How do I submit a story idea or other creative material to Disney? (2024)

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How do I submit story ideas to Disney? ›

It is our Company's policy not to accept unsolicited submissions of creative material, including, but not limited to, scripts, artwork, and product prototypes.

You must submit your projects via Disney SendIt to WDI.Imaginations@disney.com please note you will be required to create an account and download software in order to submit your project. All self-registered accounts will expire 12 months after activation or after 3 months of inactivity.

It is the long-standing policy of The Walt Disney Company not to accept unsolicited submissions of creative material.

They originate their stories in house, so they will never buy any story you write. If you write enough really great scripts to get noticed, it's possible that they could hire you to help write or develop one of their stories. It's a very small group of writers who ever reach that level.

It is our policy not to accept any unsolicited creative ideas or submissions.

Average The Walt Disney Company Writer yearly pay in the United States is approximately $70,043, which is 20% above the national average.

NOTE: It is an infringement of U.S. Copyright law to market and/or sell any artwork that contains Disney intellectual property, without a license or other written consent from The Walt Disney Company.

Write a formal letter requesting permission to sell your fan art. Address your letter to the copyright owner and explain who you are and what you want to do. Be clear about the fact that you want to sell your fan art and let them know where you plan to sell it.

You cannot sell any Disney photos, whether as art, decorative pieces for cakes, or invitations. Disney owns the rights to all images associated with its brand. While you may choose to overlook the infringement laws, this will lead to problems with the law once your shop is on their radar.

Pitch sites like those offered by iPitch.tv, Movie Pitcher, and the Black List allow you to send in your one-page pitch or a video recording of you making your pitch. If chosen, they help with the rest of the process.

How do I pitch an idea to Netflix? ›

Pitching an idea to Netflix

If you have an idea, game, script, screenplay, or production already in development that you'd like to pitch to Netflix, you must work through a licensed agent, producer, attorney, manager, or industry executive, as appropriate, who already has a relationship with Netflix.

Pixar does not accept any kind of creative submission. All of Pixar's ideas and stories are developed internally and it is our policy not to look at any external submissions. For legal reasons we do not consider any creative material (scripts, synopses, sketches, etc.) sent to us unsolicited.

Screenwriters are partnered with directors as they build their stories. Storyboard artists and visual development artists explore character, tone, design and emotion. The collaboration of the whole team creates compelling and meaningful stories.

In many of their films, Disney loosely reference myths, legends and fairy tales. The Lion King, for example, was inspired by Shakespeare's Hamlet and the story of Moses from the Bible. Others are more obvious, and less dark, renditions of old stories.

Customers can email Disney's customer support team by writing their issue, and sending email at guest.services@shopdisney.com.

All of Pixar's ideas and stories are developed internally and it is our policy not to view any external submissions. For legal reasons we automatically return all creative material (scripts, synopses, sketches, etc.) unopened and unread. So, please do not send any kind of creative submission to Pixar.

I have a great idea for a Pixar movie. Can I send it to you? Pixar does not accept any kind of creative submission.