u/Romeosmama

Hi everyone,
I’m looking for some advice from people who know how this industry works.
I’m only just starting to recover from one of the most unbelievable and traumatic experiences of my life involving my own “family.”
The story involves money, corruption, international fraud, identity theft, inheritance disputes, people who are internationally well known, and a complete family breakdown.
I know that probably sounds like every other Reddit post claiming to have a “crazy story,” but in my case, everything is documented. I have extensive evidence, and the entire case has been handled by a team of lawyers who know every detail.
Without revealing too much publicly, several people who know the full story have told me it has the potential to become a documentary, a limited series, or even a feature film.
So my question is: how do you actually get a story like this in front of the right people?
Is it possible to contact Netflix directly, or do they only work through producers?
Do I need to write a book first, or is it possible to pitch the story as a treatment or synopsis?
Should I be looking for a literary agent, a producer, or an entertainment lawyer?
Has anyone here gone through this process or know someone who has?
I’m not trying to sell the story here, and I don’t want to share any identifiable details for obvious legal reasons. I’m simply trying to understand what the right first step would be.
Thanks in advance for any advice.

Hi everyone,
I’m looking for some advice from people who know how this industry works.
I’m only just starting to recover from one of the most unbelievable and traumatic experiences of my life involving my own “family.”
The story involves money, corruption, international fraud, identity theft, inheritance disputes, people who are internationally well known, and a complete family breakdown.
I know that probably sounds like every other Reddit post claiming to have a “crazy story,” but in my case, everything is documented. I have extensive evidence, and the entire case has been handled by a team of lawyers who know every detail.
Without revealing too much publicly, several people who know the full story have told me it has the potential to become a documentary, a limited series, or even a feature film.
So my question is: how do you actually get a story like this in front of the right people?
Is it possible to contact Netflix directly, or do they only work through producers?
Do I need to write a book first, or is it possible to pitch the story as a treatment or synopsis?
Should I be looking for a literary agent, a producer, or an entertainment lawyer?
Has anyone here gone through this process or know someone who has?
I’m not trying to sell the story here, and I don’t want to share any identifiable details for obvious legal reasons. I’m simply trying to understand what the right first step would be.
Thanks in advance for any advice.

EDIT : Thanks everyone for the replies, especially those who gave genuine advice.
Maybe I wasn’t clear enough in my original post. I wasn’t asking whether my story is “Netflix-worthy” or whether people think it should be made. I was simply asking what the actual process looks like.
Some of you suggested starting with a book, a podcast, YouTube, or working with a writer or producer. That’s exactly the kind of advice I was looking for.
The story hasn’t been made public for obvious legal and confidentiality reasons, so I know that changes things.
Anyway, thanks again to everyone who took the time to help.

Hi everyone,

I’m looking for some advice from people who know how this industry works.

I’m only just starting to recover from one of the most unbelievable and traumatic experiences of my life involving my own “family.”

The story involves money, corruption, international fraud, identity theft, inheritance disputes, people who are internationally well known, and a complete family breakdown.

I know that probably sounds like every other Reddit post claiming to have a “crazy story,” but in my case, everything is documented. I have extensive evidence, and the entire case has been handled by a team of lawyers who know every detail.

Without revealing too much publicly, several people who know the full story have told me it has the potential to become a documentary, a limited series, or even a feature film.

So my question is: how do you actually get a story like this in front of the right people?
Is it possible to contact Netflix directly, or do they only work through producers?
Do I need to write a book first, or is it possible to pitch the story as a treatment or synopsis?
Should I be looking for a literary agent, a producer, or an entertainment lawyer?
Has anyone here gone through this process or know someone who has?

I’m not trying to sell the story here, and I don’t want to share any identifiable details for obvious legal reasons. I’m simply trying to understand what the right first step would be.

Thanks in advance for any advice.