An ISA industry contact is looking for horror features that fit within a $15M budget while maintaining theatrical release potential. The Pro is drawn to big ideas, high-concept, commercial horror features that are easy to pitch in two sentences but offer depth for exploration. 

Stories with sequel or spin-off potential are strongly encouraged to submit. The Pro is also drawn to grounded characters. The narrative should focus on ordinary people in relatable circumstances, with the suspense being amplified via the realism.

Recommended comps include: A Quiet Place, Insidious, The Conjuring, Get Out, and Don't Breathe.

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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.