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Never Let Go Selection
Never Let Go Selection
Never Let Go Selection
Never Let Go, Raven Petretti-Stamper's screenplay about a woman who gets stuck in an elevator with People's Sexiest Man Alive, has done it again. This baby has advanced to the quarterfinals of Screencraft's Comedy Competition and there were over 2,300 submissions.
Cannes Awards!
Never Let Go Selection
Never Let Go Selection
So very pleased to announce that Through Open Doors won Best Narrative Short, Best Producer and Best Editing AND (it's a twofer folks!), Never Let Go won Best Short Script via 8 & HalFilm Awards special event in Cannes event. The event took place during the Cannes Film Festival.
TSGYLO Reading
Never Let Go Selection
TSGYLO Reading
We are so pleased to announce that Raven Petretti-Stamper's short, The Solid Ground You Land On, had its debut reading at Anacostia Playhouse on May 8th in DC. So excited that the audience gave it 9/10 putting it in the top 3 of their New Voices, New Work series for 2023.
MMM Fest Rocks!
NLG Quarterfinalist Nod!
ISU & PGE Take 3
We were so pleased to be a part of the inaugural MMM Fest on Jan 15th in NYC. 3 incredible short films, 6 stand up comedians created a sold out night that we'll always remember.
ISU & PGE Take 3
NLG Quarterfinalist Nod!
ISU & PGE Take 3
Come on out for a reading of the third scene of It's Still You at PGE's home, the the Marjorie S. Deane Little Theatre, at the Westside Y 10 West 64th Street on Mon, Jan 23rd at 7pm.
NLG Quarterfinalist Nod!
NLG Quarterfinalist Nod!
NLG Quarterfinalist Nod!
Raven Petretti-Stamper is so pleased that her screenplay, Never Let Go, advanced to the quarterfinals in NYC International Screenplay Awards latest competition.
NLG Semi-Finalist nod
NLG Selection L.A. Screenplay
NLG Selection L.A. Screenplay
Raven Petretti-Stamper is so pleased that her screenplay, Never Let Go, advanced to the semi-finals in Red Flight Pictures latest competition. Red Flight makes movies out of their winning scripts, so while this was not the top prize, she was extremely excited her piece caught their eye.
NLG Selection L.A. Screenplay
NLG Selection L.A. Screenplay
NLG Selection L.A. Screenplay
Never Let Go was also an official selection in the Los Angeles Screenplay Awards.
Through Open Doors
NLG Selection L.A. Screenplay
Through Open Doors
Thank you New Jersey Film Awards for awarding Through Open Doors Best New Jersey Short and our leading lady, Hannah Beck, Best Actress. We're also thankful for nominations for Sean Hoagland as Best Actor and the entire cast as Best Ensemble.
Ken Davenport Rocks!
Screencraft Quarterfinalist!
Screencraft Quarterfinalist!
We are so excited to announce that our latest fundraising campaign has begun. We thank everyone who has donated so far but want to send a special shout out to Tony award winning producer, Ken Davenport. Your $1K donation for development of our comedy Never Let Go is an endorsement we are not soon to forget. Click here for more information on our campaign.
Screencraft Quarterfinalist!
Screencraft Quarterfinalist!
Screencraft Quarterfinalist!
Never Let Go has advanced to the quarterfinals of Screencraft's TV Pilot competition. Over 3,500 screenplays were submitted and we are grateful to be in such good company.
TOD NY Screening!
Screencraft Quarterfinalist!
TOD NY Screening!
Through Open Doors has done it again. Our short film will screen in NY on Sunday, Jan 15 (the day before MLK Day) at 8pm thanks to the inaugural MMM (Music, Movies, Mic Drop) Festival at Comic Strip Live. To purchase tickets, click here.
NY Premiere
Some1Speaking in 2023
Some1Speaking in 2023
Raven Petretti-Stamper, Hannah Beck, Sean Hoagland and Jeanna Pares at the NY Premiere of Through Open Doors on Jan 27th.
