How an outside idea reaches a company, in its own words · checked 2026-10-29
How to pitch a movie idea to Amazon MGM Studios
Does not take outside ideas
MGM, now part of Amazon MGM Studios, accepts no unsolicited submissions for films, shows or other products. Amazon bought the US rights to Manchester by the Sea at Sundance.
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Where pitches like these are made: Teatro 5, Cinecittà studios · JRibaX, CC BY-SA 3.0
In its own words
“MGM does not accept Unsolicited Submissions, including, without limitation, for motion pictures, television programs, websites or other products or services.”
What you agree to by sending something
“We wish to avoid any misunderstandings when projects developed by or on behalf of MGM may seem to others to be similar to their own creative ideas or materials.”
What it has bought from outside
2016
Manchester by the Sea (US rights, Sundance) from its producers $10 million
“Shortly afterward, Amazon Studios acquired U.S. distribution rights to the film for $10 million,” en.wikipedia.org
2021
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) from MGM Holdings' owners $8.45 billion
“On May 26, 2021, it was announced that the studio would be acquired by Amazon for $8.45 billion, subject to regulatory approval,” en.wikipedia.org
