Mammoth Pictures and Stage 32 are partnering on a horror development pipeline, inviting screenwriters to apply for a program that will aid in developing and packaging genre projects.
Submissions are now open, with winners set to be announced on Jan. 30.
The partnership continues Mammoth Pictures’ push to produce genre projects for a global audience, with prior films including the 2024 sci-fi thriller “Parallel,” starring Danielle Deadwyler and Aldis Hodge, and the 2020 Iran-U.S. co-production “The Night,” about an immigrant couple imprisoned in an L.A. hotel. “The Night” was produced after screenwriter Milad Jarmooz won a Mammoth screenplay competition. The banner was co-founded in 2015 by Kourosh Ahari and Alex Bretow.
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“Mammoth Pictures represents exactly the kind of visionary production partner we seek,” said Stage 32 CEO Richard “RB” Botto in a statement. “Kourosh and Alex have demonstrated an incredible ability to discover and develop compelling narratives that resonate globally while breaking new ground. Their commitment to meaningful storytelling aligns perfectly with Stage 32’s 14-year mission to launch careers for undiscovered talent and to find undeniable material that can be put into production.”
“This partnership with Stage 32 is deeply aligned with what we believe at Mammoth Pictures — that great storytelling knows no borders. We’re excited to build new bridges for filmmakers who are ready to bring fresh, daring visions to the screen,” said Ahari. “We’ve witnessed incredible writers emerge from their platform. With Stage 32’s global reach combined with our international production expertise, we’re creating an unprecedented opportunity for writers from all backgrounds to see their stories brought to life across multiple markets,” added Bretow.
The horror development pipeline will launch on Stage 32, with Mammoth reviewing semi-finalist loglines and finalist scripts. Winners will be selected on a mix of “creative merit and commercial viability,” gaining access to a track of script development, industry mentorship and potential production pathways. Stage 32’s Geoffroy Faugérolas fostered program and facilitated Mammoth’s involvement.
“In an industry where breaking in seems increasingly difficult, we’re continuing to create direct pipelines from undiscovered talent to professional development,” added Faugérolas, Stage 32’s director of development services. “This partnership with Mammoth Pictures represents our commitment to discoverability, access, and launching careers while honoring diverse cultural perspectives.”
