Best Way For Filmmakers To Get Their Movie On Netflix - Jeff Deverett

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Jeff Deverett is a producer, director, writer, and actor known for Full Out 2: You Got This! (2020), ism (2019), The Samuel Project (2018), Kiss & Cry (2017), Full Out (2015), King of the Camp (2008) and My Brother's Keeper (2004). Jeff's successful film and TV career began with distribution with New World Entertainment, Astral Communications, Anchor Bay Entertainment and his own company, Deverett Media Group. In this Film Courage video interview he talks about how to make a profitable movie and briefly touches on AFM [American Film Market], MIPCOM and MIPTV media markets.
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@antgreen6392 2 года назад

Intimidating interview, but it just motivates me even more. Cheers to us Indy filmmakers.

@juanignacioottobre329 9 месяцев назад

Unfortunately that's true but I believe in miracles

@mrspybes8502 9 месяцев назад

@georgeorwell4931 2 года назад

Always great info for future film makers! Shows you, you need to always think out of the box, think small to get to the big screen!

@EastVanGuy7 2 года назад

Hollywood needs to find the next slyvester stallone and a next generation of legendary screenwriters.

@_Johnny_BRAV0 2 года назад

M here😎

@emhu2594 2 года назад

Hollywood isn’t looking for legendary actors or screenwriters. They are looking for well connected people who will play the game, make them money, and not rock the boat.

@afuriousblackman 2 года назад

@@emhu2594 why can't that be both? Why can't artists be astute businessmen?

@carladerenzy3674 2 года назад

Hollywood is not looking for the next generation of filmmakers. They like to work with established writers with records of success. They aren't looking for anything really that isn't already coming to them through established channels. The cliche "Everybody is looking for great stories" is rarely true. How many successful films have totally unique stories? Almost none. Most are reworking established tropes and giving them a slightly different spin. Hollywood doesn't want originality. It wants new version of stuff that worked. It's a brutal business. Jeff speaks a brutal truth. Beyond their established relationships, streamers occasionally gravitate towards a film/filmmaker who makes "news" (makes money or gets massive mainstream headlines).

@moismailx 8 месяцев назад

I am him

@jonathanmartin-ives8665 2 года назад

I like Jeff alot. He is a straight shooter. Even when he is telling you how 'doomed' you are, he is a joy to listen to.😂

@mr.keenersartclass7148 28 дней назад

😂😂😂😂😂

@OrangeFreeman 2 года назад

You have to separate art from buisness. If you want to create art - do it yourself, don't count on big production companies who don't give a damn that you've spent 5 years writing it. If you want to make a living - be prepared for 10 years of absolutely nothing or mediocre gigs before your big feature film. And even then it might turn out a flop. It's a high risk and almost no reward type of business.

@JustTooDamnHonest 2 года назад

If you separate are from business too much you’ll end up losing the passion for it and then you’ll think about quitting and all the years that you spent getting shit gigs be for nothing and that my friend is a alot worse. Also Netflix tends to cut the budget of any show by half after the first season yeah not a good business model. Also they have to understand their audience(yeah Netflix really doesn’t because they’ve had a lot more failures then successes). This is why they or a distribution company because they would have troubles if they were a major entertainment company)

@AxelAxe Год назад

Thats very true. What are some smaller films you have seen that do this right?

@maskcollector6949 2 года назад

Probably the most realistic advice towards getting to distribution. Only 1-3% of anybody in any field doing anything ends up very successful. It's just the way it is in all things, it's a pattern. Find your niche. If you don't think you're one of the best, why bother? My input is that most writers and directors etc lack confidence, and don't really have anything to say with their films. If there's no heart to your story, then it'll never sell. If there's heart, but not enough foundation, it's also going to fail. It takes a balance of both worlds...you can't just force your way into anything as an amateur. Most people have very unrealistic expectations about how to succeed in this field, beyond most others. The fact is, most stories just aren't worth the time because they lack substance and/or take too long to get to the point/it's unclear. It should be very obvious, not smoke and mirrors. Bukowski effectively said that if you aren't willing to die without it, why write anything? A lot of people are wasting time on pipe dreams by not studying properly, and more than likely lacked the heart in the first place. True artists pour themselves out without expectations, yet if your goal is to be well known you have to take the extra steps to promote yourself, basically. There's no point, otherwise. In all honesty, the bar has never been lower - quality sucks these days across the board.

