Xanadu Originals · Open call for filmmakers
We're building our slate. Build it with us.
Bring us a film, a show, a microdrama or a documentary. If it's selected, you make it on ARC with our team behind you, for release as a Xanadu Original.
For professional filmmakers. Any country. Any language.
What you get
Access to ARC
Our proprietary filmmaking platform, built around performance, continuity and direction.
Our team, beside you
Support from the filmmakers and AI engineers behind every Xanadu Original.
A path to release
Selected projects are made for release as Xanadu Originals, on terms agreed with you.
How it works
- 01
Apply
Tell us the story you want to make. Seven short steps, about 15 minutes; save and come back any time.
- 02
Selection
Our team reviews every submission, and we intend to select up to five stories to make on ARC. We aim to reply within four weeks.
- 03
Production
Once we've agreed terms, you make your project on ARC, with our creative and technical team beside you.
- 04
Release
Finished projects are intended for release as Xanadu Originals, alongside our catalogue.
Useful during submission
Not all of these are required. Share what you have.
- A logline and a synopsis that includes the ending
- Links to your past work, reel, IMDb or LinkedIn
- Who's attached: director, producers, cast (a wishlist is fine)
- A rough budget, and how you plan to fund and distribute it
No script uploads needed at this stage.
The steps
- 1About you
- 2Film background
- 3The project
- 4Team & attachments
- 5Funding & distribution
- 6What you need
- 7Review & submit
Frequently asked questions
What is the Xanadu Originals open call?
An open call from Xanadu Studio, India's AI-native film studio, for professional filmmakers. We intend to select up to five stories to make on ARC, our proprietary AI filmmaking platform, with our creative and technical team alongside, for release as Xanadu Originals.
Who can apply?
Professional filmmakers aged 18 or older, including directors, writer-directors, showrunners and documentary makers, from any country and working in any language.
What kinds of projects can I submit?
A film, a show, a microdrama or a documentary. It can be at any stage, from an idea or treatment through to a finished script or a project in pre-production.
What do selected filmmakers get?
Access to ARC and support from Xanadu's creative and technical team to bring the idea to the screen. Credit and compensation are agreed with each selected filmmaker in a production agreement.
Who owns the finished film?
Ownership, credit and release terms are set out in a separate agreement with each selected filmmaker.
How do I apply?
Fill in the online application on this page. It has seven short steps and takes about 15 minutes. You can save your progress and come back later from any device with a resume link or code, valid for 30 days.
Do I need to upload a script?
No. At this stage we ask for a logline, a synopsis that includes the ending, links to your past work, who is attached, and a rough budget with your funding and distribution plans. You can optionally upload up to three PDFs, such as a synopsis, treatment or pitch deck.
How are the five stories chosen?
We are looking for bold ideas that push the limits of storytelling, from filmmakers who want their stories to mean something. Every submission is reviewed by our team, using AI-assisted research to help move quickly, and a member of our team makes every decision.
When will I hear back?
We aim to reply within four weeks. Shortlisted projects are invited to a conversation with our team. If you haven't heard from us within six weeks, your project hasn't been selected this time.
Will my submission be used to train AI?
No. We do not use submissions to train AI models, including ARC.
Is there a fee to apply?
No. Xanadu never charges a fee and contacts applicants only from @xanadustudio.ai addresses.