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Seeking Crime/Mystery Limited Series for ISA Verified Industry Pro

Posted: Mar 25, 2020
We are seeking TV Limited Series or Mini-Series in the crime/thriller genre, along the lines of Sharp Objects or Unbelievable.What we’re looking for are stories where murder and crime are involved, but revolving around strong characters with a grounded realism. The deeper the characters investigate the crime, the more should be revealed about ....
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PAID: WGA minimums, option or sale
Location: Anywhere in the world
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery/Suspense, Thriller
Category: TV Pilot
Paid Gig

Seeking TV Content With U.S. & European Crossover Appeal

Posted: Mar 24, 2020
German Producer, well connected in Germany and pitching to US production companies looking for co-production opportunities (TV series only). Series will be pitched to German networks first and then to other European countries and United States. Taking loglines, synopsis and scripts. If you have a concept/pitch then please state in the Covering Lette....
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PAID: Option plus development deal to be determined.
Location: All over Europe & US (Focus on German content)
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery/Suspense, Thriller
Category: TV Pilot
Paid Gig

Writer-Director/Filmmaker Features Wanted by ISA Verified Industry Pro

Posted: Mar 18, 2020
A major ISA-approved production company is looking for original voices from writer-directors, with passionate feature stories that need to be told. Anything from high-concept genre to true stories, but all with an eye on prestige attention and elegant craft.Again, this is a major company, one that has the capacity and budgets to make adult-oriented ....
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PAID: WGA minimums, option or sale
Location: Anywhere in the world
Genre: Biography, Crime, Drama, Horror, Romance, Science Fiction, Sports
Category: Feature
Paid Gig

True Story Features Wanted by ISA Verified Industry Pro

Posted: Mar 06, 2020
An ISA-approved producer/production company is seeking compelling scripts based on true stories. Think truth-is-stranger-than-fiction tales that haven't been seen before, or movies that offer a fresh, unique spin on a well-known person or event. Underdog, David vs. Goliath-esque stories are always welcome as well.We’re primarily looking for th....
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PAID: WGA minimum, option or sale
Location: Anywhere in the world
Genre: Biography, Crime, Drama, Mystery/Suspense, Sports, Thriller
Category: Feature, TV Pilot
Paid Gig

Seeking UK Writer to Help Adapt US Pilot for UK

Posted: Mar 03, 2020
Writing partners have a completed pilot, bible and second episode for a gritty psychological crime thriller set in NYC that was previously optioned in the US. We would like to retool it for the UK audience. Looking for an experienced writer in the TV crime drama genre interested in collaboration. Original is set in New York City and should....
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DEFERRED PAY: Percentage or fee determined by level of involvement
Location: UK
Genre: Crime, Drama
Category: TV Pilot
Paid Gig

Psychological Thriller and/or Crime Features Wanted

Posted: Feb 14, 2020
Psychological thriller or crime thriller features wanted. Think the crime world of Ben Affleck’s “Gone Baby Gone” or "The Town" or films like "Mystic River" or "Gone Girl". These are very masculine film examples but we are open to strong female leads. Show us a gritty, heavy tone with smart writing and/or exciting ac....
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PAID: Percent of budget upfront plus backend negotiated based on experience
Location: From Anywhere in the World
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery/Suspense, Thriller
Category: Feature
Paid Gig

Seeking Writing Partner for Three Different Projects

Posted: Feb 10, 2020
Looking for a writing partner for three projects. One is a TV pilot for a miniseries, drama, based on a book. Second is a comedy TV pilot, LGBTQ. The third project is a feature film drama, LGBTQ. Passion for LGBTQ and/or Russian language knowledge is a huge plus but NOT a must; pay is negotiable. To be considered, ....
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PAID: Negotiable
Location: Los Angeles
Genre: Action, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Horror, Mystery/Suspense, Thriller
Category: Feature, TV Pilot
Paid Gig

Character-Driven Action/Thriller Screenplays for Younger Demographic

Posted: Feb 07, 2020
Top Dead Center Films (ISA Industry Pros with several films produced and distributed this year) are seeking completed screenplays. They should be genre-based, self-contained with limited characters and budgets under 1MM.  Specifically, character driven thrillers with younger protagonist.  The scripts should have social context and an interesting ....
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PAID: $ 5,000 buy out plus back end producer points
Location: Anywhere
Genre: Action, Crime, Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller, Western
Category: Feature
Paid Gig

Female Protagonist Thriller / Drama Feature

Posted: Feb 06, 2020
Director seeking new script to attach on for production company that has deal with Netflix, Lifetime & Hallmark. Budget should be $250-500K and seeking female protagonist scripts at this time. Looking to make the movie in LA, possibly New Mexico, with a strong dramatic storyline including thriller or mystery vibes. Production company will negotiate....
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PAID: Production company negotiates rate with writer
Location: Anywhere
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery/Suspense, Thriller
Category: Feature
Paid Gig

Thriller / Horror Film Screenwriter Needed

Posted: Feb 06, 2020
Need a polished screenwriter to put pen to paper on a story about a serial killer in the likes of the film Saw. This is a low budget project under 20K; 90% of the film is in one location, the other is set in about 5 other locations. The total cast is no more than 10 actors. If interested, please send a cover letter, resume, and no more tha....
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PAID: $1,200 upon completion of the script. Plus 3% of backend. And an additional deferred $1,500 from budget.
Location: Anywhere
Genre: Crime, Drama, Horror, Mystery/Suspense, Thriller
Category: Feature
Paid Gig