@AxelAxe Год назад

Thats very true. What are some smaller films you have seen that do this right?

@maskcollector6949 Год назад

@@AxelAxe The origins of the Evil Dead series comes to mind. Horror films in general. The Blair Witch Project (though, that style has probably come and gone, it'll inevitably be tried again eventually). Blair Witch was cutting edge at the time, despite copying Noroi - an all around better film (to me at least - it also had a much higher budget). Clerks, such a tight budget: had to film in black in white. The lowest budget on this list. Dazed and Confused, while much higher budget - I'm still wondering where they spent all their money lol. Could have been done for 1/10th as much. No one was a star yet, but phenomenal casting. Wristcutters: A Love Story - still a cult classic but probably my favorite indie film, based on a book. Rocky - Stallone pitched it himself. Reservoir Dogs - Tarantino has a lot to say about this, times are different now tho. Night of the Living Dead - speaks for itself. Halloween - also speaks for itself. Last but not least, Napoleon Dynamite. All of these had low budgets of

@phoenixr6811 2 года назад

I love listening to him, he comes with wealth of experience 👏🏾

@MenaCourtadeProductions 2 года назад

I'll keep making films till I die no matter the outcome. 🙏🏽🎬

@nikosboutsinas655 2 года назад

the reality in film industry is harsh and full of terrors. but we all need to believe to ourselves. as scorsese said: ''you can do anything. don't pay attention to the industry. make your own industry.'' P.S: a great interview from a great channel!

@THEFLYBOYWAY Год назад

This is great information. Almost hit my first million on youtube.. and just started my first film festival run ...

@liaminwales 2 года назад

Hardcore Henry's director comes to mind, from youtube music videos to Holywood films Nobody. Kind of miss the old low budget VHS films, good old Orion Pictures.

@theboyscanswim5619 2 года назад

That’s what I was gonna say. Filmmakers don’t need to gravel to studios and streamers anymore. RU-vid is king and it’s about the people now. It’s a huge advantage we didn’t have 20 years ago. No excuses

@ceeal2943 2 года назад

And still theres so much garbage today

@ratpat8474 2 года назад

King is to much credit but it is a good tool, not great. Sometimes I miss 20 years ago because the some advantages where better.

@Lark572 2 года назад

Write well and people will find you. Then get even better than that. Get amazing. They will find you.

@emhu2594 2 года назад

It’s not enough.

@Lark572 2 года назад

@@emhu2594 Well. It is if you’re in LA. That’s not the point. It’s the hardest part by far. That’s the point. So focus on that.

@Lark572 2 года назад

@@emhu2594 Amazing scripts go viral. They just do. People give them to their bosses. Assistants are everywhere. This is 18 years in LA and 17 years in entertainment talking. Or let me put it another way. Writing an amazing script is so hard and so vital to getting you hired that it’s all you can afford to focus on.

@impersonalbrand2513 2 года назад

this is a bitter pill but a sobering one for all indie filmmakers: the suits think you're a nuisance. as The Man here in the video said: why would they waste their time with us? I will give him credit, though, he admits that we're generally more creative and innovative than the well-oiled machines that churn out formulaic Content™ but I still think we need to really listen to what this guy says: the Netflixes don't want us, they see us as pretentious pains in the ass. so fuck 'em. Scorsese is right: this is an incredibly brutal time to be starting out as a filmmaker but hard times make for great artists.

@ImportanJoe 2 года назад

I agree with you. The thing on their side is that since they cannot produce innovation due the fear of profit loss, they will reach the time where they'll have no choice to incorporate indies into their projects. Their most succesful content is Arcane (with first time writers) and the previously canceled Squid Games. Back in the days Netflix was generaly the laughing stock of the film industry, they provided quality in the first hour of a full lenght feature, and the rest is garbage. I've seen it in many of their productions, the movie just snaps in the middle. Canceled my sub years ago. The saddest thing is that due to corporatization of big studios we've lost many middle ground studios that seek out indie tallents. And those who can do something about it is the more succesful indies, becoming the new midground, but this requires a strong mindset since becoming corporate is too easy these days. It takes one succesfull indie product to get devoured by big companies. So make your own thing, and do not sell yourself short.

