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Are You Covered for Those Cracks?
It’s natural to assume that if you hear blasting sounds and you feel vibrations, the cracks you start to see in your wall are caused by the construction taking place near your home. The question is then, will this damage be covered under your homeowner’s policy. Lazano surely thought so and he filed a claim with his […]
How to Sell a Project to Netflix
How to Sell a Project to Netflix
Streaming services continue to grow in popularity because of their accessibility and ease of use. Recent statistics show that about 78% of people in the United States use subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) services. Recent data also shows that there are over 70 million Netflix subscribers.
Getting your project shown on Netflix is one of the fastest ways to reach the widest audience possible, whether you’re an independent filmmaker who wants to create a name in the entertainment industry or a big-budget producer who aims to surpass the success of the last movie you released.
However, you can’t just pitch your project directly to Netflix. Based on the company’s submission guidelines, it only accepts submissions from entities with whom it has an existing relationship. They include:
- Licensed literary agents or agencies
- Distributors
- Producers or production companies
- Specialist attorneys
- Entertainment managers or executives
Netflix won’t accept any pitch or submission, such as a script, screenplay, TV series, or full-length film, that didn’t come from the channels above since these pitches or submissions are unsolicited. So, how can you sell a project to Netflix? Here are a few tips to consider before you make your pitch.
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Make your project stand out
According to Creative Talent Director Christopher Mack, audiences often look at characters more than the plot when deciding whether they want to watch a TV show. However, creating interesting characters doesn’t mean you should focus less on building an interesting storyline and writing a well-structured script. A relatable set of characters may at first capture the attention of audiences, but if the storyline is full of plot holes or the dialogue is boring, the show may not sustain the interest of the viewers.
Mack also recommends developing something fresh out of existing genres. For example, Netflix’s Korean TV series Kingdom has been a huge hit because it successfully combines the zombie apocalypse and historical genres.
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Pay attention to technical specifications
Another aspect that you need to keep your eyes on in developing your project is whether it meets Netflix’s quality standards. The streaming service has partner companies that perform strict content quality control tests before releasing any content. Some of the features that they review include HDR
Is workers compensation a proper remedy?
Construction remains a dangerous trade, with certain construction jobs being more deadly than others. Take the case of poor Harry. He was responsible for cleaning a cement mixing pugmill. The company operating the mill accidentally activated it while Harry was still inside the mixing box. It was an unfortunate incident which resulted in Harry’s death. […]
Popular Baby Formulas Linked to NEC in Premature Babies
The use of the popular baby formulas Enfamil and Similac has been linked to life-threatening cases of necrotizing enterocolitis, or NEC, in premature babies. Necrotizing enterocolitis is a disease that involves inflammation in the intestines of premature infants. The inflammation causes intestinal tissue to die and a perforation in the intestine may form. Through this […]
Herbicide Paraquat Linked to Parkinson’s Disease
Paraquat, a highly toxic weed-killing herbicide, has been linked to Parkinson’s disease. Paraquat dichloride has been used in commercial farming and agriculture since its production in 1961. It is the deadliest herbicide on the market and has resulted in the death of at least 30 people in the United States in the past 30 years. […]
Can You Amend That Claim of Lien?
You decide to file a claim of lien and you ask your bookkeeper to tabulate the exact amount still owed on the job. With the numbers in hand, you timely prepare and file your Claim of Lien. You then receive a past due payment notice from one of your suppliers showing that you still have another amount pending on this job. What can you do? You already […]
Do You Have a Recovery Fund Notice In Your Contracts?
There are a lot of provisions which contractors include in their construction contracts. But one they best not forget in Florida, on any residential project that is over $2,500, is the inclusion of the Construction Recovery Fund Notice. This lets homeowners know they have an available remedy if a licensed contractor doesn’t perform as required and the homeowner suffers monetary […]
Can you be terminated for convenience?
Seems like an odd term – termination for convenience. Whose convenience? Generally, neither party takes any comfort if an agreement has to be cancelled. What may have started as a commonplace provision within government contracts, a termination for convenience can now be found in many private construction agreements. It is generally not very complicated. A statement that the […]
Should you sign that lien release?
A lot of attention is paid to the requirements for filing a lien, including who can sign one. But little is written about the formalities of when and who can sign a lien release. By way of background, understand that a lien release is not the same as a lien waiver. A lien waiver does […]
The Scarlet Lady, Virgin Voyages first Cruise Ship Sets Sail Out of Port Miami
After more than 18 months of delay amid Covid-19, Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady departed from Port Miami this week. The ship was originally scheduled to set sail on April 1, 2020. The adults-only cruise line announced in March that it would require all crew members and passengers to be Covid-19 vaccinated to board. The ship […]