It gets more and more tricky to trust anyone in this business. People use the film investment business as a trap. Like in a game, many ad their chips to the pot and then suddenly one person walks away with it. And gets away with it. Checks bounce... Companies go bankrupt right in the middle a shoot....
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I think you have the ScreenWriters Guild of America? They have good sample contracts, and if you are a memebr they guide you through the process. We have the AWG here in Australia. Great value.
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Hi Allan! That is exactly why I would like a professional screenwriter to write the script, as I am just the author of the original book. ;-) I have a lot of ambition though, and have reached out to m...
Expand commentHi Allan! That is exactly why I would like a professional screenwriter to write the script, as I am just the author of the original book. ;-) I have a lot of ambition though, and have reached out to many people for 2 years now. One producer is now looking into possibilities, so am waiting for her feedback. If this takes off, I believe she will have all the necessities in place, but just to be safe, I need to know as much as possible beforehand, before I sign anything. I would like to have a good end product, not something that will tumble into a deep gorge before it gets started just because I made some stupid mistake. I am very grateful to everyone who helps me see how things work, and how to recognize a bad investor, or if I really need an agent or just a good lawyer when things develop. I have tried so many entrances into the biz by now, that I am lost in the maze, hoping to find my way to the right path that leads to the center. Many thanks for all the feedbacks! Warm hugs! xox
I realize this is an 8 year old message. I'm in the same boat. How are you today? Love to hear about your journey.