Hello, everyone.
This is an unorthodox way of proceeding, but I thought I’d give it a try.
I am a screenwriter and have completed 6 feature length movie scripts, and am working on a 7th.
I have been trying to get someone to read one or more of these scripts, but always get the standard entertainment industry answer: “All scripts must be submitted through an agent.”
The problem is that I can not find any reputable agent to take me on as a previously unrepresented writer. I have been trying this approach for 14 years now, while I continue to write. I have also tried calling and writing directly to actors, producers, directors, production companies, and even entertainment lawyers, all with the same result. It seems that the only way to get an agent is to be already famous, in which case I would already have an agent. This “Catch-22” situation is, of course, very frustrating.
The reason I am posting on the Stephen King site is that my latest completed script is a prequel/sequel to the movie Christine. It is 179 pages, and has 22 suggested songs for the soundtrack.
I have corresponded with the producer of the original movie, and he will only read scripts presented through...an agent. He was very polite about it, but also very firm.
If any of you know of an actual reputable agent (no “script doctors”, or other scams) who will take on new writers, I would appreciate a heads-up. I have already tried all of the ones listed on the WGA site as being willing to do so, and even those who are not listed as such, but they all said they do not take on new writers. Strange, but true.
If Mr. King might be interested in reading part or all of the sequel script, I would be glad to send a copy, along with a demo CD of the full soundtrack.
Thanks for your time.
This is an unorthodox way of proceeding, but I thought I’d give it a try.
I am a screenwriter and have completed 6 feature length movie scripts, and am working on a 7th.
I have been trying to get someone to read one or more of these scripts, but always get the standard entertainment industry answer: “All scripts must be submitted through an agent.”
The problem is that I can not find any reputable agent to take me on as a previously unrepresented writer. I have been trying this approach for 14 years now, while I continue to write. I have also tried calling and writing directly to actors, producers, directors, production companies, and even entertainment lawyers, all with the same result. It seems that the only way to get an agent is to be already famous, in which case I would already have an agent. This “Catch-22” situation is, of course, very frustrating.
The reason I am posting on the Stephen King site is that my latest completed script is a prequel/sequel to the movie Christine. It is 179 pages, and has 22 suggested songs for the soundtrack.
I have corresponded with the producer of the original movie, and he will only read scripts presented through...an agent. He was very polite about it, but also very firm.
If any of you know of an actual reputable agent (no “script doctors”, or other scams) who will take on new writers, I would appreciate a heads-up. I have already tried all of the ones listed on the WGA site as being willing to do so, and even those who are not listed as such, but they all said they do not take on new writers. Strange, but true.
If Mr. King might be interested in reading part or all of the sequel script, I would be glad to send a copy, along with a demo CD of the full soundtrack.
Thanks for your time.