Some1Speaking in 2023
Some1Speaking in 2023
Some1Speaking in 2023
Raven Petretti-Stamper's monologue, Numbness to Anomalies, will be presented in Roland Tec's Some1Speaking series in 2023.
Feature something
Some1Speaking in 2023
Feature something
Raven Petretti-Stamper will be a writer-in-residence at the Writers' Colony in Eureka Springs, AK. She will visit their lovely facility in 2023 to fully develop her short story, Kindness, into a longer piece.
Best American Screenplay!
Best American Screenplay!
Best American Screenplay!
8 & Halfilm Awards just named Raven Petretti-Stamper's screenplay, Never Let Go, Best American Screenplay in their Autumn Edition II festival.
Hudson Reporter Story
Best American Screenplay!
Best American Screenplay!
Our movie, Through Open Doors, was filmed at the historic Dixon Mills building in Jersey City, NJ. Local paper, Hudson Reporter, found out about our success via Best Shorts Competition and ran our story. Click here to give it a read.
TOD AC Screening
Best American Screenplay!
TOD AC Screening
The Through Open Doors team is pleased to announce we've been selected by the Atlantic City Cinefest and will screen in Stockton, NJ October 14-16. Click here to learn more about our upcoming screenings.
Opening Night Red Carpet Fun!
Opening Night Red Carpet Fun!
Opening Night Red Carpet Fun!
Writer and Executive Producer of Through Open Doors, Raven Petretti-Stamper, at the opening night party of the Louisville International Festival of Film on October 6th. Festivities included Isaiah Washington's Western, Corsicana, followed by a party at the Muhammad Ali Center.
TOD Trailer
Opening Night Red Carpet Fun!
Opening Night Red Carpet Fun!
Want to see what all the fuss is about? Visit, https://www.strangebirdproductions.com/through-open-doors to watch our movie trailer.
ISU & PGE Take 2
Opening Night Red Carpet Fun!
ISU & PGE Take 2
Come on out for a reading of the second scene of It's Still You at PGE's home, the the Marjorie S. Deane Little Theatre, at the Westside Y 10 West 64th Street on Mon, Dec 12th at 7pm.
NY SCREENING!
It's Still You PGE Debut
It's Still You PGE Debut
Through Open Doors, has been selected and will be screened at this year's NY Shorts International Film Festival on Oct 27 at 2pm at Cinema Village Theater in NYC.
It's Still You PGE Debut
It's Still You PGE Debut
It's Still You PGE Debut
Come on out for a reading of the first scene of It's Still You at PGE's home, the the Marjorie S. Deane Little Theatre, at the Westside Y 10 West 64th Street on Mon, Sept 26th at 7pm.
We're winners!
It's Still You PGE Debut
We're winners!
Through Open Doors was selected by BSC to advance to their award round. We won awards in every category we were nominated in. Awards of Merit, Special Mention for Film Short and an acting nod for our lead actor, Sean Hoagland, for his inspired performance as Matt. In addition Awards of Merit were given to Mark Riccadonna for Directing, Ra
Through Open Doors was selected by BSC to advance to their award round. We won awards in every category we were nominated in. Awards of Merit, Special Mention for Film Short and an acting nod for our lead actor, Sean Hoagland, for his inspired performance as Matt. In addition Awards of Merit were given to Mark Riccadonna for Directing, Raven Petretti-Stamper for writing and Hannah Beck for her lovely portrayal of Charlie.
NYIFA Monthly Pick!
TOD - Best Original Story
TOD - Best Original Story
Through Open Doors does it again! We are now officially in the running for a screening in NY thanks to New York International Film Awards.
TOD - Best Original Story
TOD - Best Original Story
TOD - Best Original Story
I mean, when you're having a good week you're having a good week. NY International Film Awards says Raven Petretti-Stamper's Through Open Doors is their Best Original Story winner. In addition, Mark Riccadonna scored a Grand Jury award for Best Director and Sean Hoagland received an Honorable Mention for Acting.
