Stage 32 x Citizen Skull Productions International Screenwriting Contest

Introducing a brand new INTERNATIONAL Screenwriting Contest!

In partnership with CITIZEN SKULL PRODUCTIONS & MANAGEMENT!

The Grand Prize Winning writer will sign a shopping agreement to go into a script development and packaging with Stage 32 & Citizen Skull Productions & Management!

Citizen Skull will also review all Semi-Finalist loglines - eligible for script requests!

PLUS -- All Top 10 Finalists will be eligible for mentorships!

Open to Screenwriters from All Over the World AND Scripts That Can Be Shot Internationally!

We're proud to announce the Stage 32 + Citizen Skull Productions & Management International Screenwriting Contest to help discover the next great International story. Citizen Skull are partnering in a one-of-a-kind contest designed to fast-track the winning script from contest discovery to professional development and production!

Citizen Skull are leading the charge. They champion bold storytelling, built on the belief that great films and great writers come from anywhere and everywhere. Citizen Skull has developed a reputation for producing prestigious and commercially viable projects that thrill audiences while resonating long after.

The Grand Prize Winning screenwriter will receive:

• Citizen Skull Productions & Management shopping agreement, script development and packaging.

• Career Accelerator Prize Package ($4,000 value) including script development, career consulting, writer branding, and comprehensive education resources
• Personal Mentorship Track with dedicated 1:1 career development sessions from our success team
• Industry Marketing Campaign promoting winner to our exclusive roster of 2,500+ managers, agents, producers, and executives
• Strategic Partnership where Stage 32 and Citizen Skull executives collaborate to prepare your project to take directly to market

Our Finalists will receive:

Our Finalists will receive a Career Momentum prize package valued at $1,500, including Career Development, a Writer Branding Workshop and an Education package, and will have your logline featured in a Stage 32 Look Book sent to over 2,500+ top entertainment industry executives, giving your work unparalleled exposure!

But that’s not all! Everyone who makes the Semi-Finals will receive a Career Breakthrough prize package valued at $1,000, our Quarterfinalists will receive a Career Elevation prize package valued at $500, and all Entrants will get a prize package valued at $100!

Let our previous contest winner Kelly Nugent tell you why you should enter!

Open to Feature Film & TV Pilot Scripts!

All Languages Accepted!

What Type of Scripts Are We Looking For?

We’re on the lookout for all genres of scripts! Intense, frightening horror? Gritty, high stakes action? Heart-wrenching, soulful drama? Mind-bending pscyhological thriiller? The next legendary sci-fi story? We want to see it all!

We’re looking for feature film scripts like:

PARASITE, RRR, K-POP DEMON HUNTERS, SENTIMENTAL VALUE, THE SECRET AGENT, SHOPLIFTERS, ANATOMY OF A FALL, I'M STILL HERE, ROMA, THE ZONE OF INTEREST, THE WORST PERSON IN THE WORLD, GODZILLA MINUS ONE, ANOTHER ROUND, SIRAT, EXIT 8, THE HUNT, A SEPARATION, DRIVE MY CAR, PAST LIVES, CLIMAX, BURNING, SOCIETY OF THE SNOW, SPEAK NO EVIL, PERFECT DAYS, AMELIE, LUCIFER, ENTER THE VOID, THE LIVES OF OTHERS, IN THE GREY, THE MINISTRY OF UNGENTLEMANLY WARFARE, CHAPPIE, AUSTRALIA, and more!

We’re looking for TV Pilot scripts like:

SQUID GAME, MONEY HEIST, ADOLESCENCE, DARK, LUPIN, JACK RYAN, THE DAY OF THE JACKAL, RAGNAROK, THE SPY, THE NIGHT MANAGER, UNDERCOVER, DOGS OF BERLIN, PATRIOT, TEHRAN, CHIEF OF WAR, GOMORRAH, THE NEW POPE, ZERO ZERO ZERO, BRIDGERTON, TOO OLD TO DIE YOUNG, BABYLON BERLIN, TOKYO VAMPIRE HOTEL, BEFOREIGNERS, HARROW, RAKE, FLEABAG, PEAKY BLINDERS, BROADCHURCH, DOWNTON ABBEY, SHERLOCK, POLDARK, BLACK SAILS, SKINS, DOCTOR WHO, KILLING EVE, BABY REINDEER

But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. We’re hungry for fresh, unique, and vibrant original international story ideas that will keep audiences on the edge of their seats!

