Learn from accomplished Creative Executive and Producer who worked on THE MARTIAN, BLADE RUNNER 2049, and ALIEN: COVENANT

Get a copy of THE MARTIAN shooting script by Drew Goddard  based on the book by Andy Weir

Sci-fi is such an exciting genre because it gives you the chance to dream big. You get to create bold ideas, breathtaking worlds, and unforgettable characters that can truly inspire people! Right now, producers are hungry for fresh stories that feel both epic and emotionally urgent, which means this is the perfect time for you to bring your vision forward. The trick is not just having a great idea but knowing how to shape it into a script that feels production-ready and makes decision-makers want to get behind it. That is exactly what this Stage 32 webinar is designed to help you take your most daring sci-fi concepts and turn them into scripts that producers and audiences cannot wait to see!

The truth is, even the most talented sci-fi writers can run into hurdles. Maybe you have found yourself getting stuck in tech jargon, adding too much explanation, or building mysteries that don’t fully pay off. Or maybe your idea felt so big it seemed impossible to make on screen. You are not alone in that. These are common challenges, and the good news is they can all be fixed. In this webinar, you will get a development executive’s perspective on how to balance big ideas with grounded characters, cinematic storytelling, and practical production choices so your script shines for all the right reasons.

You will walk away from this interactive Stage 32 webinar with a clear understanding of the essential building blocks of a successful sci-fi screenplay, from developing one bold, marketable idea to building plausible worlds and crafting characters that actors will want to play. You will gain tools to assess whether your idea is better suited for film, TV, or another format, learn how producers evaluate pages for feasibility, and discover how to make your script stand out in a crowded market. By the end of the session, you will have a clear path to writing sci-fi that excites decision-makers and audiences alike.

PLUS! You will receive the following handout to help you:

• THE MARTIAN by Drew Goddard (Shooting Script) based on the book by Andy Weir

• Understanding The 3 Pillars Of Sci-Fi Stories & What Format You Should Write

• The three pillars of standout sci-fi: speculative idea, human story, screen-ready world

• What works, what doesn’t? How producers assess your pages for feasibility and market fit

• Should your idea be a movie, TV show, or book, or is it something else entirely?

• Genre-bending and blending: Science Fiction vs. Fantasy vs. Horror

• How To Craft One Bold Idea That Is Clearly Expressed

• Crafting a premise that’s conceptually surprising and emotionally grounded

• The rules of your world: navigating the impossible while setting boundaries

• Mapping your sub-genre to fit the tone, scope, and audience

• How To Navigate The Plausibility Of Your Story Through Research 

• Using real-world science to build constraints that generate plot

• Fighting tech overwhelm: avoiding tech jargon or overly-technical exposition dumps

• When to call an expert: fast methods for getting the tools you need

• Looking “Five Minutes Into the Future” for story ideas

• How To Build Your World & Minimize Exposition 

• Visual-first world building while staying in the realm of production possibility

• Practical tips for keeping track of your scratch work without showing it on the page 

• 3 tips for exposition without the lecture: Clarity, Mystery, and Momentum

• How To Make Your Sci-Fi Story Stand Out To A Producer

• Crafting characters to care about (Even if they’re alien)

• Attracting actors: How to write roles that they’ll say “Yes” to

• Plot mechanics and set pieces that only your premise could generate

• Franchises and spin-off’s: Thinking about mythology as a launchpad

• Working within real-world budget constraints

• Q&A With Allison

Screenwriters at any stage who want to develop bold, production-ready sci-fi projects
Writers looking to avoid common sci-fi pitfalls and better understand what producers and financiers need to see in a script

Praise from webinar attendees: 

“Allison's presentation style was clear and measured so I had time to write pages of notes. She is knowledgeable about her subject and provided excellent information. It was worth getting up at 5am to listen live, and she graciously answered my questions. I enjoyed the webinar immensely. Thank you!” — Ingrid S.

“I liked hearing about the presenter’s experiences with writing and with production.” — Anjetta M.

“It was fantastic!” — Meredith L.