 

Toby utilized Stage 32 Script Services including Script Read & Consultation Calls with Spencer Robinson and Jason Mirch, and Stage 32 Next Level Webinars like "Financing Independent Films and Breaking Even Before Its Release," hosted by Jason Mirch and "How to Attach A-List Actors to Your Film," hosted by Franco Sama, among others. 

"I know I wouldn't have gotten this far without investing in Stage 32. I have never been to film school, so they are my film school," Toby says. "They have been and continue to be a crucial asset to my chosen career of filmmaking. It's definitely an uphill climb, but I feel like they are an important part of the fuel that powers my engine." 

My Clone’s an A-Hole, a comedy written by Julie Ann Wight was offered a $5,000 option by National Lampoon through the Stage 32 + National Lampoon Search for Comedic Gold Contest (Deadline)!

“We’ve admired Stage 32’s mission to help creatives from all over the world gain the knowledge, access and support necessary to succeed in this competitive industry,” National Lampoon co-CEOs Raj Singh and Kevin Frakes said. “Additionally, Stage 32’s talent pool is undeniably the deepest anywhere online. We’re thrilled to join forces with them to honor our mission in finding and cultivating the next great comedic voices.”

Vagic, a romantic comedy written by Stage 32 member Julie Ann Cross, received a $7,500 option with legendary producer Amy Baer of Gidden Media Group through then Stage 32 + Gidden Media Rom Com Contest. "We are excited to announce that VAGIC by Julie Cross is the WINNER of the Gidden Media/Stage 32 Romantic Comedy Contest," Amy Baer said. "Julie has written an R-rated, laugh-out-loud, feminist romantic comedy in which the heroine learns to "own" her power - romantically, professionally... and sexually! It's a very surprising premise and a fresh, modern spin on the romcom genre. Stage 32's very own Amanda Toney and Nick Assunto did an incredible job setting up the contest, along with an intricate system of dedicated readers."    

Chick Fight starring Malin Ackerman, Alec Baldwin and Bella Thorne written by Stage 32 member Joseph Downey is in post-production with director Paul Leyden. Joe connected through a Stage 32 pitch session with Stage 32 Educator Tiffany Boyle of Ramo Law who packaged the project with Stage 32 Educator Jordan Levine of Yale Productions.  You can read more about the project here on Deadline. 

Laurie Ashbourne's script 10-31 which was developed through a Stage 32 online writing lab is going into production in 2020 with Horror legend Eli Roth producing through his company The Arts District and female filmmaker, Gigi Saul Guerrero directing! The film will be distributed by Orion and United Artists Releasing. Read more about the project on Deadline by clicking here! Laurie is a Co-Producer along side Eli Roth and Roger Birnbaum.

The plot follows a young woman who takes her niece and nephew trick-or-treating and discovers a note inside a candy wrapper that says there’s a killer loose on her block.

Congratulations to writer Juhani Nurmi, from Finland, who is now optioned and in development with producer Jason Piette on his Victorian Gothic Horror TV series. They met in a Stage 32 pitch session! Creativity is Universal! Jason Piette is a producer and film financier with over 50 movies and TV series to his name, including ​The Merchant Of Venice ​starring Al Pacino and Jeremy Irons, Head In The Clouds​ starring Charlize Theron and Penelope Cruz, the $33m ​"Napoleon"​ TV series for A&E, ​Perfect Creatures​ for Twentieth Century Fox; Mark Pellington’s ​I Melt With You ​for Magnolia Pictures and ​Iron Sky​ for eOne. To read the whole story, click here.

"I wanted to let you all know that despite living far away from Hollywood and not being a spring chicken anymore (53-years-old), you can get Hollywood players interested. It’s all about the right pitch and finding that right person, which in my case is Jason Piette.

Remember that a writer writes -always - and never give up on your dreams. Many thanks to Richard ”RB” Botto, Jason Mirch, Nick Assunto and the rest of the Stage 32 staff – keep up the stellar work!" - Juhani Nurmi

Producer Jared Ferrie requested to meet with Pierre Chambers for his project, Solace!

Sarah J. Corenlius of Whitewater Films asked to connect with Einar Gunn for the project Surviving Sally and Bruce Kalish for his project As Dead as it Gets.

Executive and Producer Kevin Christoffersen is working with Terence Brody on his project, The VR (another Sci-Fi Contest Finalist!) and wants to discuss a new spec version of it.

Justin Ross of Bohemia Group Originals asked to read The Last War by Carroll Brown, June Rose by Kathryn Machi, Riding on Duke's Train by Ken Kimmelman.

Stacey Smart Stanley who just launched her next venture, The Smart Stanley Group, requested the project Indigo Child by Coco Elysses.

Producer and sales executive Cody Lyons of The Octoberists met with PB Barr as a result of reading the project Talking Stick.They are going to meet and talk other projects!

Producer and development executive Tiegen Kosiak asked to connect with Sarah Johnston for her project, Vacant. Tiegen also requested to connect with Romén Rivero Gallardo for the project Night Birds, and Peter Petrucci for Devour.

Development specialist Anna Henry - who has sold and developed projects with ABC, CBS, Fox, Showtime, HBO, and Starz - asked to meet Elena Melener for the project Closer to Cuba.

Executive Joseph Ferrante is taking the project Compass Murphy by Stephen Potts to his partners at his production company for potential development and production!

Producer and executive Nick Fullen-Collins, of Artistic Vision Entertainment, requested the projects Sugar by Lauren Hawkeye, Evangeline by Robert Vink, Last One Standing by Brianna Coyle, The Warrior by Toby Tate, and The Towpath by Cassandra J Wells!

Producer Graham Bradstreet requested to read the project Shooting Stars by Michael Lederer after connecting through a Pitch Session. Graham read the project and loved it! Well done Michael!

Congratulations to writer Juhani Nurmi, from Finland, who is now in development with producer Jason Piette on his Victorian Gothic Horror TV series. They met in a Stage 32 pitch session! Creativity is Universal!   Jason Piette is a producer and film financier with over 50 movies and TV series to his name, including ​The Merchant Of Venice ​starring Al Pacino and Jeremy Irons, Head In The Clouds​ starring Charlize Theron and Penelope Cruz, the $33m ​"Napoleon"​ TV series for A&E, ​Perfect Creatures​ for Twentieth Century Fox; Mark Pellington’s ​I Melt With You ​for Magnolia Pictures and ​Iron Sky​ for eOne.   To read the whole story, click here. 

Whitewater Films is already busy premiering a new Pilot at Sundance and shooting a new comedy feature, but Production Executive Sarah J Cornelius managed to find another great script through a pitch session and is meeting with Kevin Karp, to discuss his story, Touch the Fire.

After Amasia launched a television division earlier this year, Josh Sathre discovered Debbie Viguie’s Witch Hunt through a pitch session. Debbie is meeting with their Television team soon to discuss the project.