For the last 15 years, Stage 32 Contests have led to dozens of success stories including writers getting representation, sold, optioned, staffed, given writing assignments and getting produced. No other contest opens more doors and we want to do the same for you.

If you're an international writer anywhere across the globe or have an international story that needs to be told, now is the time to show us what you've got, because 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!

 

Who Is Citizen Skull Productions & Management?

Founded in 2010 by CEO, Producer, & Manager Mark Myers, Citizen Skull Productions develops and produces distinctive feature films, documentaries, television, and animation. The company is dedicated to creator-driven storytelling, partnering with filmmakers and talent to bring compelling, commercially viable projects to audiences worldwide.

Citizen Skull's productions include the Emmy Award-winning documentary Street Gang for HBO, the Shudder original Glorious starring J.K. Simmons, Netflix's action thriller Collision, and Experimenter, starring Winona Ryder, Peter Sarsgaard, and John Leguizamo. Most recently, the company produced I Hate Myself and Want to Die, directed by J. Davis, which premiered at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.

The company's projects have appeared at leading festivals including Sundance, SXSW, Tribeca, Slamdance, Fantasia, and Sitges, and have been distributed by partners including Netflix, HBO, AMC+, Max, Apple TV, and Amazon. 

Citizen Skull also operates two complementary divisions: Citizen Kids, led by partner Heather Kenyon and focused on children's entertainment and animation, and Citizen Skull Management, a boutique management company dedicated to discovering and nurturing diverse creative talent.

Citizen Skull is open to seeing stories across all genres. Their primary focus is looking for polished feature screenplays at a $2.5M and up budget range within the action, horror, and thriller genres principally. "That's our sweet spot, but we love any scripts with a great hook where the logline says it all and sets us up for a good ride. We welcome contained stories and elevated genre, along with prestige concepts.

Whether developing projects from the ground up to coming onboard to help with bringing key talent or financing, we use our decades of relationships, common sense and indy spirit to help make things happen!"

● Citizen Skull will judge the Top 10 finalist scripts in the contest.
● The winner will be selected based on both creative merit and commercial viability assessment.
● Immediate transition from contest recognition to professional development.

Winner signs a shopping agreement with Citizen Skull Productions!

 

Additional Judges

These execs are all interested in finding international scripts, too! They will read and judge the Top 10 finalist scripts and meet with any finalists whose writing they enjoy!

   

• Catalina Ramirez, VP of Sales and Global Partnerships (Americas), ITV Studios (MURDER IN A SMALL TOWN)
• Katharina Suckale, Producer, Bombay Berlin Film Production (BETWEEN OUR WORLDS, THE ROAD TO MANDALAY)
• Vivek Singhania, Producer, Picture Perfect (HEXING, CITY OF SPIES)
• Selena Leoni, Producer, Little Paws Pictures (JANE, DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH)

ADD-ON PRIZE OPPORTUNITIES

This optional add-on prize category will grant one eligible writer the opportunity to be mentored and have virtual development meetings with the following execs:

Jason Hafford is a Literary Manager and the Founder of Prototype Content, a management and production company headquartered in London that represents leading global voices across film, television, and media. With a reputation for helping to shape international creative pipelines and cross-market collaborations in the industry, Jason has represented Oscar, Emmy, BAFTA, and Golden Globe winners and nominees.

Before launching Prototype, Jason spent nearly 12 years at entertainment and sports powerhouse Creative Artists Agency (CAA). As an agent in CAA’s London office specializing in global television and film, he represented clients across India, the Middle East, Africa, and the UK.

Beyond representation, Jason worked across divisions to create dynamic opportunities for clients in the global marketplace, advised corporations on international strategy, and played a key role in launching IMAX and Cirque du Soleil in India. Through Prototype Content, he continues to champion bold, culturally grounded storytelling and to empower artists whose work bridges regions, languages, and audiences worldwide.

Jason is actively looking to develop a slate of international projects for Prototype Content. Jason looks for scripts that have universal themes that can appeal to an international audience.

