Learn from the co-executive producer of TRUE LIES (CBS) and MIKE (Hulu), who has sold projects to Disney, FX, Hulu, and Onyx Collective!

Get a DOWNLOADABLE sample one-sheet you can use as a template to package and pitch your own project!

If you've ever finished a screenplay you're proud of, only to watch it sit untouched for months, you already know that a great script alone doesn't get a film made. The industry runs on packages, and one of the most powerful pieces you can add to yours is the right director.

In this exclusive Stage 32 webinar, you'll learn how to know when YOUR project is ready to package, identify directors who are the right creative fit for YOUR story, find the right industry pathways, position YOUR project to get attention, and approach potential directors in a way that gets them interested.

The right director brings credibility to YOUR project, helps attract financing and talent, and can be the deciding factor between a story that stays on the page and one that actually reaches production. If you're serious about moving YOUR project from development to production, learning how to identify and pursue the right director isn't optional — it's essential.

But you already know that finding a director is about far more than watching a few reels and firing off a cold email. You may be unsure whether YOUR project is truly ready to package, which directors are the right creative fit, or how to get YOUR project in front of the right eyes. You might feel stuck navigating agents, managers and industry relationships, unsure how to approach a potential collaborator in a way that actually gets their attention. These are the exact obstacles that keep strong projects stalled in development, and they're exactly what this webinar is designed to help you move past.

You'll be learning from Whitney Davis, co-executive producer of TRUE LIES for CBS and MIKE for Hulu, and a creative executive whose credits include sold projects to Disney, FX, Hulu and Onyx Collective. Through her work with Interim Entertainment and her prior role as Vice President at Anthony Hemingway Productions, Davis has spent her career developing bold, character-driven stories and building the right creative teams around them. She's currently developing a scripted series with Anthony Hemingway and Bassett Vance Productions, along with an animated series, multiple features and a narrative podcast — giving you a producer's-eye view from someone actively packaging projects and attaching talent right now, not just teaching theory.

During the webinar, you'll get a producer's perspective on the full journey — from getting YOUR script package-ready and building a one-sheet that gets attention, to researching directors whose creative sensibilities align with YOUR story, understanding gatekeepers and finding your way in. You'll learn how to time and position YOUR outreach, avoid the mistakes that can turn directors off, and know when — and how — to make the ask.

By the end of the webinar, you'll have a clear, strategic roadmap for identifying, approaching and pursuing the right director for YOUR project, along with the confidence and tools to take the next step toward getting it made!

PLUS! You will receive this handout to help you:

• DOWNLOADABLE sample one-sheet you can use as a template to package and pitch your own project!

Testimonials from past students:

"Whitney (for me) was amazing! Her guidance and feedback on the first draft of my new screenplay was immense, and I really can't put a price on it. I truly enjoyed every single week. The level of development notes helped me to connect the dots of what was missing in my story, and since the lab, I have continued to revise it. No words can express how grateful I am to have met and worked with her. I do hope she teaches other labs with Stage 32 because she's not only a teacher but a motivator. "-Yolanda R

“She’s not just knowledgeable, she’s incredibly supportive. Whitney gives actionable feedback while genuinely rooting for you to succeed and helping your script to get to the best it came be. I walked away feeling seen and capable. She's incredibly patient and kind” -Lauren P

“I am from the old days in Hollywood. Pitch Decks and Streamers are new but I’m learning. Whitney Davis is really charming and likable as well as knowledgeable.” - Barbara S.

“Real world, real time insight is what I come here to get. Whitney had a lot of very actionable info.” -Steven K.

“Whitney is one of the most generous and insightful teachers I’ve ever learned from at Stage 32. She doesn’t just explain how the industry works, she shows you exactly how to move inside it with confidence.” -Nick M

Get Your Script Ready to Package

• The importance of a polished, professional screenplay

• Feedback, coverage, table reads, and knowing when revisions are complete

• Understanding draft status and presenting your project appropriately

• Making sure your script is ready for industry consideration

Build a Package That Gets Attention

• The role of a strong one-sheet in your package

• Visuals, comps, logline, and filmmaker bio

• Creating materials that communicate the project beyond the screenplay

• Positioning your film for the directors you want to attract

Do Your Homework

• Researching directors and their creative sensibilities

• Filmographies, reels, shorts, interviews, and recent work

• Current slates, upcoming projects, and professional activity

• Festivals, press, social channels, and industry buzz

• Finding directors whose creative language aligns with your story

Understand the Gatekeepers

• The role of agents, managers, and representatives

• When representation matters in approaching a director

• Building and leveraging your industry resources

• Identifying legitimate pathways to the talent you want

Find the Right Way In

• Warm introductions and strategic connections

• Professional cold outreach

• Industry events and relationship building

• Contests, labs, fellowships, Stage 32, and other opportunities

• Understanding the difference between access and a genuine connection

Approach Directors Strategically

• Timing and positioning your outreach

• Making your project compelling to the right filmmaker

• Communicating your vision and what makes your project special

• Avoiding common mistakes when approaching directors

• Knowing when—and how—to make the ask

Think Like a Producer

• Building the right creative team around your project

• Packaging your film as more than just a script

• Understanding what a director can bring to the package

• Creating momentum from development toward production

• Taking ownership of the process and putting your project in motion

Q&A with Whitney

• Producers of all levels who want to learn how to attach a director and move their project from development into production.
• Screenwriters of all levels who want to package their script and build the right creative team around their story.
• Filmmakers of all levels who want to learn how to research, approach, and land the right director for their project.
• Writer-producers of all levels who want to understand how to position their project for financiers, studios, and industry partners.

Testimonials from past students:

"Whitney (for me) was amazing! Her guidance and feedback on the first draft of my new screenplay was immense, and I really can't put a price on it. I truly enjoyed every single week. The level of development notes helped me to connect the dots of what was missing in my story, and since the lab, I have continued to revise it. No words can express how grateful I am to have met and worked with her. I do hope she teaches other labs with Stage 32 because she's not only a teacher but a motivator. "-Yolanda R

“She’s not just knowledgeable, she’s incredibly supportive. Whitney gives actionable feedback while genuinely rooting for you to succeed and helping your script to get to the best it came be. I walked away feeling seen and capable. She's incredibly patient and kind” -Lauren P

“I am from the old days in Hollywood. Pitch Decks and Streamers are new but I’m learning. Whitney Davis is really charming and likable as well as knowledgeable.” - Barbara S.

“Real world, real time insight is what I come here to get. Whitney had a lot of very actionable info.” -Steven K.

“Whitney is one of the most generous and insightful teachers I’ve ever learned from at Stage 32. She doesn’t just explain how the industry works, she shows you exactly how to move inside it with confidence.” -Nick M