Art Thomas (US) met Marc Greenland (Zimbabwe) met through Stage 32 and made the film THE LAST SALUTE, which premiered at the LA Film Festival and was featured on Urban Culture. To read more, click here: https://www.stage32.com/blog/Crossing-The-Creative-Divide

Michael Tapia, Producer for Facebook's Paging Dr. Patel, requested a meeting with Aaron Shaw for his script CHIBA after reading it for Premium Script Coverage. He signed on to a rewrite and Michael!

Christian Taylor from Taylor Lane Productions, who released Measure of a Man in theaters last year, took a meeting with Sara Dahmen after giving her pitch feedback on her script KATIE SIOUX and with Lionel Lober for his script LONG SHOT.

Jeff Singer, Producer at Stowaway Films has taken a meeting with Rolando Gomez for his script 12 DEAD MEN after a Stage 32 pitch session.

Becca Cammarata the Director of Development at Stay Gold Features requested a meeting with Gus Avila after reading his project Kingwood from a Stage 32 Pitch Session.

Sarah J. Corenlius the Creative & Production Executive at Whitewater Films requested a meeting with Fred Sprock for his project Vespern Stox after she read it while doing Stage 32 Premium Coverage.

Craig Waladenziak co-wrote DESOLATION, directed by David Moscow and produced by David Harris and Todd Remis, and was released in 2018.  Craig met David Harris through feedback on a pitch on Stage 32. Stage 32 also got Craig a feature in Robert McKee’s STORY Magazine for this film. Listen to Craig's success using Stage 32 here:  

Justin L. Ross of Bohemia Group Originals has exclusively taken on William Holden's project FORBIDDEN SCIENCE and is currently out to production companies.

Alyssa and Griffin Devine sign with HG5 Management and released their film RECOVERY in 2018!

Jonathan Jordan, the winner of our 4th Annual Feature Contest, signed with Verve Talent & Literary and Byron Austen Ashley who has his own company Settebello Entertainment. He just beat out two Nicholl finalists for a writing assignment to pen a sports drama feature for an international producer and is going in for a 2nd pitch to one of the largest studios in the industry. Stage 32 Feature Contest Winner Update (Signed to Agent & Manager!) from Stage 32 on Vimeo.

Manager and Producer Daniel Kendrick from Chatrone signed Stage 32 member Donovan Cook, who was staffed on the Nickelodeon show Adventures of Kid Danger and on the Disney show Star vs. the Forces of Evil

Producer Christopher Ufland met with Eric Carlson after giving feedback on his pitch and reading his script FIRST AROUND.

Manager David Chien from Art/Work Entertainment requested a meeting with Steffen Andrews after giving feedback for his pitch AURORA!

Catherine Keithley, the Director of Development for Brian Graden Media took a meeting with Tamara Hudson for her project SOLO after she gave feedback on her pitch!

Bob Demars’ project PRAY FOR DEATH was submitted for Premium Script Coverage by an Executive and Rick Bitzelberger is now pitching the script to his bosses at Informant Media. Good luck Bob! 

Teng Ky-Gan from Malaysia is now packaging his script with Ramo Law. “Ramo helped me develop it,” Teng continued. “We did 3 major drafts in about a year. Their notes made my script 10 times better. They have fantastic insights on what's sellable.”

“Once Tiffany from Ramo felt confident that the script was good enough, she pitched it around,” Teng told me. And because of their hard work and tenacity, the reception was fantastic! She attached 2 directors and a producer after a couple of months. I signed the option for the script in Dec 2018!” Read more about this here: https://www.stage32.com/blog/Meet-a-Talented-Writer-Who-Found-His-Champion

Writer Christina Pamies has signed with Jake Wagner and Scott Stoops from Good Fear Film + Management. Her script is being produced by Jake Weiner and Chris Bender! To read the full story click here: https://www.stage32.com/blog/Big-Month-of-May-for-Stage-32-Writers

Samantha Schifrien from Rosey TV took a meeting with Peter Malone Elliott after she met him during a Stage 32 pitch session and she is now helping him find a manager and try to get him repped for staffing season or find a writer's PA gig!

Jeff Singer, Producer at Stowaway Films has taken a meeting with Rolando Gomez for his script 12 DEAD MEN after giving feedback for it in a pitch session.

Julia Glausi from Endgame Entertainment requested a meeting with Kris Lippert for his script BLACK TALON after she read it doing Stage 32 Premium Coverage

The story comes from writer, and Stage 32 member, Aaron Benjamin, who recently connected with veteran literary manager Jon Hersh at Housefire Management. Aaron participated in a Stage 32 pitch session with Jon to receive feedback on the pitch for his feature project, The Bastard of Robert E. Lee, which was previously a quarterfinalist in the 3rd Annual Stage 32 Feature Screenwriting Competition. But the connection resulted in a lot more than Aaron was expecting. Jon signed Aaron!

“I had submitted a written pitch to Jon for The Bastard of Robert E. Lee, which was my first feature,” Aaron told us. “Jon and I connected after he read my submission - and he also read the Busing Crisis script as well.”

“Since signing Aaron, his two spec features - Maverick and Saturday Night Massacre - have been championed by major production companies and sent to dozens of studio buyers,” Jon further explained. “He now has fans all over town, and has been focusing on pitches for studio writing assignments,” See the full story here: https://www.stage32.com/blog/Monday-Motivation-Stage-32-Writer-Lands-Representation 

Manager and Producer Julia Verdin has requested more materials from Sergio Caballero and will watch his short film after hearing a pitch for I Am Ana.

Writer Stephen Wallenfels received a meeting request from producer Tiegen Kosiak (the former head of development for Zoe Saldana's production company) after reviewing his First 10 Review submission.

Producer Regina Lee has requested to meet with writer Brent Beath and writer Monique Patterson after reading their scripts during a First 10 Review.

We're excited for Caytha Jentis as her Amazon series THE OTHER F WORD, starring Alysia Reiner & Gilbert Godfried is one of the top streamed on Amazon and part of the $1 Million prize! She met her manager, Matt Kniaz, from industry entertainment on Stage 32 through a pitch session, and they are now packaging the show and going out to networks to pitch as a traditional series!  

Writer Kelly Lamphear Dash is connecting with financier Todd Remis who has requested updates on Kelly’s project as it goes through the development process.

Writer Jeannette Cormier submitted her script, Sitting Duck, for coverage with producer Tiegen Kosiak. Tiegen wants to package the project and take it out to financiers.

Our 2nd Place Winner Fantasy & Sci Fi Screenwriting Contest winner, Ryan Lee, writer of TOWER 9 was optioned by studio producer Mitchell Peck.

