Are you a writer with a passion for exploring the complexities of identity, relationships, and empowerment? We are seeking screenwriters and projects that deliver thrilling, stylish stories centering LGBTQIA+ and Trans narratives, with a focus on “the other”. These stories showcase characters navigating worlds and experiences that challenge societal norms.

We are particularly drawn to projects with the boldness of Bound and the playful subversion of D.E.B.S. but reimagined for contemporary audiences.

Works should fall into the following genres: Thrillers, Action-Comedies, or Elevated Dramas that subvert gender norms while showcasing compelling LGBTQIA+ and Trans leads.

Key themes that we are seeking include:

Exploring Identity and Otherness: Characters navigating the intersections of identity, love, and belonging.
Empowerment Through Action: Stories of self-discovery, resilience, and agency, often under high-stakes circumstances.
Complex Relationships: From forbidden romances to unlikely partnerships, relationships that challenge expectations and defy conventions.

We are particularly interested in works that have the following tone and style:

Bold and Stylish: Sophisticated scripts with a modern edge, smart dialogue, and vivid, cinematic worlds.
High-Energy Narratives: Tension-filled, character-driven stories that balance suspense, humor, and heart.
Authentic Representation: Narratives that authentically reflect LGBTQIA+ and Trans experiences, while captivating a wide audience.

Inspirational Comps Include: Bound (1996), D.E.B.S. (2004), Pose (2018-2021), and Killing Eve (2018-2022).

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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.