 

 

Luke Scrase is a film and television Producer, Literary Manager, and former studio executive with wide-ranging experience across book-to-film, IP-based adaptations, and international and local language projects. He is currently the CEO of Golden Gate Studios, a London-based film and television production company he founded, which focuses on cultivating projects with US and European filmmakers and talent to make international hit films and series in the action, thriller, and genre space. In 2025, he launched Golden Gate Management, the company’s boutique literary management arm, which represents a select group of writers and directors with bespoke US-style representation from Europe.

Previously, Luke was Head of Local Production at Sony Pictures Entertainment, where he led the local production strategy and oversaw all development, production, and acquisitions for the studio in the UK. His credits include GREED, OUR LADIES, THE CRITIC, and the upcoming film 500 MILES starring Bill Nighy. Prior to that, he was based in Los Angeles as a Creative Executive in Sony’s International Film & Television division, where he oversaw a slate of 20+ local-language films and series annually across Western Europe and Latin America, including remakes of MY BEST FRIEND’S WEDDING and 50 FIRST DATES. He specializes in bridging the gap between the US and European industries, connecting IP, talent, and financing across territories.

"My background is in international production and making films in different countries around the world. I’m always looking for writers who can tell an emotionally compelling story that can resonate globally."

 

This unique add-on benefit is separate from the Stage 32 Contest prizes and placements. Only projects submitted to the Stage 32 Contest AND that select this add-on are eligible for consideration in this category. Additionally, all projects that place in the Top 10 round of the competition will automatically be considered.

 

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!

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 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, Contest Winner

What Are the Prizes?

Our Grand Prize Winners will:

• Get into a development and packaging fast track with Citizen Skull Productions & Management who will prepare your project to take out to market!
• Work with Stage 32 to develop additional materials to prepare your project for the market.
• Have your script logline and bio sent to our exclusive roster of agents and managers actively seeking new talent.
• Receive a free membership to the Stage 32 Writers’ Room, gaining access to over 3,000 hours of educational content and networking with industry heavyweights.
• But that's not all!

Check below for ALL our new prize packages! Including packages for Finalists, Semifinalists, Quarterfinalists, and more!

 

Want Script Coverage & The Ability To Submit A New Draft?

Want professional feedback on your script? We offer discounted script coverage and the option to resubmit revised drafts. Our feedback options are designed to help you polish your work and give you the best chance at success.

Immediate Feedback & Resubmission Option

We offer the option to get immediate script coverage when you submit and the ability to re-submit a revised draft to the contest for $99.00. See what elements of your script are working and what still needs to be developed. With this option you will receive coverage/notes within 5-days from when you submit your script and you have up to 10 days after the final deadline to submit a new draft.

This option is good for a one-time use and is non-refundable/non-transferable if you do not enter an updated draft. See full terms in the Rules Section. The last day to submit new drafts with this option is September 19th, 2026. Please submit revised drafts to contests@stage32.com.

Discounted Coverage Option

We offer discounted script coverage for $49.00. With this option, you will receive 1-2 pages of coverage/notes after the Quarterfinalist Announcement on October 30th, 2026. See full terms in the Rules Section.

Resubmission Option

We offer the option to resubmit a new draft of your script later in the contest for $39.00. You only have until 5 days after the Final Deadline to submit a new draft. The last day to submit new drafts with this option is September 14th, 2026. Please submit revised drafts to contests@stage32.com.

You cannot re-submit a new draft after the reading process has commenced or after any announcements have been made.

 

What Are You Waiting For? Submit Now!

Stage 32 has launched the careers of countless writers, helping them secure representation, land paid gigs, and see their scripts come to life. Could this be the year your career takes off? Our previous winners have gone on to work with major studios, sign with top managers, and see their films produced.

International movies and TV shows are bigger and better than ever, and we’re here to make sure your script rises to the top. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be discovered—enter now and let us champion your story!

Stage 32 Contest Winners Have Gone on to Work With:

Important Dates to Be Aware Of

Super Early Bird Deadline: July 2nd, 2026

Early Bird Deadline: July 29th, 2026

Regular Deadline: August 19th, 2026

Final Deadline: September 9th, 2026

Quarterfinalist Announcement: October 30th, 2026

Semifinalist Announcement: November 13th, 2026

Finalist Announcement: November 27th, 2026

Winner Announcement: December 11th, 2026

If you have any questions regarding this contest, check out frequently asked questions here.

