Got an offer to option your screenplay? Here are eleven terms you should know when talking to your attorney. [See PART I - 10 things to think about when optioning your screenplay] Okay, so you’ve gotten an option offer, you’ve…
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11 more things to think about when negotiating your screenplay option
Tagged with: filmmaking, linkedin, screenplay, screenwriting, script, script option, writing
Posted in film, screenwriting
Posted in film, screenwriting
i will not read your fucking script but if i read your fucking script appreciate my fucking feedback
A History of Violence screenwriter Josh Olson seems kinda pissed. Apparently he gets asked to read a lot of scripts. Apparently most of them are crap. And apparently nobody really wants his honest feedback. So he wrote a scathing essay…
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Posted in film, screenwriting
Posted in film, screenwriting
no nicholl for you!
Did I mention? Both scripts were turned down by the Nicholl. I was heartbroken. Well, no, not really. But a little disappointed. It does feel good to be in the majority, though. From the Nicholl: With a record number of…
Tagged with: nicholl fellowship, screenplay, screenwriting, script, writing
Posted in film, opinion, screenwriting
Posted in film, opinion, screenwriting
diary of a studio reader
Liz Maccie, studio reader, has a nice list of professional insights over at the BOSI site… About two and a half years ago, I got the wonderful opportunity to become a “reader” for a studio, think mouse house. I continue…
Tagged with: linkedin, liz maccie, screenplay, script, studio reader, writing
Posted in film, screenwriting
Posted in film, screenwriting
making the short list in the john august scene writing challenge
A few days ago, John August announced his latest scene writing challenge. It’s kind of like one of those 24-hour filmmaking challenges, except you don’t have to actually make a movie… just write one. And not even a whole movie……
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Posted in film, screenwriting
Posted in film, screenwriting
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