Okay, I'm trying to sound funny with the title but my question is serious.
I feel like trying to find representation is more difficult than finding green grass in winter. One believes so strongly in your work, you have this vision and clear goals etc. Now you need a manager, someone that can pitch your work on your behalf with their industry contacts with the same enthusiasm as your own....right?
I don't know about the rest of you guys but my goal is to get my work from script to a movie, why else would we do this?
My question is, do you have a manager and how difficult was it to find them?
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I saw a young woman say she faked a male manager and assistant after trying for herself (to no avail), and suddenly she was inundated with replies... I'm tempted!
Emilia-Maria that's funny
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Unless you have an absolutely killer script that is an easy sell for a manager, signing with them still won't do a lot for you. They tend to focus on the clients they already have that are making them money. As a new client, they will expect you to do most of the legwork, networking, and finding industry connections. Once you get a nibble on your line, then your otherwise-busy manager will perk up and go to bat for you.
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Thanks for your advice Phil Parker
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Azel Carstens I really relate to this finding the right manager can feel harder than the writing itself sometimes.
From what I’m learning, it seems like managers usually come in after your work starts getting attention through strong scripts, contests, or industry reads rather than just searching for them directly.
I don’t have one yet either, but I’m focusing on improving my writing and building material that speaks for itself.
Curious to hear from others here what was the turning point that led you to getting representation?
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Azel Carstens
I'm wondering the same thing.
I'd like to start my own production company and give newcomers a chance.
I'm still looking for a solution.☺️
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Turn your work into a comic book!
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Alexandra Piwowarski no doubt that if you decide to start your own company, you will be awesome at it!