So, what should I do now????? (And you better have a real answer! If someone says Idk to just get points or anything, i will seriousley go crazy on you!)
2007-06-29 12:37:32 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
You have a two part solution: part one you need to develop what is known as a treatment. It is basically a script in paragraph form that gives the narrative of the story, no dialogue. It should be about 15-25 pages typed with a cover letter. This is important because with so many people trying to make it in Hollywood, EVERYBODY and their mother's dog has a "great movie idea". Preparing a treatment is not only the right and most accepted form of proposal, but it also shows you did your homework and cam respect the producers time by adhering to the rules of the game.
2. You need to hire a lawyer or an agent once you get your treatment written out to act as mediator and broker for you. Their job is to speak on your behalf. In a world where major movie deals are made in the 5 minute walk from a lunch table to the car, you need someone in the professional world to act as your voice. They know the lingo, they know the laws, and if you can afford a good one, they will help you not only not get screwed but help you rise in the business.
Hope this helps. Good luck!
2007-06-29 12:53:45 · answer #1 · answered by blackhatstudios 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a great idea you need to get some credentials and establish yourself in the profession. Then they will pay enough attention to you that they will have their lawyer talk to your lawer and sign some waivers. Then they will look at it.
The situation you are in now, you could say my story had the pirates sailing a ship in the ocean and they copied it in the movie. Thats what you would say in court when you try to sue them.
To avoid the hassle they would rather not open your mail.
2007-06-29 19:41:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Producers are not allowed to accept material from outside sources. Be happy you got a response because most of the time they just throw it out. Your pitch probably sounded too much like something else as well if that's his response.
2007-06-29 20:01:16 · answer #3 · answered by fixing_uh_hole 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most directors/producers don't accept unsolicited scripts or ideas. Become a producer yourself if you want to do something with it. But otherwise you're out of luck. Have you considered writing fan fiction?
2007-06-29 22:52:03 · answer #4 · answered by eri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I work in Holllywood. Producers will not read "unsoliticited material", i.e. material that didn't come to them through an agent or manager. It is possible if they did read it, they could unconsciously insert one of your ideas into their new script and then you could sue them. However, since you didn't submit through an agent or producer, you're not protected very well. This practice is to protect you as well as protect the production company.
2007-06-29 19:49:06 · answer #5 · answered by Cheryl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It has been said on this site MANY times. NEVER SEND UNSOLICITED MATERIAL TO INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS! Never! You can't send material to writers, actors, producers, directors, talent agents, or anyone in the entertainment industry unless they specifically ask you to mail it to them. In the future, when you write something, remember that you cannot send unsolicited material to anyone in the entertainment industry. They cannot run the risk of a lawsuit, by reading your material. Continue to write and let your family enjoy reading your material.
2007-06-29 21:35:41 · answer #6 · answered by newyorkgal71 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He probably doesnt want to talk to you. He probably has thousands of people trying to talk to him about that. He will only pick people with a long track record that stand out. He will not pick anyone off the street he doesnt know. Thats the way the business works. Its hard on people.
2007-06-29 19:41:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's typical.
You're suppose to ask first, with no details. Usually presenting your credentials or go through an agent.
It helps, for example, if you are a published print author.
2007-06-29 23:30:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
idk just getting points but seriously send your pitch to a different producer and keep trying till they exept it. they will have to read it eventually if you keep sending it. also try to give it to friends and tell them to send it to him under your name and they would get alot of copies and be forced to read it . GOOD LUCK!!!!!!:))
2007-06-29 20:37:55 · answer #9 · answered by mister 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
DO NOT EVER! Send un.............
No wait , NewYorkGal71 said it first.
Listen to her.
2007-06-30 01:30:40 · answer #10 · answered by d_cider1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