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Screenwriting/Screenwriters. etc...
Posted on 8/22/21 at 2:40 pm
Posted on 8/22/21 at 2:40 pm
Hi... the reason for this thread is simple. I am looking for some information.
Basically I had an idea for a movie. It's a light hearted WWII Drama. Anyway I wrote it down. I have a plot, some characters and all the major scenes. Been working on it about a couple years. It is not much, but just a decent plot, storyline and characters
I had it copyrighted.
I goal is to get it to someone in the Movie industry that would possibly take this simple plot and storyline and finish it out and produce the movie..
And I would be happy for just a small chunk of cash to let them have it an produce the movie.
I have been just randomly mailing this script out the such places as Tom's Hank Production company and a few other production companies and studios. Probably just for a receptionist to throw in the trash.
I would love to find an agent and throw them a few buck to pitch this for me in Hollyweird.
This is where I am at. So I come here looking for advice... Does anyone have any? Please feel free to comment and advise.
Thanks in Advance.
Basically I had an idea for a movie. It's a light hearted WWII Drama. Anyway I wrote it down. I have a plot, some characters and all the major scenes. Been working on it about a couple years. It is not much, but just a decent plot, storyline and characters
I had it copyrighted.
I goal is to get it to someone in the Movie industry that would possibly take this simple plot and storyline and finish it out and produce the movie..
And I would be happy for just a small chunk of cash to let them have it an produce the movie.
I have been just randomly mailing this script out the such places as Tom's Hank Production company and a few other production companies and studios. Probably just for a receptionist to throw in the trash.
I would love to find an agent and throw them a few buck to pitch this for me in Hollyweird.
This is where I am at. So I come here looking for advice... Does anyone have any? Please feel free to comment and advise.
Thanks in Advance.
This post was edited on 8/22/21 at 2:42 pm
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Posted on 8/22/21 at 2:44 pm to WWII Collector
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So I come here looking for advice...
This post was edited on 8/22/21 at 11:23 pm
Posted on 8/22/21 at 2:47 pm to WWII Collector
Get Final draft
Use a template
You’re welcome
Use a template
You’re welcome
Posted on 8/22/21 at 2:50 pm to WWII Collector
quote:
Roughly 50,000 screenplays are registered with the Writer's Guild of America each year.
Good luck with your unfinished draft.
Maybe you could use your contacts in the Writers Guild of America to sell your unfinished draft.
Posted on 8/22/21 at 2:53 pm to WWII Collector
This guy can get you there
Posted on 8/22/21 at 2:54 pm to WWII Collector
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I have been just randomly mailing this script out the such places as Tom's Hank Production company and a few other production companies and studios.
Don't do this. The VAST majority of production companies/studios do not accept unsolcited submissions. They'll absolutely just throw it in the trash.
Here's a list of some production companies that accept unsolicited submissions: LINK
Posted on 8/22/21 at 3:17 pm to WWII Collector
No offense but you look like you have absolutely no idea what you're doing or how to proceed. What exactly do you have? Is it a spec script, is it a treatment, is it just a pitch?
Posted on 8/22/21 at 3:19 pm to WWII Collector
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goal is to get it to someone in the Movie industry that would possibly take this simple plot and storyline and finish it out and produce the movie..
And I would be happy for just a small chunk of cash to let them have it an produce the movie.
It is extremely hard to get a movie produced if you're an actual writer in Hollywood who has connections. I'd imagine its 100X harder if you're a freelancer who has a rough draft of a story with no connections to Hollywood
Not trying to sound like a dick, just saying that what you're trying to get done is ridiculously hard to do
This post was edited on 8/22/21 at 3:21 pm
Posted on 8/22/21 at 3:55 pm to jg8623
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It is extremely hard to get a movie produced if you're an actual writer in Hollywood who has connections. I'd imagine its 100X harder if you're a freelancer who has a rough draft of a story with no connections to Hollywood
Not trying to sound like a dick, just saying that what you're trying to get done is ridiculously hard to do
My advise to the OP would be to shelve this project for now and work on something a little less ambitious. Write and perhaps direct some short films, get them submitted to film festivals for competition, and make some meaningful connections in the industry. There's no way a production company in 2021 is going to option an unfinished draft of a story set in World War II from a first-time writer unless it has something extremely new and unique to bring to the table.
This post was edited on 8/22/21 at 3:56 pm
Posted on 8/22/21 at 3:59 pm to WWII Collector
seems you'd be better off pitching it to small independent filmmakers. maybe some in Louisiana or georgia.
Posted on 8/22/21 at 4:00 pm to WWII Collector
Don't get an agent yet. But you may want to look into an entertainment lawyer but the good ones are expensive obviously and bad ones will RIP you off.
1 page equals one minute of shooting. Studios do not like scripts that are over 90 pages aka 90 minutes (1 hr 30 mins).
And like someone else said they rarely accept unsolicited scripts.
You also might want to read Syd Field's book Foundations of Screenwriting.