After placing as a finalist in Stage 32's TV Screenwriting Contest and the finalist's look book was sent out, Duane signed with Kaplan-Stahler Agency and Heroes And Villains Entertainment. Read the full story here: https://www.stage32.com/blog/TV-Contest-Finalist-Signs-with-Kaplan-Stahler-and-Heroes-and-Villains-Entertainment

Justin Callen Chen met with Ramo Law during a pitch session, they picked him up and he has signed with CAA and Imagine Lab!

Joe Downey attached Ramo Law to package his script. Ramo sent the script to an award-winning producer who immediately signed on. The producer attached an up and coming indie director and brought in one of the “Alphabet Agencies” to cast the film. Currently, there are multiple A-List acting attachments and offers out to more.

Heidi Nyburg, winner of the Stage 32 4th Annual TV Writing Contest signed with Sonia Gambaro at ESA.

Anthony Guidubaldi & Keith Strausbaugh won our comedy contest and met with Amasia Entertainment, Art/Work Entertainment, Romark Entertainment, Lionsgate and more. They have just wrapped on filing their feature film mockumentary MARATHON and have been sent to APA as an agent and Zero Gravity for management! Stage 32 Comedy Contest Winners Hollywood Meetings from Stage 32 on Vimeo.

Just want to go on record saying how helpful, knowledgeable, and kind Miguel Valenti was!

I’ve had such positive experiences recently through Stage 32, with Mandalay, with Justin Ross, and Sarah Cornelius. Berlin feels less far away thanks to you guys.

Shortly after Russell pitched his script "'Til We Meet Again" to Kevin Christoffersen, he requested the script. Kevin enjoyed reading the script in its entirety and suggested a Skype meeting. Halfway through the meeting, Russell was offered an option for his script! 

After pitching my screenplay "Legacy" to Miguel Valenti, he requested
to read it. After he finished reading it, he offered to get a cup of
coffee with me. He wanted to speak to me about the script and how to
make it even better. I will be meeting with him in April when I am in
LA for the Beverly Hills Film Festival where I'm an Official
Selection!

Congratulations to James Dalessandro for getting a meeting with producer Jim Young (Catcher Was a Spy, Wristcutters, The Words) after Jim gave him feedback on a script pitch - Good luck!

Terez Koncz is the winner of our 3rd Annual Short Film Contest for her short film THE LETTERS, which we screened at the Raindance Film Festival and the Hollyshorts Film Festival. Since we screened her, she's had meetings with Jonathan Halperyn, the founder of Hero Squared in Budapest, Hungary. Jonathan is the former Managing Director of Focus Features International and continues to work with Terez. In addition, she met with producer Nick Oleksiw, who used to run development at Reel FX and now is producing with Pascal Pictures, Amy Pascal's production company. Plus Terez is now in talks with Good Fear Film + Management for US representation!

Congratulations to Mark Rashid for landing a meeting with Rob Marglies from Different Duck Films after getting pitch feedback for his script One Twenty and Change!

Congratulations to Jesse Harris for landing a meeting with Andrew Kersey from Karsey Management after getting pitch feedback for his script Borrego!

Congratulations to Javier Dampierre for landing a meeting with David McInerney from MaCromanagment after getting pitch feedback for his script The Silence of Marco Tranner!  

Congratulations to Jeremy Enis for landing a meeting with Cody Lyons from the Octoberists after getting pitch feedback for his script Mean Machine! 

David Harris requested my Action Adventure Feature Film screenplay THE LAMP after a Stage 32 Skype pitching session. After that, we had a phone meeting where David asked about my other scripts and we brainstormed for a long time. David's a great guy, generous with his time, full of amazing industry insights for writers and is one of those great producers with an encyclopedic knowledge of films. Bravo to Stage 32 for a superb platform where writers can meet industry pros!

Congratulations to Krista Crawford for landing a meeting with Sasha Nonas-Barnes at Ineffable after a recent Stage 32 Pitch Session!

 Congratulations to Adam Williams for landing a meeting with Will Phelps at American High after a Stage 32 Pitch Session!

Congratulations to Stage 32 writer Patricia K Meyer for landing a meeting with Raquelle David at Elevate Entertainment after her script was requested following a Stage 32 Pitch Session!

Congratulations to Laura E Bray on landing a meeting with Nick Watson from Artillery Creative after a Stage 32 Pitch Session!

Congratulation to Stage 32 writer Kayla Baken on landing a meeting with Justin Schwartz from FX Networks after a First 10 Pages Review! Kayla was also the runner-up in Stage 32's Comedy Writing Contest!

Congratulation to Mike Samonek on landing a meeting after his script was requested by Jeff Faehnle at Nasser Entertainment following a Stage 32 Pitch Session!

Congratulations to Stage 32 member Jenna Cook on landing a meeting with Aaron Notestine from AMC Networks after submitting her script for coverage through our Development Notes program!

Congratulations to Jon O, Marc Z, Alex W, Santrise N, and Rick D for all landing meetings from a recent Stage 32 Pitch Session with Jordan Garrett, Head of Development at Buffalo 8!

David Harris requested my Action Adventure Feature Film screenplay The Lamp after a Stage 32 Skype pitching session. After that, we had a phone meeting where David asked about my other scripts and we brainstormed for a LONG time. David's a great guy, generous with his time, full of amazing industry insights for writers and is one of those great producers with an encyclopedic knowledge of films. Bravo to Stage 32 for a superb platform where writers can meet industry pros! - Mark Laing

Congratulations to Stage 32 member Fasika Addis on landing a meeting with Ryan Levee with Agency for the Performing Arts after Ryan reviewed the opening of his script through our First 10 Pages program!

Congratulations to Stage 32 member Michael Lederer on landing a meeting with Agustine Calderon from RatPac Entertainment after submitting his script for coverage through our Development Notes program!

Congratulations to Darryl Anka on landing a meeting with Devon Byers at Ideate Media after his script, "Nautilus" was requested through one of our pitch sessions!

Screenwriter Duane Piedmont from Studio City, California was a finalist in our 2nd Annual TV Contest for his TV spec "Savages" and today we're proud to announce that he has officially signed with Kaplan-Stahler Agency and Heroes And Villains Entertainment.

Congratulations to Jeremy Dorfman on landing a meeting with Joshua Cohen from Big Beach after pitching his script When a Boy Becomes a Man through one of our online pitch sessions!

Congratulations to Stage 32 member Steve Feld on landing a meeting with Casey Bond from Higher Purpose Entertainment after pitching his script, Always Picked Last through one of our online pitch sessions!

Congratulations to David Captria on landing a meeting with Justin Schwartz from FX Networks after getting his script read through our First 10 Pages Program!

Congratulations to Stage 32 Jimmy Cuty on landing a meeting with Justin Schwartz from FX Networks after getting his script read through our First 10 Pages program!

Congratulations to Stage 32 member Lionel Lober on landing a meeting with Nick Watson from Artillery Creative after pitching his script The Big Bang during one of our online pitch sessions!

