: Major studios (like Disney, Warner Bros.) and television networks (like ABC) buy scripts, though they almost exclusively work through agents and established producers rather than taking unsolicited submissions.
: Individual producers may "option" a script—paying a smaller fee for the exclusive right to buy it later once they secure funding. This is a common entry point for new writers. The Gatekeepers (Who Connect You to Buyers) who buys movie scripts
: Platforms like Netflix and Amazon are major buyers of original content. Netflix typically requires that you pitch through a licensed agent, producer, or attorney who has an existing relationship with them. : Major studios (like Disney, Warner Bros
: These are the most common buyers for independent or "spec" (speculative) scripts. They look for material to develop, package with talent (actors/directors), and then sell to larger studios or distributors. The Gatekeepers (Who Connect You to Buyers) :