How to Sell a Screenplay - 6 Best Ways to Make Your First Sale | Script Reader Pro

So, you’ve finally finished a script you’re proud of... congrats! But are you now trying to figure out how to sell your screenplay? In this video, we’re going to take a look at the very best six options to help you do just that.
Here's what's coming up:
- Knowing who to target: agents vs. managers, producers, and executives.
- The approach: how to establish more of a personal connection.
Over to you:
- Look at your portfolio. Is it ready to go, synopsis, query letter and all?
- Start planning. Create a list of managers, producers, & execs to contact.
- Put yourself out there! Network, enter pitch fests and contests.
- How do you plan to sell your script?
Let us know in the comments section below!
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  • @natsaidthat
    @natsaidthat Жыл бұрын

    This video was so encouraging. Thank you!! ❤️

  • @g-lyves5743
    @g-lyves57432 ай бұрын

    You dropped so many jewels here. Much appreciated.

  • @karencrider4894
    @karencrider48943 ай бұрын

    Great advice. Thanks...

  • @BodyTrust
    @BodyTrust3 ай бұрын

    Super video. Thank you! I've decided to continue following my dream instead of settling for a boring job!

  • @michaelsix9684
    @michaelsix96849 ай бұрын

    excellent video, one of the best on selling your scripts

  • @SAArcher
    @SAArcher2 жыл бұрын

    Some great action items. Thanks for the great video and all the links in the description. :D

  • @ScriptReaderProLosAngeles

    @ScriptReaderProLosAngeles

    2 жыл бұрын

    We appreciate you watching!

  • @MTB_Rider_96
    @MTB_Rider_962 ай бұрын

    Very helpful video, thanks. I finished my first SiFi screenplay in 2015 then pitched it to Rat Pack Entertainment and had a professional review/edit. Then life got too busy to focus on it (because I have a very successful career in the Medical Devices industry), however, now I'm dusting it off and getting serious about selling/marketing my screenplay. Thanks for all the advice here!

  • @nhatcrawford
    @nhatcrawford Жыл бұрын

    Excellent. Super helpful. I pray I get somewhere with your leads.

  • @dovescry27
    @dovescry273 ай бұрын

    Very informative

  • @TheUnity111
    @TheUnity1113 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for posting, guys/gals of SRP!

  • @ScriptReaderProLosAngeles

    @ScriptReaderProLosAngeles

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's our pleasure!

  • @sameeralakshitha991
    @sameeralakshitha9912 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much....you are great....❤❤❤❤

  • @ScriptReaderProLosAngeles

    @ScriptReaderProLosAngeles

    2 жыл бұрын

    We appreciate you watching!

  • @SirBamBam404
    @SirBamBam404 Жыл бұрын

    very good information

  • @detectivesanto2953
    @detectivesanto29532 жыл бұрын

    This is so helpful the sub was worth it

  • @ScriptReaderProLosAngeles

    @ScriptReaderProLosAngeles

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching Crisanto!

  • @nedummanuel6199
    @nedummanuel6199 Жыл бұрын

    Wow this is the best channel

  • @spicejones256
    @spicejones2562 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful, thank you 😊👍

  • @ScriptReaderProLosAngeles

    @ScriptReaderProLosAngeles

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's our pleasure!

  • @spicejones256

    @spicejones256

    2 жыл бұрын

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  • @spicejones256

    @spicejones256

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ScriptReaderProLosAngeles 😁

  • @RDSimpson
    @RDSimpson Жыл бұрын

    Good advice and talk

  • @ScriptReaderProLosAngeles

    @ScriptReaderProLosAngeles

    Жыл бұрын

    We appreciate you taking the time!

  • @sacredsoliloquypod
    @sacredsoliloquypod Жыл бұрын

    I am on the route to sell...when I do i'll sure to tell.. Thanks for the tips they awesome

  • @SEDRICKHENDRIXTHEGAMER

    @SEDRICKHENDRIXTHEGAMER

    Ай бұрын

    Did u sell?

