For many writers, there comes a moment when a story begins to feel larger than the page. A novel reads cinematically. A memoir unfolds in scenes. Even an idea scribbled in a notebook starts to look and sound like something that belongs on screen.
But knowing a story could make a compelling film or television project - and knowing how to place it in front of the right people - are two very different things.
That’s where My SMASH Media enters the conversation.
What Is My SMASH Media?
My SMASH Media describes itself as an AI-powered matchmaking marketplace for new film and television projects. At its heart, the company aims to solve a long-standing industry challenge: how to connect creators with decision makers efficiently, professionally, and at scale.
In today’s crowded content landscape, streaming platforms and production companies are under pressure to find distinctive, globally appealing stories that retain audiences. At the same time, writers and creators often struggle to get their projects in front of commissioners, producers, financiers, and executives.
SMASH positions itself as the bridge between those two needs.
The platform provides creators with structured tools to build what it calls a “SMASH Pitch” - an industry-standard presentation format designed to communicate a project clearly and professionally. Once completed, that pitch can be submitted to targeted “Call-Outs” (briefs from decision makers looking for specific types of projects) or shared directly via a secure, trackable link.
In short, it aims to streamline a process that has traditionally relied heavily on personal networks and gatekeepers.
Tools for Creators: Building and Protecting Your Pitch
One of SMASH’s key features is its pitch-building framework. Rather than sending out informal summaries or incomplete proposals, creators are guided through the process of shaping their idea into a structured, professional presentation.
The platform also emphasizes intellectual property protection. Completed pitches are logged and registered within SMASH, giving creators reassurance that their ideas are documented and time-stamped before they circulate them.
For those who upgrade to SMASH Pro, additional tools become available:
- The ability to create multiple pitches
- Collaboration tools for co-writers or creative partners
- Snapshot versions of projects
- An AI-powered assistant to help refine loglines and synopses
For writers who may not yet have industry representation, this kind of infrastructure can provide clarity, polish, and confidence - particularly when exploring adaptation opportunities.
SMASH Cupid: Matching Projects to Industry Briefs
On the other side of the marketplace are the “buyers” -producers, commissioners, financiers, sales agents, and service providers.
Through what SMASH calls its “Cupid” matchmaking service, decision makers can issue briefs outlining the types of projects they are seeking. The SMASH team then curates and matches suitable pitches from its global creator base.
This model aims to widen the discovery pool beyond traditional commissioning circles, increasing access to new voices and diverse stories - not simply as a social aspiration, but as a commercial necessity in a competitive global market.
A Production Arm with Industry Leadership
It is also worth noting that SMASH Media is not solely a pitch marketplace. The company is Los Angeles–based and operates as a production entity as well, taking selected projects from concept to completion.
The production arm is headed by industry veterans Harry Winer and Shelley Hack, bringing established experience in television and film development. Their stated focus is on emotionally compelling storytelling, distinctive characters, and projects with global appeal.
This dual identity - marketplace and production company - positions SMASH as both connector and potential collaborator.
Why This May Interest Our Members
For members who have already written a book, SMASH offers a structured way to explore screen adaptation without immediately needing an agent or production contact. A completed novel can be reshaped into a professional pitch format and positioned for discovery by producers actively searching for new material.
For those with original film or television concepts, the platform provides:
- A framework to refine and professionalize the idea
- A way to protect and log intellectual property
- Access to industry call-outs beyond personal networks
- Exposure to an international creative marketplace
And for those earlier in the creative journey - perhaps with an idea that has yet to become a manuscript - the pitch-building tools themselves may help clarify concept, audience, tone, and structure before committing to a full-length work.
Looking Ahead
While SMASH Media’s current focus is film and television, the company indicates plans to expand into games, podcasts, and other creative content sectors in the coming years. That broader vision reflects the increasingly cross-platform nature of storytelling today.
Not every story is destined for the screen. But some are. And for writers who suspect theirs might be one of them, understanding the available pathways is an important step.
Exploring platforms like My SMASH Media does not require abandoning traditional publishing goals. Rather, it may represent an additional avenue - one that acknowledges the changing landscape of content creation and the growing appetite for fresh, distinctive voices.
For members curious about how their work might translate visually, or who are interested in seeing their ideas matched with industry professionals, SMASH Media is certainly worth thoughtful consideration.
Sometimes, the next stage of a story begins not with another chapter - but with a pitch.