Alle, Stacey and Georgia make some fantastic points. I would have to agree with most of them. In our firm we focus on smaller films and sometimes we take that shot on a great script, passionate film maker and their solid plan to get the movie made. I have to respectfully disagree with the sales rep. In my opinion, one of the things that sales us on the idea of distributing a film that is not yet completed is the passion of the film maker and in my experience that sometimes gets lost on a sales rep. Again, I mean no disrespect, just for us passion and a solid plan is what we look for.

All great advice! I've obtained an Entertainment Lawyer and we are packaging the project now for () studio. More to come in the following weeks!

Georgia makes some great points, the last of which reminds me why I feel fortunate to have made the decision to spend 20myears in advertising packaging and selling projects before making my own films.

I don't get that either. But maybe they're just not as good looking as us. Lol. Here's a smile for ya! Happy Holidays, Stevan!

Discrimination

Just post your baby photo...or do a Google image search for "creepy woman", which is how I got "my" head shot!

Everyone has a slightly different list of the biggies, it seems, although Nicholl and Austin always seem to be on anyone's list. One does hear stories of writers doing well in the less well known contests and by doing so making the right connections to get a rep or their scripts optioned.

I'm trying out a new contest run by the Tracking Board called the Launch Pad Manuscript contest. It's judged by some heavy hitters, e.g., manager/producer Brooklyn Weaver, agents from UTA and Paradigm, execs from De Luca Productions, Scott Free. You can find my name appearing twice in the recently announced top 75:

http://www.tracking-board.com/tracking-boards-launch-pad-manuscript-comp...

Hey did anyone else enter the Location is Everything Script competition? http://www.visitcorpuschristitx.org/corpus-christi-film-commission/location-is-everything-short-script-competition/

It seems they never publicly announce the winner and the company that sponsored it is taking no submissions for work. So I was just wondering who won? I know the big storm passed thru there a month back and that might have really messed up the shooting of the winning film but that does not explain why no winner was announce in early August.

Thank you y'all.

Richard Kodai you are 100% correct. Small is always a great option. I just went through this. I started with a 3 person one room screenplay.

The production has kept growing as they find money.

http://griffithscreative.com.au/contained-story-you-must-write-one/

Craig D Griffiths Yes, that's my play.

Stevan Šerban film it. Even if you use and iphone and Filmic Pro (which is amazing). Focus on good audio, makes a big difference.

The story is the important thing after all and if it is a good story you have it made.

You’ll find a distributor these days. There is a need for content to keep streamers full. So much content is being consumed.

You're welcome, Kevin Hager. Yeah, no problem.

Thank you.

You're welcome, Kevin Hager. Hope you have a great weekend!

I have never written a treatment. The closet thing I did was write an 8 episode bible for a proposed television show outlining the episodes. For feature screenplays I always write a solid, catchy logline and a one/two page synopsis.

Treatments can be a good way to ensure the dramatic elements of the story are strong, full, engaging and fit appropriately.

It's always different for each writer, it's best to just write what works for you. They can be really helpful when writing the script itself I've found. For getting a script sold or funded it's a necessity however.

Haha Happy Holidays, Lee Matthias!

Maurice Vaughan And Happy Holidays to you!

Thanks Chuck & Brad for the insight ... very explanatory.

Copyrighting a screenplay is smart. Copyrighting a novel is not.

I'm looking for writer's and actors on the East coast to create short films ,sketches really. Preferably comedy whenever possible fantasy or sci fi. The reason I say east coast is because I'm in New York and actors should be able to travel here. I want to start a group or troupe of performers, a pool to pick from so casting will be simpler and writers can eventually write characters with specific actors in mind. I'm going to post this in several different forums so know it will be showing up in other places. Writers if you interested send me a message the scripts should be three to five pages tops. Please don't tell me about stories just have them written and send me a three page copy-written script. Actors be prepared to audition in New York probably at Ripely Grier studios on 8th ave. The best person is the actor who can write or writer who can act. I'll produce (which means I'll pay for the first few) then the different members will be expected to contribute based on their level of involvement.

Self-promotion.

Sydney S Thank you, Sydney!

Rebecca James Thanks, Rebecca!

Pat Alexander Thanks, Pat!