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| Pitching a mini series | 11/20/2009 | Don Vasicek |
Q: Mr. Vasicek, I am currently writing a mini series. I have finished the first episode and am well ...
A: Steve, Keep this in mind, it is okay to shop your project around now, but many companies will ...
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| Play submissions | 11/18/2009 | Anthony T. Carter |
Q: Can you please tell me when is the best time I should submit a play to a theatre if I wish to have ...
A: I think you can assume that the plays can be received on a rolling basis if they don't list a ...
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| Idea for TV show | 11/16/2009 | Roger S. H. Schulman |
Q: I have 2 greats ideas for a reality show. I have told couple of people about it and the response has ...
A: Generally speaking, this is the question I get asked most often. I'll give you the best answer I ...
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| Unsolicited material | 11/15/2009 | Roger S. H. Schulman |
Q: I was wondering if there are specific agencies that will read unsolicited material, specifically ...
A: I do not, and it seems you've done far more research than I ever have. I might suggest you contact ...
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| Hollywood recommend screenplay | 11/14/2009 | John M. Lovett |
Q: can my screenplay that has budget be produce, its set in WASHINGTON, female lead. Talbert
A: Are you writing that your film has a budget or that you have determined an estimated cost for the ...
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| Please Help! | 11/8/2009 | Beth |
Q: I'm a high school student from Malaysia. I'm thinking about making a play based on the movie/musical ...
A: I've been dong some research for you. Getting the rights to plays can be a confusing prospect ...
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| re: previous query | 11/6/2009 | Roger S. H. Schulman |
Q: Just sending you a new query as you suggested - I'm wondering if you have heard anything about the ...
A: No, your perseverance is admirable, but a bit too zealous. Agents don't typically respond to ...
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| Finding an agent from abroad | 11/2/2009 | Roger S. H. Schulman |
Q: Hoping you can give we some words of wisdom on how to go about finding a US agent for my TV work, ...
A: This is a new one on me, and being ill-equipped to answer, I have queried someone at my agency. I ...
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| story Vs. script and screenplay | 10/31/2009 | Don Vasicek |
Q: I have a story and would like to know what exactly the difference is between script and screenplay. ...
A: Todd, I apologize for taking so long to answer your question. I've been out of town and just ...
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| Actor's direction in script | 10/29/2009 | Barry Pearson |
Q: I have always been a bit confused about how much scene direction to put in a screen play. For ...
A: Check out my website at www.createyourscreenplay.com and look for my book HOLLYWOOD SCREENPLAY ...
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| Actor's direction in a screenplay | 10/29/2009 | Roger S. H. Schulman |
Q: I have always been a bit confused about how much scene direction to put in a screen play. For ...
A: You're the not the only one who's confused, or at least uncertain. Like the writing of the dialog ...
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| New Musical needs exposure | 10/26/2009 | Don Vasicek |
Q: For the past 5 years we have been developing a new musical for its road to Broadway. It has been ...
A: Paul, I apologize for taking so long to answer your question. I've been shooting a film and just ...
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| Do you know of such an "animal"? | 10/26/2009 | Don Vasicek |
Q: Is there anyone out there that has a service of providing knowledgeable directions to screenwriters ...
A: One's script must be market ready before one should go to market with it. Once the script is ready ...
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| jukebox musical | 10/23/2009 | Anthony T. Carter |
Q: I actually sent this same question to Arlene but I'm hoping you don't mind me asking you it as well. ...
A: Hmmm...the creative and logical sides of me are clashing...not a good thing haha. Um from the ...
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| A Super Idea? | 10/23/2009 | Don Vasicek |
Q: Mr Vasicek, I’m a college student and am extremely keen to do a script for the Superman film ...
A: Abi, In order to get any attention by a studio, regardless of what you have, you're going to have a ...
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| Red Cloth, Yellow Cloth... | 10/22/2009 | Roger S. H. Schulman |
Q: I recently had my first book published entitled 'Red Cloth, Yellow Cloth' which very basically is ...
A: Ideally what you need is a literary agent. Call the major talent agencies (Endeavor, CAA, William ...
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| graduate programs in screenwriting in CA | 10/18/2009 | Anthony T. Carter |
Q: I have a BA in Public Relations, and I am taking classes in screenwriting/playwriting/film at MTSU ...
A: I think its a good idea to apply to other schools, not only ones in CA. You want to pick a school ...
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| title in query letter | 10/13/2009 | Barry Pearson |
Q: Good Day, I am using the Hollywood Creative Directory and am getting alot of contacts for ...
A: There aren't any hard and fast, rigid rules about query letters. But you should use your common ...
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| A incredible story? | 10/9/2009 | Barry Pearson |
Q: I have an incredible story to show. miss this. At clearly ...
A: I'm sorry, but I don't really understand your question. I need you explain your situation more ...
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| How do I format video scenes in a script? | 10/6/2009 | Barry Pearson |
Q: In one scene of my script, a detective sits in the screening room and watches homemade videos ...
A: Interesting question. This is one of those situations in which you have options, depending on what ...
