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That’s wonderful!

Thank you, everyone!

Congrats, Michael!

Congrats and good work!

Congratulations Michael! Well deserved! :)

Subscribe to IMDBpro. It is $21.75 a month. You will have the contact info for every "A" lister. Than you can pitch whoever you want.

Do the opposite. Get to know working folks in the business of making movies for a living. They are your first champions, recommend you for jobs & referrals.

It's tough if you don't live in Los Angeles or NYC and don't have the opportunity to meet other professional filmmakers or writers. I'd either join or start a writers group where you live and workshop your scripts. (Go with an open mind to critical feedback). And though the deadline has passed for this years Nicholls Fellowship and the Austin FF Screenplay competition - I'd start working for next year. Make sure you're on linkedin so you can connect with people on a professional level as well. And the Austin Film Festival is a great opportunity to meet people in the business. I chat with more LA film people and set up more meetings over the four day writers conference then I do in 3-6 months in Los Angeles. Spring for the producers badge if you can swing it. https://austinfilmfestival.com/festival-and-conference-aff/conference/ht...

Pay attention to what Dan M said. This is a very personal business; eyeball-to-eyeball works best. If you're not getting any traction with your screenplays - stop sending them out. Produce your own shorts, trailers or teasers. An Agent, Producer, Director or branded Actor will watch a 4-5 minute clip whereas few (if any) are willing to plow through your magnificent opus.

I attached actors a couple of well known directors to some of mine.

Welcome to Show Business! It is all BS if the ink is still wet.
Don't expect Strangers to help you on your Time.

Yeah, what Dan said. Read between the lines and move on.
After many years of plugging, I'm actually happy when someone says "pass" because at least they've given me the respect of a straight answer.

I’ve had about 5-6 request for full reads on my last script. Of those 3-4 liked it and said they’d pass it on and would be back to me. Of those 2-3 got back after 3+ months and one I’m still waiting for (with baited breathe)

One of the ones that got back spoke it right.

They usually have a number of scripts they’re interested in. Then it comes down to, available monies, talent, location, etc. they are making contacts while you are waiting. Keep in mind they are also working on current projects and other possibilities at the same time. So it’s a rubric cube.

In the end it’s their decision so it’s their timeframe.

One told me the script was great but the budget for it was much higher then they were use to or could get. Maybe a lie, but there’s some luck to hitting the bullseye.

Once saw an ad. - now accepting submissions. Sent mine via email. Got auto reply. “ we don’t accept unsolicited materials”

John. I sent a screenplay to someone at a studio and got a nasty letter from one of their attorneys. I called the attorney and told him who requested the script and he told me they don't accept screenplays and I told him will tell the idiots that work there not to request them.

Well done - keep chipping away!

Best of Luck!

Congrats!

Keep at it!

Well done!

Congratulations.

Congratulations! Keep up the good work!

Awesome! Happy for your team!

so cool! congratulations!

Congrats on your achievement.

I doubt if the Secretive Industry would ever allow this type of Privy Information to be Published on a website. All broadcasters have to pay an annual subscription to Barb who in return for their £6140 account setup fee,will provide viewer figures that determine the value of the documentary. I can let you see some typical Tariff prices that a British Broadcaster will pay to sponsor a Film Production Company,if this will help you. Though i expect the price the broadcaster will pay will be around 20% more than with VAT on top of that. Expect at least £750,000 for a one hour Documentary.

Broadcasters have to pay a lot of money to "Barb" who measure the Viewers numbers. Barb accounts cost £6140 to set up, and these figures will determine the value of advertising revenue that will be earned for the documentary. We are Broadcasting Consultants, who discovered by the long route that the Industry guards its secrets jealously and that includes its tariff prices. It would be advantageous to have your business plans looked into by an Insider,because the Industry has its own know how,jargon and valuations that will determine with whom they will do business with. A Documentary wont command anything like what a TV Channel will pay for an A Listed Movie,which could be around £1,000,000. You"d be looking at around £100,000 for a one Hour Documentary.

Mark has it, spot on!

Hi Rosie,
You probably already have this info...

