What Happens To Your Script Once Submitted To Film, Streaming, or Broadcast Company​​

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Streaming, film studios, cable, and broadcast companies have complete control over what projects they will accept, and when or if a project will be reviewed once received.

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All script packages submitted by credited or non-credited producers go through that company's script submission process. And yes, even well-known producers get rejected.  

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​​All scripts that are submitted to streaming, film, and broadcast studios, will first be reviewed by their legal division to ensure it does not infringe on any copywrites, or present possible legal challenges.

 

Once a company determines your script meets their rules and guidelines to be accepted for review, your script is sent to their Development Executive reviewing genres your script is identified as.

 

The following steps are taken to determine what scripts meet their needs or are "Passed" on: 

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On a daily or weekly basis, studio executives know what genre they're looking for. It is typically based on current viewing trends and their budget available for that quarter.

 

Note: to speed up the process of reviewing submissions. Scripts are no longer the first document studios will review. Your Script Package may be reviewed first.

 

Before reading your script, most companies will follow these 3 steps before sending a script to committee to consider if a deal is offered:

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1. This first step determines if a script goes to the next step 

• What is the genre?

• What is the log line (1-2 sentences)?

• Is there a concept video or trailer attached (run time 60-90 seconds)?

• Do you have proof showing the public has interest in your script, i.e.

              ... followers on your YouTube channel (shorts), book version of your script (number of books sold), or followers on social media platforms. 

 

2. In this next round: The Development Executive of the company you've submitted to, can tell within the first 1-10 pages if a script meets their needs. Factors taken into consideration are based on current marketing trends, the genre, the log line, originality of the concept, and the level of writing skills the writer has.

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3. Scripts that make this round are usually considered as marketable and a meeting is arranged to discuss. 

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Answers to the above questions will have a great impact in determining if or how the review process of your script package continues.

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​Click here to view a sample of what's included in a Script Package​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

 

Note: If a project is "Passed" on:

 

• The company your script was submitted to in most cases will not contact you when or if your script is accepted or "Passed" on.

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• Companies only contact producers if they're interested in the project.  ​

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• If a project is "Passed" on, it does not mean the script does not have entertainment value. Most times, it means the genre or concept does not meet that company's current production needs. 

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Keep in mind, until an offer is made you can continue to submit your script to other streaming or film studios. 

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