THIS YEAR'S PRIZE PACKAGES INCLUDE:

WINNER: The Career Accelerator Package - $4,000 Value

• PROJECT DEVELOPMENT with Citizen Skull Productions & Management who will develop and package the winning project!
  
  
• Script Development Package
  • Free detailed, comprehensive story notes on your script
  • Pitch deck development to help get your winning project market-ready for you to shop
  • Logline polish for your winning project

• Career Development Package
• Free Career Development call with a top Executive
• Inclusion in the Stage 32 Finalists Lookbook which goes out to over 1,000 working industry executives
• Private Open Writing Assignment submissions for 1 year
• An exclusive workshop with our team to learn how to navigate the industry and leverage your placement

• Writer Branding Package
• A punch-up of your professional bio
• Headshot selection advice
• Portfolio guidance
• Portfolio branding tips
• Social media branding tools

• Education Package
• Free 1-year Writer’s Room Membership
• Stage 32 Webinar Library All-Access prize code (3,000+ hours of educational content)
• 1 Free Stage 32 Class
• 1 Free Stage 32 Individual Certification

FINALISTS: The Career Momentum Package - $1,500 Value

• Career Development Package
• Free Career Development call with a top Executive
• Inclusion in the Stage 32 Finalists Lookbook which goes out to over 1,000 working industry executives
• Private Open Writing Assignment submissions for 1 year
• An exclusive workshop with our team to learn how to navigate the industry and leverage your placement

• Writer Branding Workshop with an Executive
• A punch-up of your professional bio
• Headshot selection advice
• Logline polish for your finalist script

• Education Package
• Free 3-month Writer’s Room Membership
• 1 Free Stage 32 Class
• 1 Free Stage 32 Individual Certification
• 1 Free Stage 32 Webinar

SEMIFINALISTS: The Career Breakthrough Package - $1,000 Value

• Education Package
• Free 1-month Writer’s Room Membership
• 1 Free Stage 32 Class
• 1 Free Stage 32 Individual Certification
• 1 Free Stage 32 Webinar

QUARTERFINALISTS: The Career Elevation Package - $500 Value

• Education Package
  • Free 1-month Writer’s Room Membership
  • 1 Free Stage 32 Individual Certification
  • 1 Free webinar code

ALL ENTRANTS - $100 value

• Education
  • Free 1-month Writer’s Room Membership
  • 1 Free webinar code

In addition to all that, all writers receive continued support from the Stage 32 team, who work tirelessly to get you in front of decision-makers.

Our Screenwriting Contests Winners See Results

Stage 32 has launched the careers of hundreds of writers over the last 12 years. Stage 32 has quickly emerged as the leading source for industry executives to uncover new talent! Is this your year to move the needle on your career?

Previous contest winner Diana Wright was signed to The Cartel and Abrams Artists Agency! Check out her video here:

More Contest Winners would love to tell you why you should enter!

Previous winner, Christina Pamies, was signed by "Billion Dollar" Literary Manager, Jake Wagner. After that, he got her a paid gig with StudioCanal adapting the recently released film BAGHEAD, which was co-produced by The Picture Company and released via AMC+ Networks!

VIEW THE BAGHEAD (2024) TRAILER HERE! AVAILABLE NOW ON SHUDDER!

Our 3rd Annual Feature Drama winner Kelly Nugent signed with a manager at Wonder Street Entertainment after winning with her script THE OTHER MOTHER CRIED!

Our 6th Annual Feature Screenwriting winner, Jeff Galante signed with a manager at Primary Wave, and he is currently working on a slate of feature films with producers. Jeff's gone on to create/produce TV pilots for NBC and A&E and has consulted on projects for Ron Howard, Chris Moore, and Warner Bros animation.

Our 5th Annual Feature Screenwriting winner, Eric Jeske signed with a manager at Heroes & Villans Entertainment.

Winner Jonathan Jordan was signed by major literary agency Verve, and worked on a script currently in production through them. He has also signed with a manager and is currently working on a new film.

