Why Packaging & Project Readiness Matter More Than You Think
What Does It Actually Take to Get Greenlit?
Let’s be honest. Having a good script is great, but in today’s industry, it’s not enough on its own.
Whether you’re just starting with an idea, polishing a draft, or ready to pitch, you need more than just pages. You need packaging. And at GET IT MADE, that’s what we specialize in.
So, What Is Packaging?
Packaging means turning your script into something that looks and feels like a real project. It’s the process of combining your story with the right materials, the right collaborators, and a clear, compelling pitch.
In a recent Hot Ones interview (skip to 12:40), Jason Bateman pointed out just how essential this is, highlighting how genre clarity, cast, and marketability can make or break a project.
At GET IT MADE, we take that idea even further. As our CEO and co-founder Matt Boda often says:
“You can have a brilliant script, but without genre clarity, a bankable cast, and the right packaging to position it, it might never leave your desktop.”
What Does It Mean to Be “Project Ready”?
A great story is just the beginning. To get greenlit, your project has to look ready. That means producers, investors, and decision-makers can picture it on screen and believe it can actually be made.
At GET IT MADE, we work with storytellers at every stage to make sure your script checks the right boxes:
Clear concept
Right format
Production-friendly
Audience-first
Pitchable in under 5 minutes
If you’re unsure where you stand, this checklist is for you.
[Download our Project Readiness Checklist]
Why It Matters No Matter Where You Are in Your Journey
If you’re just starting out: You’ve got an idea but don’t know where to begin. We help you build a foundation—structure, format, concept clarity, and visual strategy—so your story has a real shot.
If you’ve already written a script: You’re in that crucial next phase. We focus on polish and viability, making sure your script is something a producer could actually say yes to.
If you’re a seasoned storyteller: You want a package that can walk into a meeting and do the talking. Our Proof of Concept process, AI-powered insights, and industry strategy take you from promising to professional.
The Power of a Proof of Concept
At GET IT MADE, a Proof of Concept isn’t just a short film. It’s the entire package—a polished scene or short script (under 10 pages), visual materials, logline, comps, and production strategy that proves your project is ready for the next level.
A strong PoC gives decision-makers a clear and compelling taste of what your full-length project could become. It shows not just your story, but your ability to execute it with vision, clarity, and commercial potential.
We’ve helped members build complete PoC packages that led to PoC films—and some of those are now attracting festivals, funders, and development deals. That’s what real readiness looks like in action.
Final Thought
You can’t control the industry, but you can control how prepared your project is.
That’s where we come in. We don’t just give advice. We partner with you to build something real. Something you can actually pitch, sell, and make.
If you’re tired of guessing what’s missing in your pitch, let’s fix that together.
Let’s get your story ready to get made.
