The GUERRILLA MARKETER in the MARKETPLACE

Getting Busy.

One Minute Proof of Concept for my Award-Winning Feature Script and Short Film

Happy to be sharing my progress using the 8-lesson Guerrilla Marketing course from Barb Doyon at Extreme Screenwriting.

The more I delve into Guerrilla Marketing, the more informative it becomes. The course is TRANSFORMATIONAL and deals with ADAPTING to a new paradigm. The key to survival has always been the ABILITY TO ADAPT.

The course will assist you to:

·        Expand your footprint.

·        Build an audience.

·        Create a Pitch Deck.

·        Create VISUAL Evidence.

·        Create a short Proof-of-Concept film.

·        Screenwriter credibility.

·        Script credibility.

·        A professional positioning allowing producers to contact you directly.

·        A replacement for the worn-out Query by building an Internet Protocol(IP) that functions as proof-of-concept.

·        An understanding of the ‘back door’ into streaming platforms.

These systems can be set up methodically through the Guerrilla Marketing Course.

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Who benefits from Guerrilla Marketing? 

All Screenwriters from beginners to advanced.

Guerrilla Marketing is not a quick fix. It’s a new mindset,  one that opens doors to more than selling a screenplay and creating/expanding your personal footprint.

At $97.00 for an eight-lesson course that you own and can refer to and learn from endlessly, it’s budget-friendly.

Getting Busy - Here are samples from one of my Pitch Decks for "The Jaguar and The Dragonfly"

THE MARKETPLACE OF TODAY

THE MARKETPLACE FROM THE BEGINNING OF TIME UNTIL NOW

The look may change, but the legacy of the MARKETPLACE IS ARCHETYPAL.

The Marketplace continues to rebirth itself anew. Once, it was a place in the desert or a small town where people would mingle, sell their goods, and talk politics and philosophy; this is now done via The World-Wide-Web.

The WWW is a public social place for all, including marginalized groups, that balances between creative expression and commercial appeal. Here is where screenwriters can benefit from connections and exchange. The fact that it is global offers extended access to all. This is ADAPTING to new centers of commercial and social interaction.

This is where Screenwriters expose themselves to new Marketing Strategies, Trends, Themes, and Genres. Gleaning information on the best Film Festivals for exposure, evaluating Streaming Service performance and growth, and evaluating Social Media impact on Movie Promos and Audience Engagement.

Beginning Marketers can become familiar with Emerging Talent and the driving demand for Original Content.

Cliff Robinson’s new script coverage page:

Cliff reads scripts and provides outstanding feedback, including tips for elevating.https://stoningtonmedia.com/professional-screenplay-coverageOr email hello@stoningtonmedia.com

This week I was contacted by RHEMARISE

grants.with.rhemarise@gmail.com with some ideas for applying for a GRANT. Most grants are given for the Artist to create a 15-20 minute film or Proof of concept.

I decided I would go for it. Don't hesitate to contact RHEMARISE for questions or help if you want to give it a try.

Opportunities - January 2026

Unsolicited Scripts does not endorse or approve the products, services, or opinions of the corporations, organisations, or individuals referenced in the links provided. These links are shared solely for informational purposes. We have no affiliation with these opportunities unless otherwise explicitly specified. Enquiries should be directed to the organiser of each opportunity, please follow the submission links to find out more.

The WRITERS’ VISION PITCH

Country: Worldwide

Deadline: 18th January 2026

Provided by Seriencamp, the Writers’ Vision Pitch targets independent writers and creative producers with original fictional series concepts that are not yet attached to production.

Applicants must submit a full series bible (up to 12 pages), a scene or pilot script (or a fully written scene + optional pilot treatment), and, optionally, a mood trailer or proof of concept; all materials must be in English.

Selected participants (eight projects total) will pitch their series live on stage at the conference in Cologne, gaining exposure to an international audience of broadcasters, streamers and producers. Additionally, up to 20 further projects will be featured in the DIGITAL STORY EXCHANGE, a curated digital database connecting creators with industry professionals.

The Whickers Film & TV Funding Award

Country: Worldwide

Deadline: 30th January 2026

The Whickers Film & TV Funding Award is one of the world’s most significant documentary funding opportunities for emerging directors. This initiative is open to filmmakers worldwide who are working on their first feature-length documentary (50+ minutes) and have not previously been credited as director or co-director on a publicly released feature-length film. To apply, filmmakers must complete an online entry form with project materials—including a synopsis, teaser footage, budget details, and executive producer information.

Shortlisted filmmakers will be invited to pitch their projects live at Sheffield DocFest in June 2026, with reasonable travel and accommodation costs covered by The Whickers. The winner will receive a £120,000 main award, with a £25,000 development award for the runner-up, providing substantial financial support to bring ambitious, director-led documentary projects to life. Finalists will be announced in late April 2026.

Royal Birmingham Conservatoire | Short Film Script Submissions 2026

Country: Worldwide

Deadline: 11th February 2026

The Royal Birmingham Conservatoire (RBC) is seeking seven short film scripts (five scripts for four actors, and two scripts for three actors) to be produced in May 2026 as part of the graduation films for the BA Acting course.

They are looking for:

• Scripts 5–7 pages in length

• 3–4 characters (ideally with balanced screen time)

• Playing ages: 18–25

• Genre: Open (especially comedy), provided the story is achievable on a limited budget

• Setting: One or two locations maximum

• Focus: Character-driven stories with strong, engaging situations

The films will be produced to industry-standard quality by a professional crew and entered into international film festivals. Selected writers will receive an on-screen and IMDb credit, inclusion on the film’s poster, and access to the finished film.

About the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire

Part of Birmingham City University, and a member of both the Federation of Drama Schools and Conservatoires UK, RBC is consistently ranked among the UK’s top 10 drama schools (The Guardian University Guide). Their graduates work internationally across film, television, and theatre, with recent alumni appearing in productions for Netflix, the BBC, the National Theatre, and the Royal Shakespeare Company.

BFI Discovery & Impact Feature Funding (for Producers & Filmmaking Teams only)

Country: the UK

Deadline: Opens Monday 12th January 2026 / Closes on 5th March 2026

The British Film Institute (BFI) is offering the Discovery and Impact Feature Funding opportunity to film producers across the UK film industry. This initiative addresses both emerging and established filmmakers aiming to produce original feature films that may otherwise struggle to secure commercial backing. Applicants must prepare and submit an online application through the BFI’s funding portal after reviewing detailed funding guidelines. Eligible directors and producers should propose projects with clear creative ambition, evidence of talent, and strong potential for diversity and audience impact. Successful applicants will receive substantial National Lottery funding, with Discovery funding offering up to £1,000,000 for debut directors and Impact funding up to £1,250,000 for more experienced teams, enabling development from pre-production through to principal photography.

Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant for Artists

Country: the US

Deadline: Rolling

The Pollock-Krasner Foundation is offering Grants for Artists, a long-established funding initiative supporting individual visual artists. This opportunity is open to professional artists working across various visual media who meet the foundation’s artistic criteria. Applicants must prepare and submit their application materials per the Foundation’s online instructions (desktop submission required), which typically include work samples, artist statements, and evidence of artistic practice. Successful recipients are awarded financial grants that support their ongoing creative work, helping artists sustain studio practice, materials, and career development. As this grant operates by nomination and open application cycles, artists should consult the Foundation’s guidelines for specific submission dates and requirements. Fund recipients are selected based on artistic merit and contribution to contemporary visual arts.

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Thanks for stopping by and please contact me if you have questions.

pamela@flyingcloudstudios.com