Our 4th Annual Comedy Contest winner, Greg Mania was signed by Cohn/Torgan Management, and has since published a memoir called Born To Be Public, which was named NPR’s Best Book of 2020.

Previous Contest Winner Layla O'Shea took meetings all over Los Angeles (and online) with Literary Managers, Producers, and Execs and is still going strong!

She shares her advice: "There is no one path or age limit when it comes to breaking in!"

Click the "Success Stories" link here for even more testimonials from our past winners!

Mark Myers (Contest Parnter) - CEO, Manager & Producer, Citizen Skull Productions & Management

Mark Myers is a Los Angeles-based producer and literary manager with over a decade of experience developing, financing, and producing independent film and television across every genre and format. As founder of Citizen Skull Productions, Mark has built one of indie film's most versatile production houses — developing and producing scripted features, television series, documentaries, and unscripted content with a relentless focus on elevating storytelling and production value at every budget level.

His credits speak for themselves. Recent projects include the Emmy-winning STREET GANG, GLORIOUS starring J.K. Simmons, COLLISION for Netflix, HEARTTHROB for Netflix, cult favourite 12 FEET DEEP, MANSON FAMILY VACATION, and EXPERIMENTER with Winona Ryder.

Mark also founded Citizen Skull Management — a boutique management company born out of his own experience as an actor who saw too many creatives underserved by the industry. With a roster spanning literary, talent, below-the-line, and voiceover, Mark offers the kind of common-sense, hands-on guidance he wished had existed earlier in his own career. Citizen Skull has since expanded to include Citizen Kids — focused on animation and family content — and Citizen Dame, dedicated to bringing the stories of formidable women to the screen.

Whether developing projects from the ground up or coming on board to attach key talent and financing, Mark brings decades of relationships, indie spirit, and genuine passion for emerging and underrepresented voices to every project he takes on.

Personal statement: "I truly love finding unique voices telling unique stories as well as new takes on some stories we’ve seen in the past."

 

Jason Hafford (Mentor) - Literary Manager, Prototype Content

Jason Hafford is a Literary Manager and the Founder of Prototype Content, a management and production company headquartered in London that represents leading global voices across film, television, and media. With a reputation for helping to shape international creative pipelines and cross-market collaborations in the industry, Jason has represented Oscar, Emmy, BAFTA, and Golden Globe winners and nominees.

Before launching Prototype, Jason spent nearly 12 years at entertainment and sports powerhouse Creative Artists Agency (CAA). As an agent in CAA’s London office specializing in global television and film, he represented clients across India, the Middle East, Africa, and the UK.

His roster included acclaimed talent and companies such as Adjani Salmon (Dreaming Whilst Black), Alia Bhatt (Gully Boy), Anupam Tripathi (Squid Game), Anurag Kashyap (Gangs of Wasseypur), Avinash Sampath (AK vs. AK), Copa90 Studios, Dhanny Joshi/Big Deal Films, Deepika Padukone (xXx3: Return of Xander Cage), Emmanuel Osei-Kuffour (Black Box), Hany Abu-Assad (Paradise Now), Harman Wadala (Tabbar), Hend Sabry (Finding Ola), Huma Qureshi (Army of the Dead), Mohamed Hefzy/Film Clinic, Priyanka Chopra (Quantico), Rajeev Dassani (Evil Eye), Rana Daggubati (Baahubali), S.S. Rajamouli (RRR), Sanjay Sharma/Marginal MediaWorks, Simon Mirren (Criminal Minds), Smriti Mundhra (Indian Matchmaking), Sri Rao (The Fame Game), Sujoy Ghosh (Badla), Suparn Varma (The Family Man), Tima Shomali (AlRawabi School For Girls), Vidhya Iyer (Solar Opposites), Vikramaditya Motwane (Sacred Games), Westbook Inc. (Will Smith), and Zoya Akhtar (Gully Boy), among others.

Beyond representation, Jason worked across divisions to create dynamic opportunities for clients in the global marketplace, advised corporations on international strategy, and played a key role in launching IMAX and Cirque du Soleil in India. Through Prototype Content, he continues to champion bold, culturally grounded storytelling and to empower artists whose work bridges regions, languages, and audiences worldwide.

