Resources
Screenwriting
www.scriptpimp.com - A community based research tool designed for writers & film industry professionals. Since June 2000, Script P.I.M.P. has gathered the specific needs and submission guidelines of production & management companies, literary agencies, independent producers and creative executives searching for new material. Along with extensive resources, this information is now available in Script P.I.M.P.’s Writers Database.
www.inktip.com - One of the best websites for finding good screenplays and professional writers. Access is free to qualified producers, directors, agents, managers, and name actors and if you qualify, you will have 24/7 access to their selection of screenplays and writers. In addition, an InkTip Membership Executive will be assigned to your account and will personally work with you to help you find what you need.
http://screenwriters.meetup.com/all/ - Screenwriters Meetups Everywhere
http://www.moviebytes.com/ - Screenwriting Contests & Markets Online
http://www.thebusinessofshowinstitute.com/ - Producer Marvin V. Acuna’s BOSI is an information publishing company, and interactive, virtual, entertainment industry training center.
www.donedealpro.com - Tracks the various script, book, treatment, and pitch sales and options made in Hollywood each day.
http://www.screenwriting.net - The ultimate online guide for Screenwriters featuring related sites, studio info, sample screenplays and terrific “how to” and technology sections.
www.sellascript.com - Complete service and resource center for Screenwriters trying to market their scripts.
www.scriptblaster.com - Screenwriters E-query service for pitching scripts via email.
www.pitchq.com - Pitch Q is a peer-rated, subscription-based community website where Screenwriters upload video pitches of their screenplays for Agents, Managers, Producers and Executives to view through an advanced search system.
http://www.imsdb.com/- The Internet Movie Script Database (IMSDb)
www.script-o-rama.com - Site for viewing movie scripts and screenplays.
http://www.scriptforsale.com - Screenwriters site featuring articles, classes, forums and teleconferences.
http://www.sellingyourscreenplay.com/ - Practical tips and advice for selling a screenplay.
http://www.scriptdoctoreric.com - Website for helping Screenwriters improve their scripts and make industry connections in Hollywood.
http://johnaugust.com/ - Screenwriter John August’s site offering lots of useful info and tips.
www.onthepage.tv - Script Consultant Pilar Alessandra’s site offering ongoing classes, workshops and private consultations.
http://www.karliglesias.com/ - Screenwriter, instructor and story consultant Karl Iglesias website.
www.developmentheaven.com - Story Guru and Script Doctor Jeffrey Kitchen’s site features his books, DVDs and info about his 30 hour intensive screenwriting seminars.
www.milliondollarscreenwriting.com - Chris Soth’s website where you can find out all about his Mini-Movie Method of screenplay writing.
http://garywgoldstein.com/ – Website of Hollywood film producer Gary Goldstein of Pretty Woman and Under Siege fame. Features Gary’s blog, online store and free resources.
http://www.sydfield.com/ - Website of the man affectionately called “the guru of all Screenwriters”, Syd Field.
http://www.page2stage.com - Free scriptwriting & screenwriting software
www.celtx.com – Free screenwriting software
https://www.withoutabox.com/ - Online application submission service for film festivals
http://www.wga.org/ - Writers Guild of America, West
http://www.writersstore.com/ - They ofer the largest selection available of software for screenwriting, novel writing and filmmaking and are the leading source of screenwriting software such as Final Draft, Movie Magic Screenwriter, Save the Cat, Contour and production software such as EP Budgeting / Scheduling, Gorilla and FrameForge.
http://www.write-brain.com - This site is designed for all types of creative writers including novelists, short story writers, screenwriters and playwrights. Great software prices and a terrific selection of research links.
Sample Documents and Forms & Related Info
http://filmmakeriq.com/ - One of the best sites for filmmakers and it has sample contracts and documents covering all areas of movie making from pre-production to distribution.
http://www.filmcontracts.net/contracts/ – A directory of production contracts and forms
http://www.docstoc.com - A website offering a number of documents you can read and download. Several related to film are listed below.
http://www.docstoc.com/docs/1188230/FEATURE-FILM-6-PAC-BUSINESS-PLAN
http://www.docstoc.com/docs/451693/Your-Guide-to-Film-Making
http://www.docstoc.com/docs/5658079/FILM-BUDGETS
http://www.docstoc.com/docs/6972761/Film-Making—Learn-Basics-to-Becoming-a-Filmmaker
http://www.docstoc.com/docs/949300/Film-Financing-101—Class-Notes
http://www.docstoc.com/docs/1696368/Film-Completion-Bond-Agreement
http://www.scribd.com/doc/6397036/Film-Budget
http://www.scribd.com/doc/36341/Business-Plan-Template
http://www.dependentfilms.net/files.html - Tools and Utilities for Filmmakers
http://www.ppmfast.net/members/whooda.html - Blue Sky Compliance Info and PPM templates available for purchase
http://www.movieandtvcontracts.com/movietv/MUSIC_FORMS/Film_Synchronization_License_Agreement.html - Another website offering contracts and forms for sale
http://filmprofit.com/ - Comparable Picture Reports, Potential Income Projects and Marketing and Audience Analysis for sale
http://www.pwilkeindieatty.com/faq.html - FAQs about financial terms/Investor Sheet
http://www.independentfilmfinancealliance.com/index.html - Site offers financial data reports for sale, but also has a glossary of film finance terms available for free
PDFs
http://www.seclaw.com/docs/ref/sampleprivateplacementmemorandum.pdf
http://studiopartnersrippedmeoff.com/Documents/SPII.PPOM.FINAL(4.1.04)-rev1.pdf
http://www.grindhouse-pictures.com/grindhouseppmsh.pdf
http://www.psbt.org/pdfs/Sample%20Budget.pdf
