I've written a TV script that has a low if not impossible chance of getting sold or even seen. It is based in the world of one of Disney's main IP's, known in every household. It's like if I were to pitch a Marvel movie to them; as a writer who's never produced anything, it's obviously impossible. As of right now, it feels like the most this script can aspire to is to be fan fiction and lost in internet archives. What should I do with this? Should I hold on to it in the hopes that my foot finds its way to Disney's door (which I do not imagine happening), or stop working it and move on to something else?
Screenwriting : The Fanfic that Disney won't let you see... by Leo Johnson
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More likely to be sued. Cant use for contests, cant even pay to pitch, cant get notes.
Just a writing sample to show folks your craft... and pray they say, "what else you got?"
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Have you ever thought about just changing it so its your story? For example, I’m currently working on a script that is essentially the world of Star Wars, but obviously I can’t use that IP, so I’m making my own world. However, my script is very much also parodying Star Wars so the “similarities” are intentional. That said, 50 Shades is fan fiction of Twilight and City of Bones is fanfic of Harry Potter, so there’s def way for drama versions to work too
Why would you go on and write a script on an existing IP not in public domain? Dan already stated your cripples...these hardcore fans weren't taken on directing Stephen King's IP based movie, so they've created their own world, you might know as "Stranger Things"...now doing season 4-5 with a 30mill budged per episode...I mean, just create Muckey Mouse for Crist sake...
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Leo, you change all the names in your story and perhaps two other things.
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Is it a Disney created character or one used in a Disney film? Snow White, for instance, was created in 1812 by the Brothers Grimm, not Disney. Hence Universal Pictures Snow White and the Huntsman in 2912.
Bill, it's a IP not created but currently owned by Disney, and unfortunately not initially created in the public domain... :'(
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Leo Johnson "...a low if not impossible chance of getting sold or even seen" is every script in existence. (I wish that were a joke). Find a literary agent who might be able to get it to the right reps at Disney. It had better be really amazingly astoundingly good before you do.
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Leo, I'm hoping there are plenty elements you can take from it and use them in your own work. Characters, plot twists, things you can translate to completely original stories. In the the early 2000's the BBC book range was accepting submissions in the Dr Who range. I focused and wrote a full length novel and submitted it to the editors just before the announcement of the revival series and closing down the range. I've never been able to use it anywhere else but the experience gave me enough confidence to start writing original novels. You can do it. Use the experience and keep the momentum going.