Screenwriting : Inktip Script Viewing by Anthony Lucas

Oh right I getcha. But still send it right?

Having secured a number of deals with Inktip producers, I don't think a script viewing means much. Not unless someone gets back to you about an option or right to shop.

Cool. Any idea when i'll stop freaking out after seeing someone read it????

Anthony: Yes, when you had many more script requests.

Better get cracking then. Cheers mate.

I've had many scripts downloaded on Inktip by producers; I've never sent follow-up letters. I figure if they read it, like it, I'll hear from them. If not, it wasn't for them. However, your script may be in a pile that's a mile high (or the email equivalent). I once got an email from a producer who said that while he liked my script, he thought it would be out of his budget range. I had no idea who he was! I checked back, and he had downloaded one of my Inktip scripts 9 months before. This has happened twice since, both 8 months or older before they even read what they downloaded! On another site, I did a pitch for one of my horror scripts, got a script request, sent it along, and forgot about it. Then I got an email from a producer at a studio - out of the blue. In it, was a script-coverage-like evaluation, where they gave it a "recommend!" I had to look them up and found that it was the script requested on that other site five months before! I've learned it can take months just to get something read. I've had some recent "right to shop" arrangements on Inktip. I just keep plugging away and try not to worry about it.

I’ve had the same response “out of my budget” by numerous directors/ producers. One went as far as saying he was still trying to procure an additional investor for it. I think inktip only works for smaller budget scripts.

Some of my recent downloads have come from some major producers that have made pictures in the 40 + million dollar range; so they certainly visit the site. but you are right that the majority are looking for low budget.

if you have small budget film with a few characters and scenes, Inktip might get you an option. Anything biggish and its a long shot unless a small company can partner up with others. My first two scripts are medium and I had one well credited producer say it was out his budget and the fact I am new, unaccredited and no agent means it will be hard to get it in front a suitable studio or producer. He suggested I even write a low budget film and get it on inktip to get optioned so I can at least get something under my belt. (working on it)

What annoys me with inktip is the producers seeking scripts email. It's ether someone wanting sci fi space horror action but with $500,000 budget or someone seeking really specific film about a 15 year old Peru girl in the 1960s who has faith crises after being sent to live with her blind trans gender uncle.

Re: Inktip, I'm in both boats, first as a screenwriter as as a producing partner. Here is what I've found... The majority of writers will contact the production company via email, after they have been notified their script or even logline has been viewed - this is despite the strong Inktip warning that you should only mail a letter after 6 weeks. From a writer POV, I see when producers have read my script and know that if it resonates, they will contact me. I don't bother chasing them in any shape or form. I remember as a producer reading scripts from 2 years ago that I couldn't get rights to, but still love and plan to hit up in the future. If the script is good enough, they will remember and contact you when it's right.