I have been hearing you will have better luck if you have an agent ask you for a script rather than you ask an agent to read your script. How do you get an agent to ask for your script without major connections? Is it good to send a query letter that does not ask for them to read the script but tells them about it? Let me know your thoughts or advice on this if anyone wants to discuss!
Screenwriting : Getting an Agent to read your script by Amy Schwartz
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The best way I've found to get people to read scripts is to send a really, really short email with a quick greeting and your logline. That tells them all they need to know to decide if they want to read the script or hear any more about it. They don't care about how you've done in contests, what you think the script's prospects are, or what other people have said about it. The log is the make-or-break element.
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we have the exact opposite advice! goes to show there's no one right way to do things...
You could say its 10% talent and 90% luck. I mean who's to say they will even read your amazing query letter?
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I wouldn't know....
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William Martell, did you steal that line from Leo on Oscar night?
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Lol, Regina, that's funny. And you too William if you meant it that way. Seriously cutest moment for that actor. Nice topic question, Amy. I agree that there are so many ways to get noticed and taken seriously. The more of them you try, the better. Following Leo's lead again, networking and relationships are important. Real ones, where you get to know each other and have something positive to offer each other.
Are the standard query letter templates that are found online something to follow or what worked for you guys? I'm in the same boat as Amy. I've been drafting and redrafting query letters and to this day I haven't sent any out because I don't think it's the right format.
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Thank you all for your help! I will try and tinker and try again with the advice. @Emi , I think it can vary. Ive seen quick intro and logline. My mentor says 3 paragraphs (who are you, what do you want, what can you do for them). Check to see if they are industry referral only because if so you need to say who referred you. Ive tried a few now. Usually I feel they dont see it when I call to follow up but the more professional and unique the better.
Thanks for the info Amy!