Congratulations to Stage 32 member Sam Kite on landing a meeting with Sarah Batista-Pereira from Epicenter after pitching his script, Party Lines through one of our online pitch sessions!

Congratulations to Stage 32 member Sid Grey on landing a meeting with Jairo Alvarado after submitting his script Faking the Funk for a 30-minute consultation!

Congratulations to Stage 32 member A.W. Scott on landing a meeting with Sarah Cornelius from Whitewater Films after pitching his script, At Last through one of our online pitch sessions!

Congratulations to Stage 32 member Amanda Keener on landing a meeting with Rachel Crouch from Cold Iron Pictures after pitching her script, Fireflies through our online pitch sessions!

Congratulations to Tony Moore on landing a meeting with Darren Kwan from Red Apollo Group after pitching his script Uncanny Valley through one of our online pitch sessions!

Congratulations to Stage 32 member Kris Lippert on landing a meeting with Darren Kwan from Red Apollo Group after pitching his script The Sculptor through our online pitch sessions!

Congratulations to Stage 32 member Ryan Chong on landing a meeting with Darren Kwan from Red Apollo Group after pitching his script The BLVD through one of our pitch sessions!

Congratulations to Stage 32 member Jim McQuaid on landing a meeting with Darren Kwan from Red Apollo Group after pitching his script Nixie through one of our pitch sessions!

Congratulations to Stage 32 member Heather Farris on landing a meeting with Sarah Cornelius from Whitewater Films after submitting her script, Ripple for feedback through our First 10 Pages program!

Congratulations to Stage 32 member Shruti Saran on landing a meeting with Justin Schwartz from FX Networks after pitching her script, Before Mars!

Congratulations to Cassia Jones on landing a meeting with Justin Schwartz with FX Networks after pitching her script, Beverly Hills School Nurse!

Congratulations to Stage 32 member Chris Crowley on landing a meeting with Katie Politanoff from A Really Good Home Pictures after pitching his script, Mother Up!

Congratulations to Stage 32 member Micah Delhauer on landing a meeting with Manager Daniel Kendrick from Chatrone after pitching his script, Strange Aeons!

Congratulations to Stage 32 member Ross Raffin on landing a meeting with Dan Ingram from De Laurentiis Company (NBC's Hannibal) after pitching his script, Syringes.

Congratulations to Stage 32 member Jeff Affrunti on landing a meeting with Robert Beaucage from Array Entertainment after pitching his script, Survival of the Fittest.

Congratulations to Stage 32 member Ann Kimbrough on landing a meeting with Robert Beaucage from Array Entertainment after pitching her script, Lesser of Two Evils.

Congratulations to Stage 32 member Lauren Hoekstra on landing a meeting with Robert Beaucage from Array Entertainment after pitching her script, Rosy Hue of the Dying Day.

Congratulations to Stage 32 member CJ Wells who landed a meeting with producer/manager Jennielyn Abrot (LOVELACE) after pitching her script, Hookman through one of our pitch sessions!

Congratulations to Stage 32 member Mark V. Bedard on landing a meeting with Morgan Long from The Gersh Agency after pitching his script, NIGHTHAWKS!

Congratulations to Stage 32 member Renee Bernard who lands a meeting with Morgan Long from The Gersh Agency after pitching her script, THE IMBALANCE.

Congratulations to Stage 32 member M. Cristina Beato on landing a meeting with producer David Harris after pitching his script In the Voodoo Parlour of Marie Laveau through one of our online pitch sessions!

Congratulations to Stage 32 member Sam Tahhan on landing a meeting with producer David Harris after pitching his script Object of My Abduction through one of our online pitch sessions!

Congratulations to Stage 32 member Dominic DeJoseph on landing a meeting with producer David Harris after pitching his script No Direction Home through one of our online pitch sessions!

Congratulations to Stage 32 member Sid Grey on landing a meeting with Producer Dylan Mulick after pitching his screenplay, Faking the Funk through one of our online pitch sessions!

Congratulations to Stage 32 member Michael Atkinson on landing a meeting with Ryan Levee from Agency for the Performing Arts (APA) after pitching his script, Blood Rose through our online pitch sessions!

Congratulations to Stage 32 member Sherryle Jackson who landed a meeting with Catherine Keithley from Brian Graden Media after pitching her project, Learning Landscapes through one of our online pitches sessions!

Congratulations to Stage 32 member Jeremy Enis who landed a meeting with Catherine Keithley from Brian Graden Media after pitching his project, Wild Hog through one of our online pitches sessions!

Congratulations to Stage 32 member Devin Comiskey who landed a meeting with Sasha Nonas-Barnes from Ineffable Pictures after pitching his script, Petz Ahoy through one of our online pitches sessions!

Congratulations to Eric Rudnick on landing a meeting with Mark Finley from Metric Talent & Management after his script, Incoming was requested during one of our pitch sessions!

Congratulations to Stage 32 member Ilyse Mimoun who landed a meeting with producer/financier Todd Remis (Tracktown, Always Shine) after his script was requested during one of our pitch sessions!

Congratulations to Stage 32 member Brian Ellis who landed a meeting with producer/financier Todd Remis (Tracktown, Always Shine) after his script was requested during one of our pitch sessions!

Congratulations to Stage 32 members who scored a meeting with Sasha Nonas-Barnes, a Coordinator with Ineffable Pictures (The Late Bloomer, The Road Within) after pitching their material through one of our pitch sessions! Congrats to Chas Fisher, Carolyn McCray, Devin Comiskey, James Hoey, Sharon Turner, and Sid Grey.

Congratulations to Stage 32 member George Spicer on landing a meeting with producer Tiegen Kosiak after she requested to read his script, Birthday Magic during one of our pitch sessions!

Congratulations to Stage 32 member Jesse Harris on landing a meeting with producer Tiegen Kosiak after she requested to read his screenplay, Borrego during one of our pitch sessions!

Congratulations to Stage 32 writing team Myles Warden and Capri Samson on landing a general meeting with producer Regina Lee (The Good Shepherd, American Wedding, Curious George, Seabiscuit) after pitching her through one of our online pitch sessions!

Congratulations to Stage 32 member Paul Puri on connecting with manager Daniel Vang from Good Fear Film + Management to discuss his script, Master Minds after pitching it through one of our pitch sessions!

Congratulations to Stage 32 member Greg Derochie who landed a meeting with producer Sev Ohanian to discuss his script The Masquerade after pitching it through one of our pitch sessions!

Congratulations to Stage 32 member Matt Coleman on landing a general with producer Sev Ohanian to discuss his script, Deterrent after pitching it through one of our pitch sessions!

Congratulations to Stage 32 member Michael Mohoric who landed a general meeting with producer Derek Gordon to discuss his reality show, Animal Healer after pitching it through one of our pitch sessions!

