Concierge
About the Program
Inevitable Foundation’s Concierge is a high-touch service that connects showrunners and creative executives with professional disabled writers for staffing and development needs.
Making curated recommendations based on specific requests is how we’ve earned the trust of over 250 showrunners and 800 creative executives across the industry. We provide the go-to service for finding the best disabled writers across all professional levels, regardless of whether the project has to do with disability.
Reach out with a specific request and we’ll get back to you with a personalized list of great writers for your project whose diverse life experiences include disability.
Impact Highlights
1,000+
creative executives, showrunners, and executive producers in our network.
150+
general meetings with industry leaders facilitated for disabled writers.
“Thank you so much for this extraordinary wealth of material. I don't know that I've ever received a submission based on our brand pillars before, and it's amazing. Thank you so much for your thoughtfulness.”
FAQ
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For Showrunners and Executives
What is the cost of this service?
The service is free to use.
How many writers are on the Concierge?
There are dozens of writers on the Concierge, with more joining each month.
How experienced are these writers?
The majority of our writers are WGA members, have professional credits, experience, and/or representation.
Can I see all of the writers who are on the service?
We select writers that we think would be a good match based on the information you share about your project over email or the phone. This allows us to provide a curated and efficient experience and save your valuable time.
How fast is the turnaround time?
Within 72 hours of receiving your query, we’ll send back an initial short list of options. If this initial list isn’t the talent you’re looking for, we’ll work with you until you’re satisfied.
By reading a script am I making any commitment to the writer?
Not at all. If you find you’re not a match, we’ll keep searching.
What happens after I read a writing sample?
If you read a writing sample and want to meet with the writer for a general, we will make an introduction and then let you and them take it from there. If you want to explore working with the writer, their reps will take over the conversation.
For Disabled Writers
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How do I participate in the program?
At this time, writers must be invited by Inevitable Foundation or nominated by existing Concierge members in order to participate in the program. This allows us to curate our roster and focus on serving mid- and upper-level disabled writers.
How does the Concierge work?
Once you’re invited to the Concierge, you create a Writer Profile and up to three (3) Project Profiles. When a creative executive or showrunner is looking for something that your profile aligns with, we will share your info and writing sample with them and then notify you that your work was shared. From there, if the exec or showrunner reads your work and wants to meet for a general, we will make an introduction and then let you take it from there. Our role is to increase the industry discovering and connecting with disabled writers—we are not involved in anything after the connection is made (such as negotiating a deal or job).
What is the cost of this service?
The service is entirely free for everyone involved—we do not earn anything or charge you anything to be part of this service.
Can a writing team be on the Concierge?
Yes, as long as at least one member of the writing team is disabled.
Do I need to have an agent, manager or other representation to be a part of the program?
Most of the writers on the Concierge have managers and/or agents, but it is not required.
Does Inevitable Foundation act as my agent or manager?
No. The resources we provide are meant to complement the services of agents and managers. There are so many opportunities in the industry and it’s impossible for any one person or company to know about all of them, which is why the Concierge provides an aggregated place for the industry to source mid-level disabled writers. We also maintain communication with the reps for writers on the Concierge.
Can I remove myself from the service?
Yes, you can remove yourself from the Concierge at any time by emailing us at concierge@inevitable.foundation.
How often should I expect to hear from you?
The Concierge works mostly off of the inbound requests we receive from the industry, so it entirely depends on what they are looking for. We will reach out to you only when interest has been expressed in your work or in making a connection. We will also email you a monthly round-up of all open opportunities, which will include information on what the executives and showrunners that we’ve been in touch with are looking for.
Writing Samples
How do I know when you share my material with someone?
When we receive an inquiry that we think you might be a good fit for, we will send your work out and notify you. You will know who we sent it to and what project we shared.
Do I maintain ownership of my material?
Yes.
How many writing samples can I have on file?
You can file up to three (3) writing samples, and can submit samples that cross (or blend) various genres. You can update or remove your samples at any time.
Does my submitted material have to be about disabled characters?
No. You are welcome—and frankly encouraged—to submit material that has as much to do with disability as you want it to. We are working hard to fight back against the industry pigeonholing disabled writers into only being qualified or thought of for disabled content.
Does my material have to be in a particular genre?
No. We are open to any and all genres.
Do the samples need to be TV or film samples?
We accept 30 and 60 minute pilots, feature films and plays. We do not accept short films or web series.
Making Introductions
What happens after you submit my profile and material?
We will follow up with the exec or showrunner until we hear if they want to meet or not. This can take a number of weeks depending on their schedule so don’t expect to hear back right away. You will generally only hear if they want to meet with you.
How often should I expect to be introduced to someone who reads my work?
Creative execs and showrunners tend to be very specific about what they are looking for and often will read many more people than they can hire, so if you don’t hear from someone or they decide not to meet with you, don’t be surprised.