@maskcollector6949 2 года назад

You're not going to get anywhere with that attitude, if you're thinking like an indie filmmaker, you're only going to be an indie filmmaker.

@ImportanJoe 2 года назад

@@maskcollector6949 Dude, the money maker needs the artists, it was never the opposite. We're witnessing how Hollywood deals with that today and it's pretty bad at it. They're losing money left and right due to unrealistic expectations and blindfolded networking, that puts like minded people into one cult-like environment. Been there done that. Happy that I got rid of it . We do not have diverse ideas anymore, but shallow products pretending to be diverse.

@reanimefilms 2 года назад

Unfortunately I would have to disagree about getting 2M views. I’ve gotten 20M and Netflix won’t give me the time of day

@escaperoomleander1948 2 года назад

Laughing babies don't count.

@filmcourage 2 года назад

We've heard Mr. Beast joke that Netflix has turned him down as well. Overall, it looks like you are on the right path. Congrats on all the projects you have brought to life so far and the success you have had. Keep creating!

@StudioXer0 2 года назад

I mean, with the upmost respect to you guys, and the level of production work your doing, Your not making original content. At best, most of the crew involved, VFX artist, stunt coordinators, etc. All have a good portfolio resume doing these projects to get work on a production set. Probably the biggest and most recent successful example is, RivenX3i who did the My Hero LA skit. Dudes worked on the stunt crew for Netflix and Disney, doing The Witcher, Rogue One, and Shang Chi.

@reanimefilms 2 года назад

@@StudioXer0 you would think with live action anime being the next wave of super hero films in Hollywood you’d receive an email or phone call to at the very least consult on a project

@escaperoomleander1948 2 года назад

@@reanimefilms Are you producing original material based on your own work, or on someone else's work? If it's someone else's work, then Netflix might call *them*, as they own the rights. If these are your original characters and stories, well done.

@cracked29 2 года назад

I suppose I’ll consider myself said, “Miracle;” yet, I’d doubtfully call myself this. Insightful video, as I have felt this frustration, and appreciate his truth. There are solid pieces of wisdom, here. Congratulations to two different teams I’ve worked with in two years, currently having one Feature on Prime, and just sealing a deal for a Feature on Netflix that we are starting pre-production upon in the New Year. It can happen.

@Inkironnrum Год назад

Do you have a website or link to the features filming? you and your team have been filming? Thank you.

@CallieCrossroad 2 года назад

It sounds like it comes down to connections above all else, in addition to skill and dumb luck. The truth hurts, but it does make sense.

@bigbanknewyork3655 2 года назад

Extreme dumb luck

@MrSTVR 2 года назад

I just wonder once the creative person gets their foot in the door, is there much freedom left anymore for them to be inventive? Is it a choice between making the latest reboot of something old, or not getting to make a film or series at all?

@southlondon86 2 года назад

Good point.

@_Johnny_BRAV0 2 года назад

Dats great question 👍🏻. Am eager to know the answers from experts and practitioners.

@JustTooDamnHonest 2 года назад

It is more than that especially when it comes to Netflix because say that you get the first season add an overall success your Netflix does the cut your budget by half in the second season and that’s the reason why most of the series get canceled after that because they don’t put the money and effort into it it’s not good business model. Also from my years of research in Hollywood if you’re a Director and a writer and you get the gig you do have power but the ones you really have all the power is the executive producers they’re the ones who pay for it and they work for the company so just be prepared to have arguments with it them more than once.

@StorytellingHeadshots 2 года назад

“Don’t worry about being ‘creative’ just be good.” This is a quote from somebody famous.

@happybirthdaypaulie8584 2 года назад

Life Hack: pitch a reboot/remake/sequel series of a 80’s/90’s movie or show and you’ve got a good shot. Netflix simps hard for nostalgia cash grabs.

