Exclusively on Stage 32, the FUNNIEST TV Comedy Screenwriting Contest in the World is Back! And we're excited to share our 3rd Annual TV Comedy winners Maxwell Gay & Tucker Flodman signed to Literary Agency IAG (after a meeting Stage 32 set them up on), and IAG got them hired on SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE!

Hey Stage 32 Community!

Ever dreamt of seeing your TV Comedy script come to life and 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 6th Annual Stage 32 TV Comedy Screenwriting Contest to help discover the next great TV comedy pilot 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 set up on VIP MENTORSHIP meetings with the Head of Studio at Kevin Hart's Production Company HartBeat, a Manager & Producer from True Talent, and a Development Executive behind shows like BLOCKBUSTER, THE UPSHAWS, & THE VINCE STAPLES SHOW!

"This contest represents our commitment to championing TV comedy voices," said Stage 32 CEO Richard "RB" Botto. "Despite what pessimists claim, comedy series remain essential to every major platform's strategy. Audiences are hungry for fresh comedic perspectives, whether that's sharp satire, heartfelt dramedies, or bold ensemble comedies that push boundaries. By celebrating TV comedy writers, we're creating pathways for talent that traditional development pipelines have consistently overlooked.

Comedy is a staple of TV entertainment that brings us together through laughter. From the relatable family adventures of MODERN FAMILY, to the totally cringe and spastic outbursts of IT'S ALWAYS SUNNY IN PHILADELPHIA, to the witty quips and eyebrow raises of CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM, audiences can’t get enough exciting comedic storytelling. This year alone, beloved TV series like THE COMEBACK and MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE have brought us delightfully funny new seasons, while new shows like ROOSTER and THE BURBS are taking couch potatoes by storm. The appetite for amazing TV shows is insatiable, and we want your story to be the next smash hit!

Stage 32 is proud to present the 6th Annual TV Comedy Screenwriting Contest!

If you have a TV Comedy series 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!

Connection Through Laughter

"Our contest is a dedicated launchpad built specifically for TV comedy writers," added Geoffroy Faugérolas, Stage 32's Director of Development Services. "Winners gain immediate industry credibility and the type of recognition that opens doors with agents and producers actively searching for talent. Just ask Tucker & Max. Our jury includes working professionals who go beyond script evaluation. They package projects and champion writers whose work resonates with them. This offers unprecedented direct access to the gatekeepers and tastemakers shaping what gets greenlit, particularly for writers who've struggled to break through traditional industry barriers."

The focus on TV Comedy series isn't arbitrary. It reflects current market demands:

• Streaming platforms actively seek original series because audiences can't get enough
• New Comedic Voices are wanted by every studio, sales company, and producer
• Franchise potential makes TV Comedy series attractive to financiers (see DIE HART 1, 2, and 3 - all produced by our TV Comedy contest mentor, Luke Kelly-Clyne of HartBeat Studios)

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

• Established Access: Direct pipeline to proven Producers
• 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:

TV Comedy Winners 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!

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

New Blood Winners Tanya Klein & Jim Cirile - Script set up for production with $1.5M budget, Lucas Heyne attached to direct & Scoot McNairy set to star!

Diversity Springboard Winner Jeffrey Thompson - Staffed in the Writer's Room of THE GOLDBERGS

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

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

Career-Changing Representation:

• TV Drama Winner Katie McClung - Signed with literary manager Chloe Morris of 42 MP
• Sci-Fi/Fantasy Winner Josh Miller - Signed with literary manager Tamer Ashan of Zero Gravity Management
• Rom Com Finalist Henry Sawyer-Foner - Signed with literary manager Nicholas Bogner of Affirmative Entertainment
• Female Driven Winner Jimmy Miller - Signed with literary manager Marc Manus
• New Blood Winner Richard Doyle (Australia) - Signed with literary manager Will Rosenfield
• Drama Winner Jonathan Jordan - Signed by major agency Verve, script currently in production
• New Blood Winner Glenn Forbes - Secured representation with Infinity Management International
• Comedy Winner Diana Wright - Signed to The Cartel and Abrams Artists Agency
• New Blood Winners Alyssa & Griffin Devine - Signed with HG5 Entertainment
• Comedy Winner Greg Mania - Signed with Cohn/Torgan Management, published NPR Best Book of 2020
• New Blood Finalist Frank Ponce - Signed with 3 Arts Entertainment, script picked up by Atlas Entertainment, sold Evel Knievel series to USA Network

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

• Breanne Washington, Producer & Dev Exec (BLOCKBUSTER, THE UPSHAWS, THE VINCE STAPLES SHOW)
• And more to come!

And if you select the optional add-on mentorship opportunity or you're a Top 10 finalist, you could win a mentorship with TWO top execs, including Head of Studio at HartBeat Productions Luke Kelly-Clyne (Kevin Hart's Production Company) or Manager Tom Ratiner (works with Warner, Paramount, BBC, Dreamworks)

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

The Bottom Line: Opportunity Meets Preparation

SNL writers Maxwell Gay & Tucker Flodman didn't expect their Stage 32 connections to take them to 30 Rock. Neighborhood Watch's Sean Farley didn't know his Stage 32 connection would lead to a theatrical release starring Jack Quaid & Jeffrey Dean Morgan. Writer James Papa didn't predict his Stage 32 relationship would result in No Address with Billy Baldwin. Just like 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 meeting with after winning, 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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