InkTip: Scripts Wanted 570...

Samuel Benavides Options "Carnival" Samuel Benavides with IsoFilms, Pictures & Productions, Inc. found "The Carnival Horror Show" through InkTip and optioned it from writer Jared Cohn. Samuel won the Best Director award at the Action on Film Festival for his short "Mansfield Path," which aired on Shorts TV, Sundance Channel and Flix Network. Jared wrote and directed the feature "Born Bad," which is currently airing on Lifetime. He also wrote the script "Traced," which landed him representation with manager Erik Heintz of HG Management. Jerrol LeBaron Hires Jed Rigney Jerrol LeBaron discovered writer/director Jed Rigney on InkTip, and knew he'd found the right person to help write and direct his documentary, "Fools on the Hill." "His was just the kind of smart writing I was looking for," says Jerrol, "and I knew he would include the right amount of shock, humor and information to make this a movie everyone would want to see." The film has completed production, and we just hosted a red carpet pre-release party at the Café Entourage the other week, with lots of media in attendance. Check out the trailer, or take a look at the press kit. David Ara Hires Lynn Grant Beck David Ara with Miracle Mile Entertainment discovered Lynn Grant Beck on InkTip and hired her to write his script "Hollywood Hit." David, with his producing partner Georgia Hilton of Hilton Media Management LLC, recently signed a distribution deal for "Hollywood Hit" with Freestyle Releasing (distributors of "The Illusionist" starring Edward Norton, Paul Giamatti, and Jessica Beil, among many others) based on the strength of the script alone. And we're now excited to announce that they're in the process of looking for an A-list director and talent to attach. Since signing with Freestyle, David and Georgia have upped their budget from $5 million to $20 million. Lynn Grant Beck, a published and produced author, playwright and screenwriter, was thrilled to be working with David, and we here at InkTip are really looking forward to seeing "Hollywood Hit" in theaters. Greig Buckle Options "House of Darkness" Greig Buckle with Enigma Pictures optioned "House of Darkness" from writer Marc Bloom after finding it on InkTip. Greig recently co-produced the South African feature "Life, Above All." Marc is a produced TV writer based out of South Africa, and this is his fourth option through InkTip. This script was also instrumental in landing Marc representation with current manager Damon Lane of Zero Gravity Management. Samuel Laseke Options "Interrogation" Samuel Laseke optioned and produced the short script "Interrogation," written by Zachary Jansen, which he found on InkTip. This is the second short sale through InkTip for Zachary. He previously sold "Treading Water" this spring. "Interrogation" was an Honorable Mention in the October 2010 MoviePoet.com short screenplay contest. Samuel Laseke was impressed with the script, and Zachary was equally impressed with Samuel's previous films. Samuel has optioned a number of shorts from the site after discovering the wealth of talented writers listed on InkTip. --------------- 1) McQueen Productions - IRA/German True Story Scripts --------------- We are looking for completed feature-length historical scripts based on the TRUE story of the collaboration between the Irish Republican Army and Germany during WWII. We are working with a consultant who knew some of the figures involved in that clandestine collaboration against the British government, but we do not yet have a script or writer. Please submit only if you have already written about or have extensive knowledge on this topic. We’d ideally like to find an historically accurate portrayal of this story, or of the lives of any of the major participants. Budget has yet to be determined. WGA and non-WGA writers may submit. Our credits include “In Between the Waves.” To submit to this lead, please go to: http://www.inktippro.com/leads/ Enter your email address. Copy/Paste this code: 91g9xr06w0 NOTE: Please only submit your work if it fits what the lead is looking for exactly. If you aren't sure if your script fits, please ask InkTip first. --------------- 2) MischiefMaker Studios - TV Writer to Hire - Native Res --------------- We are looking for completed television pilot scripts from writers with a strong knowledge of Southwest Native American reservation life / politics. Please note that this is a writer for hire opportunity, so we are not looking for scripts to option, just writing samples which convey good TV Paced mystery / suspense writing first and an understanding of reservation life second. Pilot budget will be between $1 - $2 million. WGA and non-WGA writers may submit. Our credits include the feature "The Graves" with Tony Todd. To submit to this lead, please go to: http://www.inktippro.com/leads/ Enter your email address. Copy/Paste this code: ntjh079ds2 NOTE: Please only submit your work if it fits what the lead is looking for exactly. If you aren't sure if your script fits, please ask InkTip first. --------------- 4) More Companies Seeking Scripts/Writers --------------- ** Company A ** We are looking for completed feature-length drama scripts which feature a male lead character in his 40s or 50s. Material submitted should be about an older person coming of age, or more correctly, coming to terms with who he’s become, i.e. something in the vein of “Lost in Translation” or “Crazy Heart.” Budget will not exceed $5 million. WGA and non-WGA writers may submit, although if you are a WGA member, please say so in the personal message space when pitching. For more information on gaining access to this lead, please see www.InkTip.com/pnews.php. ** Company B ** We are looking for completed feature-length high-concept action/thriller scripts from repped writers. We are seeking scripts that contain lots of smart action with a clear throughline for the hero, i.e. scripts in the vein of “The Grey,” “Taken” or “Hanna.” We are