Congratulations to Stage 32 member Shiv Sudhakar on landing a general with producer Derek Gordon to discuss her reality show, Admissions after pitching it through one of our pitch sessions!

Congratulations to Stage 32 member Justin Calen-Chenn who's script Metal & Dust was passed on to the development team at Bigscope Films after pitching to their Head of Development, Laurie Cook!

Congratulations to Stage 32 member Alicia Lomas-Gross who landed a general meeting with Sam Shaw from Principato-Young Entertainment after pitching her script during one of our pitch sessions!

Congratulations to Stage 32 member Joseph Downey who signed with Tiffany Boyle from Ramo Law PC after pitching his script! Tiffany has since helped Joseph attach a major three-letter agency and an A-list actress to produce his film! Check out our blog post detailing his success here!

Congratulations to Stage 32 member Heath Woodlief and his writing partner Spencer Willis on signing a shopping agreement with Agustine Calderon from RatPac Entertainment after pitching their script, Sebastian of the Apocalypse!

Congratulations to Stage 32 member Mary Albanese on landing a meeting with producer Trevor Seeley after her script, Hush House was requested through one of our pitch sessions!

Congratulations to Stage 32 member Debra Kirschner on landing a meeting with manager Mark Finley from Metric Talent & Literary Management after her script, Mallwalkers was requested through one of our pitch sessions!

Congratulations to Stage 32 member Paul Cunningham who lands a meeting with manager Christopher Petryk from Metric Talent & Literary Management after his scripts Pervingtons, The Hometown Question, and Renegade Cabbies were requested through one of our pitch sessions!

Congratulations to Stage 32 member Chris Crowley who lands a meeting with producer David Harris after his script MOTHER UP was requested through one of our pitch sessions!

Congratulations to Stage 32 member Travis Opgenorth who lands a meeting with producer David Harris after his script RANGER CREED was requested through one of our pitch sessions.

Congratulations to Stage 32 member Jeff York on landing a meeting with producer David Harris after his script, INCURABLE was requested through one of our pitch sessions!

Congratulations to Stage 32 member Brett Goldman on landing a meeting with Tiffany Boyle and her colleague for his script, Guest!!

Congratulations to Stage 32 member Eli Samuel who lands a general meeting with producer Kate Sharp (Behind the Mask, Madame Bovary) after she requested his material through one of our pitch sessions!

Congratulations to James Lewis who landed a meeting with a producer after his script, Brooklyn Daley was requested during one of our pitch sessions!

Congratulations to Christie Dawson who landed a meeting with a producer after he script, Life with Kate was requested during one of our pitch sessions!

Congratulations to Stage 32 member Ericka Malone who landed a meeting with a producer after her script, The Classics was requested during one of our pitch sessions!

Congratulations to Stage 32 member Britt Wynn who landed a meeting with a producer after his script, Just Shoot Me was requested through one of our pitch sessions!

Congratulations to Stage 32 member Jeanette Villafane who landed a meeting with a producer after her script, Sidewalk Prophets was requested through one of our sessions!

Congratulations to Stage 32 member Cybil Lake who landed a meeting with a producer after her script, Central Park Dark was requested through one of our sessions!

Congratulations to Mark Stouffer who landed a meeting with manager Matt Kniaz from Industry Entertainment after his script Collision was requested through one of our pitch sessions!

Congratulations to Stage 32 member Kathi Carey who landed a meeting with ICM after her script, Because I'm Here With You was requested through one of our pitch sessions!

Congratulations to Stage 32 member Dane McCauley who landed a general meeting with ICM after his script, Keys to the Kingdom was requested through one of our pitch sessions!

In our most successful pitch session yet, congratulations to the following writers who landed meetings with Tiffany Boyle from Ramo Law PC:Sid Grey (Kind of Like A Dope), Karin Partin Wells (The Last Holiday), Gabe Tullier, Chris Crowley, Carmealette Smith (When King Came Back), Nadia Huckeba (Path of Will), Marni Sullivan (Syvertsen's Complex), Bill Johnston (Requited), J. M. Hall (Birdie), Doug Dilg (The Exhale), James Lewis (Brooklyn Daley), Justin Calen-Chenn (Lone Pine), Kate Jay (Freedom Summer), Kathleen Knox (Ellsworth), Michele Cannon (Poochie and Lil Bit), Sharon Ekstrom (Commerce) and Zlatan Mustafica (Just Breathe).Congratulations to them all!

Congratulations to Stage 32 member Craig Berger who lands a meeting with Erin Smithey at Tom Welling Productions after he submitted his script, Diana's Coven to her via our First 10 Pages program!

Congratulations to Scott Mulligan who lands a meeting with Drew Smith from Unique Features after his script was requested during one of our pitch sessions!

Congratulations to Dan Southard on landing a meeting with Michael Poisson from Silent Machine Entertainment after his script Butterfly was requested!

Congratulations to Stage 32 member Yolanda Powell on landing a meeting with Michael Poisson from Silent Machine Entertainment after he requested her script Good Grief through one of our pitch sessions!

Congratulations to Stage 32 member Christina Berlin for landing a meeting with producer Kate Sharp during her pitch session!

Stage 32 Member Mike McLaughlin scores a meeting with Devon Byers from Ideate Media after pitching his script, Malice!

Congratulations to Stage 32 member Aaron Wroblewski on landing a meeting with Devon Byers from Ideate Media after pitching his script, Enera.

Congratulations to Stage 32 member Ross Mihalko on his meeting with Dan Ingram at The De Laurentiis Company after Dan requested and read his script, Graves.

Congratulations to Stage 32 member Heather Faris on her meeting with Jarrod Murray from Epicenter after he requested and read her script, Ripple.

Congratulations to Stage 32 member Julie Livingston on scoring a meeting with Sam Schulte from Abrams Artists Agency after he requested and read her script, Self Help!

Congratulations to Stage 32 member Keith Betts on his meeting with Erin Smithey from Tom Welling Productions after pitching his script, Polar Bare!

Congratulations to Stage 32 member Michael Morra on scoring a general meeting with Dan Ingram from The De Laurentiis Company as a result of our pitch sessions!  

Congratulations to Sharon Cooper for landing a general meeting with Nikki Levy from DreamWorks TV after one of our pitch sessions!

Congratulations to Joel Fishman who landed a meeting with Elissa Dauria, a Creative Executive from Maximum Films & Management NY after one of our pitch sessions!

Congratulations to Julie Livingston on scoring a general meeting with an executive from Project 10 Productions after her script was requested during one of our pitch sessions!

Congratulations to Mark Stouffer (Los Angeles) who lands meeting with John Doherty from Cross Creek Pictures!

Congratulations to Nicholas Johnson (Los Angeles) who scores general meeting with executive Daniel Kendrick from Chatrone. 

