We often provide feedback on screenplays that are not formatted professionally. This is a big red flag for anyone reading scripts because screenplay formatting has very specific rules, and it is not just about how it reads on the page, but it has significant implications for visual storytelling. If you submit a wrongly formatted screenplay … Read more
All our finalists submitted amazing projects. The quality was very high and we would have 100% backed them all. But we had to pick a winner and the jury agreed two films somehow managed to stand out. The first one – which we picked as a winner – stands out because it has the most … Read more
It is difficult to compare projects fairly when they are so different from each other. In general, tried to evaluate the effectiveness of the concept and then checked if the execution of the script delivered on its premise. We also favoured the scripts featuring a full narrative arc – which is difficult to achieve in … Read more
We are proud to announce the shortlisted projects for the script call for independent producer Christien Bart-Gittens, who was looking for short film screenplays where at least 50% of the story is delivered through music. Shortlisted projects: “Onkalo” by Sarah Owens “Mashup” by Barrie Staff Both writers had a call with Christien and are now … Read more
We are excited to share with you the projects we shortlisted as part of our script call to help producer Terhi Kyllianen find a new project to add to her development slate! We received about 220 submissions from multiple countries and 13 of them were marked as being particularly strong. Our 13 shortlisted scripts are: … Read more
Welcome, everyone! Please, read carefully before submitting anything: BBC Studios Read → They accept unsolicited scripts via BBC Writersroom. They have distinct submission windows for scripts, announced on the BBC Writersroom Opportunities page. https://www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/opportunities/send-a-script Genlock Films Read → “We prefer English language horror scripts for the international market but other projects are welcomed”. http://genlockfilms.com/new-movie-scripts The … Read more
This post is a follow-up on the previous How to Find a Producer for Your Screenplay. If you’ve already found a producer (or we have put you in touch with one) and you’ve scheduled a meeting or a video call, this post is for you. For many emerging writers and directors, having a professional meeting … Read more
We live in a world that is hungry for original content. Video content is booming on social media. TV is going through a Golden Age. The movie theatre industry is battling with its online streaming competitors and the rising popularity of video games. Still, we can all agree that on-demand entertainment has given us access … Read more
A logline is your story boiled down to one or two sentences (not to be confused with a tagline), and it’s an essential tool to sell your script regardless of format or genre. When a producer goes, “What is your script about?”, you have to get straight to the point. It may sound easy to … Read more
There are many screenwriting software options out there, designed for filmmakers at any level and with different pricing (from free to a few hundred dollars). Which is the best one? Which one should you use and why? Why you should use screenwriting software Screenplays must be formatted according to a specific industry standard. Such standard … Read more