This Week's Screenplay Requests: 580..

Two more scripts were optioned and three more writers were discovered through InkTip. Kevan Otto Options "Christmas in July" Producer Kevan Otto discovered "Christmas in July" on InkTip and optioned it from Bret Kofford. Otto specializes in family films, and his credits include "Lukewarm,"starring John Schneider and Bill Cobbs, which was also found on InkTip. This is Bret Kofford's third option, and his second through InkTip. Iris Dugow Options "Meddling Mom" Director/producer Iris Dugow discovered "The Christmas Proposal" on InkTip and optioned it from writer Paul Longo. We're proud to announce that the feature script, now retitled "Meddling Mom," has been greenlit by The Hallmark Channel and is in production with Patricia Cardoso ("Real Women Have Curves") directing. This is Paul Longo's fourth option through InkTip and his first produced feature film. Manuel Messerli Hires David Byrne Manuel Messerli with Gasoline Man Pictures found writer David Byrne through InkTip and hired him to write "Hell-Bent." Manuel is a Swiss director and alumni of AFI. Currently they have a project for which Manuel is attached as director. Wendy Kram Discovers Geof Miller and Troy Hunter Producer/consultant Wendy Kram with L.A. FOR HIRE discovered writing duo Geof Miller and Troy Hunter through InkTip and signed to represent them in their writing careers. With her guidance they recently closed deals on two spec screenplays: "Henry Allgood Must Die" with Alexander/Mitchell Prods. and "Mac & Martin Take America" with Sid Ganis at Out of the Blue Prods. Geoffrey James Options "A Pickle" Geoffrey James optioned the short script "A Pickle" from Max Sartor after finding it on InkTip. Geoffrey recently directed an award-winning documentary film about modern yo-yoing entitled "The Game Has Changed: The Modern Yo-Yo and Its Players," which is available now on Vimeo.com. Max is a Toronto-based screenwriter and this is his first sale. --------------- 1) Stiller Studios – Seeking Scripts Set in Sweden or Norway --------------- We are looking for completed feature-length scripts that are set in Sweden or Norway. We are NOT open to stories that are not already set in either Sweden or Norway. Please mention in your personal message where the story is set or your submission will not be considered. Budget will not exceed $5 million. Both WGA and Non-WGA writers may submit. Our credits include “Movie 43” (upcoming highly-anticipated comedy anthology). To submit to this lead, please go to: http://www.inktippro.com/leads/ Enter your email address. Copy/Paste this code: k9etp85tq5 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) Aristar Entertainment – Seeking Female Lead Action Scripts --------------- We are looking for completed feature-length kick-ass action scripts featuring a female lead character, i.e. something in the vein of “Kick Ass,” “Sucker Punch,” or “Kill Bill.” No cop stories, no female detective, no law enforcement stories. Submissions should be for contemporary material with stories taking place in fewer than ten locations, so no epic stories requiring large crowd scenes, period pieces, or international locations. Special effects are fine, as long as they’re part of the ass-kicking. Budget will not exceed $1 million. Only non-WGA writers should submit at this point in time. Our credits include “A Schizophrenic Love Story,” which was written by a writer we met through InkTip. To submit to this lead, please go to: http://www.inktippro.com/leads/ Enter your email address. Copy/Paste this code: ku0eqvn089 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. --------------- 3) More Producers Seeking Screenplays and Writers --------------- The Next Preferred Deadline is March 30th. Subscribe now by clicking here. Below are more companies seeking scripts, which are available in this week’s Preferred Newsletter (without contact information/credits). To receive the information, the cost is $50 for a four-month subscription (half price if you have a script on the site!). For more information about the Preferred Newsletter go here: www.InkTip.com/pnews.php. ** Company A ** We are looking for completed feature-length high-brow, intelligent, contemporary, comedy scripts that can be easily adapted to a setting in Sweden. By this, we mean a script that is set in the present day and its humor does not depend on cultural references or a specific setting. By high-brow and intelligent, we mean a script like “The Big Lebowski” and NOT low-brow, frat humor or slapstick. The script must NOT be multi-linear and should focus on a few characters (no ensemble comedies). The script should still have commercial sense and not be arthouse. Budget will not exceed $16 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 B ** We are looking for completed feature-length low budget buddy comedy scripts. Submissions need to be for material that is contemporary, with stories taking place in five or fewer locations.  Budget will not exceed $1 million. 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 thriller or comedy scripts with five or fewer main cast members and stories taking place in five or fewer locations. Submissions need to be for material that is contemporary as well, since we’re building a slate of low budget projects with which to establish our new company. 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 D ** We are looking for completed feature-length contained horror scripts that can be filmed in less than four locations and that have a unique premise or execution. Examples of horror films that have (or had at the time) these original qualities would be “High Tension,” “The Descent,” “Saw,” “The Ring,” or the upcoming film “Silent House.” In other words, scripts that have a less familiar aspect to the story’s setting, premise, villain, or execution (“Silent House”). Budget will not exceed $500,000. 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 scripts that portray stories and/or characters about Chinese culture and/or that are set in China or scripts with an identifiable rewrite potential set in China in the following genres: action/adventure, thriller or sci-fi. Successful scripts will be produced in the People’s Republic of China and will be vetted by the government. Thus, the script should not be anti-government or contain explicit sexuality. If the script is not currently set in China, an identifiable rewrite would mean that not only should the script pass censorship but it should not depend on other cultural landmarks and settings and should not be wholly focused on dynamics that would be foreign to China (scripts that focus on sibling rivalry, American patriotism etc.). Scripts already translated into Mandarin or pre-approved material will be given very high priority, so please mention if this is the case when submitting. Budget is open. 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 F ** We are looking for completed 30 or 60 minute drama scripts featuring female perspectives on the 9/11 experience. Ideally we’d like to find material featuring vignettes or narratives from multiple female characters of different ages and ethnicities. Note that we don’t need submissions to perfectly fit these criteria, as we are open to scripts that can be adapted, re-written or shortened, and we are open to hiring a writer if we find the right writing sample and style as well. This will be for a television special, so please do not submit any material which would not be suitable for a television audience. This will be done on a small, indie budget. WG and Non-WG writers 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 character-driven sci-fi samples for a possible writer-for-hire opportunity. We are seeking writers with scripts that have the sensibility of films like “Pan’s Labyrinth,” “Inception” and “Children of Men,” i.e. writers who have the ability to create new worlds and establish a very strong sense of atmosphere without neglecting a strong throughline for the main character. This will be primarily for rewrites on existing scripts and establishing relationships with writers for future projects. Thus, it is important to mention any rewrite experience that may apply. In your sample scripts, we should have a strong emotional connection to a character whose world is falling apart. Please provide a synopsis and resume with your submission. If your pitch interests us, we will request the complete sample script for further consideration. Budget is open. Non-WGA writers only may submit. For more information on gaining access to this lead, please see www.InkTip.com/pnews.php.