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Courtney Jones, Head of Development. Courtney looks for Features and Television of all genres. He particularly looks for Horror, Sci-Fi, Fantasy and Rom Com Features. He also looks for unscripted concepts.
Credits include: F9: The Fast Saga, Space Jam: A New Legacy, Warrior
Eric Hsiao, Creative Executive. Eric is open to reading all genres of features and television.
Dallaslyn Lamb, Literary Manager. (Session One) Dallaslyn specializes in Thriller and Young Adult Features and Series.
Chayah Masters, Producer. Chayah looks for Thrillers and Action Features.
Credits include: "YOU" for Netflix, "GOSSIP GIRL", "VAMPIRE DIARIES", and 'RIVERDALE".
Sierra Obioha, Creative Development Coordinator. Sierra looks for diverse, female forward content for TV, especially1/2 hour Dramedies, Dark Comedies, mother-daughter relationships, and Historical Dramas. Please no hard Sci-Fi, Action or Romance series.
Credits include: “ALPHA HOUSE,” “CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM,” “ANCHORMAN 2,” “PERSON OF INTEREST,” and “ESCAPE AT DANNEMORA.”
Carver Diserens, Producer. Carver specializes in Indie features (under $2M) and international 1/2 hour TV.
Jon Hersh, Literary Manager. Jon looks for writers who have Diversity-driven and Female-driven Television or Horror, Thriller, Sci-Fi Features
Credits include: "Grey's Anatomy", "The Blacklist", "Law & Order: SVU", "Brooklyn Nine-Nine", "The Vampire Diaries", "Sons of Anarchy", "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia", "Psych", "Bones", "Mad Men", "House M.D.", "That '70s Show", "Chicago P.D.", "Family Guy", "Castle", "Community", "Buffy the Vampire Slayer", "The Brave", "24", "Californication", "Friday Night Lights", "Veronica Mars"
Audrey Knox, Literary Manager. Audrey looks for Television Comedy, high concept Drama pilots, lighthearted procedurals (not about cops), and anything with a big, splashy hook!
Annika Horne, Acquisitions and Development Coordinator. Annika is looking for Romantic Comedies, Ensemble Comedies, Historical Fiction, Biopics, Adaptations, Romance, Science Fiction and Drama. Please No Action, Thriller or Horror.
Felicia Villarreal, Producer. Felicia looks for Comedy, Action and Inspirational features.
Credits include: The Merchant of Venice, Stander, The Breed, Two Jacks, Born of War, The Ninth Cloud, Riding the Bullet, The Least Among You
Julia Verdin, Producer & Manager. Julia looks for Action Thrillers, inspirational Social Impact films, Christmas Films and Romantic Comedies. She is open to TV series.
Toph Eggers, Screenwriter. Toph looks for Comedy and Drama Features.
Christian Taylor, President & Producer. Christian looks for Feature Rom Com for Streamers, Comedies, Conspiracy Thrillers, Prestige Drama, grounded Sci-Fi, Horror, and Television Crime, Drama & Sci-Fi.
Credits include: INFINITE STORM with Naomi Watts, MR.MALCOLM'S LIST with Freida Pinto, TOGETHER with James McAvoy, SUPERNOVA with Colin Firth, and ARCTIC with Mads Mikkelsen,
Rtusha Kulkarni, Coordinator, Acquisitions. Rtusha looks for nearly all genres of Feature Films Please no Documentaries and Historical Dramas.
Credits include: "THE DEFEATED" with Taylor Kitsch for Netflix and "KIN" for AMC+, JOKER, HOUSE OF GUCCI, GHOST BUSTERS: AFTERLIFE, BOMBSHELL, JUDAS AND THE BLACK MESSIAH, and THE MULE,
Max Benowitz, Creative Executive (Television). Max looks for TV Comedy, Sci-Fi, Western, Horror, Fantasy, Crime, and Drama.
Credits include: RUSSIAN DOLL
Colleen Labella, Director of Development. Looking for all genres of Features & Television including genre-blending Comedy or Drama, Young Adult, Magical realism, Sci-Fi, Female-centric or queer Historical Fiction.
Katherine G., Television Development Coordinator. Katherine looks for Television Drama, elevated Comedy, True Story, Thriller, and Sci-Fi.
Rachael Conrad, Coordinator, Domestic Sales & Acquisitions. Rachael looks for feature Dramas, Thrillers, Horror, Action or TV pilot dramas. Please no Comedy, Family, Kids or Faith-based scripts.
Will Raynor, Creative Executive. Will specializes in True-story/Biopic, Elevated and Grounded Sci-fi, Prestige Drama, and overall just great material!
Karim Lakhani, Producer & Creative Executive. Karim specializes in all genres of Features & Series
Scot Reynolds, Manager & Producer. Scot looks for writers with Feature Comedy and any genres in Television.
Collin Lieberg, Creative Executive. Collin looks for Sci-Fi, Fantasy and Horror Features or TV for Streamers or Premium Cable.
Vivek Kolli, Junior Literary Manager. Vivek looks for Feature and Television Comedy, Dramedy, Horror, Sci-Fi, and Thriller.
