An ISA Verified Pro is searching for holiday-themed feature scripts that are warm, heartfelt, and character-driven. The story should be grounded, lending the project to a low-budget production model.

The ideal screenplay boasts feel-good storytelling with universal appeal. The narrative is family-centered, romance-driven, or both. The Pro is particularly eager to read projects that blend romance, family, and personal growth while staying rooted in real emotions.

The hope is to find the next timeless, rewatchable classic. Such a feature would not only be perfect for annual viewing traditions, but have a strong emotional hook that resonates beyond the holiday season.

Recommended comps include: The Holiday, Happiest Season, Love Actually, The Family Stone, and Last Christmas

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Want to have more success with Gigs? Here are some tips from our ISA Executives:

Successful loglines can convey a great deal of information in only one or two sentences. This includes:
A distinct main character that promises a strong emotional arc.
A clear concept and insight into how it will develop in the second act.
An understanding of how your unique character and clever concept are synergizing with one another.
An implicit tone for the project overall.

If you are struggling to encapsulate these elements into a concise logline, then we recommend submitting your project for an ISA Logline Review.

Ordering other forms of ISA Feedback can help your screenplay succeed in the highly competitive Writing Gigs environment. A writer with a track record of steadily seeking out notes and improving their portfolio is highly appealing to industry professionals.

A variety of feedback forms can be found via our Script Notes Services.