I have feature length screenplays in multiple genres: comedy, horror, action, crime. When querying managers should I shop one specific screenplay or lead with one but mention the others? Also, if a manager agrees to take on one of my screenplays, what is the proper etiquette for the others? Do I stick with one manager even if they only want one, or can I have more than one manager? Thanks in advance for your help!
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I had the same question, Thom. I'll leech off your responses
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Most managers will want to have an exclusive relationship with their clients and, in success, it can get confusing to execs and buyers if different reps are bringing the same writer to the table. You can have multiple managers over the course of your career but it's usually one at a time.
Reps want to see the potential of a long term business relationship at the get go so having multiple feature screenpays is a good thing when you are courting a manager. It's rare for a manager to sign a client to rep only one script, and they always ask what else you have if they read and like the first script you send. I would say send the script that you are most confident in, letting them know you have others, and if they respond, they'll ask for another and then you can send your next one or your slate over.
Occasionally, a manager will fall in love with one script and work with a writer on a trial basis without actually signing them and if somethihg good happens with the script the writer will get signed. In that scenario, I still advise sticking with that manager and seeing it through because it can spark the long term relationship you're looking for.
I hope that's helpful.
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Thank you, Sam. That was helpful.
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I agree with Sam! In my experience reps want to see everything you have and see where they can take you and what they can work with and of course there will be stand out projects that some reps will love and ride with!
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Thom Reese You gotta check out the Writers´ Room here on SG32. There you will find managers and big name producers looking for stories like yours. Best of luck!
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Some excellent answers here already, so I'll second what Mark Deuce said about the Writers' Room. Thom Reese if you or anyone else reading this would like a free month to check it out, just write the Success Team at success@stage32.com and tell them I sent you over.
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Hi Thom Reese! We have a really great webinar that covers this that I know you’ll love: https://www.stage32.com/education?p=8944859414835
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Thank you all for the great feedback!!!!!!!
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Most welcome, Thom Reese