OUR SUBMISSIONS POLICY

Scripts, Stories, Books, Synopses
Cypress is happy to receive script and story submissions from known agents, but we're not equipped to handle unsolicited manuscripts. If, however, you would like to send us a BRIEF e-mail describing your completed screenplay, we may ask to read the actual script. And unless you say something truly frightening, we always reply courteously. And remember: we are an independent film production company, which means that your screenplay about ALIEN INVADERS BLOWING UP NEW YORK will not find a home here. We further suggest that you click on "DEVELOPMENT" and "FILM & TV" to the left before you send a synopsis of your project. You will have a better idea of what we like. And note that the latter category doesn't include comedies about loveable wiseguys that accidentally kidnap the mob boss's daughter. And if you have an explanation for the recent spate of weird dinosaur projects - keep it to yourself!

Some Suggestions
When submitting synopses or treatments, try and limit your submissions to one project at a time. When we receive emails or letters listing the seven completed screenplays that you've written, we get the distinct impression that you are throwing the proverbial shit at the wall and seeing if anything sticks. Take a moment to review our website (congratulations, you are already doing that) and tailor your submission to what you think might be a good fit for us. Also, address your letter or email to a specific person, not "To Whom it May Concern." This also tells us that you care enough to have taken the time to research our company.

Music
We work with a composer, Joel Goodman, with whom we are very happy. If you have other music you would like to have considered as source or needle drop for one of our films, please send a CD (NO audio cassettes accepted) to the attention of Lovisa Inserra at the address below. 

While we prefer email, you may also send us a letter by US Mail, but we will not reply unless you enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope, postcard or email address.

Please address all submissions to the attention of Jessica Forsythe.

To email Jessica, click on the mail guy:

Our address

Cypress Films, Inc.
The Film Center
630 Ninth Avenue
Suite 415
New York, NY 10036

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