Stage 32 8-Part Screenwriting Lab: Write A Holiday TV Movie You Can Sell (April 2026)

Private, Interactive Screenwriting Lab on Zoom! 

15 Spots Available - Only 2 Spots Remain!

Work one-on-one and get direct access to a top holiday movie screenwriter behind Netflix’s global #1 hit My Secret Santa—plus fan-favorite holiday films for Hallmark, Lifetime, and Netflix!

Get a step-by-step template to help you craft your own holiday movie idea

Payment plans are available at checkout or by emailing edu@stage32.com

Holiday movies are more popular than ever, from Netflix hits like Christmas at the Chateau, A Castle for Christmas, and The Noel Diary to Hallmark and Lifetime favorites like Christmas in Rome, Frozen in Love, and A Holiday Detour. These films are warm, funny, and overflowing with heart. They are the stories that audiences binge, rewatch, and share year after year. If you dream of writing for Hallmark, Lifetime, or streaming platforms, this exclusive Stage 32 lab is your chance to break in, showcase your voice, and create a holiday hit that audiences will adore.

Many writers struggle to turn a cozy holiday idea into a full, engaging screenplay. Flat characters, weak structure, and clichés can stall your story before it even starts. In this interactive lab, you will master the essentials: strong character wants, sharp comedic timing, emotional payoffs, and those unforgettable moments that make viewers feel all the holiday magic.

Your Stage 32 educator, Carley Smale—writer and executive producer of the 2025 Netflix original film My Secret Santa, which debuted as the #1 movie globally on Netflix with 27.8M hours watched in its first week and over 52M hours viewed in the Global Top 10—will guide you every step of the way. Carley has also written beloved holiday films including Snowed Inn Christmas (Lifetime), Christmas Pen Pals (Lifetime), and Midnight at the Magnolia (Netflix). With her insider knowledge and years of experience writing for networks and streamers, she’ll help you craft a story that’s both commercially viable and emotionally authentic.

By the end of eight sessions, you will walk away with a polished first draft of your very own holiday movie, plus the confidence and tools to share it with executives, streaming platforms, and audiences eager for your next holiday favorite!

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 Carley's Teachings with Stage 32:

"Carley was excellent, very knowledgeable, and engaging." -former lab student