For general info I use Box Office Mojo http://www.boxofficemojo.com/search/?q=documentary and The Numbers https://www.the-numbers.com/market/2017/genre/Documentary
These don't show S/VOD etc though.
I also get overall trending figures from people like Stephen Follows https://stephenfollows.com/how-successful-are-uk-documentaries-in-cinemas/
*Cheeky trick I do is google "documentary film sales estimates $ business plan pdf" and look at what others are saying.
If you are friendly with a sales agent they might give you sales estimates which will be better tailored to your subject.
Hope this helps. Good luck!

Rachel Rath "One World Television" Mark Sonoda Steven Harris Anzelowitz Great information! Many thanks! Wow, so much to learn. The links are perfect leads!

Norma Desmondm Baby Jane, Clarice Starling

Didn't see anyone mention it, but I think it goes without saying that the Wonder Woman movie last summer was more than a strong female character. And, people - including women - responded in kind. I think many young females were waiting for a character such as that in the superhero world. I think the credit not only goes to the four writers, but to director Patty Jenkins and even the actress Gal Gadot for the strong portrayal on screen.

And, for the record, they were attempting to develop that character for feature films for more than a decade. Looks like the wait paid off. ;)

Barbara Stanwyck Double Indemnity. Sharon Stone Basic Instinct. Minds of their own and drove the plot, not afraid to be themselves, and not be compliant to the norms expected of them.

Ellen Ripley - 'Alien' franchise, because she's smarter than everyone else on the screen.
Mildred - 'Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri', because of her bloodyminded-ness that makes her stick to what she wants to do; even when she knows what it's doing to the people around her.
Ameile Poulian - 'Le fabuleux destin d'Amélie Poulain'; because of her humor, her kindness, imagination, and creativity.

That is awesome news!!

Congratulations! fantastic news! x

That is fantastic News. As a newcomer, it's so hopeful to hear that hard work and persistence pays off! Good for you!!

How exciting.

Well done!

I usually overwrite then realize half is fluff. Easy to get to around 110 with most. Under that is hard, but I suppose with more experience I will klearn to better pare action line.

Don’t know if it’s true but somebody once told me that each page of script was an average (and a very loose average) of 10 to 20000 to shoot. Regardless of the numbers and with so many budget productions now - less really is more.

I'd love to have metrics on-hand for such practical matters: how much are my action-feature set pieces gonna cost? Keep it grounded with a touch of bluescreen & practical FX, or go full-blown CGI at $500K per minute?

I don't know how hard a practice this is or where it applies. In the script for 'The Matrix', the entire lobby action sequence (From the moment Trinity and Neo enter the building to when they finally go in the elevator.) is only two pages long. I've only ever seen page requirements when it comes to contests. Has anyone ever seen clear submission guidelines or is this just something that's an unnamed business practice that everyone accepts?

yes, I like the logline too! I, too, have been on here a long time but haven't used it well. Congratulations on your two films! exciting!

Diane;
Great story line and high quality and interesting photos that make the viewer what to know the rest of the story.
Where do you guys live, and would be interested in taking s Screenplay to TV film series ??

Thanks for the feedback guys, Thanks for having a crack at the logline Chad, its always good to have other creatives to bounce off of. What are you working on currently?

Thanks Erika! what are you working on?

Thanks Michael, to answer your questions, we are based in the UK, whats your screenplay about?

Lorenzo, I'm looking for distribution for my award-winning musical Broken & Beautiful. The trailer is online here: http://brokenandbeautifulthemovie.com/. What is your email address?

I am currently seeking distribution for my feature length thriller film, LOVERBOY. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NB5HvTmDxA is the trailer. Its already over 27,000 hits. We took Best Florida Feature Film at the Freakshow Film Festival a few months ago and were official selections in a few other festivals in 2012. Getting ready to self distribute on Amazon on Valentine's Day unless we receive distribution interest before that. Please contact me if you're interested in me sending you a copy.

Hey Erica, We appreciate your interest in our distribution. Please send a screener to: Reagal Films LLC Att:Victor Duenas 142-30 Sanford Avenue Ave/ Ste#3M Flushing NY, 11355

I have a film with a Filipina Star and Stars from 4 different countries. mrateringg@hotmail.com million dollar budget

Hi. I have a film that i would like to distribute. I live far away and cannot mail anything. Can you help me out please?

Congrats!

Philip

Thank you very much.