Stage 32 Screenwriting Lab: Write Your Inspirational or Faith-Based Feature Film In 8 Weeks (February 2026)

Limited To 10 Spots - 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!

Payment plans available at checkout or email edu@stage32.com for more info! 

Right now, faith-based and inspirational storytelling is more relevant than ever! Audiences, studios, and streaming platforms are craving stories that uplift, heal, and inspire while still feeling cinematic and emotionally rich. Hits like The Chosen have shown that viewers actively seek out high-quality inspirational content, helping these stories break into the mainstream and redefine what success looks like at the box office and on streaming platforms. Studios and streamers are responding by actively seeking faith-centered stories that resonate across communities and cultures, making now the perfect time to tell yours.

Many writers struggle to balance message with craft. Scripts can easily lean on preaching rather than strong character arcs, compelling structure, or cinematic storytelling. This exclusive Stage 32 lab is designed to help writers overcome these challenges by building layered characters, meaningful themes, and stories that connect belief with emotion while keeping audiences fully engaged. You’ll learn how to tell faith-based stories that feel authentic, emotionally powerful, and cinematic!

You will be guided by award-winning filmmaker Nathan Scoggins, a seasoned writer, director, and producer with a proven track record in inspirational storytelling. Nathan wrote and directed What Remains, which premiered at the Austin Film Festival and received a nationwide theatrical release. His credits also include The Least of These (Universal), The Perfect Summer, Red Line, and development work with top producers behind films like Wedding Crashers, Straight Outta Compton, and The Chosen. Nathan brings both creative expertise and industry insight to help you navigate faith-based filmmaking successfully.

Over eight interactive sessions, you’ll move step by step from concept and pitch to outline and a completed first draft. You’ll explore the history and audience of faith-based films, master three-act structure, and receive direct feedback, including one-on-one consultations. Weekly assignments will keep you accountable and moving forward. By the end of this lab, you’ll walk away with a polished, professional-quality feature-length script, a clear process you can return to with future projects, sharpened storytelling instincts, and the confidence to bring your story to life and get it in front of the people who can champion it!

You will walk away from this lab with your completed draft of your inspirational or 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 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 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.