ISA Verified Pro - NY based director seeking scripts with complex characters that surprise the audience. Genre mix is encouraged, especially with characters that follow a non-traditional path to audience expectations. Low to Medium Budget.
The director's previous feature was a character driven sci fi western thriller. They are a fan of the work of Mike Haneke and Hirokazu Koreeda. They also enjoyed The Father.
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. (In NOTE section please list comps and named talent you see in the lead roles if this is something you have thought about).
Also, when applying please write in the NOTE section:
- 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!
The director's previous feature was a character driven sci fi western thriller. They are a fan of the work of Mike Haneke and Hirokazu Koreeda. They also enjoyed The Father.
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. (In NOTE section please list comps and named talent you see in the lead roles if this is something you have thought about).
Also, when applying please write in the NOTE section:
- 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:
Drama, Horror, Mystery/Suspense, Science Fiction, Thriller
Format:
Feature
Location:
Anywhere
Deadline to Submit:
July 24, 2022