Over $8 million in screenplays and pilots have been sold by Script Pipeline writers as well as numerous scripts produced since 1999, a notable list that includes studio films Stuber by Tripper Clancy (Fox) and Snow White and the Huntsman by Evan Daugherty (Universal). Pipeline Screenwriting finalist Bring Me Back by Crosby Selander sold to Legendary in 2020 for seven figures—one of the all-time biggest spec sales by an unproduced writer. Helen Gaughran's winning horror script Visitation was produced, starring Olivia Cooke (House of the Dragon) and Isla Johnston (The Queen’s Gambit), releasing soon. Several Pipeline writers have made The Black List in recent years, such as Court 17 by Elad Ziv, Cauliflower by Daniel Jackson, and Pure by Catherine Schetina, with the latter two securing the #1 spot.
Over the past few decades, writers have signed with top managers and agents, landing with reps at Bellevue, UTA, Kaplan/Perrone, XYZ Management, IAG, Alibi Management, and more following Script Pipeline development and introductions.
The following is only the most notable from hundreds of success stories ...
*we're sticklers too on success story "credit," so will always be clear to indicate when Pipeline had an active role in development, and if the signing was a result of Pipeline introductions, the writer's win and exposure, or simply their hard-earned and well-deserved hustle ...
Kaplan/Perrone signed 2020 TV Writing Finalist Kelsey Krasnigor, who placed in the top 10 with her animated comedy pilot Gil and Me. In 2021, she wrote her first episode of the animated Netflix series Big Mouth.
First Look Project winner Felicia Ho signed with managers at Kaplan/Perrone a few months after her contest win. In 2020, she was brought on staff for the 2nd season of Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai. Her pilot Arranged won the TV hourlong category of the FLP.
TV Writing Finalist Josh Estes (Laurel Canyon) signed with Zero Gravity Management. His pilot placed in the top 10 of the competition, and Pipeline execs later introduced him to the Zero Gravity team. His sports drama Package Deal was optioned in 2020 and was in development with producer Basil Iwanyk (John Wick, Sicario) and ESPN’s Michael Smith. The […]
The first major success for Script Pipeline, which would kick off multiple spec sales for years to come ... Screenwriting Contest winner Slammin‘ by Aaron Metchik and Joseph Garner sold to Warner Bros in 2003 in a six-figure deal.
The Pitch Contest reviews original film and TV series ideas for development with Script Pipeline’s executive team, prior to consideration for managers and production companies.
The 14th Annual First Look Project searches for higher-concept material across MULTIPLE categories for film and TV, introducing select writers to reps and producers.
This one is best-expressed through a timeline ... A totally easy process spanning a breezy … nine years. From Laura: "The Pipeline team has been amazingly helpful since The Mother was a finalist in the Script Pipeline TV competition years ago. It's a story that has stayed close to my heart so I ended up adapting it […]
First Look Project winner (Horror & Thriller) Kelly Walker signed with reps at Kaplan/Perrone in April 2025. The Script Pipeline team helped develop The Stag & the Bull after her FLP win and said of the screenplay "probably the best erotic thriller script we've read ..." From Kelly: "I’m so grateful to the team at […]
Winner of the 2024 First Look Project (Sci-fi) with his script Purebred, Sam Robotham signed with manager Maddy Weese at Bellevue. Pipeline execs called the script "a quietly disturbing story written with a marvelous sense of perverse mystery and true emotional depth ... definitely a writer to watch for in the years to come." Sam […]