TUBI X BLACK LIST HORROR INITIATIVE
The Black List and Tubi have partnered to discover a feature horror script for Tubi to purchase and develop, with the intent of greenlighting the script for production and distribution.In order to submit for this program, you must be logged into the website. If you do not already have a project hosted, you must be ready to upload one during the submission process.
Tubi and the Black List are looking for the next great horror film!
The Black List and Tubi have expanded their partnership with a new initiative to provide both emerging and established writers with the opportunity to submit feature scripts within the horror genre with the intention for Tubi to produce and distribute the selected script. Writers can submit their entries beginning March 1, 2026 and the submission period will run through June 30, 2026.
The selected script will first be purchased by Tubi taking into account the intended film budget but for no less than the WGA upset price; from there, Tubi will determine what additional writing steps may be necessary. The Black List will also be an executive producer on the film.
100 fee waivers are available for this program! In order to qualify for a fee waiver, you must have a completed horror feature script. Please be patient as it might take some time before we can respond to your request. Fee waivers will be distributed at the discretion of the Black List and Tubi.
This opportunity is open to writers at every level, WGA and otherwise, and we encourage all voices to submit their feature script for consideration.
The selection process will work like this:
On August 1st, a short list of at least ten scripts will be selected and the writers of those scripts will be invited to submit a resume and a personal statement. The Black List and Tubi will review those projects. The Black List and Tubi will then identify a top tier of scripts from the short list and will interview those writers before confirming selection of the final script.
Important Dates
March 1, 2026 - Submissions Open
June 30, 2026 - Submissions Close
August 1, 2026 - Short List Notifications
October 2026 - Final Selection Notification
