How it
Works
From rough idea to refined concept in three clear steps:
- Generate & Finalize Your Concept
Use the Story Concept Generator inside of Story Engine to create or refine your core idea.
- Generate & Finalize Your Concept
- Free Entry. (Standard Review Pool)
- Priority Entry. (Front of Queue + Extra Consideration)
- Direct Session Booking. (Guaranteed 1-Hour Development Call)
- If Your Concept is Selected
- Selected submissions receive a live 1-hour development session.
- Direct bookings skip the selection process entirely & book instantly.
Choose Your Submission Path
Enter the selection pool or guarantee your session.
Story Concept Entry
Entry into the selection pool for the recorded Live Lab.
$0
/submission
- Selection pool entry
- Recorded Live Lab opportunity
- Low entry point
Story Concept Entry
Priority Review
For writers who want their submission reviewed ahead of the standard queue.
$9
/submission
- Moved to front of review queue
- Recorded Live Lab opportunity
- Faster response time
- Increased likelihood of selection
Private Concept Development
Skip the selection process. Guaranteed 1-on-1 private session.
$149
/session
- Guaranteed 1-Hour 1:1 Concept Development Session
- Direct development session with Mikhael Bassilli
- Live in-depth story breakdown
- Recording of session
What Happens Inside the Development Session
A live, creative development session to prime your concept for success.
Clarify the Core
Clarify the core premise, refine the concept so it’s sharp, not fuzzy.
Develop the Characters
Pressure-test the human engine of the story, dive into the protagonist and supporting characters.
Build the Path Forward
We create a clear roadmap outlining your next development steps and path to completion.
Why Most Concepts Fail
Everything you need to break your story
Weak Positioning
The concept isn’t clearly aligned with a defined market.
Flat Protagonist
Character depth doesn’t drive narrative tension.
Buried Hook
The central hook exists but lacks urgency or clarity.
Low Stakes
Conflict feels internal but lacks external consequence.
YOUR MENTOR
Mikhael Bassilli
Scriptmatix Founder & Executive at Media Artists Group
Mikhael specializes in identifying high-potential story concepts and refining them for market viability.
With over a decade of industry experience as a screenwriter, development strategist, and executive, he helps creators transform compelling ideas into strategically positioned, market viable projects.
