Help.
I reached out to a development exec at a production company on LinkedIn. I mentioned some work she had previously done and my own background, then said "The script that I'm currently pitching has a kick-ass female protagonist. Would love to tell you more."
She replied today saying please send me the pitch/script.
It seemed a little too easy. She's on IMBD and accepted pitches on Stage 32 last month so I assume she's reputable. What should I do?
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Send the pitch, logline, script. If she didn't like your "pre-pitch" she would have told you she wasn't interested.
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Jerry's right. Send her what she requests. No need to overthink things.
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Reading a pitch doesn't cost very much. It's easy and doesn't take much time. It's probably more profitable for them to take a look and say yes or no than miss an opportunity. I say go for it and you'll see.
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Sending solicitations via inmail boxes on LinkedIn can be tricky. It can be considered invasive and is often frowned upon. Apparently, you performed it in such a manner and with a formula that got you a favorable response. Congrats! Definitely respond. Make it short and polite and send only the materials she requested.
Congratulations! What did your entertainment attorney advise you to do? Listen to that first and if you don't have that - ok, do the poor man's "mail it to yourself" print version first before sharing so you have the most minimal of protection. Good luck!
Thanks everyone for the great advice and words of encouragement. I have decided to send the script.
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Getting people to read you work's not that hard even if they're industry insiders...getting them to buy it for a big $$$ a whole another ball game...
Way to hustle! You saved $ for a read request! Surprised this Dev Exec didnt ask you to sign a submission form first; generally when you solicit $ from the general public, it is wise for both parties to sign something before reading. Good Luck