@CitizenKen1 2 года назад

Netflix simps hard for nostalgia? Yeh but so does every studio! When it comes to pitching reboots/sequels/remakes the opposite is true. They could care less about your whatever Star Wars ep 10 through 12/Back to the Future reboot/ Truman Show remake because they already have access to that IP and writers on staff to make them if they so choose. Even if you claim to have a great idea and manage to get a pitch they are thinking “yeh, this is a cool idea but how much money do I have to give this guy to go away so I can get one of my own ‘established’ writers on staff to make it for me.” And since they own the IP they can legally make it while you with out them can not. Truth is they actually want original IP and ideas but they aren’t gonna waste their time on someone unproven in their eyes. Make something yourself and show it to the world! We live in a new age with the internet to where now your can reach the people first rather than simp to the studios. Studios are operating on “give the people what they want” and the people have to want you in the first place. Edit: Also if you do write a story based on Star Wars or Back to the Future unless the IP holders are the ones involved in making it, then it’s nothing more than fan fiction and there is already an endless supply of that stuff out there.

@happybirthdaypaulie8584 2 года назад

@@CitizenKen1 ok.

@escaperoomleander1948 2 года назад

You can't pitch if you can't get in the door. That's the guy's point.

@hrsantiago 2 года назад

great to hear from Jeff again!

@JonathanEBoyd 2 года назад

great video once again It's just the truth everything He's saying is just facts. You always have to think about it from the other persons perspective what's in it for them ? Jeff always drops gems with a very practical approach

@spoongee6541 2 года назад

MAKE THEM COME TO YOU!!

@PowersBenzoCoaching 2 года назад

Netflix only deals with high caliber films? That’s not what I’m seeing. There are TONS of trash on Netflix these days. I mean, some of it is simply baffling.

@armt8543 2 года назад

Lmaoo for REAL. Like seems like they are running out of ideas ……

@purplecupboards 2 года назад

Probably just use their connections or their name.

@Jon-bt4zv Год назад

It’s not about film quality it’s about production quality.

@theonicommittee8402 2 года назад

New Jeff Deverett. We are unworthy 🙏🏾

@MR3DDev 2 года назад

I am glad Unreal Engine exists, that way I don't need Netflix money to create animated shorts like Love Death + Robots

@mattyman5dodge101 2 года назад

So make a movie and get really famous, then you'll get into Netflix...isn't that true of every studio in the world?

@NilotpalHajong 2 года назад

Great content ❤️

@WakeAndBakeWithUncleRay 2 года назад

I always feel, somewhat guilty, for not paying for such rare jewels. So hopefully a thumbs up, and my dedication, to your vision, and channel is enough?

@itsreason3238 2 года назад

unnecessary commas in your 1st sentence

@WakeAndBakeWithUncleRay 2 года назад

@@itsreason3238 Maybe if I were speaking, the Kings English, yet who really does speak the Kings English, thank you for taking the time to point that out, for art is always in the eye of, the beholder!!

@WakeAndBakeWithUncleRay 2 года назад

Conformity is, the death of all creativity, just because someone taught you, this is how this, or that should be, doesn't mean, that's how it should be, do what feels right to you, be authentic to you, for criticism, shall come regardless, for perfection does not exist, in a world, only concerned, with the mundane.

@BronnBlackwater 2 года назад

He spits the truth!

@stevewingo3ID Год назад

Damien Chazelle, Spielberg started with INDY film shorts. Put in that work over and over again. Make them the best that you can. Dont give up.

@Tom_Roberts 2 года назад

Great reality check from someone who knows the score.

@1001Hobbies 2 года назад

After Netflix's big push with "CUTIES" who wants to have anything to so with them? Great information as it is easy to understand this is how all streaming companies work. I think a lot of Indies should look to how the makers of Blair Witch Project and Paranormal Activity publicized and got their films seen/distributed.

@Zimvg 2 года назад

this guy is really good

@alqwer8099 2 года назад

Truth hurts, but it also sets eyes on the path in right direction.

@timely383 Год назад

I just watched Matt D'Avella, he did exactly what Jeff said, uploading his movie after netflix rejection, getting a lot view, and regain netflix attention.