Rachel Paulson, Producer/Director/Screenwriter. Rachel specializes in Comedy and Drama Features and Television.
Carmen Knox, Manager & Producer. Carmen specializes in hour-long grounded Sci-Fi, Mystery, Thriller, high-concept Action and Soapy Drama Television series and Horror features.
Abby Abrams, Junior Literary Manager. Abby Looks For Feature & TV Comedy, Drama, Dramedy, Young Adult Drama, Adult-Oriented Animation, Sports, And Grounded Sci-Fi.
Robbie Combs, Development Executive, Feature & TV. Robbie looks for Action, Comedy, Horror, Young Adult projects in both TV or features.
Kristina C., Development Coordinator. Kristina looks for Female-Driven Thriller, smart Romantic Comedies, Family-Friendly, Young Adult, and Drama Features. Please no Horror or Buddy Comedies.
Independent Film and TV Producer/Executive Producer. Todd Specializes in Financing projects with attachments for $2MM and under.
Credits include: Ready Player One, San Andreas, Rampage, The Revenant, Truth, Rush Hour, Mad Max: Fury Road, Assassin's Creed
Agustine Calderon, Development Executive. Agustine is looking for action, comedy, horror, sci-fi and thriller features & TV pilots of all budget ranges!
Chris Roach, Slate Management Lead. Chris looks for Drama, elevated Comedy, Sci-Fi, Thriller, Family, Action/Adventure Features & Series.
Credits include: "TED LASSO" for Apple+, "THE FLIGHT ATTENDANT" for HBO Max, and "SELF MADE" for Netflix
Jess Rigdon, Executive. (Session One) Jess looks for Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Series.
Nikki Terpilowski, Literary Agent. Nikki looks for Hallmark-style Rom Coms for holidays including Black History Month, MLK, New Years Eve, Valentines Day, Summertime, Halloween as well as Dramas & Thrillers set in the Southern USA. She also looks for Family-Friendly TV, especially Sci-Fi,
Credits include: "TED LASSO" for Apple+, "THE FLIGHT ATTENDANT" for HBO Max, and "SELF MADE" for Netflix
Jess Rigdon, Executive. (Session Two) Jess looks for Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Series.
Annika Horne, Acquisitions and Development Coordinator. Annika Is Looking For Romantic Comedies, Ensemble Comedies, Historical Fiction, Biopics, Adaptations, Romance, Science Fiction And Drama. Please No Action, Thriller Or Horror.
Credits include: "TED LASSO" for Apple+, "THE FLIGHT ATTENDANT" for HBO Max, and "SELF MADE" for Netflix
Jess Rigdon, Executive. (Session Three) Jess looks for Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Series.
Credits include: "TED LASSO" for Apple+, "THE FLIGHT ATTENDANT" for HBO Max, and "SELF MADE" for Netflix
Jess Rigdon, Executive. (Session Four) Jess looks for Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Series.
Will Raynor, Creative Executive. Will Specializes In True-Story/Biopic, Elevated And Grounded Sci-Fi, Prestige Drama, And Overall Just Great Material!
If you have a script that you feel is ready to go out to the market and you've prepared a professional pitch, Stage 32 provides you a unique way to get feedback and hone your pitch (film or TV) directly with a variety of development executives, producers and managers. You will be rated by your Pitch Delivery/Format, Clarity of Pitch, Set up of Protagonist(s) & World, Obstacles & Conflict, Clarity of Tone, Originality of Concept and Strength of Voice.
You will pitch directly to the executive listed live over Skype or phone, or by way of a written pitch, and receive feedback from them.
Guidelines
Stage 32 Pitch Sessions are for educational evaluation purposes only.
You may only pitch ONE project per reservation, NOT portfolios.
You must have a completed script available for the project you pitch.
Do not reach out to the executives unless directed by Stage 32. They do NOT accept unsolicited material or appreciate being cold-called/emailed by strangers. Doing so will forfeit your right to participate in future sessions.
Missed reservations are not refundable and will not be rescheduled.
Live Pitches
Within 15 minutes of your scheduled pitch, the executive will reach out by Skype or Phone. Your pitch session will last approximately 8 minutes.
Written Pitches
Written Pitches will be no more than 2 pages submitted as a PDF or WORD document. Any written pitch uploaded past the deadline will not be shown to the executive and will result in a non-refundable forfeiture of your pitch.
Scorecards
Within 3-4 weeks of your pitch session, you will receive a Pitch Scorecard on which the executive you pitched will provide you ratings on the 7 categories, plus provide you written feedback on your pitch. So you understand where your pitch fits in the marketplace, you will also receive a standard industry PASS or REQUEST.
Sometimes, to give more comprehensive feedback, an executive may want to read your material. If so, you will see REQUEST on your scorecard.
If you see REQUEST, you will be notified via email with further instructions. The executives will have 2-3 months to review the material you submit. At the end of the review period, they will provide you a second set of written feedback about the material, plus an industry standard PASS or MEET. If a meeting is requested and they'd like to provide further feedback on your project, we will introduce you via email.
Please understand that these are working executives, and their schedules are subject to change at a moment's notice. We always strive to give you at least 24 hours of notice if a session has been cancelled, and we will recommend another executive for you to get pitch feedback from.
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