The ISA is seeking FEATURE and PILOT screenplays about emerging technologies. Our studio contacts are particularly interested in narratives that explore hot-button issues via a nuanced, insightful approach.

AI, gene editing, bioengineering, and many more technological developments remain on the horizon. Studios are eager to find works that provide an impactful yet multifaceted take on these subjects.

Projects must be able to engage with these subjects while keeping character at the forefront. Strong emotional arcs inform and are informed by the presence of topical, thought-provoking issues. The themes are rich, but do not result in extended exposition or lecturing.

Useful comps include Star Trek, Ex Machina, Truman Show, and Gattaca.

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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.

Does your Logline include the following?

1. A distinct main character that promises a strong emotional arc.
2. A clear concept and insight into how it will develop in the second act.
3. An understanding of how your unique character and clever concept are synergizing with one another.
4. 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.