What if I have a great movie idea?

If you have a good idea for a movie, there is a process that you should follow to give the concept a chance to actually be written and produced. The idea should not be longer than 3 or 4 pages. If it’s too long, it will get tossed and never read. Tell your story very clearly and methodically.

Who do I pitch a movie idea to?

Pitching in the film industry essentially involves a writer or filmmaker persuading buyers — such as studio execs, producers, investors, etc — to purchase their idea or screenplay. The verbal persuasion that is film pitching comes in many forms. The two common forms being the elevator pitch and the 20-minute pitch.

Does everyone have a movie idea?

But the shocking (or not-so-shocking) truth is, everybody has a movie idea.Very few of these ideas will ever get made into a movie. The trick is figuring out which idea actually has a chance of flickering across the big screen.

How do you inspire new movie ideas?

Today, we’re going to go over 20 ways to inspire new movie ideas and to break you out of the funk. Let’s get inspired. 1. Take a walk I have a dog. I go on walks seven times a day, so I kind of am the authority on walking inspiration.

How do I find film ideas for my idea?

Most of the ideas that come from the average person are optioned or bought by independent movie producers. The Hollywood Creative Directory will give you a list of producers who are always looking for film ideas. There are also some good books such as The Writer’s Market that will identify those that might purchase your concept.

Can you sell your movie idea?

If you want to sell you movie idea, you’re not alone. Living in Los Angeles, I meet creative people with blockbuster ideas all the time. The problem is, unless you are already well connected (with lots of credibility) it’s tough to call up a major motion picture studio and sell an idea.