Submissions Service
A service for early-stage films and series significantly developed beyond a script.
UPCOMING MARKETS
Once a project is market-ready, filmmakers can often get stuck getting past the gatekeepers to present their early-stage projects.
Our submissions service is for projects that are market-ready: that means well-developed projects that already have significant elements in place beyond a script - but need that last part of the equation: soliciting feedback, generating interest in the marketplace to attract financing.
GAIN INTEREST AND BUILD MOMENTUM
In order to start attracting finance you'll need to generate interest and build momentum in your projects. Luckily, sales and finance partners like to come in early to shape projects. Bringing in a sales partner can be critical in giving your project the momentum it needs to start building out your financing.
SOLICIT CRITICAL FEEDBACK FROM DECISION-MAKERS
Once it's in the hands of decision-makers we can gain critical intelligence and market feedback including the viability of your project in its current form, your cast (or wishlist), and additional elements you'll need to attract finance.
TAKE YOUR PROJECT OUT TO THE MARKET
We take your project out to our finance and sales agency network, get it past the gate keepers, and into the hands of decision-makers.
WORK ON YOUR DEVELOPMENT ASSETS
We'll evaluate and, if needed, advise on how to get your existing visual assets in the best shape to make sure they're ready to go out into the marketplace. This includes your pitch deck (at a minimum), artwork, teaser trailer, proof of concept, etc.
HOW IT WORKS
WHAT IS A MARKET-READY PROJECT?
There is no one-size-fits-all and what works for one project may not work for another. However, one thing is for certain: a script is simply not enough to generate interest in the marketplace any longer.
The bigger the budget and larger the scope, the more packaged a project must be to be considered market-ready. But below are some general guidelines:
FOR FEATURES
FOR SERIES
🎨 ASSETS
Completed script and pitch deck (at a minimum), artwork, teaser trailer or proof of concept
👤 MINIMUM ATTACHMENTS
Director, experienced producer(s)
👥 OTHER MEANINGFUL ATTACHMENTS INCLUDE
Notable screenwriter, filmmaking team, cast appropriate for budget level
🎨 ASSETS
Pitch deck and treatment or series bible
👤 MINIMUM ATTACHMENTS
Notable IP or writer, artwork, teaser trailer or proof of concept
👥 OTHER MEANINGFUL ATTACHMENTS INCLUDE
Notable director, producer(s), and/or cast
WHAT PROJECTS DO NOT QUALIFY FOR THE SCRIPT SUBMISSIONS SERVICE?
Projects with just scripts and no additional elements in place.
If you need guidance or help with getting your project to a place where it is market-ready or need guidance through the process please check out FS PRO or STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT.
*Please note: this is not a submission service for screenwriters looking for representation.