I have a great idea for a movie. The story is original and funny. My writing skills are average. I know nothing about script writing. I am willing to share my idea and a co-writing credit with an experienced script writer. At the same time, I want to protect my idea so that it isn't stolen from me. How should I proceed?
2006-10-01 22:39:36 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Movies
First, take some screenwriting classes, or even creative writing classes. A good book to get is "The Screenplay" by Syd Field (renowned screenwriter/professor of screenwriting).
Then, take some filmmaking classes, good screenwriters just don't write for the screen, they learn about the filmmaking process. Get a good "filmhead," watch as many films as possible, take note of dialogue, storyline, etc.
Get an agent. A credible agent.
If you REALLY want to pursue this (screenwriting is one of the most overlooked/mistreated roles in filmmaking), go for it.
2006-10-02 03:40:10 · answer #1 · answered by Nic 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take a screen writing class...I wouldn't trust anyone with my idea if I were you hollywood has a way of taking folks ideas and not paying them.
2006-10-02 05:41:59 · answer #2 · answered by kamsmom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Meet some Hollywood producer and talk to him.
2006-10-02 05:53:57 · answer #3 · answered by Hardrock 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