Action or Crime Thriller Script for 50 Year Old Action Star

Posted: Dec 19, 2019
Contained Action or Crime Thriller script needed ASAP to shoot in March of 2020. Should have a 40-50 year old male character that can be contained to 2-3 days shooting for an action star. Budget under $1,000,000.    ....
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PAID: $8000 at start of production, plus $7000 deferred with Producers, 5% Net Profits
Location: Anywhere
Genre: Action, Crime, Mystery/Suspense, Science Fiction, Thriller
Category: Feature

Minimal Location, Low Budget Features Wanted by ISA Vetted Industry Pro

Posted: Nov 19, 2019
An ISA Approved Industry Pro is seeking low budget (under $1,000,000), minimal locations screenplays. They can be set anywhere in the world but they must have no more than a few locations, ideally set in a small town, motel or isolated area. This Industry Pro is only interested in scripts with a small cast and no special effects.....
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PAID: Upfront plus % back end profits from sale
Location: From Anywhere in the World
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Horror, Mystery/Suspense, Thriller
Category: Feature

Production Company Seeking TRUE CRIME Scripts ASAP

Posted: Nov 11, 2019
Production company is seeking TRUE CRIME feature scripts asap. We are an LA based production company producing True Crime (Thrillers, Mystery, Drama, etc) for networks such as Lifetime and Oxygen. Please do not submit anything that is not already written or a TRUE crime story. We will not read anything that is a original story of yours, only true cr....
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PAID: $15k - 25k+ plus back end (negotiated in good faith based on experience)
Location: Anywhere
Genre: Biography, Crime, Drama, Mystery/Suspense, Thriller
Category: Feature

Midwestern-Based Thriller, Drama, or Musical

Posted: Nov 03, 2019
An award-winning production company is seeking a low budget screenplay.  Ideally, the story would be set in the industrial Midwest with a focus on Midwestern stories.  Open to all genres, but most interested in drama, thriller and musical.  Most interested in farm stories or working-class dramas or thrillers or musicals that fit ....
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DEFERRED PAY: Negotiable
Location: USA
Genre: Action, Adventure, Crime, Drama, Mystery/Suspense, Thriller, Western
Category: Feature

Family Oriented Web Series Seeks Very Young Writers

Posted: Oct 19, 2019
Producer Hank Isaac is recruiting young writers to be taught how to write a web series and then actually write the series. It is likely as you read this that you are not within the right age range (10-15) but you likely know someone who knows someone.  Initial contact must come from a parent or guardian -- no response will be sent directly....
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DEFERRED PAY: Percent of production budget, based on story development and writing contributions
Location: Anywhere
Genre: Action, Adventure, Children, Crime, Drama, Family, Mystery/Suspense
Category: TV Pilot, Short, Web Series

Freelance Scripted Podcast Writers

Posted: Sep 16, 2019
Parcast, the premier storytelling podcast network focused on creating scripted programming that is engaging, informative, and entertaining, is seeking freelance writers. We have recently launched new shows such as CON ARTISTS and MEDICAL MYSTERIES and we have more on the way, and so we need to grow our ranks!  Writers work remotely, writing fro....
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PAID: Flat rate per script, to be discussed upon interview
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Genre: Crime
Category: Web Series

Seeking Short Film Scripts for Anthology Series

Posted: Sep 10, 2019
Production company seeking short film scripts in any genre to combine into an anthology series to pitch to networks. Searching for compelling and unique scripts; please send a logline, synopsis & the script to be considered.  NOTE: This company has used the ISA before (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rq3CoQ0XFS0&feature=youtu....
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PAID: Negotiable based on credits
Location: Anywhere in the world
Genre: Action, Adventure, Crime, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery/Suspense, Thriller
Category: Short, Web Series

Production Company Looking For Low Budget Feature Film Scripts

Posted: Sep 03, 2019
RAS Films is looking for low budget feature film scripts with minimal locations and characters. We are open to all genres as long as it can be done within a small budget. The only restraints are that there are no big crowd scenes, stadiums, scenes on planes, ocean liners, amusement parks, etc. Selected scripts will be considered for a....
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PAID: Negotiable
Location: Anywhere in the world
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Horror, Romance, Thriller
Category: Feature

Shoestring-Budget Screenplay Needed

Posted: Aug 12, 2019
Producer in need of a 1-3 location, 2-3 character feature (minimum 70 pages) with a strong female lead. We're looking to shoot in North Carolina in October so we need a screenplay immediately written so our leading actress can rehearse. After post production we will be entering a couple films festivals and then will be distributing it on Amazon....
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DEFERRED PAY: TBD based on experience, includes backend
Location: USA
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery/Suspense, Thriller
Category: Feature

ISA Verified Producer Seeking Auteur-ist Writer/Director Scripts

Posted: Aug 06, 2019
In search of Auteur-ist scripts with a strong vision and bold voice. Something smart and different. We are open to any genre, sub-genre or combination of genres. Think movies akin to those of Tarantino, Paul Thomas Anderson, Lynne Ramsay, Michel Gondry, Jane Campion, Bong Joon-Ho, Darren Aronofsky, Andrea Arnold, Sofia Coppola, etc. Movies that are ....
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PAID: Commensurate with Experience or Script
Location: Anywhere in the world
Genre: Biography, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Science Fiction
Category: Feature
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