Who is looking for scripts?

Here are 10 companies accepting unsolicited scripts:
  • BBC Studios.
  • LaRoda Films.
  • Century Films.
  • LLeju Productions and Films.
  • Birchwood Pictures.
  • One-Eyed Dog Films.
  • Little Jade Productions.
  • Road Movies.
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How do I get people to see my script?

Producers Share Five Ways to Get Your Script Read
  1. If the Script Is Great, It Will Make It Into the System. There is a constant saying in Hollywood today: "The cream will rise." ...
  2. It's Relationships. "It's relationships. ...
  3. The Blacklist. ...
  4. Lose the Fear that Someone Is Going to Steal Your Idea. ...
  5. Network at Film Festivals.
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Is Netflix looking for scripts?

First and foremost, thank you for your interest in Netflix content! Unfortunately, we cannot and do not accept or review any materials (whether manuscripts, treatments, scripts, drawings, ideas, pics of rainbow-colored unicorns, etc.)
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How do I get my scripts sold?

5 Tips to sell your first script
  1. Write something worth buying: Invest time in your screenplay.
  2. Create marketing material.
  3. Compile a list of potential buyers.
  4. Network, network, network.
  5. Keep writing.
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Where can I send movie scripts?

Some standouts include:
  • Academy Nicholl Fellowships.
  • Austin Screenwriting Competition.
  • PAGE International Screenwriting Awards.
  • BlueCat Screenplay Competition.
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A Producer’s Advice To Screenwriters Who Are Pitching Their Scripts by Jay Silverman



How do I submit a script to Netflix?

Netflix only accepts submissions through a licensed literary agent, or from a producer, attorney, manager, or entertainment executive with whom they have a pre-existing relationship. Any idea that is submitted by other means is considered an “unsolicited submission” and thus, sadly, they won't accept it.
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How can I sell my script online?

Give InkTip a Try. InkTip has a large database of producers who are continually looking for screenplays. For a fee, they'll list your logline in a brochure/magazine that goes out to over 5,000 production companies. You can also pay to post your entire script and get reads from producers.
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How much can you sell a script for?

In the 2017-2018 period, WGA spec script sales ranged from $72,600 to $136,000. The average? Around $110,000. There are different WGA minimums for everything, from a 15-minute episode of television, to selling a movie script, to a big budget feature film.
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How hard is it to sell a script?

How hard is it to sell a screenplay, anyway? According to writers, managers, and agents involved in greenlighting screenplays, there's a five to 20 percent chance of a screenplay being accepted and sold, says Script Magazine.
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Can I sell a movie script?

Yes! Anyone can sell a script to anyone they like. There's no legal requirement for writers to have an agent before selling a script. But one of the most common misconceptions among newbie writers is the notion that you need an agent before you can start selling scripts.
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How do I sell my script to HBO?

How to Sell a Script to HBO
  1. Find an agent who can get you an in.
  2. Make sure your work is original and unique.
  3. Focus on tracking down HBO assistants to reach out to, not necessarily executives.
  4. Have a rock-solid pitch ready.
  5. Participate in an HBO fellowship.
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Can I send my script to a production company?

Getting your screenplay to production companies is actually a lot easier than most people think. It's really as simple as getting the production companies address, email, phone number, or fax number and pitching your script idea to them.
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Can you sell a script without an agent?

It's a tough situation because you need to sell to get an agent, but it is almost impossible to sell without one. Writers attend these conferences because they have an opportunity to “pitch” their work directly to agents, producers, and managers in the hope of making a connection.
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How do you pitch a script?

How to Pitch Your Script Like a Pro: 6 Tips from Hollywood Execs
  1. How to pitch your script like a pro: Coverfly Pitch Week. ...
  2. Don't be a jerk. ...
  3. Focus on what makes you unique. ...
  4. Shoot your shot. ...
  5. Don't just say what happens in the story, focus on how the audience will experience it. ...
  6. Be confident. ...
  7. Find what we have in common.
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How can I turn my screenplay into a movie?

How Screenplays Become Movies in 5 Simple to follow Steps
  1. Write your best screenplay yet.
  2. Find a screenwriting manager and/or agent to guide you.
  3. Have a producer or director show interest in your work.
  4. Pitch your screenplay to the producer or director.
  5. Negotiate terms.
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How do I get my script made?

Sending out Your Script: How to Get Your Movie Script into the Right Hands
  1. Write a Great Movie Script. Before you try to sell a screenplay, make sure that it's as good as it can possibly be. ...
  2. Get an Agent. ...
  3. Submit to the Black List. ...
  4. Meet Some Producers. ...
  5. Become Part of the Industry. ...
  6. Go Get Your Movie Made.
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Who do I send my movie idea to?

iPitch.tv offers a platform that showcases your TV Show and Movie Ideas. Hollywood Studios are looking for an angle into a marketable project, and pitching a highly original concept for a story that hasn't been told before is a new writer/filmmaker's best bet at selling a movie idea.
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How much does a screenplay cost?

One of the most common types of screenplays you'll write as a freelance screenwriter is the feature screenplay for a usually 90 to 120 minute feature film. For these, it's standard to charge between $1,000 – $15,000, with the most common price coming to around $3,000 to $5,000.
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Are screenwriters in demand?

There are currently an estimated 131,200 television writers in the United States. The television writer job market is expected to grow by 7.6% between 2016 and 2026.
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Who is the richest screenwriter?

Highest Paid Screenwriters, Number One: David Koepp… David Koepp is undoubtedly one of the planet's screenwriting kings.
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Does Disney buy scripts?

Disney does not accept scripts that don't come from employees of their studio. Thus, you either want to know the right people to possibly land a job at Disney or win a fellowship so you can meet writers with clout who may be more willing to look over and consider your script.
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How do producers find scripts?

The only way I have found to get a producer to read your script is to call the production company and ask if they are looking for new scripts. If you have already have had a film produced, be it short or full length, then you will know what a producer will expect.
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What do script writers get paid?

Per the Writers Guild of America West, the minimum amount a script writer can get paid for a low budget (less than $5 million) feature-length film excluding treatment is $41,740. For a high-budget film (exceeding $5 million), the minimum amount a script writer can get paid is $85,902.
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