When you finally have a finished screenplay in your hands and think that its not half bad for a first attempt, what then? Do I approach an agent, a film company, production companies, online screenplay sites promising to get your stuff read by the best in hollywood, or pay out and enter it into one of the many screenplay competitions I have seen online. I know that theres no magic answer but would appreciate any advice you could give.
Many thanks
We're going to need a bigger boat!
We're going to need a bigger boat!
I'd say you should:
1) Register and/or Copyright your work
2) Write your query letter
3) Attempt all approaches you've listed
Agents are going to want to rep a client who appears to be in it for the long term. One "not half bad" first attempt leads me to believe you aren't ready to approach an agent. Before you try to get representation you should have at least three extraordinarily good scripts to show. Four or five is better and a couple TV scripts is even better.
Production companies might read it. Be sure to call the companies you have in mind and follow their submission policies. Many will not read scripts from unrepresented writers.
Paying to have your script read on a web site can be tricky. Most aren't exactly on the up and up, some are outright scams and some offer good (if expensive) advice. Do your research!
Competitions can be a good starting off point. Again, do your research. Find out how long they've been in business, who are the judges, if you get to see the coverage; that kind of thing.
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The aim of an argument or discussion should not be victory, but progress.
Joseph Joubert, essayist (1754-1824)