  • @goodamericanjeansstylist
    @goodamericanjeansstylist2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @elsalvaje6209
    @elsalvaje62092 жыл бұрын

    I'm a new screenplay writer and this video was very helpful to me. I actually was inspired by 50 cent to start writing screenplays cuz if a man like that who was on top of the rap game for a time that was hustling before he went legit and went broke and now writes some really really good shows. I've been working on my first screenplay for a month now on and off I'm 53 pages in and one day I hope I can write for either the MCU or CBS or the CW etc

  • @ScriptReaderProLosAngeles

    @ScriptReaderProLosAngeles

    2 жыл бұрын

    that's great, keep up the good work!

  • @briannk3720

    @briannk3720

    2 жыл бұрын

    How’s it going

  • @elsalvaje6209

    @elsalvaje6209

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@briannk3720 still coming along

  • @zappersack792

    @zappersack792

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@elsalvaje6209 what’s it about if you don’t mind me asking?

  • @elsalvaje6209

    @elsalvaje6209

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@zappersack792 it's not finished yet but it's kind of hard to put into words honestly it's a combination of sifi, thriller, gangster, action all in one

  • @mohamedkhalil6181
    @mohamedkhalil618110 ай бұрын

    Bro just cured my career anxiety

  • @ivanr2304
    @ivanr230411 ай бұрын

    Great video. Do you have any advice of how to sell a script in Iceland?

  • @waldo2565
    @waldo25653 жыл бұрын

    Since a large portion of the screenplay contests on the Internet are scams, how can you tell which ones are legit?

  • @royaltypoetry1533

    @royaltypoetry1533

    Жыл бұрын

    final draft big break contrast Is legit

  • @ScriptReaderProLosAngeles

    @ScriptReaderProLosAngeles

    Жыл бұрын

    We hope the writing is going well!

  • @proverbsforkids00
    @proverbsforkids00 Жыл бұрын

    Hi, I live in Atlanta. I heart that many movies are filmed in our city in the recent years. How can I take this opportunity in selling my screenplay?

  • @bershleyjean-charles8383
    @bershleyjean-charles83832 жыл бұрын

    Hello Script Reader Pro, about querying Hollywood executives; IMDbPro mostly lists numbers that will surely go to voicemail if I call. Should I leave a message asking about how they handle queries? If someone answers do I make my query right there over the phone or ask for an email or both?

  • @ScriptReaderProLosAngeles

    @ScriptReaderProLosAngeles

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Bershely, great question! We recommend asking the company on how they handle queries. For pitching, it is depending on the person and your conversation. If over the phone, we don't recommend going into a formal pitch but perhaps you can give them a soft idea of your story via a logline. Hope that helps!

  • @Ajidahun_jr
    @Ajidahun_jr Жыл бұрын

    How can I get an agent? Or to sell my script

  • @meltoncomics
    @meltoncomics4 ай бұрын

    How many Scripps have you sold? That was very successful

  • @anamancholas3387
    @anamancholas33872 жыл бұрын

    What would be some of the options to move to L.A if you are from another country and almost 30 years old?

  • @ScriptReaderProLosAngeles

    @ScriptReaderProLosAngeles

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Ana, our suggestion is to continue to network online to find connections. There are a lot of great platforms that can help you get in front of industry professionals, like pitch fests for example. Hope that helps!

  • @btsarmy1647
    @btsarmy1647 Жыл бұрын

    I write 4 stories and didn't know where I can sell or publish

  • @ScriptReaderProLosAngeles

    @ScriptReaderProLosAngeles

    Жыл бұрын

    Hello, we hope you found our video helpful about ways in which you can go about selling your screenplay. Best of luck!

