Contest · 2026 cycle closed 2026-09-23 (final deadline; the official…
Stage 32 10th Annual Sci-Fi/Fantasy Screenwriting Contest
- Final deadline
- Sep 23, 2026
- Genres
- Sci-Fi
- Prize
- No cash. Winner package 'valued at $5,000': mentorship meetings with producers from SEVERANCE, SILO, WORLD WAR Z, plus Stage 32 services
- Notable alumni
- Kevin Bachar's winning script became THE INHABITANT (Lionsgate/Hulu); Christina Pamies hired to adapt BAGHEAD
Deadlines and entry fees
- super early birdJul 23, 2026 · $49.5
- early birdAug 12, 2026 · $59.5
- regularSep 2, 2026 · $69.5
- finalSep 23, 2026 · $79.5
2026 cycle closed 2026-09-23 (final deadline; the official page lists no extended deadline). Winners 2027-01-08. Next dates not announced. Fee tiers are the 2026 cycle (past); fees no longer shown on the page.
Worth knowing before you enter
- no cash prize, prizes are 'value' bundles of Stage 32's own services
- five rolling deadlines
- paid coverage/resubmission upsells ($99/$49/$39)
Verified Oct 17, 2026 from the official page