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.

Where can I submit my movie ideas?

The Hollywood Creative Directory will give you a list of producers who are always looking for film ideas. There are also some good books such as The Writer's Market that will identify those that might purchase your concept.

Can I sell my idea for a movie?

It's hard enough selling a spec script as an unknown screenwriter. Trying to sell a pitch — which is identified in this context as an idea or concept for a movie or television show — is next to impossible. An anomaly example may be found within the history of Hollywood, but let's be real — it just doesn't happen.

How much does a movie idea sell for?

If you sell an idea or a storyline, you can expect to get $5,000 on the front-end and about $20,000 on the back-end if the movie gets produced. If you sell a treatment, you should expect around $15,000 on the front end and $30,000 on the back-end.

Can you sell movie ideas to Netflix?

If you have an idea, game, script, screenplay, or production already in development that you'd like to pitch to Netflix, you must work through a licensed agent, producer, attorney, manager, or industry executive, as appropriate, who already has a relationship with Netflix.

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How much does Netflix pay for a movie idea?

Netflix typically allocates between $100 and $250 million for a single movie. This amount can fluctuate based on the specific film and the desired streaming rights, but it serves as a reliable estimate for the average blockbuster. In some cases, the streaming service may spend even more.

How do I submit a movie idea to Netflix?

To pitch an idea, game, tv script, screenplay, or production in development to Netflix, you must collaborate with a licensed agent, producer, attorney, manager, or industry executive with an existing Netflix relationship. Direct submissions from individuals without these connections are not accepted by the platform.

How do I sell my movie idea to lifetime?

You Need an In. By policy and for legality purposes, Lifetime does not accept unsolicited pitches or materials. This is to protect them and you. They only accept pitches and materials from agents, managers, and through referrals from those they have worked with in the past.

How do I sell a movie I wrote?

How do you copyright an idea for a movie?

Copyright Registration

You can register your script with the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and with the U.S. Copyright Office. However, copyright registration is not required to establish rights under U.S. Copyright Law. Copyright protection extends to original works of authorship that are fixed in a tangible medium.

Can you sell movie ideas to producers?

No, generally producers don't listen and buy movie ideas because of legal reasons and you cannot copywrite an idea. But if your idea has some type of influence such as a famous actor, producer or intellectual property attached with a film treatment then yes. More on the ways You can and can't sell a movie idea below.

Can a movie idea be copyrighted?

Copyright does not protect ideas, concepts, systems, or methods of doing something. You may express your ideas in writing or drawings and claim copyright in your description, but be aware that copyright will not protect the idea itself as revealed in your written or artistic work.

How to sell a low budget movie?

Can you submit ideas to Universal Studios?

Idea Submissions Prohibited: Universal Parks does not accept unsolicited submissions for motion pictures, television programs, websites, articles, streaming video, e-books, or other products or services.

Who do I sell my movie script to?

A producer is the only person in the world that buys scripts. To sell to a producer you need to understand the producer's role. He or she is the person responsible for the entire project, from inception through to finished sale of the film.

What studios accept unsolicited scripts?

How much do movie writers get paid?

Screenwriters typically receive between 2% to 3% of the production budget of the film or project, which can be a lot if the budget is large. For example, a screenwriter who creates a screenplay for a film with an $800,000 budget that pays them 3% earns $24,000 for their work.

How much do movies pay authors?

The amount authors make from movies greatly depends on their rights agreements. Movie rights are often optioned rather than purchased outright until the producer can obtain a sufficient budget to create the movie. A standard option contract could be around $15,000 for three years, although this can vary greatly.

How much money does an author make from a movie?

Traditional paperback royalties usually range from 5% to 7.5%, whereas hardback royalties often range from 10% to 15%. By looking to self-publish, authors can immediately earn up to 70% in royalties. If an author's work is selected, TV/movie option deals can also be around $15,000 for a three-year deal.

How do I send my script to production companies?

Can anyone 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.

How do I sell a movie idea on Hulu?

You'd need to submit such an idea to a producer of content, such as ABC or NBC. Hulu only delivers content. Some streaming services (Netflix for example) also produce original content. I'd run a Google search for a contact at the producing organizations you want to pitch.

How do I pitch an idea to Hulu?

Have an idea for a new feature? Want to request a show? Head on over to the Hulu Community and share your suggestions with us in the Ideas forum — we're always listening. Before you jump right in with your suggestions, make sure you know the ground rules.

How do I submit a script to HBO?

How can I submit an idea for a movie or show to HBO? We do not accept submissions directly — all submissions to HBO must come through an agent.

How much is a movie script worth?

Feature-Length Films

This is your standard feature film. For this type of screenplay, the Writer's Guild of America pays anywhere from around $70,000 and upwards of $150,000, meaning the average feature film script clocks in at just over $100,000.