Query letters are the backbone to screenwriting success, and our site is a testament to that. Unless you have a direct contact with a major studio or represented by a top agency, a query letter is needed to make an introduction.
Screenwriting Staffing is an online community that connects screenwriters with industry buyers and producers. With over 275+ success stories, our site has proven that query letters are effective.
When industry professionals post with us, they request a query letter first. A producer will not read a screenplay from someone they do not know. They want to make sure that your story matches their needs. A well-written query letter says the following about you:
-- You can tell your story in a short amount of time.
-- You can adequately compose a well-written pitch with no glaring grammar or syntax errors.
-- You understand and respect how the industry works.
-- You honor the industry pro’s time.
Will a query letter sell your script? No, although it has happened before. Will a query letter warrant a script request? Yes. You can’t sell your work unless someone reads your script. We want to reward and nurture the screenwriters who understand and respect the craft, so we are launching our the 2nd season of our query letter contest. Our goal is to find the best query letters out there to connect them with our extensive database of buyers and pros. We are also teaming up with other screenwriting sites so that you can access their industry network, too!
We believe, no matter your location, success is within reach. And we fully believe that a proper query letter is one of the first steps to getting your script made.
Few last year's winners (1 screenplay currently under option!): www.screenwritingstaffing.com/2019-winners-query-letter
All entries have the option to receive FREE written feedback.
Winning or placing in a contest should be more than just a "shout out" or "certificate". Being successful in a competition should put you in direct contact with decision-makers. That's what Screenwriting Staffing does!
1st Place: The winning query letter will be sent to over 3K industry professionals and buyers. A 1-year subscription to premium membership. 3 pages of extensive notes/coverage on your screenplay. Logline uploaded on our logline board. Free screenplay entries to The Gold Script Competition and Filmmatic Screenplay Awards. A copy of Dave Trottier's The Screenwriter's Bible. Query letter will be hosted on our site for a full year. Logline will also be blasted out over our large social media pages and groups. Certificate & Laurel included. Announced January 22, 2021.
2nd Place: Ruuner-up query letter will be sent to over 3K industry professionals and buyers. A 6-month subscription to premium membership. 2 pages of extensive notes/coverage on your screenplay. Logline uploaded on our logline board.. Free screenplay entries to The Gold Script Competition and Filmmatic Screenplay Awards. Logline will also be blasted out over our large social media pages and groups. Certificate & Laurel included. Announced January 22, 2021.
3rd Place: A 3-month subscription to premium membership. 1 page of extensive notes/coverage on your screenplay. Logline uploaded on our logline board.. Free screenplay entries to The Gold Script Competition and Filmmatic Screenplay Awards. Logline will also be blasted out over our large social media pages and groups. Certificate & Laurel included. Announced January 22, 2021.
Finalists (4-10): A 1-month subscription to premium membership. Logline uploaded on our logline board. Logline will also be blasted out over our large social media pages and groups. Certificate & Laurel included. Announced January 12, 2021.
Semi-Finalists (11-25): Logline uploaded on our logline board. Certificate & Laurel included. Announced January 2, 2021.p 10 will receive a certificate and laurel.