Kirk Sanders: Director, screenwriter and editor in Chicago, Illinois.

We have a celebrity that's agreed to work for SAG scale + an above scale fee schedule on a project. Their agent requires my production company to make a written offer. Does anyone have a formal offer letter template they've used and can share for name talent? Thanks.

Need a SAG signatory subcontractor on our project. Can anyone recommend?

We're getting exorbitant fee quotes for signatory services from the corporate level companies. (payroll, handling, business affairs fees...etc.)

Project is Corporate Educational Non Broadcast - Category #1 project designation.

Thank you!

Opening pages of the screenplay. A YOUNG BOY is introduced. Is it possible to introduce V.O. without revealing the character's name? The V.O. is the boy character thirty years older, revealed several pages later. Thanks!

I've written a screenplay that's been through several rounds of coverage . I'm now consistently receiving "Consider" with strong scoring (8/10 in all categories) across various platforms (Stage32/Coverfly Top 25% overall, etc). I'm attached as director and I'm fortunate enough to have the project repped by a well known executive who's planning to take it out to producers/development execs for attachments when the script is ready. 

I understand that coverage is subjective and the ratings/outcomes aren't actual game changers but I've never been clear on industry coverage scoring in terms of Pass/Consider/Recommend as a barometer for quality. My question is would this level of response to the screenplay indicate it's ready for development consideration?   Thanks to all for any insights. 

I'm a screenwriter and teacher based in DC. I have been a consultant for a few years.

I can send you resume and work?

Found a few scripts for a short to direct. Still deciding. Have been in touch with the writers, each of whom is willing to give the script over to the project if they can receive a credit and stay involved.

I typically direct my own scripts but I want to interpret new material. We will of course give them a writer's credit but my question is what about future drafts? I want to honor the writer's role in the process however film is a director's medium and as a director, I definitely have ideas on how to do more with the scripts.

Are we obligated to involve the writers in the future rewrites? Do we own the material outright?

Question: What's the most appropriate method to request scripts for production consideration here? Our team is looking to potentially produce a film in the coming months. Director attached. Thanks.  

Hello Kirk. I am interested in your producer gig. Would you please connect with me so I can send you my resume? Thanks!

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