What's the best way to get into the book/film entertainment industry? I have multitudes of people who say I have some really great stuff. I just don't know where to get started.
2006-09-02 00:49:37 · 6 answers · asked by Seraphim 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
First you need to make sure you protect yourself. People have been known to steal works because the writer trusted someone with their script/book. You can register it with the Writers Guild of America (http://www.wga.org/) and also mail a copy to yourself, but DO NOT open it. This is your proof in court. An opened one means you could have changed it. I know it sounds really protective, but it is really important. After you have done that, then shop around for an agent. Most literary agents want a query letter and a short synopsis before they want the actual script. Plus, it helps protect your work even more. You can get a list of agents at Sam french bookstores if you live in LA, London or NY. If not, you can order it online at http://www.samuelfrench.com/store/advanced_search_result.php?osCsid=85c3e3aff8c5fb1caa5e74583da9d08a&search_in_description=1&keywords=agencies&pfrom=&pto=&categories_id=&x=0&y=0
I like the one called The Agencies. The information is updated constantly throughout the month and the give feedback on the agents.
another route would be to try and sell it yourself. You would need to make contacts with producers and studio executives. It can be tough, but it is possible.
Best of Luck to You!
2006-09-02 06:13:16 · answer #1 · answered by Kimberly A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, you line about having "multitdues" of people saying you have great stuff is laughable. It's " a multitude" and that multitude is NOT in the entertainment industry. This is a VERY tough field to break into and you really need to go to school to learn how to create a "treatment." That is the form you use when you write a script and are trying to sell it. Secondly, you need to go take some classes in script writing (where they will teach you better grammar than "multitudes"), and third, you need connections in the industry because it is one of the most competitive there is. Most people who try it don't make it. And remember, your friends and family will always tell you your stuff is great, even if it isn't.
2006-09-02 13:14:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a subscription to 'Writer's Digest,' check out the annual 'Writers Guide to Publishing,' but most of all, get an agent. There are agent guides - - - peruse them, put together a sample pack of writing only, do not commit a full script, find a good agent and go from there. In your local community the College or University Writing Department ought to help. Good Luck ---
2006-09-02 08:01:11 · answer #3 · answered by JVHawai'i 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most films by new screenwriters are only made because someone with box office draw decides to do the film, once you have A talent committed the rest becomes much easier. Getting your script to A talent and getting them to read it, that's the rub.
2006-09-02 18:21:51 · answer #4 · answered by DramaGuy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get the names of movie producers in Hollywood, try and get hold of them. You have to be prepared that it will not be easy. You have to be ready for rejection after rejection because of the number of competition around but hey....all of this....acting in a movie, publishing a book, or having ur script to be used in one of the greatest american movie.....they all come with luck....not just talent and creativity.... who knows? u probably have both..go for it.
2006-09-02 07:56:22 · answer #5 · answered by ♦cat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get to know as many writers as possible, if you can get in to a school that as a film course, and see about making contacts through them. Thats how I got my agent.
2006-09-02 09:27:47 · answer #6 · answered by MJGarcia 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