I wrote a screenplay. I'm looking for suggestions on how to have my script read and evaluated by a Hollywood agent or anyone in the entertainment industry. I do not live in Hollywood and I do not know anyone in the business. Thank you.
2007-12-06 21:30:00 · 4 answers · asked by sdn90036 6 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
First things first, before you market your screenplay, register it with the WGA and/or copyright it. (See www.wga.org and/or www.copyright.gov for how.)
Second, be sure you're ready. Screenwriters' first sales average out as their NINTH script; first scripts tend to be pretty bad, although the screenwriter doesn't see it that way until s/he's written several more.
It's not unusual for an agent or production company to like your work but have no use for the script they've seen. You want to be able to say "Yes" when they ask, "Got anything like a romantic comedy, or a family movie?" It's highle recommended that you have at least three highly polished screenplays in three genres before you start marketing yourself.
When you're ready, you want to get the most recent HCD, the Hollywood Creative Directory, agents edition. Pore over it, determining which agents are seeking works similar to yours in genre and tone. Check their sales records online. (There are lots of scams and idea thefts.) Write a kick-azz one-page query letter "selling" your script. Enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope.
Don't sit back and wait for the big call or letter. Odds are it won't come. Instead, get busy writing your next screenplay.
2007-12-07 01:08:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm surprised none of your courses taught you what you mandatory to understand to get into the industry! in short, you get an agent by sending out question letters offering samples of your artwork. Writing great question letters is as high quality an artwork as writing a singular or screenplay, so I recommend you seem into it nicely previously you initiate! I especially recommend the boards at Absolute Write water cooler (Google it), the place you will discover all you are able to desire to understand interior the "sticky" threads on each and each concern board, and additionally you are able to ask questions and for suggestion from the different powerful individuals too. stable good fortune!
2016-11-14 18:11:56 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DO NOT SEND IT TO HOLLYWOOD. You have to get an agent. A friend of mine has an uncle in Hollywood....his uncle is just a cameraman's assistant. He said that scripts are stolen all the time and it's so hard to take them to court and win. Find an agent....and I wish the best of luck to you!
2007-12-06 21:46:47 · answer #3 · answered by k 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out the site:
http://www.scriptblasters.com
2007-12-06 21:42:54 · answer #4 · answered by insignificant_other 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