Hello all, I have been a member of Stage 32 for some time now. I have written seven feature scripts and a handful of shorts. Two of my features have won awards. My loglines etc are listed in my profile. I am currently (nov2014) working on a TV pilot about two rival families off the coast of Maine called: LOBSTER GANGS. I am frustrated by the various attempts I've made to get my work read by agents, managers, producers, assistants to producers, etc. I know my stuff is good, based on the coverage I have received from well thought of organizations ( got a "consider" from the Austin Film Festival coverage for my war movie) and the contests I've entered (Grand Jury Award from Hollywood Screenplay Contest), but the last few "written pitches" I have submitted have got me nothing more than a critique of my pitch. But I press on. When the frustration comes I go back to doing what I love to do; writing. So the stress goes down as the portfolio of scripts increases. please take a look at my titles. The full scripts for some can be seen on InkTip. Be well and take care.
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Hey Chris. That frustration is exactly why we acquired The Happy Writers. We've had over 175 screenwriters signed, sold, optioned and placed. Take a look (Happy Writers on the top menu bar) and feel free to give Joey Tuccio a line at Joey@stage32.com - He's always there to help. Good luck!
Hi RB Thanks for the return comment. I have used Happy Writers for feedback on a script, which I found very useful. My frustration re written pitches being critiqued was also from some of the contacts Joey had put together. Left me wondering if a Skype pitch (where the contact could ask me questions that the initial pitch (or written pitch) did not address) would have been more productive than a written one. Chris
Hey Chris. I can certainly see that. As a screenwriter myself, I can tell you that I've done both and find the face to face pitching to be infinitely more rewarding. For one, it gives you "in the room" experience and the opportunity to practice your pitch. Plus, you receive instant feedback. Finally, it allows you to ask questions. Of course, I highly recommend discussing all this with Joey as well. As you know, he's highly accessible and willing to answer any and all questions.