@octopuliander6291 Год назад

Directness is always good, but being direct doesn't mean a person is correct, experienced or really willing to inspire, encourage or more importantly provide effective strategies to people who need them...It will never be easy and this man is half correct in his assumptions....Btw, one of the best ways to be considered to pitch a project is write and make better movies then Jeff here and it will be easier to do so while searching and networking other channels besides just through an agent...Good luck to all of you...all of us.

@roleplayingwithidiots7455 2 года назад

I am the box🤯🙋🏾‍♂️

@ModoNayr 2 года назад

How do you get the money though to create your project to put on RU-vid. I don't mind going this route I still need enough money to create something good enough to watch on RU-vid.

@filmcourage 2 года назад

Have you pitched to a network? Did you have a finished project or just a concept?

@michael_braithwaite 2 года назад

I've got a pilot script , we will be shooting the first half to use as a proof of concept for pitching to production companies. Also just to make it and have fun with it as stand alone short. - Toronto

@_Johnny_BRAV0 2 года назад

If thats a questn.. then here i am. I hav som completed scripts. Dint knw that everybody loves is extra confident abt their script, bt i am super confident abt the entertainment my script is potent with. One is a C19Quarantine action thriller; next a campus entertainer and then some more.. wat do i do with em...m not sure

@kozykev 2 года назад

It's the same thing as trying to get signed to a record label as an artists. Companies want to see that you're already making noise online without their help before they invest in you. Have a good product & market it well.

@leethebee2007 11 месяцев назад

Yay a im gonna make a movie now

@CrownedFoxProductions 2 года назад

what if someone makes a Netflix-style platform for indie films?

@violimo 2 года назад

I'd subscribe in a shot.

@mousc460 2 года назад

Like Omeleto?

@BboyYoutubeHandle 2 года назад

They exist, there’s lots, no one pays for them

@violimo 2 года назад

@@mousc460 Yes, from little things big things grow. I'm sick of getting wrist pain scrolling through Netflix trying to find something good to watch.

@Scrimjer 2 года назад

You have to walk the line between being artistic and corporate shill

@eaglesonmusicgroupltdeagle8138 Год назад

Would a well done trailer with the same internet traffic accomplish the same thing.

@BlakeRidder 2 года назад

I’ve got millions views on my films and they are original, my own stories. Still waiting for that big break.

@filmcourage 2 года назад

Blake, looks like you are making great progress. Keep creating!

@Writtenmirror 2 года назад

The reason to invest in indie vs mainstream (bloated) the risk to reward ratio is always in the favour of the indie...

@filmcourage 2 года назад

How is this video helpful to you?

@yiwi77 2 года назад

I don't think the questions are helpful. They focus too much on "jumping the line" to get your idea made. There are millions of ideas. And to mention "believe in your idea" is so millennial. Why Netflix, or any other streamer have to produce a single idea of a person without experience, with no work behind to support it. Mr. Deverett was near to get upset... "that is on the miracle category" was the nicest way to say to the reporter that the question was not-intelligent. This is rare, because I like your channel. thnks.

@errhka 2 года назад

@@yiwi77 I think they were useful because they shoot down the unrealistic hopes of some of the people that watch this channel - thinking that if they finish something and it's good it will be seen. I actually think it's one of the best vids in this channel in terms of actual usefulness for aspiring writers

@violimo 2 года назад

@@errhka Join Stage 32, watch one of their Webinar workshops. The amount of wannabee no-hopers on there is extraordinary. But that's how Stage 32 works exploiting their hopes and dreams.

@intj.369 2 года назад

Exactly what I needed and was expecting to hear..

@bubbleserotica7825 2 года назад

The title for this video is a bit misleading, it should be “How to get my film FUNDED by Netflix”. I know two filmmakers who have gotten their movies onto Netflix. Both were documentaries, both were independent projects, and both ended up pulling their stuff because they got shit deals, but it did help get them lots of exposure. Netflix has people who scout out new content to put on their platform. Do it yourself and make a good product, then try to get streaming companies to put you on. I don’t know personally and I would never claim to know, but yes, I am imagine pitching your story/idea/concept to Netflix in hopes to get them to fund that project is a completely different beast.

@NathanielGreenVFX 3 месяца назад

Well, I guess my first film will be on RU-vid and also Fanbase. I will let my talent and God do the rest after that.

