How an outside idea reaches a company, in its own words · checked 2026-10-29
How to pitch a movie idea to Angel Studios
Has a submission portal
Angel Studios takes projects only as a Torch, filmed work its Angel Guild streams to gauge interest. Any filmmaker may submit one at angel.com/submit. Guild votes brought it Sound of Freedom and His Only Son.
Where pitches like these are made: Teatro 5, Cinecittà studios · JRibaX, CC BY-SA 3.0
In its own words
“That means any filmmaker who wants to work with Angel Studios must submit a Torch to the Angel Guild.”
“Please do not send scripts, books, or ideas that are not in Torch form.”
What you agree to by sending something
“A non-exclusive licensing agreement that allows Angel Studios to stream the Torch in the Angel Guild for the purpose of gauging interest from the audience”
What it says it looks for
“A Torch is a 5 minute or longer continuous sequence that acts as a prototype for your film or series.”
“Stories that are true, honest, noble, just, authentic, lovely, admirable, and excellent.”
“Submissions with a final Guild score of 70+ are eligible for, but not guaranteed, partnership.”
What it has bought from outside
2023
Sound of Freedom (worldwide rights, after the Guild voted yes) from Eduardo Verástegui (film shelved after Disney bought Fox)
“In 2023, Angel Studios had acquired the worldwide distribution rights, with a planned release during the second half of 2023.” en.wikipedia.org
2023
His Only Son and Sound of Freedom, supported through Guild voting from their filmmakers
“In a May 2023 company post, Angel identified His Only Son and Sound of Freedom as early films supported through Guild voting.” en.wikipedia.org