But you definitely want to read the book by Reno 911 creators Thomas Lennon and Robert Ben Garant about writing movies and it's informative and hilarious:
LINK to it on Amazon
1 page equals one minute of shooting. Studios do not like scripts that are over 90 pages aka 90 minutes (1 hr 30 mins).
And like someone else said they rarely accept unsolicited scripts.
You also might want to read Syd Field's book Foundations of Screenwriting.
But you definitely want to read the book by Reno 911 creators Thomas Lennon and Robert Ben Garant about writing movies and it's informative and hilarious:
LINK to it on Amazon
This post was edited on 8/22/21 at 6:17 pm
Posted on 8/22/21 at 4:47 pm to WWII Collector
You have a better shot publishing a book and getting it picked up as a movie adaptation in 10+ years.
Posted on 8/22/21 at 5:03 pm to Othello
quote:Apparently studios do not like math either.
1 page equals one minute of shooting. Studios do not like scripts that are over 130 pages aka 90 minutes.
Posted on 8/22/21 at 5:15 pm to RollTide1987
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No offense but you look like you have absolutely no idea what you're doing or how to proceed.
I didn't make that clear in the beginning?
I am not sure what I have really... It is a Plot, List of Characters, a written out storyline from beginning to end with scenes and dialog.
Now here is the deal... I think that's it's a neat little plot and could make a decent little movie... I am sure that this is not how things work...
But If I don't do anything, NOTHING and I repeat NOTHING will happen. Therefore I am doing something.
Posted on 8/22/21 at 5:29 pm to WWII Collector
quote:
I didn't make that clear in the beginning?
I am not sure what I have really... It is a Plot, List of Characters, a written out storyline from beginning to end with scenes and dialog.
Now here is the deal... I think that's it's a neat little plot and could make a decent little movie... I am sure that this is not how things work...
But If I don't do anything, NOTHING and I repeat NOTHING will happen. Therefore I am doing something.
Then you need to finish a complete draft of your script, because what you have now is essentially nothing.
Hollywood steals ideas, they don’t buy them.
BTW, how much money did you spend on your copyright?
Posted on 8/22/21 at 5:38 pm to Philzilla2k
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BTW, how much money did you spend on your copyright?
$50...
Finish the script.. It goes from beginning to end... Even if it is not very long. Opening scene, - Final scene
This post was edited on 8/22/21 at 5:40 pm
Posted on 8/22/21 at 5:43 pm to WWII Collector
Either enter it in screenplay competitions that offer feedback (and don't be afraid of a little or a lot of criticism) or find a boutique agency willing to represent you.
If I were you, I'd have it evaluated by professionals before moving forward. With great respect, if you've never written a script before, it probably needs polishing. Not questioning your ability as a writer, I'm just saying screenplay writing is a completely new trade and mistakes will be made.
It's going to be a difficult task. I worked in the film industry for almost ten years (local 479) and I know ADs and script sups that had a hard time getting their scripts produced. Most just went the independent route which is always an option as well. But make sure you find a crew that knows what they're doing. Most of the indie filmmakers here in Atlanta are embarrassingly bad. So I'd choose wisely.
If I were you, I'd have it evaluated by professionals before moving forward. With great respect, if you've never written a script before, it probably needs polishing. Not questioning your ability as a writer, I'm just saying screenplay writing is a completely new trade and mistakes will be made.
It's going to be a difficult task. I worked in the film industry for almost ten years (local 479) and I know ADs and script sups that had a hard time getting their scripts produced. Most just went the independent route which is always an option as well. But make sure you find a crew that knows what they're doing. Most of the indie filmmakers here in Atlanta are embarrassingly bad. So I'd choose wisely.
This post was edited on 8/22/21 at 5:46 pm
Posted on 8/22/21 at 6:01 pm to BradPitt
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If I were you, I'd have it evaluated by professionals before moving forward. With great respect, if you've never written a script before, it probably needs polishing. Not questioning your ability as a writer, I'm just saying screenplay writing is a completely new trade and mistakes will be made.
Oh I have no doubt.. It's really the plot (Storyline) that I am trying to sell.
Now if I could find that boutique agency that would be a good start and I am searching for screenplay competitions now.
Thank You btw..
This post was edited on 8/22/21 at 6:02 pm
Posted on 8/22/21 at 6:16 pm to drizztiger
Yeah I was in the middle of talking to three people online, I meant 90 pages and had the timeline of 1:30 meaning 1 hour and 30 minutes in my head.
Posted on 8/22/21 at 6:23 pm to WWII Collector
You're welcome! I do want to add (and I'm probably stating the obvious) please be careful. There are so many scam artists in this business especially with "fake" agents. No matter what they try to sell you or how much they boast their so called resume, never send them money up front and before dealing with them, research the agency and/or agent. You need them more than they need you so legit agencies aren't going to come on strong trying to sell themselves to you.
Scammers prey on people looking for representation.
Scammers prey on people looking for representation.
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