Congrats to Eleanor Morrison (Los Angeles) who lands general meeting with manager Daniel Vang from BenderSpink. 

Congrats to Shannon Forth Davies (Oklahoma) who secures writing assignment for producer Luke Edwards!

Great job to Kristen Demaline (New York City) who gets general meeting with agent Sean Berard from APA!

Great job to Effie-Michelle Metallidis (Los Angeles) who gets general meeting with executive Ghislaine Devoy from Pico Creek Pictures! 

Congratulations to Kris Lippert (Australia) who scores general meeting with producer Alan Pao!

Congrats to Becky Fink (Philadelphia) who scores general meeting with Agustine Calderon from RatPac Entertainment after he reviews her script from our Coverage Progam!

Congrats to Barbara Jackson, Paul Baiguerra, Talece Brown, Victor Maxson, Pidge Jobst, Jeff Warrick, Jack Matosian, William Viglione, Terrance Thibodeaux, Laura Cross, Jim Eckmann, George Spicer, Brandon Rosin, Andrew Riley and Dianna Cobbold who all scored general meetings with Tiffany Boyle from Ramo Law PC!

Congratulations to Jae Bernard (Los Angeles) who's TV pilot gets picked up by WeTV after pitching it in an online pitch session! 

Congratulations to Nicholas Johnson (Los Angeles) who lands general meeting with Creative Executive Farrell Ingle from Zucker Productions!

Congratulations to Mark Stouffer (Los Angeles) who gets general meeting with Creative Executive Patrick Raymond from Mandalay Pictures!

Congratulations to Jonathan Katz (Virginia) who lands general meeting with production company Intrigue after pitching to the Creative Executive Joe Wiggins!

Congratulations to Trish MacEnulty (Charlotte, North Carolina) who just attached producer Gavin Dorman (former Creative Executive of Vertigo Entertainment) to her TV pilot! 

Congratulations to Ross Raffin (Los Angeles) who signs with manager Mark Finley from Metric Talent & Literary Management! 

Congratulations to Benji Smith (Los Angeles) who signs with manager Conrad Sun from Meridian Artists! 

Congratulations to Scott Robert Waldvogel and Matt DeMartini who signs with agent Adam Perry from APA!

Great job! Rebecca Benzell (New York) gets general meeting with exec from Lionsgate after Rebecca participated in our Secret Roster Coverage Program. 

Congratulations to Marc Warzecha (Los Angeles)! Production company Intrigue just brought Marc on board to adapt a project for their company.

Congratulations to our Stage 32 Happy Writers Feature Film Winners Brittni Brown and Jenna Palermo (Los Angeles) who just signed with Seth Nagel from Infinity Management International! After they won, we set them up on meetings with SONY, Lionsgate, Universal, Ineffable Pictures and Warner Bros. 

Brendan Gore (Australia) lands general meeting with agent Nish Panchal from the Curtis Brown Group (UK) after a pitch session! 

Congrats to Eli Samuel (New York) who lands meeting with an agent from ICM after a recent pitch session!

Michael Ryan Assip (New York) and Peter Lancucki (New Zealand) ordered coverage from manager Mary Cybriwsky at Truth Magician Management. Mary was so impressed with their voice that she asked to develop the script with them and, after a couple of polishes, Mary is now shopping the script around!

Mark Stouffer (Los Angeles) lands general meeting with manager Seth Nagel from Infinity Management International after Seth read Mark's script from a general meeting. 

Congrats to Keith Betts (Florida) who gets meeting with producer Kate Sharp after she requested and read his script from a pitch session. 

Congratulations to Dylan Phillips (Toronto) and Tony Moore  (New York) who scored general meeting with Joe Wiggins from production company Intrigue. 

Congrats to Ward Parry (Boston) who lands general meeting with Dan Ingram from the Dino De Laurentiis Company!

Congrats to Benjello Jacob, Michael Shapiro, Mark Stouffer and Julie Livingston for getting a general meeting with Dorian Connelley from Apex Entertainment! 

Congratulations to Matt DeMartini and Scott Waldvogel (Los Angeles) who signed with Gotham Group!

Congratulations to Natalie Hanson (Seattle, Washington) who had her script requested from Zero Gravity Management and Anonymous Content from our October Coverage Recipient Logline Blast (the 3 top graded scripts from our Coverage Program for the month of October and their loglines sent to our roster of executives).  

Marni Sullivan (Los Angeles) lands writing assignment with Apex Entertainment (Secretariat, Invincible, Million Dollar Arm). 

Congratulations to Leah Waller (Tennessee) who signs shopping agreement with producers Damon Lane and Mary Jane Skalski (Win Win, The Station Agent) for her TV pilot. 

Congratulations to the Top 3 Graded Coverage Recipients for the month of October (Justin Dmitruk, Barbara Albers Jackson and Andy Froemke). As always, we send out the top 3 scripts' loglines to 30 hand selected, high profile companies. As a result of this logline blast, these writers garnered script requests from Unique Features, ShowKat Productions, RatPac Entertainment and Zucker Productions.

Congratulations again to Heather Ostrove (Los Angeles). An agent from ICM discovered her in a pitch session, sent her script to The Montecito Picture Company and they requested a general meeting with her immediately after reading her script! 

Congratulations to Eli Samuel (New York) who lands meeting with UK agent Nish Panchal from Curtis Brown Group after discovering this writer in a pitch session. 

Congratulations to Emma J. Steele who recently came to Los Angeles and had meetings with Escape Artists, Gotham Group, Meridian Artists, FreshMaker Media, Marilyn Atlas Management, Circle of Confusion and BenderSpink. These execs all wanted to meet with her after we personally pitched her and her stories and read her beautifully written TV pilots. 

Congratulations to John F. Covarrubias (Los Angeles)! Earlier this year he utilized our coverage program to perfect his 1 hour TV pilot. He later submitted his 1 hour TV pilot to the WB Fellowship Program and won!

Last year, Laura Brienza (New York) met her future manager through our pitch sessions and signed with Allison Doyle from Project D Media. Through Allison's guidance, Laura perfected her pilot and just won the Lifetime Writers Project Fellowship!

Congratulations to our Grand Prize Winner, Glenn Forbes (Toronto) who just got his winning script optioned to Glider Films with the help of his manager Seth Nagel from Infinity Management International. Seth signed him after Glenn won our contest. 

Great job John Covarrubias (Los Angeles) who got meetings with Magnet Management, Lee Stobby Entertainment and Epicenter after Joey sent his TV pilot to these managers for possible representation. 

Congrats to Kristen Demaline (New York) for getting a general meeting with Elissa Dauria from Maximum Films and Management after reading her pilot that was requested from a pitch session. 

Congratulations to Frank Ponce who signs with a manager from 3 Arts Entertainment! Frank won our Search for New Blood Contest last year. 

