MGM + The Black List Feature Partnership

The Black List and MGM invites new voices with unique perspectives from historically underrepresented communities to submit their work for the fourth and final round of the Feature Partnership. This submission window is the last chance for writers to opt in to consideration for a two-step Guild minimum blind deal with MGM.

MGM seeks to work with creative partners who want to tell original stories with universal, all-audiences appeal for the big screen. The studio is genre-agnostic and aspires to work with great talent to join the ranks of MGM’s historic studio. Stage play (plays and musicals) samples will be considered for this opportunity along with feature film samples - no pilots or webseries, please. 

The fourth and final opt-in period for the MGM partnership begins September 23, 2022, and will close January 23, 2023. If you wish to purchase an evaluation for consideration in this partnership, we strongly recommend doing so no later than December 23, 2022 in order to guarantee that it is received by the partnership’s close.

MGM can offer the agreed upon deal to any number of or none of the shortlist candidates. Shortlist candidates may be asked to provide a resume and personal statement by MGM.

FAQ

When's the deadline?

The deadline for the fourth and final round of the MGM partnership is January 23, 2023. Please purchase your evaluation(s) no later than December 23, 2022 if you wish to receive them by the close of the submission window.

Who’s Eligible to Apply?

MGM seeks to discover new voices with unique perspectives from historically underrepresented communities. We are looking for creative partners who want to tell original stories with universal, all-audiences appeal for the big screen. The studio is genre-agnostic and aspires to work with great talent to join the ranks of MGM’s historic studio. For the first time ever, stage plays (plays and musicals) will be accepted along with feature film samples - no pilots or webseries, please. 

Do I Submit a Feature or a Pilot?

Feature film and stage play (plays and musicals) samples will be considered for the MGM opportunity.