I would like to pitch a project to Kevin James and John Cena, but they seem to have a Fire Wall up around them. Any ideas on how to break through that wall?
I would like to pitch a project to Kevin James and John Cena, but they seem to have a Fire Wall up around them. Any ideas on how to break through that wall?
Thanks, Juan I agree with you, but just finding their Agent or Attorney is often difficult, especially with the wrestler's.
Join IMDB pro. Yes, it does cost money, but they list current agents and reps for actors. Then it's a matter of contacting them. But don't get too excited yet......you have to realize that they get presented hundreds if not thousands of scripts and project pitches. Your goal is to stand out when talking to whoever you get ahold of. You will probably get only one bite at the apple with them. Make sure EVERYTHING is polished and as succinct as possible. Look up how other people with accepted scripts did it. Some used some very unique approaches. And whatever you do........treat EVERYONE with respect. You never know if the receptionist answering the phone is also a reader......... And unless you have a personal connection with the actor.....always go through their representation. It shows you are professional, and understand the working of making a movie.
Thanks, Doc. I will give it a shot. When I lived in the LA area, it was a lot easier. Everyone was connected, but here in Ohio,.................not so much. My problem in Hollywood was that I was pitching to a 25 year old from UCLA, who would rathr do coke than make a great movie. Idea theft was also a big problem. My script on the Navy Seals has been done 4 times now. thank you Golan/Globus. I usually watch the opening credits of any movie I see, to find out if the writer and executive producer are the same. That is about the only way to keep your ideas in house. And then we have the money men. I was doing a spec scriopt for a guy in Vegas. Good story line, but when he gathered the investers money, once it got to a half million he got wind borne. He is probably in the desert somewhere?
Cleveland has just formed a new Movie Commission, so there should be some Land Sharks looking to get in the business I will pursue the Gretat Whites.
Like Doc said, get IMDB Pro and contact them via their agents. It is their job to know what might interest their client or not. Sadly, most need that firewall, because as soon as you are a little bit known, you will get tons of inquiries. If you want to try a direct contact, you might try a PT via Twitter. Some do answer personally - often by sending you the mail of their agents. But the simple rule is: do not brag, nag, or trash. Be nice, polite and quick, and do not send more than one message per month and stop after three if you did not get a reply by then.
Great idea, Chris. thanks