Home site of Nightshade Studios Inc, the company specializes in development and production and distribution of independent film and other media entertainment products. The company is focused on producing films that appeal to general audiences.

There is a membership, but it's FREE. We do not charge for access to our site and the use of it's basic features. 

There are charges for specialty services but they are for services rendered and customers would be well advised of the charges in advance.

Nightshade Studios is an independently owned, privately held entertainment production company. The company is mainly focused on digital motion picture production (HD) but has divisions in development for most areas of multimedia entertainment production, development and exhibition.

While the company will be primarily focused on developing and producing films that embody the "family" ,  the company will  have divisions that expand the company's range throught the many genres of film.

Currently, Nightshade Studios is a privately held company.  Registered in the state of Illinois.

Yes and no.  While the company does have shares available for qualified investors, we're not allowed to sell shares to just anyone. 

To purchase shares in Nightshade Studios, you must be an "Accredited Investor" as per Rule 501 of Regulation D.  If you meet these qualifications and would like to request a copy of our  "Investment Package"  you can complete form available from the Investor's Menu Option

Yes, unsolicited screenplays are accepted.  There are however, some guidelines that you need to review before submitting a film.  Nightshade Studios believes that there is a lot of material out there that is completely untapped because of all of the "politics of film". 

No neeed for a querry letter. No need for an agent or lawyer to submit your work. 

If you're willing to work with us, we're willing to work with you. 

There is no charge for submission of unsolicted screenplays.  Unsolicited screenplays must be submitted via our online submission form available from the "Writer's" submenu.

Yes, coverage service is available for members of our community.  For details and prices, please visit the "Writer's" submenu.

The dollar option is the most common method of optioning screenplays utilized by small to medium sized independent film companies. (Nightshade included). While the typical "Hollywood" screenplay option process may pay a larger cash option or outright purchase, it is extremely rare that a smaller, privately held company will take that risk on their investors. Contrary to popular belief, the typical "Hollywood" option is $500 - $10,000 with the later being primarily for contracted and well known scribes.

The "unknown" will virtually NEVER see an option that high.

An option is held against a script for $1. This essentially ties up the rights to the script so that it can't be sold behind the optioning company's back while they prepare the project for financing and production. Usually, it's designed to allow unknown writers to have access to producers who might otherwise never see their work.