Congrats to Christopher Hruby (California) who scored a general meeting with a rep from MGM after his scripts was requested from a recent pitch session!

Congrats to Colin Watts who scored a general meeting with a rep from MGM after his scripts was requested from a recent pitch session!

Craig Walendziak (Boston) got the attention of producer David Harris through one of our pitch sessions. Earlier this year David hired Craig to co-write a thriller that wrapped production a few months ago. David just recently hired Craig to co-write another feature that just wrapped shooting!

Frank Ponce (Los Angeles) scores meetings with Justin Littman from Gotham Group and Robert Lazar from The Shuman Company. After Atlas Entertainment signed a shopping agreement with one of Frank's scripts, Joey wanted to keep the traction going and set up Frank with these meetings to help him land representation .

Congratulations to Frank Ponce (Los Angeles) who gets meeting with Justin Littman (manager at Gotham Group) after reading Frank's feature!

Erik Grossman (Los Angeles) scores general meeting with Lea Dizon from Writ Large after she requests his script from a recent pitch session and liked the writing. 

Bianca Gray (Australia) utilizes Drew Smith from Unique Pictures from our coverage program and gets a general meeting with Drew after he reads her script and connects with her fresh voice. 

Robert Attenweiler (New York) gets meeting with producer Jonathan Shukat of ShowKat Productions after Robert's script was requested and read by Jonathan. 

Great job to Bill Lundy (California) who submitted his script for coverage to Drew Smith of Unique Features. Drew was so impressed with the writing that Drew set up a general meeting and requested 3 scripts for possible production consideration. 

Congratulations to Benji Smith (Los Angeles) who scores meeting with Conrad Sun (Meridian Artists) after Conrad read his TV pilot. 

Congratulations to Ian Simpson (New York) who was signed by Industry Entertainment after they discovered him in a pitch session. 

Bob Winston (Minneapolis) lands meeting with production company Intrigue after they read his TV pilot from a pitch session. 

When Nickelodeon was searching for up and coming talent, they asked Stage 32 to help them with their search. Our writers sent them samples and three writers were chosen to get a one-on-one general meeting with their creative executive to discuss projects they could collaborate on. Congratulations Amanda Keener (North Carolina), Benji Smith (Los Angeles) and Benjamin Grund (New Jersey) on your meetings! 

Nicholas Johnson (Los Angeles) lands meeting with the creative executive of Ineffable Pictures. The exec was so impressed with Nicholas that he passed his script to an agent at APA. 

Ian Simpson (New York) lands back to back meetings with director Scott Coffey (Adult World, Ellie Parker) and a manager from Industry Entertainment after being discovered in a recent pitch session. 

Heather Ostrove (Los Angeles) lands meeting with producer Jeff Culotta (Bad Words) after he requested and read her script from a recent pitch session and asks to option her script. Heather also lands general meetings with ICM, Dimension Films and the Dino De Laurentiis Company. The execs from ICM and Dimension Films sent her script to Lionsgate who also requested a general meeting with her after they read (and loved) her script. Rock on Heather!

Congratulations to June's Top Three Coverage Award Recipients for getting their scripts requested by Writ Large, Circle of Confusion and Lee Stobby Entertainment.

Congratulations to Naomi Lamont (Australia) who just had her drama/thriller feature optioned by producer David Harris!

Congratulations to Charlie Reeves (Los Angeles) who is now working with literary talent agency APA!

Congratulations to Craig Guerra (New York) who is now working with management company Plattform!

Congratulations to Michael J Shapiro (Ojai, California) who just signed a producing agreement with producer Marilyn Atlas! Marilyn discovered him during a pitch session and fell in love with his story. Great job!

Congratulations to Sean Plemmons and Jeff Hassen (Tennessee) who got their script optioned by producer Kristian Brodie. Kristian is the head of development at Agile Films. Great job guys!

Congratulations to Robin Scmidt (London) who just signed with manager Brian McCurley. Brian discovered Robin through these pitch sessions. Also through these sessions, Robin has received meetings with ICM, Occupant Entertainment and Bigscope Entertainment to name a few. We are thrilled for this extremely hard woking, professional and talented writer/director.

Congratulations to Frank Ponce (Los Angeles) for signing a shopping agreement with Atlas Entertainment (AMERICAN HUSTLE). After Frank was named our second place winner for our Search for New Blood Contest, Joey set up a meeting between Frank and an executive at Atlas Entertainment. Frank pitched another script he had and after some development, Frank signed a shopping agreement with Atlas! 

Director, writer and producer Caytha Jentis (New York) used the Stage 32 Happy Writers Coverage Program to have a one-on-one consultation with Matthew Kniaz who at the time worked at CAA. Together they went through her career thus far and discussed one of her target scripts. After that consultation Matthew worked with Caytha on her script and when he moved over to powerhouse management company Industry Entertainment as a manager, Matthew signed Caytha as a client.

Congratulations to Jennifer Taylor-Whitehorn (Colorado). Jennifer submitted her script for an hour consultation with executive Nikki Levy. Nikki saw much potential with the project and reqeusted for Jennifer to send a revised script directly to her. After reading the second draft, Nikki is now producing her animation project, DERBY! 

Congratulations to Frank D'Angeli (Boston) for getting his book picked up by Vast Entertainment!

Congratulations to Craig Walendziak (Massachusetts) for landing a writing assignment to co-write A DYING ART with Matthew McCarty for producer David Harris (UnLTD Productions). David Moscow (BIG) will make his directorial debut. The Hollywood Reporter reports that they are eying a February start for shoot date in Louisiana. Craig has also been hired for two other writing assignments through David. 

Kieron Holland (Australia)'s scripts, PERCIVAL GREY and ASTERION, are now being shopped in the UK market by the Curtis Brown Group (London) after Kieron was discovered in a pitch session. 

Congratulations to Craig Walendziak (Massachusetts) for getting signed to Kailey Marsh Management! Craig's script stood out in our "Search for New Blood" Contest and caught the eye of Kailey Marsh, which led to her signing him. 

Congratulations to January's Top Three Coverage Award Recipients for getting their scripts requested by Lee Stobby Entertainment, BenderSpink and Lantica!

Congratulations to Benjello Jacob (California) for getting his script, NOMADS, shopped around by agent, Adam Parry, at APA who recently had two scripts on The Black List! APA discovered Benjello in one of our pitch sessions. 

Juliet Bergh (New Zealand) signs with manager Mary Cybriwsky from Scooty Woop Entertainment. Mary discovered Juliet through our Exclusive Coverage Program. 

Ken Krauss (New York), THE UGLIEST MAN IN PICTURES, signs with manager John Ferraro (Valleywood Entertainment)! Knowing what John is looking for and knowing Ken's portfolio, Joey was able to pass along one of Ken's script which led to John signing him. 

