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How To Sell Your Screenplay To Netflix

How To Sell Your Screenplay To Netflix

Have a screenplay and want to see it on the big screen? It may not be as hard as you think.

The days of cable TV are limited. Streaming services, with Netflix leading the charge, have become the preferred method for people to watch their favorite shows and movies. With no commercials and no wait time, a Netflix user can finish an entire series in just a few short weeks (or a few short days, depending on how good the show is).

So, for any screenwriters out there itching to get their masterpiece accepted by Netflix and watched by millions: you have to go through the proper steps. If not, you’ll be grasping at straws and your show or movie will likely never be picked up.

In this guide, we will review those proper steps and outline the best way to go about getting your screenplay accepted by Netflix.

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