Stage 32 Screenwriting Lab: Write Your Faith-Based Feature Film In 8 Weeks (April 2025)

ONLY 1 Spot Remains!

Write your faith-based feature film screenplay in 8 weeks while being mentored by a faith-based writer/director who has worked with Universal, Sony, Lionsgate and more! 

***Flexible Learning: if you cannot attend any of the sessions live don't worry - you will be sent the links to the recordings of each session within 48 hours of the live session and have access to Nathan on email to ask him any questions so you can keep up at your own pace and schedule.***

Do you have an idea for a faith-based film that you're ready to write as an inspiring screenplay? 

The faith-based audience is huge with a fast growing appeal so studios and streamers are clamoring for more faith-based content.

But how do the mechanics of faith-based film screenplays work best? What sorts of stories are ripe for this audience? And how can your script most effectively connect with that particular audience? Many writers have an interesting faith-based story to tell but their screenplays come across preachy and didactic. A good faith-based script should be thought provoking, authentic, and inspirational while not beating the audience over the head with a message or theme. It's still about characters and stories. It's a fine line to walk. 

In this interactive Stage 32 screenwriting lab, you will write your faith-based feature film under the supervision and guidance of a world class faith-based writer and director. Guiding you through the writing process is Nathan Scoggins. Nathan recently wrote & directed the faith-based feature films WHAT REMAINS, which was released theatrically in 2022 and starred Cress Williams (BLACK LIGHTNING, HART OF DIXIE), Kellan Lutz (TWILIGHT, THE EXPENDABLES) and the late Anne Heche (VOLCANO, SIX DAYS AND SEVEN NIGHTS) in her final role, and THE LEAST OF THESE, starring Isaiah Washington (GREY'S ANATOMY), Robert Loggia (BIG, THE SPORANOS) and Bob Gunton (SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION). He has recently directed two episodes of an upcoming TV show for Sony/Pureflix. He has also produced several independent feature films, and written a number of features for producers including Scott Bernstein (STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON), Andrew Panay (WEDDING CRASHERS), and Dallas Jenkins (THE CHOSEN).

Over 8 intensive sessions, you will learn how to break down the creative process of writing and apply specific skills and storytelling techniques to writing and crafting your faith-based/inspirational story. This course will give you specific tools for engaging with the audience for faith-based/inspirational films. And you will be held accountable with weekly assignments and progress reports as you write your script to completion. 

You will walk away from this lab with your completed draft of your faith-based feature film screenplay that has been vetted by a professional faith-based screenwriter and director!

If you have a faith-based story to tell, then this lab is for you!

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 Nathan and given a questionnaire to fill out and send back to her. You will have access to her for the duration of your class by email to ask her 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 Nathan's Stage 32 Education

“Nathan’s sessions were entertaining and fun as he imparted such a great wealth of knowledge. They were also extremely practical. Nathan’s feedback was great as he enhanced our learning and understanding. He took us deeper into the whole process.” – Kevin H

"Thanks for a fabulous class again. You are so present for each student, and your feedback is not only encouraging but also insightful in terms of strengthening our stories.” – Martha C.