Stage 32 is a scam. Last week they offered a $299 offer to have an A list Talent Manager read your script and meet with you for one hour to discuss your career. I paid $299. The next day I received an email from a Geoff Somebody who was managing the offer. He reported that the slot filled up immediately. I asked for a refund. A Stage 32 representative sent me an email suggesting I return to the website and select another consultant. I repeated my request for a refund but there has been no answer. Stage 32 is a crooked website that should be shuttered. I have reported the bait and switch to the FBI as Stage 32 is an intrastate business.
Maybe they’ll all go to jail. Now that would be a great movie!
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Sheena
Absolute spam
Absolute spam. They've accessed my email address a d sending me multiple emails daily.
When clicking the unsubscribe link it 404's. I emailed them.and they said the email address I'm requesting to be removed doesn't match my membership details. That'd because I never signed up!
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Nathan R.
They will spam you forever if you sign up!
Curious I signed up but regretted it and now I just get spammed non stop with garbage emails about how my career could change TODAY...if you pay this and pay that. I've unsubscribed from everything but the emails KEEP coming, I've had FIFTEEN in two days, this is nearly stalking at this point!
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Lost C.
Fails at the most basic level of functionality
Stage 32 fails at the most basic level of functionality: account access. Login problems are persistent, and the sign-up troubleshooting process borders on absurd, lengthy, confusing, and ineffective. Instead of providing a straightforward way for professionals to connect, the platform creates unnecessary barriers through poor design and lack of reliable support. For a network that positions itself as a hub for creatives, such fundamental flaws are unacceptable.
The platform may be operating more as a scam than as a serious network for creatives. For a company that markets itself as a professional hub, such fundamental flaws and questionable practices are unacceptable.
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michellevp
Disappointed by False Promises and Poor Communication
I was surprised to see other negative reviews — I thought I was the only one who’d had a disappointing experience with Stage32. It's also strange that the profile is marked as "unclaimed" on Trustpilot, which doesn't inspire confidence.
I’m leaving this review because I experienced a series of false promises and extremely slow communication. A Stage32 team member initially reached out to me, asked about my projects, and offered to connect me with producers who might be interested in my work. I responded with clear interest — and never heard back.
When I contacted customer support to follow up, I was assured someone would get back to me. That never happened either.
Sadly, the platform gave the impression of being more about image than genuine connection. It feels like a space full of people pretending to have access and influence, rather than one where real collaboration and support take place.
I’ll be deleting my account soon and looking for platforms that value authentic relationships and professional follow-through.
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Irked R.
Received no benefits
Received no benefits. I cancelled my Writer's Room account but continued to have my credit card charged for the next six months. My credit card company reversed the charges each time, but this is getting ridiculous.
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Shafiq Ahmad S.
Poor Service and a Platform for scammers
⭐ 1-Star Review: Disappointed and Misled by Stage32
As a serious screenwriter, I joined Stage32 with the hope of building real industry connections and receiving honest feedback. Unfortunately, my experience with the platform has been deeply disappointing and exploitative.
I paid for professional feedback on my screenplay, expecting thoughtful notes. Instead, the reviewer read only the first 10 pages, made generic comments, and criticized stylistic choices that were intentionally modeled on Hollywood-standard scripts (such as using “Super Title,” inspired by Air Force One’s format). The critique felt rushed and superficial, with no in-depth analysis or constructive insight.
This is not a one-time issue. Stage32 pushes expensive services like webinars, pitch sessions, and “script consultations,” yet the value delivered rarely justifies the price. Even more troubling, I’ve noticed several questionable profiles posing as “producers” or “consultants” with no credible IMDb history or verifiable work in the film industry.
Stage32 presents itself as the “LinkedIn of the film industry,” but behind the scenes, it’s largely a pay-to-play system built to profit off the hopes of emerging writers — not to elevate their work.
Writers, especially those early in their careers, deserve better. Platforms should uplift storytellers, not exploit them through vague promises and overpriced services.
Be cautious. Ask for credentials. And don’t let anyone charge you to simply listen to your passion.
I hope this review helps fellow writers make informed choices.
— A screenwriter who believes in integrity, not gatekeeping.
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MRJ
buyer beware
Upon receiving feedback via multiple submissions of the same pitch, almost none of the critique was similar. The lack of a clear through line in responses led me to believe my pitch is fine, alas I scored well with most of them but none wanted to read my script. It became clear the reps offering reviews are not looking scripts off their specific market of business at work. Reps on Stage 32 are looking to make a few extra dollars, It's a money grab....