An ISA Verified Pro is seeking out screenwriters with a knack for crafting pulse-pounding action and unforgettable characters. They are especially interested in bold, adrenaline-fueled action-thrillers that have the potential to launch a franchise. These works are intense, character-driven, and possess a cinematic edge.
Key themes that will help a project stand out include:
Revenge and redemption: High-stakes personal journeys that resonate emotionally while delivering explosive action.
Complex protagonists: Larger-than-life characters with compelling backstories and unique skills, operating in richly imagined worlds.
Underground worlds and hidden societies: Intriguing environments with their own rules, hierarchies, and mystique.
Ideal projects will showcase the following elements:
Stylized, visceral action: Dynamic fight sequences and inventive choreography that push visual storytelling to new heights.
World-building: Memorable settings with a distinct atmosphere and mythology that can grow across multiple films.
Franchise-ready storytelling: Self-contained narratives with room to expand into sequels or spinoffs.
Useful comps include John Wick, Monkey Man, Atomic Blonde, and The Raid. They are particularly drawn to films where the storytelling is as dynamic as the action, and the characters and worlds leave audiences eager for more.
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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.
