ARE YOU A STORYTELLER?

The filmmaking process can often be confusing and intimidating. Here is one of the best explanations of the entire process that we have found, brought to you by Skillset Org. For those of you new to the process, we strongly recommend you go through this incredible slide show, filled with resources, tips, and everything else you might want to know about the process of doing what you love.

DO YOU ACCEPT SCREENPLAY SUBMISSIONS? & WHAT DO YOU DO WITH THEM?

Yes we do. You must fill out a SUBMISSION FORM >> and send us a digital copy of your script for it to be considered a real submission. One of our development peeps will then read and provide coverage on your script for our execs. FYI, our development peeps, just like our execs, get it. It being the type of stories BG is interested in. So don’t worry. You are in good hands. However, we strongly encourage you to do your homework on the technical side of writing a screenplay and to never send out a first draft.

WHAT KINDS OF PROJECTS DO YOU MAKE? WHO IS YOUR AUDIENCE?

We are interested in developing ideas or screenplays, with potential for social impact, into commercially successful motion pictures, TV shows, etc. To that end, we are focused on ambitious projects with the widest audience appeal.

I HAVE AN IMPORTANT STORY THAT I DESPERATELY NEED TO GET OFF MY CHEST, CAN YOU GIVE ME SOME CASH TO MAKE IT?

We are not a financing entity, however, as producers our job includes packaging the film for financing and commercial success. The real challenge is not knowing where the money is, rather, it is convincing investors that this is a worthwhile investment. Many investors have been burned in the last few years and are rightly hesitant to buy into the old indie financing scheme. For instance, we strongly advise against going after investors with the goal of convincing them to hold the “long” position a project–a typical equity deal through a PPM where investors and producers split the revenue after investment is paid pack and deferments are paid, etc. It is crucial to put together a compelling strategy that presents the possibility of high-level returns, while at the same time minimizing down-side risk. Not every project can be financed this way, but, if we think yours can be, then we’d put together the financing and marketing plan and get it done.

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN SHORT FORM AND TV?

Yes & Yes. Especially if it’s funny.

HOW MUCH DO YOU PAY PER IDEA?

Depends I guess. But as a rule of thumb we won’t option your screenplay outright unless it’s out of this world. Even if your screenplay is the bomb, then most likely we would want to come on board as producers and work with you so that, together, we can get it to as many people out there as possible.