Kentucky Premiere!
TOD - Best Original Story
Kentucky Premiere!
Ohhhhh yes people, it is official! Our movie, Through Open Doors, has been selected and will be screened at this year's Louisville International Festival of Film between Oc 6-8 in Louisville, KY.
Screenplay Quarterfinalist!
Screenplay Quarterfinalist!
Screenplay Quarterfinalist!
It's official! Raven's Through Open Doors screenplay is a New York International Screenplay Awards Quarterfinalist!
Yale Writers' Workshop
Screenplay Quarterfinalist!
Screenplay Quarterfinalist!
Raven Petretti-Stamper was selected for the 2022 Yale Writers' Workshop. She will further develop her short story Kindness while there in June.
Semi-Finalist Nod!
Screenplay Quarterfinalist!
Semi-Finalist Nod!
Through Open Doors was deemed a semi-finalist for the Flicker's Rhode Island International Film Festival. Over 7,000 films were submitted for this Academy Award qualifying event.
Monthly Pick!
SLAMminutes | London
SLAMminutes | London
Through Open Doors is a monthly pick in the Roma Prisma Film Festival.
SLAMminutes | London
SLAMminutes | London
SLAMminutes | London
SLAMminutes does Women’s Mental Health will produce Raven Petretti-Stamper's monologue, Hiding No Lie, at their July 30th Arcola Theatre event in London, England. All proceeds from this wonderful, reassuring, funny and moving night of theatre go to Mind.
My Friend, Doubt
SLAMminutes | London
My Friend, Doubt
The Barn Theatre in Montville, NJ will produce Raven's short comedic tale, My Friend, Doubt, from June 17-19 during their 2022 Solstice Showcase One Act Festival.
We're Making a Movie!
Screencraft Quarterfinalist
One-Act Play Production
Beyond stoked to announce that we have teamed up with Domani Productions and Creative Partners International to film Raven Petretti Stamper's play, Through Open Doors (formerly Fish Tacos), in 2022.
One-Act Play Production
Screencraft Quarterfinalist
One-Act Play Production
We are so excited to announce that Alleyway Theatre in Buffalo, NY will produce Raven's play, Never Let Go, in their one-act festival called Buffalo Quickies from Feb 24-Mar 19.
Screencraft Quarterfinalist
Screencraft Quarterfinalist
Screencraft Quarterfinalist
Raven Petretti-Stamper's short story, Kindness, a creative non-fiction work based on the murder of prominent NYC psychologist, Kathryn Faughey, has advanced to the Quarterfinalist round of the ScreenCraft Cinematic Short Story Competition.
Producer of the Year Nom
Virtual Reading of TSGYLO
Producer of the Year Nom
Raven Petretti-Stamper continues her streak of good luck with a generous Producer of the Year nomination from Tony award winner Ken Davenport's TheatreMakers Studio. This is the group's version of the Tony's and Raven couldn't be more proud to share this honor with her also nominated colleagues.
Black Box PAC Reading
Virtual Reading of TSGYLO
Producer of the Year Nom
Raven's short play, Never Let Go, finally makes it to her home state on June 21st at 7:00pm at Black Box PAC in Englewood, NJ. This monthly night of readings is dedicated to comedic pieces and we look forward to roaring with laughter while all 3 selected pieces are read.
Virtual Reading of TSGYLO
Virtual Reading of TSGYLO
Virtual Reading of TSGYLO
Raven's latest one-act, The Solid Ground You Land On, will have its virtual debut on Sunday, June 5th at 3pm thanks to Tiger's Heart Players. Please Contact Us if you would like to attend.
Through Open Doors
Never Let Go - Review
Caregiver's Stories
It's official, Mark Riccadonna will be joining us as director of Through Open Doors (formerly Fish Tacos) and Hannah Beck and Sean Hoagland will be starring.
