Getting scripts out there

[bushhippie]

I'd like to know how others get their scripts to producers?

How do people get their work to producers when it seems most prod co's don't accept unsol material, apart from competitions?


Cheers

B.H

[patricks]

I've gotten reads at two studios from placing highly in contests, along with a couple more referrals I couldn't follow up on because I didn't have a script along the lines they were seeking.

Patrick Sweeney
I Blame Ninjas

[oz]

I've been read via good old fashion queries. There are a lot of proc do's, agents, and managers who accept. Also got a request from Ink Tip. Actually have a few to follow up on with them--several posts from the same company and now that enough time has passed I can query (legally) on my own.

There's no magic bullet. Do the homework and you'll find plenty of places to send the queries. Put up an amazing script here and you'll get noticed. It's really about the quality.

Good luck to you BH!

[bushhippie]

Thanks all. I'll keep writing and searching!

[mscherer]

bushhippie,
Here’s how I go about querying ProdCos...

1. Write a dynamite query letter – remember, first impressions really do count.
2. Know the market place. You don’t want to send a query for a thriller to a producer who specializes in RomComs.
3. After you have a ProdCo’s email address or a producer’s email address – send out the query. Ahh, but you might ask: where do I get the address? Subscribe to either ImdbPro (can do on a month to month basis) or Hollywood Creative Directory – very expensive. For my money ImdbPro is the way to go – it offers many more email addresses. The one drawback is I don’t think it is as up to date as HCD.
4. When you get a rejection – and you will – follow up with a brief thank you along the lines: Thank you for the opportunity – much appreciated.
5. Live by the three Ps: Persevere. Persevere. Persevere.

Good luck and,
Keep Writing!

[bushhippie]

I love a good plan -- that's excellent, thanks!

[attatt]

Is anyone here trying to break through by writing other material? I am not putting all my eggs in one basket, I am working on comics and a couple books as well. A few friends of mine have found that getting published is a great way to side step into script writing.

[teamcoco]

I think anything you can do that makes you stand out is worthwhile. Might be writing and staging a play, or making your own great short or feature, writing a novel and getting it published.

It seems like anything where someone has already given their approval of your work makes it easier for studios and prod cos to do the same. Not easy, but easier.

[bushhippie]

Yeah, I've heard of people writing novels or comics, of course there are a few stories of shorts that have created loads of credit to new writers too.

I suppose you just need to be sure you can do more than one writing style before you embark, you know, so you don't end up with piles of unfinished projects.

Now, excuse me while I go and address at least one of my piles!