I've got a really good idea for a film script, does anyone know what I should do with it? It's a total high-concept story but I can write an extended treatment as well. Seriously, does anyone know where to send ideas for films?
― Con Ed, Monday, 17 December 2001 01:00 (twenty-four years ago)
1. write up the treatment, buy one of those hollywood directories,
or a ross reports for actors. call the agencies/management companies
and try to get a roster or at least the names of a few of their lit
agents. not necessarily just the william morris, ICM, CAA, UTA - but
also try the smaller boutique agencies... send it. cross your
fingers.
2. write up the treatment. write down the names of anyone like as
far as three degrees of separation from you who might at all be
involved in the entertainment industry [agents, actors, animators,
directors, caterer, set design, ent. lawyers, coke dealers, etc].
beg.
i used to be the mailroom slave at a couple of talent agencies, but
um, i'd be really surprised if anyone there recognized me, so i'd be
no help. good luck though :) oh, you might want to register it with
the Writers Guild or something...
― phil, Monday, 17 December 2001 01:00 (twenty-four years ago)
The script, I mean. You'll probably get much further than with a
pitch or treatment.
― Mark, Monday, 17 December 2001 01:00 (twenty-four years ago)
On the other hand, my company is keener to find very strong basic
ideas which we can then develop with the writer to provide our own
input from the start. But that's TV. Phil's advice is v strong, and
certainly, never underestimate the power of the contact - start
sleeping with film executives, and make them love you, and use their
love to mercilessly manipulate them. Ahem.
― Mark C, Tuesday, 18 December 2001 01:00 (twenty-four years ago)