How can I pitch a movie idea?

How can I pitch a movie idea?

How to Write a Movie Pitch

• Write an introduction. Start your movie pitch with a brief overview of the film, which should include the title, logline, genre, and theme of the project.
• Include a synopsis.
• Discuss the characters.
• Address the filmmaking elements.
• Write a compelling conclusion.

How do I sell my movie ideas to Netflix?

Netflix only accepts submissions through a licensed literary agent, or from a producer, attorney, manager, or entertainment executive with whom we have a preexisting relationship. Any idea that is submitted by other means is considered an “unsolicited submission.”

How do I copyright my story?

Go to the eCO web page on the U.S. Copyright Office website (copyright.gov) to register the copyright of your story. This is the preferred method for registering copyrights of literary works. The registration fee is less than for paper registrations.

How do I protect my film idea?

Tell your story very clearly and methodically. Keep it in the present tense and do not use dialogue. After you’ve completed this, it’s important for you to register it with the Writer’s Guild of America (WGA) to protect your concept. As long as you protect it through the WGA, there isn’t any need to copyright it.

Should you sell your life story to a producer?

Many movies or television specials based on true life stories happen because the producers optioned the film rights for a biography or autobiography that was already a bestseller. For this reason, it’s almost always a good bet if you want to sell your life story to a producer to get it out in print first.

Where do ideas for movies come from?

Most of the ideas that come from the average person are optioned or bought by independent movie producers. The Hollywood Creative Directory will give you a list of producers who are always looking for film ideas.

How do you get life rights to a movie?

Acquire the life rights to the story from one or more of the principals. Sell the rights to a producer who will make the project. Getting a meeting with the producer is going to be the hardest part. But once you get in the door, the fact that you have life rights to the story are almost certain to capture his or her interest.

How much does it cost to sell a movie idea?

Best case scenario here is you sell your movie idea and make maybe $50K. That really isn’t that much money and no one has a career in Hollywood as an “idea” person just making their living coming up with great ideas.