The exec of your choice will read either the first 25 pages of 4 scripts, 33 pages of 3 scripts, or the first 50 pages of 2 scripts. You'll also submit a one-pager of loglines (to include Title, Format, Genre, and Comps with each logline) for their review. Then you'll have a one-hour call with the exec to get their notes and feedback on your portfolio as a whole, as well as receive marketing and career advice. Be prepared to ask guiding questions!
Questions? Email terra@roadmapwriters.com
Pinpoint the heart of what makes your project worth buying in the first sentence, whether that's a tight story hook or a unique sales aspect.
Make sure the pitch highlights the central conflict of the story early on, whether it's internal or external.
The tone/vibe/voice of the pitch should match the tone/vibe/voice of the project - if it's a satire, the pitch should be satirical, if it's a thriller, the pitch should leave me dying to know what happens, etc.
The pitch should make clear where the project fits in the marketplace (indie film, streaming drama, etc) and who the audience is.
Don't compare to too many existing titles as it makes the pitch feel confused- this meets that is fine, not this meets this meets that meets this with a bit of that.
Don't say no one has ever done anything like this before or a similar sentiment, that's a double edged sword.
Don't rely too heavily on cast ideas - it's fine to include names as reference, but you don't want to give the impression your project could only work if a very short list of A-listers agreed to star.
Leave room for the person hearing the pitch to connect the dots to why the project is unique/marketable/castable etc. That's their job.
Procedurals and high-concept tv dramas with female leads. Romcom features and light serialized dramatic tv shows.
Westerns. Faith-based.
Jen Ray is co-founder of the production company LYLAS Pictures whose producing credits include Netflix's LIKE FATHER and Focus Features’ FOR A GOOD TIME, CALL… LYLAS is currently producing the adult animated comedy TANGLES for Monarch Media and has set up film and television projects with companies including Buzzfeed, Elevate Entertainment, Hello Sunshine, Lionsgate, The CW, Desert Whale, The Tannenbaum Company and Temple Hill.
Previously, Jen was a Literary Manager/Partner at Heroes & Villains Entertainment. Jen loves the development process and prides herself on adding value when working with writers, particularly on stories that center women's experiences.
Jen was amazing! She gave practical and actionable feedback while also highlighting elements she saw as strengths of the piece. We had an engaging and enjoyable conversation, and I can't wait to work with her again.
~ Celina Dobson, Screenwriter
This is the first time I've ever submitted anything for feedback, and I was absolutely thrilled with Jen's comments. She was very specific as to what she liked and what I could improve or change. It makes me feel good to know that someone liked my idea, even with criticisms.
~ Lisa Iannucci, Screenwriter
After registering, you will receive instructions on how to submit your material in your order confirmation email. Please be sure to submit a one-pager of loglines and either 2 scripts (50 pages each), 3 scripts (33 pages each), or 4 scripts (25 pages each). After submitting your material, please allow 3-4 weeks to receive proposed times for scheduling your call with the exec.
Be sure to familiarize yourself with Roadmap's Code of Conduct.
Questions? Email terra@roadmapwriters.com
Cancellation Policy: You may cancel your registration for a refund or Roadmap gift card if you have not yet submitted your material for review. However, once your material has been received by Roadmap, your registration cannot be canceled. Having revised material or a desire to retroactively apply a discount or gift card code are not grounds for cancellation, refunds, or gift card credit. Once your material has been submitted, the only acceptable grounds for cancellation and a refund or gift card credit is an unforeseen, ongoing emergency on the part of either the writer or the exec resulting in more than 6 weeks without any scheduling update from the exec via direct contact or Roadmap, or a sudden change in the exec's ongoing availability. In the instance of an irreconcilable scheduling issue, the writer may still receive a written feedback report from the exec. In this case, the writer is not entitled to a refund or gift card credit as the exec has read the submitted material and provided written feedback in lieu of the call.