So here I am, with a degree in film, a handful of credits, a passion for filmmaking, and a crap ton of ideas. I am primed and ready to get my work out there. Thing is, I'm lacking in the network department.
Don't get me wrong, I've had the opportunity to meet a good number of wonderful local creatives, but they're not exactly the connections I need to track down a manager who would be willing to look at my stuff. I'm no stranger to criticism, I just need someone to take a chance on me.
So after I've tapped the connections I do have, and possibly before I make cold calls, where do y'all suggest I search? I'm ready to do whatever it takes, I'm hungry for this, y'all!
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Have you started expanding your profile here? Loglines and links to any of your credits would be the best way to start. Any scripts to show here and Script Revolution? It's really that long process to start and just keep pushing anywhere and everywhere.
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Bill-
I hadn't heard of Script Revolution before! Thanks for the tip! Would love to expand my network on here and share some of my ideas and my work. What are your thoughts on publicly sharing scripts outright? I've always heard it's best to hold back in order to preserve one's intellectual property.
Barry-
Gladly! I appreciate the offer.
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Duncan,
With Script Revolution, like here, it's not just anyone who can download them and read them so you have that on your side. You also can get your scripts registered with WGA and others to keep you protected that way.
One of the benefits from having your scripts there as that they can occasionally get noticed. Late last year a production company had read one of my scripts, Welcome to Nowhere, and approached me, out of the blue, wanting to include my script on a shopping list to a studio. They take, say, 15 scripts to offer and hope the studio takes 5. In this case they didn't take mine and after 30 days their option to represent me expires.
It got noticed and it gave me a chance.
Go for it.
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Oh wow that's amazing! I will definitely be pursuing that. Thanks Bill!
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Here is a blog post I wrote about getting the most out of Script Revolution.
http://griffithscreative.com.au/how-to-get-your-work-sold/
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Thanks for the kind words on Script Revolution, guys.
Certainly make the most out of all the free resources you can, Duncan, and don't be afraid to be proactive. There are managers opening up discussions on Twitter, many are on LinkedIn, and most are possible to reach out to via an IMDb Pro membership.
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Local, personal relationships are the way to go. Don't be in a hurry, this is a marathon biz. It's also about relationships - build them, always be professional, give more than take.
Most managers only take new clients by referral, so be someone other people want to help (mostly by helping others).
Some really great advice, guys! I appreciate all the support.