Producing : Securing an Agent/Manager/Producer... by Kaitlin Gagnon

Hope these help: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3--IFM9gkw and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCP7s6Zz88c&t=13s

Hi Everybody! I'm seeking a qualified producer for a multi awarded feature script. Any great suggestion how to jump to production? :))

I am a French writer living in Spain, which does not make things easy.....

I just finished the trailer in case you are interested to have a look:

https://youtu.be/wcbS8wcICbE

Thanks for your attention and comments. Florence

Well Kaitlin, besides you who else says that your script is 'ready to go'?

Great question, Doug! I am currently featured on the BlackList's "top list" as a result of the scores I've recently received for paid evaluations, all of which detail at length the Hollywood-potential the script has, as-is. Beyond this, the agent/manager of the actor I originally selected as the lead role had expressed this script was, "at the top of [his] pile" because it is the adaptation this story so desperately needs. His wife, who is also an actress, claimed to have "loved" the script (as per her manager) and I am still waiting to hear whether or not their schedules will allow them to actively pursue the script together.

I have spent nearly seven years perfecting this script and I can assure you, it is most ready, and so am I!

My agent's advice: write 5 consecutive years of great specs. What other ideas do you have? More specs means more eyes. The screenwriter's career is assignment work; not spec writing. People buy original specs but these contracts only pay in full when the script goes into production and there's no guarantee you will be the only writer. Good Luck. Write more. Work on other people's movies.

Those are some really awesome accomplishments thus far, Kaitlin. Keep up the good fight, and best fortunes to you!

Thanks for the nice comment Bill. Xx

How many other scripts do you have? Because I guarantee that will be one of their first questions. There are ways to get your work in front of execs, from contests to pitch services (S32 offers them) or simply cold-calling. Most of the time, however, they do tend to want you to already have a deal in the works, or at least see that you’ve placed very highly in the big contests, before they will consider signing you. That’s been my experience anyway. You might be better off reaching out to a producer. I’ve had much better luck going that route.

Most agents only rep people who are already established and flowing proven dollars on projects in view. This applies to writers as well as other creatives and actors. An exception for writers is when the screenplay is based on a proven property such as a bestselling novel or a successful-film remake. The saying that whwn you are ready they will call you has some biting truth. I know of at least 1 lit agent in L.A. who will take anyone; you do not want to sign with an agent who will take anyone. You are someone, not anyone. Hold out for quality representation.

amazing advice, everyone, thank you for taking the time to respond. i have my first pitch scheduled this weekend through stage32, let's pray something awesome comes of it!

not sure why I can't see the most recent responses but I did receive email notifications about them - to derek and john, yes! i have a skype pitch scheduled for this sunday (tomorrow) and another for the following weekend. a little nervous but totally ready! best of luck to everyone else, i'll be sure to post about the experience when it's all said and done