Screenwriting Business

Screenwriting Business Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: October 7th, 2024

Screenwriting: the art of visual storytelling that captivates audiences. Starting a screenwriting business entails writing scripts for film, television, and other visual mediums. It’s about creating narratives that resonate, excite, and entertain.

Your work involves crafting compelling dialogues, intricate plotlines, and vivid scenes that take audiences on a journey. While it’s a field that requires a deep understanding of story structure, character development, and the industry’s trends, it also offers the freedom to let your creativity shine.

Entering this industry means putting in long hours and facing rejections, but the reward lies in seeing your story come to life. By networking with directors, producers, and agents, and continuously refining your scripts, you can build a portfolio that opens doors to unique opportunities in the entertainment world. For those with a flair for writing and a passion for cinema, the screenwriting business could be a fulfilling venture.

In this list, you'll find real-world screenwriting business success stories and very profitable examples of starting a screenwriting business that makes money.

1. Silksocial ($360K/year)

Silksocial was founded by Louise and Edvinas Maciulevicius, who started the business out of desperation when they were broke and far from home in Merida, Mexico. After scraping the web for potential leads, they found their first client on Starter Story and have since built a successful video ad production business, generating a turnover of around $30K/Month.

How much money it makes: $360K/year
How much did it cost to start: $2.5K
How many people on the team: 2

How We Started A $30K/Month Ecommerce Video Marketing Business

Silksocial produces rockstar video ads for eCommerce brands, with a turnover of around $30K/month and a focus on differentiation through a deep understanding of e-commerce video ad production techniques that optimize investment returns.

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