Jason is actively looking to develop a slate of international projects for Prototype Content. Jason looks for scripts that have universal themes that can appeal to an international audience.

Luke Scrase (Mentor) - Literary Manager & Producer, Golden Gate Studios

Luke Scrase is a film and television Producer, Literary Manager, and former studio executive with wide-ranging experience across book-to-film, IP-based adaptations, and international and local language projects. He is currently the CEO of Golden Gate Studios, a London-based film and television production company he founded, which focuses on cultivating projects with US and European filmmakers and talent to make international hit films and series in the action, thriller, and genre space. In 2025, he launched Golden Gate Management, the company’s boutique literary management arm, which represents a select group of writers and directors with bespoke US-style representation from Europe.

Previously, Luke was Head of Local Production at Sony Pictures Entertainment, where he led the local production strategy and oversaw all development, production, and acquisitions for the studio in the UK. His credits include GREED, OUR LADIES, THE CRITIC, and the upcoming film 500 MILES starring Bill Nighy. Prior to that, he was based in Los Angeles as a Creative Executive in Sony’s International Film & Television division, where he oversaw a slate of 20+ local-language films and series annually across Western Europe and Latin America, including remakes of MY BEST FRIEND’S WEDDING and 50 FIRST DATES. He specializes in bridging the gap between the US and European industries, connecting IP, talent, and financing across territories.

What They Are Looking For and How They Can Help You!

"My background is in international production and making films in different countries around the world. I’m always looking for writers who can tell an emotionally compelling story that can resonate globally."

Catalina Ramirez (Judge) - VP of Sales and Global Partnerships (Americas), ITV Studios

Catalina Ramirez is the VP of Sales and Global Partnerships (Americas) at ITV Studios currently producing a Peacock Original series, MURDER IN A SMALL TOWN (Hulu) and is behind popular series like POLDARK (BBC), SNOWPIERCER (AMC), ONE PIECE (Netflix). She previously served as the Co-Head of Propagate International at Propagate Content which is run by legendary producers Co-CEOs Ben Silverman and Howard T. Owens.

Propagate is one of the world’s fastest-growing independent film and TV production companies. Propagate’s portfolio includes projects with Apple, Amazon, Valhalla Entertainment, including a golf comedy starring Owen Wilson announced in the Wrap, a $50 million docuseries fund announced in RealScreen, a joint venture with Spyglass, Artists First and Off-Road which was announced in Deadline, and many more.

At Propagate, Catalina works on projects in all stages - from early stage development all the way to distribution. Catalina also co-leads the distribution, partnerships and co-productions of Propagate's catalogue including the successful format JANE THE VIRGIN, LA FIRMA, MASKED SINGER, CRIME SCENE KITCHEN, and NEXT LEVEL CHEF along with the HBO documentary LFG.

Catalina produced the Emmy Award-winning documentary IN HER HANDS about Afghanistan's first female mayor which was sold to Netflix as well as the TV series 90 MINUTES which was sold to NBCUniversal.

She was previously at Gunpowder and Sky where she led the international team and helped shape the content strategy for titles such as the punk tale HER SMELL starring Elisabeth Moss and the SXSW documentary EVERYBODY'S EVERYTHING. Prior to that, she worked at Magnolia Pictures where she handled sales and foreign festivals for films including the Oscar-nominated RBG and LUCKY starring Harry Dean Stanton.

Vivek Singhania (Judge) - Producer, Picture Perfect

Vivek Singhania is a producer and founder of PICTURE PERFECT. The company develops, packages, and arranges financing for feature films and series with a focus on filmmaker-driven, commercially minded stories for Indian and global audiences.

Vivek has spent almost three decades in the entertainment industry, producing Blockbusters, Hollywood Features and European Co-Productions. Lately, Vivek has shifted his focus towards web series as well.

Previous credits include SEAL TEAM SIX: THE RAID ON OSAMA BIN LADEN which was produced by Academy Award winning Producer Nicolas Chartier (THE HURT LOCKER), NAMASTEY LONDON, KARMA as well as Bollywood films including DISHKIYAOON, THE XPOSE, and TERAA SURROOR. He recently completed the thriller/horror/drama titled HEXING starring Dominique Swain.