  • @richardbemand5612
    @richardbemand56123 жыл бұрын

    Some of it is fine for anyone already living in the USA but, living in England, I can hardly pop over and have a drink with a Producer in Los Angeles or Hollywood. Yet unless you have those contacts, it's a hard grind all the way.

  • @mojoguzzi6407

    @mojoguzzi6407

    3 жыл бұрын

    There are opportunities in England. BBC has programs to help new writers break in.

  • @richardbemand5612

    @richardbemand5612

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@mojoguzzi6407 The BBc is a big company. Can you be a bit more specific?

  • @melodymundy5985

    @melodymundy5985

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@richardbemand5612 cricket….cricket…

  • @richardbemand5612

    @richardbemand5612

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@melodymundy5985 Is that all you imagine we Brits think about? If so, you need educating!

  • @melodymundy5985

    @melodymundy5985

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@richardbemand5612 in this regard my statement implies that you are awaiting an answer and not receiving any so in that silence you hear the sound of crickets. LMAO. It’s an American expression.

  • @jjohnson4367
    @jjohnson43672 жыл бұрын

    I’m in Nevada would u still recommend moving to LA?

  • @ScriptReaderProLosAngeles

    @ScriptReaderProLosAngeles

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi J! It is still possible to live in Nevada, however, we'd recommend lining up meetings in Los Angeles as that is where most production companies, agents, managers, and producers are based. Just requires some driving!

  • @Met9171
    @Met9171 Жыл бұрын

    Must you approach the company with a full finished script or even if you haven't finished it do you still have discuss with the company about having to finish writing that script?

  • @ScriptReaderProLosAngeles

    @ScriptReaderProLosAngeles

    Жыл бұрын

    Hello, great question! If you haven't finished your script, we recommend signing up for our Screenwriting Mentorship Program. With our company and in general, it's difficult to provide feedback or sell a screenplay if the script hasn't been written. Hope that helps, and here's the link for our mentorship program: www.scriptreaderpro.com/screenwriting-mentorship/

  • @Met9171

    @Met9171

    Жыл бұрын

    How much subscription for inktip n what about netflix stage 32? how to get a manager?

  • @bubz3t136
    @bubz3t1369 ай бұрын

    Hey, there's a guy here on KZread who is claiming writers can't get shows onto TV unless they're freemasons - is this true?

  • @crim6435
    @crim64353 жыл бұрын

    Hi. Really nice video. I would like to know, if i make the option number 3, what should i say to the person i contact? Just talk to him about my idea?

  • @ScriptReaderProLosAngeles

    @ScriptReaderProLosAngeles

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Cris, in regard to networking, are you referring to in person or an email? If an email, we recommend going along the lines of something like a query letter. If in person, try to make your pitch as personal and concise as possible!

  • @crim6435

    @crim6435

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ScriptReaderProLosAngeles thanks 👍

  • @tyresemcfadden1380

    @tyresemcfadden1380

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi I sell superhero movies

  • @crim6435

    @crim6435

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@tyresemcfadden1380 "Hi, I have a new pokemon formula idea"

  • @bershleyjean-charles8383

    @bershleyjean-charles8383

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@crim6435 @Script Reader Pro When querying movie executives should I be doing what you would do with managers? would I check to see whether or not they take unsolicited queries and is the format same that it would be for querying screenwriting managers?

  • @brendametube
    @brendametube Жыл бұрын

    I have 3 questions if anyone can answer them please… 1-What is a screenwriting manager as opposed to an agent? 2-Can anyone recommend a query 101 instructional? 3-⬆️ same question for a treatment. I watched 5+ videos and read several articles and still don’t understand how to put together a treatment, when it is necessary to submit, and who benefits from it? Thanks if anyone is willing & able to answer these…

  • @ScriptReaderProLosAngeles

    @ScriptReaderProLosAngeles

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Brenda! We recommend searching our blog articles on our website as give you a breakdown on agents, managers, query letters, treatments, etc. Here's a great one for example: www.scriptreaderpro.com/how-to-get-a-screenwriting-agent/

  • @findyourself2130
    @findyourself21302 жыл бұрын

    Hey script reader pro. Why don’t you start your own agency and give people like us a fair chance to get in the industry.

