Private, Interactive Screenwriting Lab on Zoom with Global Development Executive Thomas Pemberton

Write Your Feature Screenplay in Just 12 Weeks with Hands-On, Weekly Guidance

Limited to 10 Spots Only!

Payment plans available at checkout or email edu@stage32.com for more info!

This is a pivotal moment for you as a screenwriter. The industry is actively searching for bold new voices, original ideas, and compelling feature scripts—and executives are ready to invest in writers who can deliver. As production ramps back up globally, the demand for fresh material has never been higher. But opportunity only matters if you’re prepared to meet it. To break through, you need more than a great idea—you need a finished, polished screenplay that’s ready to be championed.

And that’s often where things stall. You know you want to write your feature, but the process can feel overwhelming, isolating, and endlessly postponed. Without structure, accountability, or expert feedback, it’s easy to get stuck in outlining, second-guess your pages, or abandon the draft altogether. Many creatives try to do it alone, when what they actually need is community, guidance, and a clear, step-by-step path to completion. Writing a feature is a huge undertaking—but it doesn’t have to be one you face without support.

That’s where Thomas Pemberton comes in. As a Development Executive at the global production company Mind’s Eye Entertainment, Thomas has worked on over $400 million worth of film and television projects and more than 60 features and series, collaborating with major talent and selling projects to over 200 territories worldwide. He has a proven track record of identifying strong material and championing writers—so much so that four Stage 32 writers he discovered now have projects optioned with Mind’s Eye. Thomas knows exactly what executives are looking for, because he’s the one making those decisions.

Over 12 intensive weeks, you’ll work closely with Thomas and a small group of writers to outline, write, and complete your feature screenplay. Through weekly live Zoom sessions, targeted notes, peer feedback, and direct access to Thomas throughout the lab, you’ll build your script piece by piece with clarity and confidence. By the end of this lab, you won’t just have more pages—you’ll walk away with a completed feature screenplay, a deeper understanding of the professional writing process, and the momentum and accountability to move your career forward.

This interactive Stage 32 lab is held on Zoom and goes substantially more in depth than a Stage 32 webinar. Best of all? As soon as you sign up you will be linked on email with your Stage 32 Educator and given a questionnaire to fill out and send back to them. You will have access to your Educator for the duration of your class by email to ask them any questions you have about your craft or career - it’s like having a mentor on demand! And, if you can't make a live session, don't worry! All class recordings will be available 48 hours after each session and you will be able to view them in your Library on your Stage 32 profile. Finally, you can expand your network with like-minded creatives - you'll have a dedicated lounge for interactive support and discussions with your fellow classmates!

Praise For Thomas:

“I found Tom's class very helpful. I was able to craft a much better feature script than I would have otherwise.  Tom elucidated some of the formatting techniques, including crafting better action sequences and dialogue to underscore the characters' emotional arcs.” - Alexander S

"Thomas was instrumental in helping me get to that glorious 'Fade Out' at the end of my screenplay. After working with Thomas I feel confident that my script is ready to be read by executives and reps!" - Sabrina S.

"I didn't realize how much I didn't know about story structure and dialogue before working with Thomas. He opened my eyes to all the nuances in writing that I apply to all my work now." - Sam B.

"Thomas Pemberton's class was really excellent and I truly enjoyed going through the process. His expectations were clearly laid out, his feedback was specific, thoughtful, engaging, and he took genuine time to learn everyone's story which enabled him to effectively connect with each and every story in a meaningful manner." - Matthew W.

Each week, Thomas will delve into a specific planning document or sequence of each student’s script, offer feedback, and assign a new document or sequence to be written for the next session. Thomas will conclude the lab with a one-on-one final evaluation with each student where he gives feedback on the screenplay draft as a whole and ideas on how to move forward.

Each class will include a Q&A with Thomas where you can ask him specific questions about your project.

• Session 1 – One Page Synopsis
• Session 2- Two Page Synopsis
• Session 3- Five Page Synopsis
• Session 4 – Sequence 1 (first ~10 pages of the script)
• Session 5 – Sequence 2
• Session 6 – Sequence 3
• Session 7 – Sequence 4
• Session 8 – Sequence 5
• Session 9 – Sequence 6
• Session 10 – Sequence 7
• Session 11 - Sequence 8 (full screenplay!)
• Session 12 – Final Evaluation with Thomas (one-on-one consultations - no online class)

To see the full class schedule, see the "Class Schedule" section below.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

• By the end of this 12-week writing lab, you will have a feature film screenplay ready to be shown to reps, development execs and other executives and professionals.
• If you can't make a live session, don't worry! It will be recorded and you can watch it on demand at your convenience. 
• **Thomas will be available to you on email during the 12 sessions to answer any questions you have about your craft, career or project.**
• Sessions will consist of weekly 2-hour group settings as well as a final one-on-one consultation with Thomas. You will be held accountable to take the lessons from each week and move your work forward.
• Plus, to keep you motivated and inspired, you will have access to a dedicated Stage 32 Lounge where you can communicate with your fellow classmates throughout the writing process.

PLEASE NOTE: This exclusive Stage 32 lab is limited to 10 writers and will be booked on a first come, first served basis. The opportunity to work this closely and for this long with an accomplished development executive and an expert in the field is an incredibly unique and valuable opportunity. If you are interested, please book quickly. Once the spots are gone, they’re gone for good.

• Payment plans are available - please contact the education team at edu@stage32.com for more information
• This lab is limited to 10 people 
• This lab is designed for beginner, intermediate, and expert screenwriters looking to build a feature screenplay from scratch or expand on an existing idea or polish an existing script.

• Screenwriters with a feature film idea who are ready to finally commit to writing and finishing their screenplay

• Writers who struggle with accountability, structure, or momentum and want expert guidance to stay on track

• Emerging and mid-level creatives looking to break in or level up with a polished, market-ready feature script

• Writers seeking direct feedback from a working global development executive who actively options material

• Creatives who want a collaborative, supportive environment rather than writing in isolation

• International writers interested in understanding what producers and executives are looking for in today’s global market

• Writers who want to build professional habits, confidence, and a repeatable process for future projects

Praise For Thomas:

“I found Tom's class very helpful. I was able to craft a much better feature script than I would have otherwise.  Tom elucidated some of the formatting techniques, including crafting better action sequences and dialogue to underscore the characters' emotional arcs.” - Alexander S

"Thomas was instrumental in helping me get to that glorious 'Fade Out' at the end of my screenplay. After working with Thomas I feel confident that my script is ready to be read by executives and reps!" - Sabrina S.

"I didn't realize how much I didn't know about story structure and dialogue before working with Thomas. He opened my eyes to all the nuances in writing that I apply to all my work now." - Sam B.

"Thomas Pemberton's class was really excellent and I truly enjoyed going through the process. His expectations were clearly laid out, his feedback was specific, thoughtful, engaging, and he took genuine time to learn everyone's story which enabled him to effectively connect with each and every story in a meaningful manner." - Matthew W.