Female writers represent just 20% of scripts being produced in a $113 billion industry. How can an underrepresented gender in Hollywood make strides toward 50% instead of making up only about 20% of produced screenplays? That was the goal Ellie Jamen, Founder and CEO of Wscripted aimed to accomplish. The solution she came up with it was to launch Wscripted. It is a membership-based marketplace featuring a keyword database of member profiles and project details that aims to connect female storytellers (writers, screenwriters, novelists, and playwrights) with decision-makers (agents, executives, producers, and directors). Think of it as the Black List website, but aimed only at female creators. The platform offers free access while in the beta phase before switching to paid memberships for all members in January 2021, when it will cost $20 a month to host your screenplay. Unlike other platforms, only the first 10 pages will be hosted. If people like them, they can reach out to read the rest. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Monday, 28 September, 2020