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Mr. Nemy,

I recently wrote a screenplay and have been trying very hard for the past few months to try and get it into the right hands. I have been speaking with many people in the industry as to how to get my script out there. I was advised by numerous people, including the art director of National Treasure, to get an agent to represent my script. However, I am having trouble doing so because I need agents that are associated specifically with Disney and/or Jerry Bruckheimer films. If there are any sources or specific agencies that you feel could really help me, or any advice you may have, I would truly appreciate it.
Thank you!

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Karina,

Thanks for writing. Agencies are not "associated" specifically with producers or directors unless they represent them personally. Even if you were to contact Jerry Bruckheimer's agent, you'd have to have a relationship with the agent or Jerry in order for them to take you seriously. Since you know Jon Turteltaub, the director of NATIONAL TREASURE, why don't you ask him to make an introduction for you to HIS agent or the agent or attorney that represents Jerry Bruckheimer?

Other than this, purchase a copy of The Hollywood Representation Directory which lists all of the major and minor talent agencies in LA and NYC. Pick one or two that you like and contact them about representation.

Hope this helps. Good luck!

Phil

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I am a motion picture and television producer with over 20 years of experience in the entertainment industry. I am also the author of the book GET A REEL JOB: Finding Your First Job In The Motion Picture Industry In Los Angeles. I can answers questions on a variety of subjects about careers in film from acting to directing to crew work, getting into the unions, successful strategies for networking, etc.

Experience

Former VP, Production for The Walt Disney Motion Pictures Group Supervised production on such films as ARMAGEDDON, THE PRINCESS DIARIES, REMEMBER THE TITANS, PEARL HARBOR, CON AIR, ENEMY OF THE STATE, THE ROCK, CRIMSON TIDE, COYOTE UGLY, A CIVIL ACTION, ROMY & MICHELE'S HIGH SCHOOL REUNION, NOTHING TO LOSE, EDDIE and others. Worked as an actor, stage manager, director on broadway and regional theater as well as L.A.' Equity-waiver scene. Former Associate Artistic Director of Los Angeles Equity-Waiver theater.

Organizations
Director's Guild of America, Screen Actors Guild, Actor's Equity Association

Education/Credentials
BFA in Acting/Directing from Carnegie Mellon University.

Past/Present Clients
I've worked with such filmmakers as Jerry Bruckheimer, Tony Scott, Steve Zaillian, Scott Rudin, Garry Marshall, Frank Marshall, Michael Bay, etc.

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