SCRIPT SEARCH
Part of sending the elevator back down means taking a chance on any writer and any material. There are too many gatekeepers out there who won’t consider material that doesn’t come from an agency or someone already inside the Hollywood castle.
The way we figure is that if it was nearly impossible for us to get started in this industry that others have it even harder. So we want to help (if we can) all of those writers who are marginalized and disenfranchised by a system that doesn’t glance their way.
We’re looking for:
Genre films - mainly science fiction and thrillers and commercial horror. We love mysteries. Twists nobody sees coming. Contained. Think films like EX-MACHINA to COHERENCE.
SUBMISSION WAIVER
Having an open submission portal means we have to protect ourselves and you. By submitting any information via any of our contact forms you are agreeing to the following:
1. Submission and Acknowledgment
The Screenwriter (you) acknowledges that they are voluntarily submitting a screenplay (the "Submission") to the Company (us, Witchcraft Motion Picture Company) for consideration. The Screenwriter further acknowledges that the Company is under no obligation to review or consider the Submission and may return or discard it at its discretion.
2. Representation and Warranty
The Screenwriter represents and warrants that: a) The Submission is the original work of the Screenwriter. b) The Screenwriter has the full right and authority to submit the Submission. c) The Submission does not infringe upon any third party's rights, including copyright, trademark, or any other intellectual property rights. d) The Submission is not currently the subject of any litigation or legal dispute.
3. No Obligation
The Company is under no obligation to: a) Use, distribute, or promote the Submission in any manner. b) Provide the Screenwriter with any form of compensation for the Submission, unless expressly agreed upon in a separate written agreement.
4. Waiver of Claims
The Screenwriter acknowledges that the Company, in its normal course of business, receives numerous submissions and develops, produces, and acquires many ideas, formats, stories, screenplays, and other materials, some of which may be similar to the Submission. The Screenwriter hereby waives any claim against the Company based on the alleged similarity of any work produced by the Company to the Submission.
5. Confidentiality
The Company agrees to treat the Submission as confidential and will not disclose the Submission to any third party without the Screenwriter's prior consent, except as may be necessary for the Company to evaluate the Submission.
6. Release
The Screenwriter hereby releases the Company, its employees, officers, directors, agents, and affiliates from any and all claims, demands, losses, liabilities, and damages of any kind or nature arising from or related to the Submission or the Company's use of the Submission, whether or not such use is similar to the Submission.
7. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.
8. Entire Agreement
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the Submission and supersedes any prior or contemporaneous agreements, whether oral or written, concerning the Submission.
9. Severability
If any provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
10. Acknowledgment
By submitting, the Screenwriter acknowledges that they have read and understand this Agreement and agree to its terms.
Please fill out all fields below. Once we take a look at the details you submit we’ll let you know if we want to read the script. If you don’t hear from us that’s because your script isn’t right for us. Don’t let that discourage you though. We’re just looking for very certain projects and due to the high volume of submissions we receive, we can’t reply to everyone.