Pitches wanted (film) | ~$100 per article

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: DIGITAL SPY

Ian Sandwell, Movie Editor of Digital Spy, is looking for pitches:

We're always open for film pitches at Digital Spy, so get in touch with any ideas for current and upcoming releases (streaming or cinema). All commissions are paid, rates vary depending on the piece but will be agreed in advance.

Digital Spy welcomes pitches from writers of all levels of experience and from all backgrounds. We especially welcome writers from groups who have been historically underrepresented in entertainment media, including, but not limited to Black, Asian, Latinx and Middle Eastern writers. Digital Spy is also proud of its long tradition of promoting the voices of LGBTQ+ and disabled people.

We only ask that you have a strong idea and the talent to write it up.

NOTE: Reports indicate that this opportunity will pay around$100 per piece. It is recommended that you discuss the rate(s) with the editor prior to commencing work.

CONTACT INFORMATION (please do not share the email address publicly):

• Questions / submissions: isandwell@digitalspy.com
• Website: https://www.digitalspy.com/

TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:

• Learn more about the publication: Digital Spy is at the centre of the global conversation around entertainment and the digital media. It features news on TV, movies, music, soaps, tech, games, showbiz and all things entertainment. More information here.
• Read through a selection of recent TV-related articles/stories on its website.
• Review the submission guidelines here. Note that these are the publication's general guidelines to help you refine your pitch. You must still follow the editor's specific instructions above.
• Check out our collection of pitch excerpts on this page and find more sample pitches at The Open Notebook Database and at SuccessfulPitches.com.
• Do not forget to end your pitch with (1) a short introduction about yourself; (2) a paragraph highlighting your writing experience, relevant credentials and publication credits; and (3) links to your strongest work or portfolio, and online profile.

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