Caregiver's Stories
Never Let Go - Review
Caregiver's Stories
Raven is so honored to be included in NJ Theatre Alliance's Healing Voices: Caregivers' Stories Onstage project at Art House Productions in Jersey City, NJ on Saturday, April 23. Caregiver Stories will be woven together as part of an original professional theatre experience about the caregiver experience. The project will culminate with
Raven is so honored to be included in NJ Theatre Alliance's Healing Voices: Caregivers' Stories Onstage project at Art House Productions in Jersey City, NJ on Saturday, April 23. Caregiver Stories will be woven together as part of an original professional theatre experience about the caregiver experience. The project will culminate with three presentations at different theatres across the state, including McCarter Theater. The selected works will be read by professional actors as part of New Jersey Theatre Alliance's Stages Festival.
Never Let Go - Review
Never Let Go - Review
Never Let Go - Review
Buffalo Rising review by Peter Hall
NEVER LET GO by Raven Petretti-Stamper starts with a meet-cute in a shaky elevator between a young woman named Willow played by Colleen Pine as Matthew Rittler plays Tim, identified by his appearance on a magazine cover as “Sexiest Man.” Very cleverly written, especially as the elevator is stalled betw
Buffalo Rising review by Peter Hall
NEVER LET GO by Raven Petretti-Stamper starts with a meet-cute in a shaky elevator between a young woman named Willow played by Colleen Pine as Matthew Rittler plays Tim, identified by his appearance on a magazine cover as “Sexiest Man.” Very cleverly written, especially as the elevator is stalled between floors, we find intruding on the couple are the security guard, Willow’s mom, Tim’s agent, and Mick, a first responder. Also, like ANGELA DAVIS, one of the best plays of the evening. And cleverly placed just before intermission. Keep ‘em comin’ back.
It's Still You
Best Play & Best Actress!
Best Play & Best Actress!
Stay tuned for exciting news about Raven Petretti-Stamper's latest full-length.
Best Play & Best Actress!
Best Play & Best Actress!
Best Play & Best Actress!
Ken Davenport's (Tony Award winner) TheaterMakers Studio hosts its own version of the Tony Awards every year and It's Still You was nominated for Best Play and Player!
The Kennedy Center
Best Play & Best Actress!
The Kennedy Center
Raven Petretti-Stamper was selected and attended the 2021 Kennedy Center Playwriting Intensive.
10 Minute Play Production
10 Minute Play Production
10 Minute Play Production
The Natural Theatre in Dublin, OH produced Raven Petretti Stamper's play, Paul Blinder, during their Conservative Theatre Festival in Jan 2022.
Virtual Readings
10 Minute Play Production
10 Minute Play Production
Tiger's Heart Players in NY featured Raven's play Doubt during a virtual reading on Sept 15. Diane Feldman played Betty and Joel Roman, Doubt.
Virtual Readings Part II
10 Minute Play Production
Virtual Readings Part II
Three of Raven's 10 minute plays were featured in Just Write! Lakeland's virtual reading in Dec 2021.
Best Women's Monologue 2021
Laughter is the Best Medicine
Laughter is the Best Medicine
Smith & Kraus published a monologue from Raven Petretti's play, Till There Was You, in their Best Women's Monologues of 2021 anthology! To purchase a copy of this book, click here.
Laughter is the Best Medicine
Laughter is the Best Medicine
Laughter is the Best Medicine
Smith & Krauss published Raven's hysterical play, We've Still Got It, in their Laughter is the Best Medicine: Forty-Five 5-Minute Plays in the Time of Coronavirus anthology. Hard copies are available via Amazon.
Love in the Time of Corona
Laughter is the Best Medicine
Love in the Time of Corona
The Little Red Theatre Company in MN published Raven's Love in the Time of Corona monologue in their collection, Tiny Plays from Quarantine. To see a video of the monologue starring the fabulous David Davino, click here.