Screenplay Agency for Screenwriters

We never promise a sale, but we can tell you that we have a model that works and we promise a professional business relationship.

Best regards,
The Acquisitions Team

Q) Why is there no phone number? I want to talk to someone...
A) Quite frankly, we are deluged with submissions. It is our policy to provide a contact number later in the process, assuming we would like to proceed with you.

Q) Where are you located?
A) We maintain executive suites in New York and we have partners that we work with in LA where we meet with buyers. We really like the Standard Hotel in LA. Sometimes we think that we live in airport lounges on both coasts.

Q) Are you with the WGA?
A) Over the years we have found that using a high level entertainment attorney for a submission is actually a preferable way to submit a work to the 'right people'. If needed, we have partners that are WGA signatory agents.

Q) Tell me about your company.
A) We are bigger than a small agency and smaller than a large agency. We market to the larger and medium sized producers, the 'made for TV crowd', and the cable channels.  We have about 10-15 people in various capacities. We also have sister companies that are Literary Agents for the book and publishing industry. We're somewhat new as a company. That's why we're seeking new talent to build our roster. Most agencies don't take new authors, so it's an opportunity for each of us. Our principals have sold a number of options already though so we know the ropes. We are just now starting to work under our own corporate name.

Q) What about 'book-to-film'... can I submit my book?
A) The short answer is yes. However, as you would imagine there are special considerations to make this an effective pitch, which we will explain to you if this is your situation. Please visit our Book-To-Film division's page on this site.

Q) What are you looking for during your evaluation?
A) We mainly look for commercial viability in the work coupled with good solid writing skills. "Is it something that will sell?" is of paramount importance to us. We believe that great writers are made, not born at least 99% of the time. But if a screenplay doesn't have commercial potential, then we want to let you know as quickly as possible. Being willing to grow talent, we believe in the old adage, "luck is when opportunity meets preparation and hard work".

Q) What if you find errors or problems with my screenplay? Should I spend time revising now, or later?
A) We receive very few 'ready-to-go' screenplays. We believe we are unique in that we are willing to work with our authors to bring their work to its utmost top quality. Most screenplays that we receive need some level of polishing before we can submit them to buyers. Some need very little polishing. Some need a lot. Over the years, we've learned that it is worth our time and effort to do what it takes to develop new talent. We've learned that incubating new talent makes good business sense.

Q) My screenplay isn't finished....
A) We are willing to help you develop your work assuming that 1) you have a great idea, and 2) that you are willing to do what it takes to create a great product.

Q: How do I know you are for real?
A: We ask that you judge us based on the professionalism of our interactions together. However, it may help for you to see a smattering of the unsolicited positive feedback we receive on a regular basis. (If you are really cynical you may think we made these up. However I can assure you that we can legally stand behind anything you read in our communications. These are unedited for authenticity, bad grammar and typos left in.)

I'm sure you get tons of mail, and that you don't have time to read this, but I just wanted to thank you for your professionalism. Wow, I can't believe how efficient you guys are! I've only sent my manuscript to one other agent, and he replied with a very short and grammatically incorrect e-mail that I thought was extremely unprofessional. I also really respect your attitude. In any industry, it's difficult to find people who actually don't put up with the prima-donna attitudes and egos. I like that. Thanks again for looking at my manuscript.

Just a note to say thank you for your amazingly detailed, efficient and rapid service. When I resolved to get an agent this year or bust, I was prepared for the long haul. What I have encountered has been a whirlwind. I am sure that other agents worldwide will soon have to copy your submissions system as the model for a new industry standard, or become extinct.

Thanks a lot for your generous time and consideration. I am impressed by your efficiency and ability to reply in time, unlike most agents who take around four or even more weeks to get back. I am looking forward to a long term professional relationship from you.

Thank you for keeping me posted every step of the way thus far. I am glad your received the two manuscripts you were kind enough to ask from me. It is such an exciting time. To have finished the two books and working on the third as well as constantly thinking of marketing plans for the works. Being a former radio personality, it would be wonderful to use those skills and have interviews conducted and see the book take roots in several areas. You are a true professional and it is appreciated greatly.

I too wish to send in a personal comment on your delightfully refreshing acquisitions process. How different it is to be greeted with wit, intelligence and such a well thought out plan of action! Even if we go no further, I will send others to your company because I have such respect for businesses on the Internet that strive to give their customers the most efficient use of their time. I truly cannot see how one would not appreciate immensely, what you have put together and your commitment to those you do business with.

Please allow me to say thank you for accepting my work for review. I also want to thank you for your timely e-mails and information regarding publishing protocols. It is because of conscientious professionals in the industry like yourself, that allows perspective writers to have their voices and ideas heard. Once again, thanks in advance for your timely information and professionalism.

I received my analysis a couple of days ago, looked it over, and found it very insightful. I agree with every aspect of the analysis, and I have already begun making the suggested improvements. As a matter of fact, it suggests that I expand on the vampire mythology aspect. Coincidentally, during those weeks it was being prepared, I had formed some dramatic ideas to include more mythological creatures to support the story's premise, which is that unlike mythological vampires,

Jeeminy, I passed cloud nine so fast I hardly noticed it.I am so pleased and grateful to you folks and Louise of the critique administration. I thank the good Lord for the talent he has given me, but this is far more than I expected. I do plan to make the changes. Why not? I have already started and the difference is remarkable. Rewriting many scenes, booting out the cliches and tidying up the punctuation as well as adding many more words.

The advice and recommendations are well received. I will go at it like I'm killing snakes so should be finished in no more than a week.

In conclusion, we make the following 4 promises and you can see from the letters above that we deliver on our promises.

Our Pledge To You:

We respect what you have accomplished thus far as a writer.
We believe that great authors are made, not born. We are willing to develop talent.
We pledge straight talk in a confusing and old-school industry.
We can't promise a sale. We can promise a professional relationship.

p.s. Missed Emails, Spam, Whitelists, and other reasons for lapses in communications. We are very, very diligent about returning every email that we receive within a couple of days. The same is true for our vendors and suppliers. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A COMMUNICATION AND YOU BELIEVE THAT YOU SHOULD HAVE, PLEASE, CHECK WITH US AND WE WILL SEE WHAT HAPPENED. Please don't jump to negative conclusions. The Internet is not 100% foolproof and we are very sensitive to our clients' expectations and our promises about timely communications.