So... when I reached out to Stage 32 about a response to my script, they had this boiler plate response.
It reads like a lot of placating and nonsense.
How much do you want to bet I never hear from the "VIP" I pitched to?
Again, don't mean to sound cynical, just realistic.
"I understand how frustrating the silence can be after receiving a script request. This waiting period is one of the most challenging aspects of the screenwriting journey, and your feelings about it are completely valid. Patience is key.
Here's what's likely happening behind the scenes: executives receive numerous script requests and operate on varying timelines based on their current production schedules, development priorities, and reading capacity. Some review material within weeks, while others may take several months. The silence doesn't reflect the quality of your work - it's simply the reality of how busy industry professionals manage their workload.
Consider this
perspective: the fact that they requested your script means something in
your pitch, logline, or previous material caught their attention enough
to warrant further review. That's already a meaningful accomplishment
and a very positive signal for you in a highly competitive field.
While
you wait, channel this energy productively if you can. Continue writing
or outlining your next project, refine other scripts in your portfolio,
or research additional industry contacts who might be interested in
your work. The most successful writers use these waiting periods as fuel
for continued creativity rather than letting uncertainty stall their
progress.
Script requests represent genuine industry interest,
even when followed by extended silence. Many writers have shared stories
of receiving responses months later that led to meaningful
opportunities, such as our past contest winner Richard Zelniker, who
after earning a general meeting with Executive Producer Brodrick Haygood
for winning the 1st Annual Rom Com Contest, spent 2 years toiling away
before eventually collaborating as a writer/director on his 2025 film THE VORTEX
with Brodrick as his EP. Your material is being considered by someone
with the power to advance your career - that's worth celebrating
regardless of timeline.
Stay focused on what you can control: continuing to write, improving your craft, and building multiple pathways for your work to find the right champions. Your persistence and dedication to storytelling will serve you well throughout this process.