  • @ScriptReaderProLosAngeles

    @ScriptReaderProLosAngeles

    2 жыл бұрын

    We recommend you check out our Screenwriting Managers list!

  • @LaissaJM
    @LaissaJM3 жыл бұрын

    I also want to sell my screenplay, but I don't know how.

  • @ScriptReaderProLosAngeles

    @ScriptReaderProLosAngeles

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Laissa, we hope this video was able to provide further insight! You may be interested in our Marketing Mentorship Program, where you will be paired one-on-one with a Pro who can teach you everything about that side of the industry. To learn more, visit: www.scriptreaderpro.com/script-marketing-mentorship/

  • @LaissaJM

    @LaissaJM

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ScriptReaderProLosAngeles Thank you ☺

  • @rancosteel
    @rancosteel Жыл бұрын

    How do you prevent your screenplay idea from being stolen by a potential developer?

  • @davidfoster8318

    @davidfoster8318

    Жыл бұрын

    Copyright it.

  • @zeynand4039

    @zeynand4039

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@davidfoster8318 how?

  • @davidfoster8318

    @davidfoster8318

    Жыл бұрын

    @@zeynand4039 Google.

  • @jashannon
    @jashannon Жыл бұрын

    what about potential piracy on blacklist?

  • @ScriptReaderProLosAngeles

    @ScriptReaderProLosAngeles

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi DJ, putting your ideas out there can be scary, especially when it is on a public website. Our best suggestion would be to copyright your work so that you feel confident it's protected. Hope that helps and happy writing!

  • @dreamswizards1273
    @dreamswizards1273 Жыл бұрын

    How do i can send my. Story or script to film making company or film maker?got any website or got any apps? Past 10 years i friend with one wizard ( treatment for black magic and for who suffer buy evil or gost) I write a story or script base on what i see in real life story from that Wizard what happened when he treatment incident with his permission. If u got any idea about script buyer pls let me know

  • @ScriptReaderProLosAngeles

    @ScriptReaderProLosAngeles

    Жыл бұрын

    Hello! Before trying to sell your script, we recommend that you get professional feedback to make sure it's ready. You can read about our script coverage service here: www.scriptreaderpro.com/feature-script-coverage/

  • @nighthiker8872
    @nighthiker887218 күн бұрын

    I think a "Soap Animation" would work GREAT, on YT. 20-minutes, 3-days Aweek.

  • @nighthiker8872

    @nighthiker8872

    18 күн бұрын

    THAT WHO YOU SHOULD BE FOCUSING ON, TELL OUTDATED, HOLLYWOOD GOOD-BYB!

  • @elsalvaje6209
    @elsalvaje62092 жыл бұрын

    Does anyone know how long it normally takes for producers on inktip to hit u up after they've seen your script on there?? I'm just asking cuz I don't know if a few of them just looked at it and moved on or they're just busy and can't contact anyone about material right now

  • @ScriptReaderProLosAngeles

    @ScriptReaderProLosAngeles

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hello! It depends on the producer. You may find this article helpful: www.scriptreaderpro.com/how-to-get-a-screenwriting-agent/

  • @jmsuttonproductions7432
    @jmsuttonproductions74322 жыл бұрын

    Is there any tips for low income screenwriters? The advice should not be " get a better job." Due to health insurance and the pandemic, some people need to stick with a low paying job to survive. This shouldn't be the case, but it is the world we live in. Personally, I have done a few contests with gift money from the holidays, but I know not every screenwriter can afford that either. I know I couldn't if it where not for the gifts. Because of this, I think it be useful to make a video that caters to those whose wallet is limiting there sucess, more then there location or confidence.

