Need to submit sitcom to US, how the hell?

Evening all.

I have 3-4 22 minute correctly formatted US style scripts written. Once a little more is jigged about with I need to submit them. Question is, how?

As I understand it you need to submit to production companies however they only read scripts if you are represented by an agent. So leads me to the question how do I go about getting an agent over in the US?

EDIT: Ok a list of agents are here http://www.wga.org/agency/agencylist.aspx

However this is for all types of writing over the pond.

Quote: Thomas McCleod Irvine @ 31st October 2015, 5:44 PM GMT

As I understand it you need to submit to production companies however they only read scripts if you are represented by an agent.

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The old Catch 22.

Maybe submit your ideas to a US radio production companies?

No idea how to submit a us sitcom, but I suggest you might follow -

http://kenlevine.blogspot.co.uk/

He was co writer on Cheers and Frazier and drops lots of industry insights into his blog. He also has 'Friday questions' so might be worth asking him your question?

I know one of the stars of Ally McBeal used to write trivia quizzes for a popular website.

(Googles) Funtrivia.com and Jane Krakowski-no wonder I couldn't remember her name.

So far I have found no better information than to write letters to the wga agent list to ask if they accept spec scripts. Still digging around, found http://www.donedealpro.com/default.aspx although they mainly deal with screenplays, good forums and information though.

Hi,

I would recommend you look at Amazon Studios. They are one of the only US studios who happily accept submissions and have a shit load of cash to put behind projects.
They're desperate to win the battle with Netflix and are looking for Amazon Prime Original content.
I believe Catastrophe signed with Amazon Prime for their US release.

Info here about their terms and conditions and payment terms etc.

https://studios.amazon.com/submit/series/comedy

Depends how desperate, Brosie.

Quote: Paul Wimsett @ 3rd January 2016, 10:51 AM GMT

Depends how desperate, Brosie.

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You're referring to their terms?

As the old business adage goes, sometimes it's better to have a percentage of something rather than 100% of nothing. Particularly when you're trying to break in and make your name.
Right now, most of the writers on this forum have 100% of nothing (metaphorically speaking). Whether that's because they're not good enough or because they can't get exposure, I don't know.

The link I posted above is a way to help find out.

It does seem too good to be true, Thomas. Try there, but try everywhere else as well.

Why are you so interested in selling to the Yanks? Wouldn't you rather see it at home? And unless you are a Yank do you feel that you can write for their market?