@takerdust 2 года назад

"hey Mr. Investor, I'm going to gamble by putting it on RU-vid first, can I have money?"

@heybusiness1 9 месяцев назад

Thank God I was planning on giving up anyway. Who wants a cocktail?

@luncuthubeja 8 месяцев назад

02:39

@directorjayalex 2 года назад

So how did squid games get on? I heard they’ve been rejected by multiple ppl or something …I’m sure it’s about WHO you know and not WHAT you know…RU-vid is huge and you can get paid from it ..not as much as Netflix but they’ll come around once you keep posting great shorts

@BevYMoSS 2 года назад

Idk this guy seems super negative about the business. A lot of “you cants” in this but in reality, every film maker (especially the minorities) that’s in a big position, kicked all the doors down that were closed on them. Regardless of the difficulty, anything’s possible

@bigbanknewyork3655 2 года назад

No screenplay, no attachment, no sizzle reel, no way in hell

@Dub4Fun 2 года назад

Well, That's a bummer

@filmcourage 2 года назад

Here is some hope - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-MghvHXRBxSg.html

@Dub4Fun 2 года назад

@@filmcourage I love this channel so much, keep it going!

@filmcourage 2 года назад

You too!

@johnnydarman711 2 года назад

Then why are so many netflix movies bad?

@julieb750 2 года назад

Oh, so I am also more likely to grow 6 inches, add 200 points to my IQ, win 500 million dollars, fly to Mars with a jet pack, and die and rise again in three days than I am to get on Netflix. Cool. Thanks for the advice. I’ll start praying right now!

@bigbanknewyork3655 2 года назад

Don't quit your day job

@kasperadamson4654 2 года назад

Addition to my previous comment … about Jeff being wrong … I have two close friends. One of them, a real estate agent, wrote a script for a WW2 era movie, presented that script to an actor, asking: is this a good idea? The UK based - not an a list actor - loved the originality of the idea and gave the script to his agent in the US. Long story short, a production company paid 150K for the script and picked this random real-estate guyˋs story up. Production starts 2023, starring this unknown actor guy and John Malcovich. So - you can get your idea into streaming platforms in so many ways. Just put it out there. Another friend of mine, asked a voice over actor to narrate his 3min pitch video for a TV show. The voice over guy knew a director working for CBS and proposed that instead of narrating the video, he would take the idea straight to this director if he gets a cut/success fee, and - after 2 meetings and couple of phone calls - the idea was sold. Didn't end up in CBS, but will launch in August 2023 on another major network in the states. Put shortly, if the idea is great, it will be picked up by the move and tv industry ultra fast. A random actor, vo guy, director, agent, producer, you name it, can be your point of entry. If anyone sees the potential to make money, they want your idea. If you have to push very hard, you may have a shitty idea or you are approaching this wrong. But what Dave says is also not correct. That you may have the best idea in the world but there is no one who wants to hear about it, is not correct. Or that you have to be lucky - well, it may seem lucky, but the truth is - the idea was great to start with.

@JECorbett 2 года назад

So then the question I find is do you just want to work in-house at Netflix, and if so how do you get there? Because I would question how people who are still working or writing or anything going to get into those spheres? I know not EVERYTHING is nepotism, but when the truth (which I appreciate this guy is offering) is this sort of black and white, it seems I would rather lean on some form of nepotism than anything else. Great video as always though!

@Beijaxol 2 года назад

Jahwon, go directly to the black-owned production companies who are showing films and series on all of the streaming platforms. What ever genres you create in, there are several black-owned productions that will meet with you, look at your work and in many cases help to develop your project. Content is King now.

@rogue_of_the_winds1286 2 года назад

Any filmmaker who's goal is to be on Netflix isn't someone who's "art" I'm interested in experiencing. Bending to the will of a billion dollar corp is not how art gets made.

@Banguelas 2 года назад

I just don’t understand this business. I mean, it’s so hard to get in and get something made that you would think just the best of the best makes it. Yet, most of it’s on Netflix is garbage.

@thetravelg166 Год назад

This interview is not really for an independent film maker. Great interview though.

@AndreAndre-yd5gw 11 месяцев назад

Write a very basic and generic pg13 screenplay , pack it full of rainbow and it will be an easy sell.