Vivek is currently Co-Producing THE HESTON PRINCIPLE based on the bestseller by Raj Kundra with ARCLIGHT FILMS. He is also in prep on an action feature FLEX, action thriller MARIANA’S WEB, and his passion project WEEKEND, a young romance.

Vivek also serves as a Permanent Juror in International Film Festivals in Greece and Cyprus and has curated and been Juror on many festivals around the world. He has also co-founded a Film Festival in Austria. Vivek actively mentors and guides up and coming filmmakers to get their dream projects produced and aids in promoting these at Festivals and for distribution.

Katharina Suckale (Judge) - Producer, Bombay Berlin Film Production

Katharina Suckale is a veteran international producer who has overseen co-productions between Europe, India, and the US on feature films, documentaries, TV series, and cross-media products. Recently, she produced the feature film RADDIUS-TRIJYA, which was picked up by MUBI and announced on SCREEN, and set up ONCE UPON A CRIME IN BORIVALI with Lotus Visual, announced in Variety.

Her feature film LOEV was screened at SXSW and Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival and was released exclusively for Netflix worldwide in 180 countries. Her feature film co-production THE ROAD TO MANDALAY won the Fedeora award at the Venice Film Festival, the Licorne d'Or in Amiens, and was released in theaters.

In television, Katharina is developing the series THE BIG B for Disney+ Hotstar in India announced in Variety, as well as a series for ZDF, ARD, and SONY and doing line production services in Europe and India.

Bombay Berlin Film Production aims to promote and support co-productions in film and media and be the home of creative people on all continents to support their projects.

ENTRANT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Void where prohibited by law.

This Stage 32 Contest is an international contest. Must be 18 years or older to submit.

Entrant agrees to Stage32.com terms and conditions.

This Stage 32 Contest is not a game of chance. All material is read and reviewed by industry professionals.

All quarterfinalists, semi-finalists, finalists and winners are subjectively determined by our judges.

There is no limit to the number of screenplays an Entrant can enter. The same screenplay cannot be submitted multiple times under different names. If so, you will be disqualified.

Entrant must not be an immediate family member or friend of any of the judges or their respective companies.

Entrant acknowledges that because of the judges' and mentors' position in the entertainment industry they receive numerous submissions of ideas, formats, stories, suggestions and the like and that many such submissions heretofore or hereafter received by them are similar to or identical to those developed by them or their employees or, if an agent, are otherwise available to them.

Entrant acknowledges that they will not be entitled to any compensation because of the use by judges or mentors of any such similar material.

Entrant acknowledges that no fiduciary or confidential relationship now exists between Entrant and judges or mentors, and Entrant further acknowledges that no such relationships are established between Entrant and judges or mentors by reason of this contest entry.

Entrants must submit screenplays and payment online.

Entrants must upload their submission within 72 hours of entry purchase.

Entry fees will not be returned or adjusted.

No waivers are available for this contest.

SCREENPLAY TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Screenplays should be written in English and in standard industry format.

The rights to the Entrant’s screenplay should not have been previously optioned or sold.

The Entrant retains the rights to his or her screenplay at all times.

Entrant’s screenplay must not have been produced.

The screenplay can be submitted with or without a title page and/or contact information.

After a screenplay is entered, no new drafts or corrected pages can be made by the Entrant unless it is confirmed in our records that the Entrant has paid for the "Resubmission" option.

Screenplay must be submitted as a PDF document.

Screenplay must be the original work of the Entrant and may not be based whole or in part on any fictional or non-fictional material, published or unpublished, produced or unproduced for which the Entrant does not have rights. Neither Stage 32 nor its judges investigates or attests to the authenticity of an applicant’s statement of authorship or rights secured. By entering the competition, you are acknowledging that you have secured all necessary rights.

Using our new Feedback & Resubmission Option you will get 3-5 pages of coverage/notes back in 5-days with a guaranteed option to resubmit one (1) revised draft of your script up to 10 days after the Final Deadline! See what elements of your script are working and what still needs to be developed. You can position yourself for the best chance of success - all for an additional fee of only $99.

This option is good for a one-time use and is non-refundable/non-transferable if you do not enter an updated draft. Updated drafts will need to be sent to contests@stage32.com to be scored.