except....... I thought I had paid for pitching practice. That's what I had in my head anyway. So well , I got an A+ in pitching apparently, and thought yay, now I'll go on about my business and at some point get that screen play sorted. But NO!!! No, I'm so wrong. They expected a script and I have stuffed up and missed an opportunity. I didn't even have Final Draft, let alone skills. I write books.. novels. This is an entirely different universe. Your perspective is from the stars down, mine is from earth up. Arghhh, so tell me, I submitted the first ten pages out of 70 that I wrote over the last 72 hours. Should I just go drink myself into oblivion. I can't even apologize to them. This platform rightly doesn't have provision for idiots. :((((
Screenwriting : My pitch was a success, and they requested my screenplay....YAY!!.... except by Katherine De Bois
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Well at least you know your idea can pique interest. I would take the time to really write a good script based off your pitch, then send the exec your script, even if it's 6months from now. Then keep pitching that project once you actually have a script ready.
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My 2cents: You produce and hire/fire Co-producers and Screenwriters. Your post reads like you want to make your book into a movie. Doesn't seem like you want to be a career Screenwriter. Learn how to produce. Be the Boss/Co-Boss. Good Luck!
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You missed an opportunity. You weren't ready. Whenever someone pitches a script it must be ready to go and delivered if they request it. People in Hollywood have long memories, and if anyone doesn't deliver they remember that person as someone whom didn't deliver and is unreliable. Your script is your calling card and it represents you. So make sure your script is at its highest potential and level.
Are you converting a novel into a script? Happy to share some tips I use to do that. Well done on the ptich btw
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Hey Katherine De Bois - congratulations on being requested! That is a huge step in the right direction, no matter what shape the script is in. Reach out to me at j.mirch@stage32.com - I am the Director of Script Services for Stage 32 and would be happy to help you with "next steps"
You're exactly right - while the pitch sessions are an opportunity for you to hone your skills, executives are free to request material that resonates with them. So in this case you're in a win/win position. And I have a plan for how to take it further. Look forward to hearing from you!
Lindbergh E Hollingsworth Yes, I most likely did miss the opportunity. I wont dwell on it. Lesson earnt
Dan MaxXx I truly don't want to produce. I confess right here. Noooo. My learning curve would be way to steep at this time
Simon Hartwell Thank you Simon. I will stay in touch. Very kind of you
Congrats on pitching your fab idea so well! Also congrats on sending in what you could rather than letting it drop. You're honest about your skill set, humble enough to be teachable, and have a marketable idea. If you keep moving forward with the people that can come alongside you and point you in the right direction (like Jason Mirch ), I think wonderful things are down the road for you. Rock on, Katherine De Bois. :)
Hi Barry John Terblanche. You are right, I do want to learn about screen writing. I am selfishly under the belief that if I own 100 percent rights of the books, and I am centre stage in the book ( protected from disclosure within Australia and technically USA media) so I actually want to own the screenplay. I have to walk out of this mess with something in my hand.
Zorrawa Emily Ann Jefferson I know right. I am such a newb. Tragic lol
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Congratulations, Katherine! What an accomplishment to get requested. But, don't stress. Jason Mirch responded to you and if you haven't done so already, email him. We have a few novelists in the Writer's Room and they seem to be extremely knowledgeable. Best of luck with your screenplay!!
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Roxanne Paukner Thank you. I am taking Jason's advice. :)