ISA Verified Pro (2 of 2) - International management and production company seeking TV projects set in the Middle East, in particular by writers who are from, or have spent time living and working in the Middle East. Can be half hour or one hour. Any genre. Medium Budget.
They are primarily looking for an authentic voice. Preferably female driven content. Original ideas are encouraged and also a fresh spin on well known tropes will be considered.
Comps include - Al Hayba, In the Bosom of a Thorn, Grand Hotel/Secret of the Nile, Dollar, Justice.
Union and non-union writers accepted. Scripts from anywhere in the world will be considered but must be English language. All unique and original voices welcome to apply. Please submit Logline, Synopsis, and Script.
When applying please write in the NOTE section (but not required):
- List of significant award wins (or add your profile link)
- Your country of origin (if not based in US)
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This gig is posted on behalf of an ISA Verified Industry Pro
NOTE: An “ISA Verified Industry Pro” is a respected industry professional/company with the means to fund projects that suit their mandate. They wish to remain private and have entrusted the ISA to vet content to send to them. We will disclose their contact information to you when your script has passed the first round and is requested by them.
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IMPORTANT NOTE: Please provide a brief logline of no more than two sentences. Your logline will be the first element our team will use to evaluate your submission. This is your calling card for your script, is it doing its job?
1. What is the central crisis driving the narrative, particularly in the second act?
2. Who is your main character and what is their emotional arc?
3. What is the general setting or tone of the piece?
If you are struggling to encapsulate these elements of your concept, then we recommend submitting your project for a logline review. Please also read this article and watch this video, then edit your logline. We encourage you to keep trying new versions of your loglines until you get more attention from producers. Loglines are that important!
They are primarily looking for an authentic voice. Preferably female driven content. Original ideas are encouraged and also a fresh spin on well known tropes will be considered.
Comps include - Al Hayba, In the Bosom of a Thorn, Grand Hotel/Secret of the Nile, Dollar, Justice.
Union and non-union writers accepted. Scripts from anywhere in the world will be considered but must be English language. All unique and original voices welcome to apply. Please submit Logline, Synopsis, and Script.
When applying please write in the NOTE section (but not required):
- List of significant award wins (or add your profile link)
- Your country of origin (if not based in US)
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This gig is posted on behalf of an ISA Verified Industry Pro
NOTE: An “ISA Verified Industry Pro” is a respected industry professional/company with the means to fund projects that suit their mandate. They wish to remain private and have entrusted the ISA to vet content to send to them. We will disclose their contact information to you when your script has passed the first round and is requested by them.
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IMPORTANT NOTE: Please provide a brief logline of no more than two sentences. Your logline will be the first element our team will use to evaluate your submission. This is your calling card for your script, is it doing its job?
1. What is the central crisis driving the narrative, particularly in the second act?
2. Who is your main character and what is their emotional arc?
3. What is the general setting or tone of the piece?
If you are struggling to encapsulate these elements of your concept, then we recommend submitting your project for a logline review. Please also read this article and watch this video, then edit your logline. We encourage you to keep trying new versions of your loglines until you get more attention from producers. Loglines are that important!
Key Highlights
PAID:
Market rates apply WGA/Non-WGA
Genre:
Crime, Drama, Family, Mystery/Suspense, Thriller
Format:
Television
Location:
Middle East
Deadline to Submit:
Apr. 07, 2022