Congratulations to our December "Coverage Recognition" Top 3. The writers who received the highest marks on their coverages done through us had their loglines sent to over 30 high profile companies and have garnered script requests from BenderSpink, Lee Stobby Entertainment and Intellectual Property Group. 

Congratulations to Benjello Jacob (Los Angeles) who is now working with APA! Benjello was discovered through our pitch sessions!

Glenn Forbes (Canada), our Search for New Blood Contest Winner, signs with Seth Nagel from Infinity Management International! 

Robert Attenweiler (New York City) signs with John Ferraro from Valleywood Entertainment. 

Congratulations to our September "Coverage Recognition" Top 3. The writers who received the highest marks on their coverages done through us had their loglines sent to over 30 high profile companies and have garnered script requests from Serena Films, Benderspink and Scooty Woop Entertainment to name a few!

Kevin Morales (New York) now has producers Damon Lane and Mary Jane Skalski (WIN WIN, THE VISITOR) attached to his TV pilot!

Leah Waller (California) asked to develop project with manager Damon Lane (Zero Gravity)! They met in a pitch session and after Damon read a few of Leah's scripts, he found one to develop together for possible production and representation! 

Congratulations to our August "Coverage Recognition" Top 3. The writers who received the highest marks on their coverages done through us had their loglines sent to over 30 high profile companies and have garnered script requests from Benderspink, Meridian Artists and Rumble Media to name a few!

Congratulations to our July "Coverage Recognition" Top 3. The writers who received the highest marks on their coverages done through us had their loglines  sent to over 30 high profile companies and have garnered script requests from Level 1 Entertainment, Resolution, Producer Stephanie Marin and Indomina Group to name a few!

Craig Mack (Boston) signs shopping agreement with producer David Harris after they met in a pitch session. David has been an executive for years at places like Paramount and has recently set up another project at Nu Image. 

Benjello Jacob (California) asked to develop project with Daniel Vang, manager from Benderspink (WE'RE THE MILLERS).

Barry Shurchin (Venice, CA) gets meeting with Indomina Group after they read and loved his script from a pitch session. 

Robert Attenweiler (New York) gets meetings with managers Jennifer Au (Caliber Media) and Pete Letz (Cousin Pete Productions and Management) after they read his script from a pitch session.  

Mark Simborg (San Francisco, CA) gets meeting with Marc Platt Productions (WANTED, LEGALLY BLONDE) after the creative executive read Mark's script from a pitch session. 

Panay Films (WEDDING CRASHERS) picks up writers Erica Bardin and Susan Graham (Los Angeles) to write one of the company's next project after the executive read their work from a  pitch session! 

Mike McLaughlin (Los Angeles) pitched to manager Grace Ledding. She gave his script to her Oscar Nominated director client and now Mike and the director are working on the script together. Way to go! 

Tara Knight (Florida) gets repped by manager Kailey Marsh! 

Michael Madden (Los Angeles and New York) signs with Benderspink and ICM and is now a staff writer on ABC's new series Black Box, which premieres April 24. Congratulations Michael!

Ward Parry gets director Anand Tucker (LEAP YEAR, SHOP GIRL) attached to his character driven drama!

Alan Sproles and Lizanna Southgate (California) get meetings with Brainstorm Media, Code Entertainment and manager Allison Doyle after they read these writers' powerfully written drama!

Sherrie Sanet (Seattle, Washington) attaches iconic producer Howard Rosenman (FATHER OF THE BRIDE, FAMILY MAN) to her hilarious comedy! Awesome job!

Anya Camilleri (Rome, Italy) gets meeting with Yari Film Group (CRASH) and Route One Films about her flawlessly written script.

Christine Koehler (Green Bay, Wisconsin) gets meeting with Jarrod Murray from Epicenter (management).

Dianna Zimmerman and Brad Jost (Ann Arbor, Michigan) get casting director Valorie Massalas (OBSESSED, THE CLIENT LIST) attached to their thriller.

A.W. Scott (Los Angeles) gets meeting with Ineffable Pictures after a pitch session! 

Ryan Lee and Erik Howard's (Los Angeles, CA) comedy goes into development at RatPac Entertainment (HORRIBLE BOSSES, TOWER HEIST).

Doug Krintzman's (Los Angeles, CA) action script gets picked up by Jon Kanak (CE of Tapestry Films)!

Michael Aronson (Los Angeles, CA) lands meetings with Bold Films (DRIVE, LEGION) and Lawrence Bender Productions (PULP FICTION) after showing his powerful dramatic reel in our pitch sessions.

Mike Doyle (Los Angeles, CA) gets signed to manager Kailey Marsh at Kailey Marsh Management.

Michael A. Wright (Toronto, Canada) gets writing assignment from producer Michael Wormser (SMILEY).

Henry Fosdike's (London, UK) chilling horror script goes into development at Level 1 Entertainment (RENDITION, GRANDMA'S BOY).

Jack Moxey (Australia) gets signed to Scooty Woop Entertainment! Great job Jack!

Melissa Emery's (Los Angeles, CA) hilarious comedy script goes into development at Panay Film (HIT AND RUN).

Betty Sullivan (Maryland) gets producers Sophia Dilley and Jessica Kardos attached to her powerful drama.

Ward Parry (Boston) gets signed to Jennifer Au at Caliber Media. He also attaches producers Jim Young and Tatiana Kelly (LOVELACE, THE WORDS) to his script. Way to go!

Jon Vandergriff (Pasadena, LA) signs with manager Allison Doyle and then gets signed with powerhouse agency Gersh.

Laura Brienza (New York City) gets signed with manager Allison Doyle in only 2 months after doing her first pitch with us!

Michael A. Wright (Toronto, Canada) signs with manager Lee Stobby at Caliber Media.

Lyse Beck's (Wellington, New Zealand) script goes into development with Night and Day Pictures (WAITRESS).

Guy McDouall (Wellington, New Zealand) gets signed by Lee Stobby of Silent R Management.

Mark Casadei and Anna Casadei's (Rome, NY) script goes into development with Tapestry Films (WEDDING CRASHERS).

Russ Troutt's (Texas) script optioned by producer Michael Wormser (SMILEY)

Michael Davis, independent director, (SHOOT 'EM UP) attached to direct Sherrie Sanet's (Seattle, Washington) comedy project (UNCUT).

Nika Apriashvili (Tbilisi, Georgia) gets meeting with producer Michael Wormser (SMILEY) 3 days after they met in a pitch session.

Phil Howe (London, UK) gets signed with Code Entertainment (YOU KILL ME, KILL THE IRISHMAN).

Geraint Jones (Hollywood, CA) gets signed with manager Daniel Vang from Benderspink (WE'RE THE MILLERS). His project goes into development with ImageMovers, Robert Zemeckis's company (FLIGHT, CAST AWAY)! Awesome job!