I received a meeting request on January 24th. After letting it sink in and calming down, I crafted a response email and sent it later that day. I have not heard anything since the meeting request email. It’s been over three weeks and only crickets. When, if at all should I follow up? I understand these executives are busy and my little project is the last thing they are thinking about. I’m afraid if I follow up, I might offend the executive. I’m also afraid the meeting request might have been a clerical error. That’s the insecurity poking up its ugly head.
Thanks,
Rick
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Have you tried writerhelp@stage32.com?
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I would reach out to Stage 32 but I did also hear that things are still a bit backed up as everyone continues to deal with the aftermath of the dual strike last year. But it doesn't hurt to reach out.
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Wow, this happened to me as well. My meeting request was in November, and I sent an email the same week to the executive, and I haven't heard anything since. I know things can take time, but we're heading into March, which sucks. I haven't reached out again because the email says not to hassle or bother the executive. I'm patiently waiting until I hear something back, hopefully soon.
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Executives aint that busy; they dont miss cashing paychecks from general public. It is not you, it is them. They work for you.
Dan MaxXx Preach, Dan! Run for office so I can vote for you!
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I do the 3 x 3 x 3 rule. After I send the original email, I will wait 3 weeks if I haven't heard back, then send another email. Then if nothing still I wait another 3 weeks and then the last time is 3 weeks later. For me, it has been a 75/25 split. 75% responded favorably by the 2nd email and 25% never responded. Not sure how people just forget they contacted someone looking to know more about or read their scripts. Boggles the mind!!!
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I have had meeting requests twice through Stage32 pitches that lead to script requests. Both times, there was no follow-through on the producer side, so no meetings. Kind of a bummer with the last one especially, since he had read the script quite quickly, yet carefully based on his comments, and seemed to really like it. Nice guy besides. Oh well!
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Big nod on Kacee's 3x3 - I've heard the same thing; though I just move on when they don't respond. If they can't even maintain an email relationship, what would I expect to deal with if moving forward? Just my twist on it. ;-)
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As a former professional actor, I never stressed out about auditions and the aftermath. I would do my best with the pages before me, thank whoever selected me for the audition (producer, director, casting agent)-- then close the door and forget about it. No sense in worrying. There would be plenty of other auditions. I've adopted the same attitude towards screenwriting. Yes, you can inquire with follow-ups, but then be done with it. Some doors close. Other doors open.
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Amazing Kacee great advice there!
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Amazing Kacee That is great advice, thank you for taking the time to answer so thoughtfully