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How ideas are pitched to Netflix
If you have an idea for a show, film, game, or other project, you may be curious how to get it to Netflix. Unfortunately, Netflix does not accept or review any materials (whether manuscripts, treatments, scripts, drawings, ideas, pics of rainbow-colored unicorns, etc.) that they do not specifically request.
Pitching an idea 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. We are unable to share references for these resources.
If you do not have any of these resources available, Netflix will be unable to accept your unsolicited submissions.
How SMS Pitches To Netfix
As mentioned it is essential to have a live agent to work with as your mediator in seeking to secure a film deal. It is also important to mention, that this does take time. But when you purchased book rights, SMS Novel provides you with 5 local agents within 50 miles of your closest city. Also note, that agents may require up to 15% of any commission received from publication or film. SMS Novel will also provide you the template tools to make first contact and begin pitching.
Multiple Scripts Give You a Better Chance
Having one great script or story may not be enough. Think of it like playing the lottery, the more stories you have, the greater chance that certain your script could be selected. It also important to gain feedback from a writing agent, as to what scripts or stories are in demand.
While you work to find an agent, there are still amazing things that you can do gain momentum for your story. Your script or story can be turned into a local stage play, published as a Book, or hosted as an online book discussion that can gain traction for greater film consideration.
THE PERFECT BOOK THAT TEACHES HOW TO TURN A STORY INTO FILM.
Welcome to "Produce It: A Guide to Finding Producers or Producing Your Indie Film" by Gini Graham Scott. If you've ever dreamed of writing a script and seeing it brought to life on the big screen, this book is for you. I have been in the industry for many years and have seen firsthand the challenges and obstacles that aspiring writers face when trying to break into the business. This book is a comprehensive guide that will take you through every step of the process, from developing your concept and writing your script, to creating materials to sell your script, and ultimately, selling it to producers.
In this book, you'll learn how to create compelling characters, write a compelling story and structure a script, develop a pitch and write a logline, create a treatment and a script outline, how to format a script, and how to create a pitch deck to sell your script. But that's not all. You'll also learn the ins and outs of the industry and the different routes to getting your script produced, such as pitching to producers, agents, and managers, and the importance of networking and building relationships in the industry.