not open to horror. Please list your representation in the resume space provided. Budget is open but high. Both WGA and Non-WGA writers may submit. For more information on gaining access to this lead, please see www.InkTip.com/pnews.php. ** Company C ** We are looking for completed feature-length contemporary espionage scripts. Stories can be set anywhere, but they must be contemporary, we are not open to cold war period pieces. Please re-submit to this lead if you already submitted to this particular mandate. Budget will not exceed $5 million. Only non-WGA writers may submit. For more information on gaining access to this lead, please see www.InkTip.com/pnews.php. ** Company D ** We are looking for completed feature-length or MOW female-driven thriller scripts. This will be intended for network television as MOW, so we are not seeking scripts that are dependent on being rated R or that are big budget. Budget will not exceed $1 million. Both WGA and Non-WGA writers may submit. For more information on gaining access to this lead, please see www.InkTip.com/pnews.php. ** Company E ** We are looking for completed feature-length family friendly scripts that will appeal to a faith based audience and can be broadcast on cable television. Submissions must be for material that will carry a positive message, so please do not submit anything with a sad ending, gore, sexual situations, excessive profanity, etc. Budget will not exceed $1 million. Only non-WGA writers should submit at this point in time. For more information on gaining access to this lead, please see www.InkTip.com/pnews.php. ** Company F ** We are looking for completed feature-length scripts with a lead role written for a senior-aged male actor over 70 and intended for adult audiences. We are NOT interested in horror, broad comedy or “network-targeted” feel-good family films. Darker themes are preferred for mature audiences. In other words, we are looking for a script in the vein of “Sexy Beast” or an Alexander Payne-esque script and not a “fishing with Grandpa” story. The script must already be written with the senior male lead role as the principal character. We are not open to scripts where the role is only supporting.   Budget is low. Non-WGA writers only may submit. For more information on gaining access to this lead, please see www.InkTip.com/pnews.php. ** Company G ** We are looking for completed feature-length supernatural horror scripts as samples for a possible writer-for-hire opportunity. We would like a writer who is good at writing dialogue while building suspense. Please include a resume with your pitch. If your pitch interests us, we will request the complete script for further consideration. Budget is irrelevant. Non-WGA writers only may submit. For more information on gaining access to this lead, please see www.InkTip.com/pnews.php. ** Company H ** We are looking for completed feature-length family drama scripts by Canadian writers. Submissions should have a positive or upbeat ending, i.e. something in the vein of “About a Boy,” “Sunshine Cleaning,” “Dear Frankie,” “Big Night,” “Big Fish,” “Cinema Paradiso” or “'Café de Flore.” Budget will not exceed $5 million. WGC and non-WGC writers may submit. Please note that, due to tax and financing reasons, we are only open to submissions from Canadian citizens or landed immigrants at this point in time. For more information on gaining access to this lead, please see www.InkTip.com/pnews.php. ** Company I ** We are looking for completed feature-length psychological drama or thriller, dramedy or dark comedy scripts from Canadian writers. We prefer edgy, provocative, dark scripts, somewhat subversive/irreverent with attitude. In other words, scripts in the vein of “Se7En,” “Memento” or other stories that explore the darker side of the human experience and disturbing/taboo subject matter.  Budget will not exceed $500,000. Both WGC and Non-WGC writers may submit. For tax purposes, we are only open to Canadian writers. For more information on gaining access to this lead, please see www.InkTip.com/pnews.php. ** Company J ** We are looking for completed, feature length ensemble comedies or ensemble romantic comedies, i.e. scripts in the vein of "Bridesmaids" or "The Hangover." Submissions need be for contemporary material with few locations. Budget will not exceed $300K. WGA and non-WGA writers may submit. For more information on gaining access to this lead, please see www.InkTip.com/pnews.php. --------------- 8) MyLLC.com --------------- As the authors of Limited Liability Companies for Dummies, MyLLC.com has a long history of helping writers and filmmakers protect their endeavors through the proper structuring of their LLCs and Corporations. As an industry leader, we know all to well that they can often find themselves short-changed if they don't properly protect their work. As a filmmaker, whether seasoned or novice, you are absolutely setting yourself up for trouble if you don’t have the foresight to prevent it. Forming an LLC for each film you create is not only practical in matters of protection, but also savvy in protecting your future earnings and livelihood in the industry. We have put together this article on how you can use an LLC to help get your project funded and keep it protected. You can read it at http://www.myllc.com/film-production-llc.aspx Need to get a corporation or LLC filed? Visit us at http://www.myllc.com/LLC-Formation-Process.aspx  Have questions? Call us at 888-886-9552. --------------- 9) "TV ME!" Pitch/Concept Contest for New Television Content --------------- The Sarasota County Film & Entertainment Office (SCFEO) will be closing the call for entries for the 2012 TV ME! Contest – the nationwide innovative writers’ competition seeking fresh, creative content ideas for television programming – in a mere 44 days from today! Entries may be submitted now through December 31, 2011. Submission instructions and prize information are available online at www.TVMEcontest.com.