The Black List provides an access point for many emerging screenwriters who want to get their writing in front of industry members like agents, managers, and producers.
More than 1,000 writers have sold or optioned their scripts, gained writing work, obtained representation or have had their scripts turned into movies because they used the below InkTip services.
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The ISA was founded by independent filmmakers who understand that there are many different roads to success. We give you the tools to showcase your accomplishments and get the attention of producers, directors, agents and other industry pros looking to option work.
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You pitch your script to participating Film & TV industry pros. We guarantee a response back within 5 business days.
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Mandy's Film and TV Production Directory
The World's Largest Community of Cast, Crew and Creative Professionals.
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The #1 Network for Production Jobs in TV, Film, Digital, Media & Entertainment.
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Tongal is the ultimate platform for remote content creation, used by studios, brands and talent all over the world. We’re a virtual studio that connects the world’s creative talent to the world’s creative work, giving businesses a way to simplify and scale video production and amplify in-house capabilities 100% remotely.
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Also, check with your local film commissions (city and state).
Job Boards & Script Submissions
Writers Guild of America is a labor union composed of the thousands of writers who write the content for television shows, movies, news programs, documentaries, animation, and Internet and mobile phones (new media) that keep audiences constantly entertained and informed.
Writer's Union
Registering your work with the WGAW Registry documents the claim of authorship of a written work and does NOT take the place of registering with the Library of Congress, U.S. Copyright Office which primarily documents the ownership or rights of written work. While both create legal evidence that can be used in court, we recommend contacting the Library of Congress directly with any questions regarding COPYRIGHT procedures or practices.
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The United States Copyright Office, a part of the Library of Congress, is the official U.S. government body that maintains records of copyright registration in the United States including a Copyright Catalog. It is used by copyright title searchers who are attempting to clear a chain of title for copyrighted works.
Protecting Your Work
Take the guesswork out of great writing. Check your emails, documents, essays, and more. See what you can accomplish with the power of Grammarly at your fingertips. Eliminate grammar errors. Easily improve any text.
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Proofreading
Writing programs dedicated to developing narrative feature screenplays.
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Also, check with your local film commissions (city and state).
Labs & Fellowships
Coverfly connects emerging writers with the industry, guiding writers to improve their craft and career through partnerships with top competitions, fellowships, and coverage providers. We offer a variety of programs to showcase great talent, while being good stewards of aspiring writers as they determine their next step forward.
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FilmFreeway is a website for screenwriters to submit their screenplays to hundreds of film festivals globally.
Film Festivals & Contests
Writing associations dedicated to developing and nurturing relationships with emerging and professional screenwriters.
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Here is a collection of screenwriting organization's links.
Screenwriters' Associations
Apply for funding for your next film here.
Grants & Funding
IMDb Pro is an online database owned by Amazon of information related to films, television programs, home videos, video games, and streaming content online – including cast, production crew, agents, managers, production companies, sales agents and distributors.
Film Search Engine
Script Coverage & Consulting
Our script coverage services let you choose the pro screenwriter best suited to your script. No more vague, lame notes from anonymous readers!