@Knuckles2761 2 года назад

I will say it - many of the Netflix writers are bad. Like very bad. They can't even adapt good material like Death Note or Witcher. They are hired NOT because of professionalism.

@ladarieusparrish Год назад

So you’re telling me there’s no chance…

@jdsartre9520 Год назад

Turns out they don't know what the audience wants. Or don't care.

@kasperadamson4654 2 года назад

Jeff got many things wrong. Very wrong. Netflix is always interested in great ideas. Sure you compete with established writers and whatever they have going on internally, but in the end of the day, it all comes down to the "quality" of the idea. In other words, if you put a better idea on the table, Netflix will buy whatever you have to offer instead of a shittier idea of some established writer. Just produce better content. Netflix does buy ideas and produce the films and shows internally. Many "NETFLIX ORIGINALS" are not created and developed by Netflix. Instead, they are just that, ideas presented by outside creators. The fact that you have to approach via agent or layer is true. But not because Netflix does not want to hear about your idea. Its for legal reasons. If they would accept your idea and it happens to be very similar to what they already have, you may sue them for stealing your idea. Thats why they state that those unsolicitated pitches will go straight to trash can.

@coreywedlockspodcastshow9820 Год назад

How do you want to slide Washington they don't care😮😮😮😮😮 Boo for Hollywood Don't give people a chance They want your money but they don't want to give you a chance with your taget out of here

@Writtenmirror 2 года назад

That's beyond counter intuitive. Spend money to make a film, give it away free and then Netflix will want to dance? Sounds like a fallacy off the bat.

@BobbyJOnline Год назад

Netflix has turned into a UK Films cess pool.. Nothing good to watch on there anyways. 👎🏽

@AllThingsFunny77 2 месяца назад

Netflix is by far the worst content. Terrible writing pretty much across the board. HBO is by far best writing.

@Beijaxol 2 года назад

As a Black woman who is an aspiring filmmmaker, I think I will ignore this tedious white male and go to Ava DuVernay who has a distribution company, Array; or Lena Waithe’s Rising Voices Initiative or any of a growing number of production companies owned by successful women who are producers and actresses in Hollywood . With the exception of Robert Redford’s Sundance FF, there aren’t many venues that have a vision or record of recognizing fresh, new talented filmmakers.

@peterpan1435 2 года назад

I listen to people of any ethnicity and demographic. If I was to dismiss folk based upon their identity I would be missing out on a lot of wisdom. Please sidestep the unhelpful perspective that socialists are foisting upon us all. The world will be richer if you do.

@yougottrolled5799 2 года назад

Good luck

@jasonbumblebee237 2 года назад

Funny how it’s people like you who call others toxic

@jasonbullockfilms 2 года назад

Yes ignore the advice of someone who's actually done it because he's a "tedious white male". You do realize none of the people you hope to go to won't give you the time of day if your film sucks right, no matter what race or gender you are.

@yougottrolled5799 2 года назад

@@jasonbullockfilms ☝️☝️ he's Right you know

@loneman5154 Год назад

Netflix, we love shows you make. And we would like some vampires shows. You could pick let the right one in, for example.

@swee2251 2 года назад

Even with movies that haven't been proven to be successful, Netflix will have them if the directors are proven to be successful in their other films. I know of two South Korean examples. The script of 'Squid Game' was originally rejected in South Korea in around 2008. Later on, the writer successfully completed three other films, and those are what I think got Netflix interested in that director. 'Squid Game' wouldn't have become a film if it wasn't for Netflix. Another South Korean film, 'Asura: The City of Madness,' was a failure when it was released in 2016 (although it won some awards). (The word 'Asura' comes from India, but the movie has nothing to do with India). Fortunately, the director made other successful films. After Netflix got 'Asura: The City of Madness,' the movie became a success. The reason was political. In 2021, more and more South Koreans who support the opposition party began to realize that the main villain in that film was based on a real South Korean politician of the current ruling party. He had been the mayor of a South Korean city called Seongnam in 2016. The names and the details were changed (although similar enough to leave clues). A completely fictional ending was added for its dramatic shock value. I think one of the things that Netflix also tends to look for is a movie that has shocking scenes.