ISA Verified Pro - Production company based out of Johannesburg, South Africa that have strong ties to local networks and streamers. They are seeking high concept, contained genre films that could be made for around $1-2MM. The scripts would have to be adapted to take place in South Africa, with South African actors.
They're not 100% committed to any idea or brief and are looking for strong genre pieces - Horror, Thriller, lo-fi Sci-fi, action etc. Anything with a genre angle. NOT straight Drama or Comedy.
Small cast. Limited locations. Big ideas. Something that has commercial appeal - not too 'artsy'.
Comps include - The Disappearance of Alice Creed, Cube, Exam.
Union and non-union writers accepted. Scripts from anywhere in the world will be considered but must be English language. Please submit Logline, Synopsis, and Script. (Optional - In NOTES section please include a brief writer's statement - stating why this story and why now).
Also, 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're not 100% committed to any idea or brief and are looking for strong genre pieces - Horror, Thriller, lo-fi Sci-fi, action etc. Anything with a genre angle. NOT straight Drama or Comedy.
Small cast. Limited locations. Big ideas. Something that has commercial appeal - not too 'artsy'.
Comps include - The Disappearance of Alice Creed, Cube, Exam.



Union and non-union writers accepted. Scripts from anywhere in the world will be considered but must be English language. Please submit Logline, Synopsis, and Script. (Optional - In NOTES section please include a brief writer's statement - stating why this story and why now).
Also, 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:
TBN - Market rates apply
Genre:
Action, Crime, Horror, Mystery/Suspense, Science Fiction, Thriller
Format:
Feature
Location:
Africa
Deadline to Submit:
Dec. 15, 2022