  • @ScriptReaderProLosAngeles

    @ScriptReaderProLosAngeles

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi JM, you make a valuable point! Our suggestion would be to continue to channel your creativity and use your resources to get feedback. Join online screenwriters communities and find a partner with who you can exchange your script with to get feedback. Regarding querying, we suggest you look at our screenwriting manager's list if you haven't done so already. Hope that helps!

  • @jmsuttonproductions7432

    @jmsuttonproductions7432

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ScriptReaderProLosAngeles thank you for responding. I am working in applying to managers and I will check out the list. It might be my ticket to success, but in my life I have learned to always have a back up too... maybe I can find a cost effective one on the forms or groups.

  • @ScriptReaderProLosAngeles

    @ScriptReaderProLosAngeles

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@jmsuttonproductions7432 Absolutely. We wish you the best of luck!

  • @gianthills

    @gianthills

    2 жыл бұрын

    I wrote for years, mostly garbage. It was so difficult to get writing time in. Everything came together on paper when I didn't have to work because I saved money. It's tough. I would suggest getting into work that allows you to take time off.

  • @jmsuttonproductions7432

    @jmsuttonproductions7432

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@gianthills my issue is not time... I wrote 300 pages with of material this year during covid in my off time from my full time day job.

  • @MrArtist1971
    @MrArtist197111 ай бұрын

    Or do like I did. Get some hot babe the director has his eye on to give him the script. That's what I did and it worked.

  • @phylliscournan
    @phylliscournan Жыл бұрын

    When I go to the movies, the films are often disappointing. The plots are totally unrealistic and all the action is over the top which makes the movie even more unrealistic. Top Gun Maverick was the best movie I have seen in years. The industry seems to rely on continual reruns of the same old stuff. I guess this is what makes it frustrating for writers with scripts begging to be read.

  • @kingBing101

    @kingBing101

    8 ай бұрын

    You don’t watch many movies do you?

  • @geoffhoutman1557
    @geoffhoutman1557 Жыл бұрын

    Blcklist is kinda useless in my experience. The same script gets graded anywhere from an 8 to a 4. The quality of readers is highly variable... Would not recommend

  • @amymccleary460
    @amymccleary4602 жыл бұрын

    Have you ever sold a Script…no!

  • @ScriptReaderProLosAngeles

    @ScriptReaderProLosAngeles

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Amy, all of our professionals have sold screenplays. You can read about our team here: www.scriptreaderpro.com/about-us/

  • @mojoguzzi6407
    @mojoguzzi64073 жыл бұрын

    9:05 "The chances are you will succeed" Really? You said that with a straight face? Literally 50,000 scripts and treatments are registered with the Writers Guild every year and only a few hundred get produced. 99% of aspiring screenwriters will NEVER succeed. If they're lucky they'll marry well or hold onto their day job long enough to earn social security benefits or a pension in their old age. More people earn money working at online services related to screenwriting than from screenwriting itself.

  • @ScriptReaderProLosAngeles

    @ScriptReaderProLosAngeles

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Mojo, our goal is to inspire and not discourage. While selling your script is no doubt a difficult journey, there are ways that new emerging writers break into the industry. We want to highlight the available options based off of the success stories of some of our professional screenwriting colleagues. We appreciate you taking the time to watch our video!

  • @TheUnity111

    @TheUnity111

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ScriptReaderProLosAngeles Whilst Mojo's stats are unfortunately true, your reply was performed with both style and class. Thank you.

  • @ScriptReaderProLosAngeles

    @ScriptReaderProLosAngeles

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TheUnity111 Thank you for your kind words!

  • @TheUnity111

    @TheUnity111

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ScriptReaderProLosAngeles Going to try out your coverage service for our newest tv pilot. Thanks Julian and Alex for your class act. We took notice.

  • @ScriptReaderProLosAngeles

    @ScriptReaderProLosAngeles

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TheUnity111 Thanks again, and for using our script services!