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| Acceptance of query letters | 10/5/2009 | Barry Pearson |
Q: Good day, I am ready to send out my query letters to potential buyers of my screenplay but fin ...
A: If I were you, I'd be prepared to use the HCD in combination with Internet Googling. If, for ...
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| selling script | 10/3/2009 | Roger S. H. Schulman |
Q: I have done a sci-fi romantic comedy story and now i want to sell it to hollywood,being a first ...
A: First let me apologize for not getting back to you sooner; I've been ill. Before I can add any ...
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| Playwriting/Screenplaywriting? | 10/1/2009 | Barry Pearson |
Q: I'm a student who has written a couple of plays that people responded really well to and am really ...
A: Plays for the stage are as different from screenplays as chalk from cheese. It's not a matter of ...
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| Re: Completed Spec Pilot | 9/30/2009 | Barry Pearson |
Q: I have read a few of your previous answers (negative in general but realistic) in regard to ...
A: I've done such a trick only once, myself, and ultimately, it did not get sold. The project was a ...
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| Technicalities of play writing... | 9/30/2009 | Beth |
Q: My question is rather involved, yet brief. I have written a few plays yet never once was I ...
A: I think this is a great question. Part of the reason why you'll be hard-pressed to find a really ...
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| PIP | 9/28/2009 | Don Vasicek |
Q: The main characters of my screenplay are at the center of a huge media storm. I want to convey this ...
A: Matt, This will work: INT. TV STUDIO - DAY JACK WORDS, 50, a slick-haired anchor spits words at ...
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| Style/ Format: supered images | 9/16/2009 | Roger S. H. Schulman |
Q: 1. What's your take on writing superimposed IMAGES (not text)? Here's one example of how I've ...
A: If there's a convention for writing superimposed images in a screenplay, I'm not familiar with it. ...
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| Market place | 9/16/2009 | Barry Pearson |
Q: Good day, I am ready to send out my query letters to potential buyers of my screenplay but fin ...
A: Sure you can phone. Have your questions down pat, and keep it short. The persons who deal with ...
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| Style/ Format: supered images/ double quotes | 9/16/2009 | Roger S. H. Schulman |
Q: 1. What's your take on writing superimposed IMAGES (not text)? Here's one example of how I've ...
A: 1. I have no issue with writing superimposed images. Make sure it's clear and has a point. 2. If ...
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| presenting a sitcom | 9/15/2009 | Barry Pearson |
Q: Christopher is a graduate of a college film program and has written and filmed a 1/2 hour sitcom. He ...
A: Chris is a lucky guy to have such a supportive parent as yourself. He'll need every edge he can get ...
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| tips! | 9/14/2009 | Don Vasicek |
Q: I have just finished reading Orwell's 1984 for the 2nd time and i am bursting withe filmic ideas i ...
A: Josh, Do some research on similar films, including box office. This should answer your question. ...
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| Market place | 9/14/2009 | Barry Pearson |
Q: Good day, I am ready to send out my query letters to potential buyers of my screenplay but fin ...
A: Sorry, but there's nothing equivalent to the HCD. They have the corner on this market. Bite the ...
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| MONTAGE | 9/14/2009 | Barry Pearson |
Q: Post the description under MONTAGE or after MUSIC OVER SCENE. NO DIALOGUE do you just leave white ...
A: Never leave extra white space on a page. It's just assumed in the industry that standard formatting ...
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| Silent Hill Script | 9/12/2009 | Barry Pearson |
Q: I've spent days combing the web looking for a finalized version of the script to Silent Hill, as ...
A: If the movie script isn't coming up in your string searches, it's probably because the authors don't ...
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| Pitching and Nurturing | 9/9/2009 | Roger S. H. Schulman |
Q: This follows up on a earlier exchange. Writer previously met two-time Oscar winning Producer at ...
A: This is a tough one because there's no right answer. On the other hand, that means there's no wrong ...
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| formatting | 9/9/2009 | Roger S. H. Schulman |
Q: If I have 2 scenes going on at the same time but in different places do I have to constantly write ...
A: If you search my previous answers for formatting, you'll see that there are relatively few strict ...
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| formatting montage | 9/9/2009 | Don Vasicek |
Q: I am writing a screenplay and want to use a montage. I am using a writing program but can't find an ...
A: Richard, You're welcome. It is good that you're a nit picker. Writers must be detailed oriented. ...
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| formatting montage | 9/9/2009 | Don Vasicek |
Q: I am writing a screenplay and want to use a montage. I am using a writing program but can't find an ...
A: Richard, The montage line should be a slugline something like this: MONTAGE Car race starts. Red ...
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| Historical Story | 9/8/2009 | Roger S. H. Schulman |
Q: I have an idea for a screenplay that is based on actual historical events (think BLOW or AMERICAN ...
A: Now you've really left my wheelhouse. This is a purely legal question, and I won't even attempt an ...
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| Historical Story | 9/4/2009 | Roger S. H. Schulman |
Q: I have an idea for a screenplay that is based on actual historical events (think BLOW or AMERICAN ...
A: First let me say that this is a legal question, and I am not a lawyer. My opinion is just that, an ...
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