Hey everyone! My name is Chloë, I am based in Los Angeles, and I work in TV Scripted series as a Post Coordinator/Supervisor (depending on the project). I am also a writer, been writing for decades and have won script competitions, joined screenwriting labs & residencies and had multiple mentors in the past.
My question to everyone:
Did any of you find success in getting representation from an exec you've met on Stage32? That's the stage I'm in right now. I've had very successful pitch meetings in the last 6 months that have got me script requests and meeting requests. But as we all know, nothing is set in stone until you get that "deal" signed. Any tips on finding literary reps?? -- obviously, other than pitching sessions which I've been doing for now 20 years.
Thanks!!
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Hey Chloë Bellande what's worked on Stage 32 for writers to get signed are the pitch sessions, contest wins and even some finalist placements, and 1-on-1 consultations with reps. We see writers sign regularly through those channels - Josh Miller to Zero Gravity, Henry Sawyer-Foner to Affirmative Entertainment, Heidi Lux to Heroes & Villains Entertainment. There isn't really a specific #hack to use, outside of getting in front of people, having great material, and vibing with each other to the point you'd want to work together long term.
Other avenues are often referrals from friends in your writers groups, people you meet in the wild, or long term network contacts. For example, I threw a house party a few months ago and a close friend brought their buddy who is an assistant to a lit agent. He thought my party was dope and offered to send my scripts to his boss. It really can be that simple sometimes. Other people who've referred me to reps include a dev exec who's maserati I valeted one time, a producer i met bartending at a film festival afterparty, an ex-boss who liked me a lot, friends from writers groups, fellow artists I consulted for, fellow creatives met at networking events and mixers, and even random acquaintances met at coffee shops and bars.
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Hey Pat Alexander Thanks for the insight! I figured there probably wasn't a secret formula beyond continuing to get in front of people and having strong material when the opportunity comes.
I had to laugh at the Maserati valet and bartending stories because those are surprisingly relatable. I've had a few random industry encounters myself where someone seemed genuinely interested and offered to stay in touch. Unfortunately, those situations can be a bit hit-or-miss—sometimes they lead somewhere, and sometimes the follow-up email disappears into the Hollywood abyss.