Exclusively on Stage 32, the LONGEST RUNNING Sci-Fi & Fantasy Screenplay Contest in the World is Back!

Hey Stage 32 Community!

Ever dreamt of seeing your Sci-Fi & Fantasy script come to life on the big screen or stream on flat-screens in living rooms across the country? This is your chance to turn that dream into reality! We're proud to announce the 10th Annual Sci-Fi/Fantasy Screenwriting Contest to help discover the next great Sci-Fi or Fantasy script!

Our Grand Prize Winner will win a Career Accelerator prize package valued at $4,000 that includes script & career development, writer branding and an education package and will be first in line for VIP MENTORSHIP meetings with Producers who have worked on iconic movies and shows like SEVERANCE, SILO, IT'S WHAT'S INSIDE, WORLD WAR Z, and more!

"This contest embodies our dedication to elevating Sci-Fi and Fantasy genres," said Stage 32 CEO Richard "RB" Botto. "Audiences consistently prove their hunger for bold Sci-Fi and Fantasy storytelling. By championing original Sci-Fi and Fantasy voices, we're building bridges to opportunity for talented writers across the globe. We're here to make sure that incredible Sci-Fi and Fantasy voices reach the executives, managers, and producers actively developing the next generation of Sci-Fi and Fantasy stories."

Science Fiction and Fantasy endure throughout entertainment for their rich ability to introduce audiences to new worlds. From the intensity and action of RINGS OF POWER, to the totally wild and original concept of SEVERANCE, to the dangerous power plays and high stakes of HOUSE OF THE DRAGON, audiences can’t get enough exciting Science Fiction & Fantasy storytelling. This year alone, Sci-Fi films like PROJECT HAIL MARY and DISCLOSURE DAY proved the genre can still smash at the box office. The appetite for amazing Science Fiction and Fantasy projects is insatiable, and we want your story to be the next smash hit!

Stage 32 is proud to present the 10th Annual Sci-Fi & Fantasy Screenwriting Contest!

If you have a Sci-Fi & Fantasy story that needs to be told, now is the time to show us what you've got! Our goal is to amplify your voice, give you the access Stage 32 is known for, and take your writing career to the next level!

Click Here to Enter Today!

We're Building New Worlds
The focus on Sci-Fi & Fantasy stories isn't arbitrary. It reflects current market demands:

• Streaming platforms actively seek original sci-fi and fantasy voices because audiences can't get enough
• New Voices are wanted by every studio, sales company, and producer
• Franchise potential makes Sci-Fi & Fantasy driven films and series attractive to financiers

You're positioned perfectly for current market opportunities combining several rare elements:

• Established Access: Direct pipeline to proven managers
• Exclusive Platform: Available only to the Stage 32 community
• Personal Review Process: Your work is seen by actual decision-makers
• Global Scale: Worldwide talent search through the largest creative community
• Proven Success Model: Based on Stage 32's pipeline of results

Stage 32 Contests Launch Careers

Recent Winners Making Waves:

Film & TV Comedy Winner Ted Sperling signed a shopping agreement with Pathfinder Media on his winning script TREASURE INC!

Diversity Talent Accelerator Winner Micheal S. Camp signed a shopping agreement with Color Farm Media on his winning script THE PERFECT KISSER!

Maxwell Gay & Tucker Flodman - Signed with Literary Agent Joe Fronk of IAG (setup by Stage 32) who got them hired as Staff Writers on the 51st season of SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE!

Travis J. Opgenorth - Script optioned by Broken Time Entertainment and signed with a manager at Persistent Entertainment after Stage 32 introduced him to nearly a dozen industry pros.

Tanya Klein & Jim Cirile - Script set up for production with $1.5M budget, Lucas Heyne attached to direct.

Christina Pamies - Signed by "Billion Dollar" Literary Manager Jake Wagner, then hired by StudioCanal to adapt BAGHEAD (now streaming on Shudder/AMC+).

Kevin Bachar - Winning script became THE INHABITANT (2022), produced by Lionsgate and released on Hulu.

Jeffrey Wright - Staffed in the Writer's Room of THE GOLDBERGS

Career-Changing Representation:

• Katie McClung - Signed with literary manager Chloe Morris of 42 MP
• Josh Miller - Signed with literary manager Tamer Ashan of Zero Gravity Management
• Henry Sawyer-Foner - Signed with literary manager Nicholas Bogner as a Finalist in 2025 Romantic Comedy contest!
• Jimmy Miller - Signed with literary manager Marc Manus
• Richard Doyle (Australia) - Signed with literary manager Will Rosenfield
• Glenn Forbes - Secured representation with Infinity Management International
• Alyssa & Griffin Devine - Signed with HG5 Entertainment, writing 2 scripts with 1 going into production
• Frank Ponce - Signed with 3 Arts Entertainment, script picked up by Atlas Entertainment, sold Evel Knievel series to USA Network
• Diana Wright - Signed to The Cartel and Abrams Artists Agency
• Jonathan Jordan - Signed by major agency Verve, script currently in production
• Greg Mania - Signed with Cohn/Torgan Management, published NPR Best Book of 2020

The Stage 32 Difference: Winners receive meetings with managers, agents, and producers - not just a trophy. Real careers launched, real movies made, real representation secured.

"Stage 32 isn't about a quick win and a pat on the back. They're serious about opening doors." - Travis J. Opgenorth

What This Means for Your Career

If you're selected for this opportunity, you're not just winning a contest. You're joining a development pipeline with a proven track record of commercial success. You're getting the kind of attention that can move a career into overdrive.

But even if you're not selected, your participation in this process demonstrates the kind of strategic thinking that separates professional writers from hobbyists. You're positioning yourself within a community that attracts this level of industry attention.

And that's not all. These additional judges will be reading all top 10 loglines and meeting with finalists. Those jurors include:

• Shelby White, Producer, Peculiar Pictures (SEVERANCE, SILO)
• David J. Harris, Producer, Harris Films (SECURITY, THE PROTECTOR)
• Loni Rodgers, Producer & Development Executive (THE LAKE, THREE PINES)
• Ewan Dunbar, Producer, Red Stag Entertainment (WORLD WAR Z)
• Sam J. Brown, Producer (THE WITCHER, THE RATS: A WITCHER TALE)

And if you're a Top 10 finalist, you could win a mentorship with William Rosenfeld, Producer, Such Good Content, who produced the films IT'S WHAT'S INSIDE, THE KILL ROOM, and CRISIS.

These are actionable opportunities to make meaningful connections in this industry!

The Bottom Line: Opportunity Meets Preparation

Neighborhood Watch's Sean Farley didn't know his Stage 32 connection would lead to a theatrical release starring Jack Quaid. James Papa didn't predict his Stage 32 relationship would result in No Address with Billy Baldwin. Richard Zelniker couldn't have thought that 3 years after his contest win, he'd be linking back up with an Executive Producer, who Stage 32 set him up on a general meeting with after winning a contest, to direct Vortex.

Success in this industry often comes from positioning yourself in the right place when opportunity strikes. Stage 32 has created an ecosystem where fresh voices can thrive. Stage 32 will be a champion for your script - once you’re part of our community, we make sure you rise to the top!

Is your voice ready to be discovered? If so, click here to submit now!

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