"Clearly well thought out and very "true" piece of science fiction in a "sci-fi" light world." - Stacey Stanley - Creative Executive.
"I enjoyed the Arc.There's not a doubt this is a different story. - Ashley Wandishin - Producer/Head of Development
"This is definitely one of the most original scripts I have ever read." - Katie Politanoff - Development Executive
All passed. Wish $105.00 would buy more help.
What did they say about your characters?
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What sort of "help" are you seeking, Thomas?
it sounds like a great screenplay. You might want to try to attach a known director to it.
An interested producer, Eric
It's my understanding, Thomas, that producers pass on most pitches, particularly when hearing pitches via Stage 32, where anyone with the willingness to pay may pitch. If the script requests exceed 5% count me surprised. It sounds as though these producers pointed out what they saw as the strengths of your pitch and your script's concept, but not explicitly why they passed. I'm not sure what they're required to say, if anything, on that latter point.
An "interested Producer" sounds to me like you're just trollin' for dollars.
Finding a place, building a team, generating interest. These industry development execs are supposed to follow up with a meeting if interested, The only obstacle may be the cost.
Intersting comment, Eric. If "good job" is all that we can strive for, these pitches may be a waste of time.
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Your assessment of cost as the only obstacle is incorrect. Making a movie is not like financing a house, it’s a commitment to an army of collaborators—and ultimately the audience—that your story is worth their time and effort. The Room had financing, and is a notorious laughing stock. What is it about the story you want to tell that causes people to snap to attention and say, “I want to be a part of that!”
I pulled out what was consistent among the pitch reviewers. What’s left
would probably benefit from some concept art and more detailed production design descriptions. (in 1-2 page pitch)
focus on having the individuals who you present to on the edge of the seat
I would suggest streamlining it a bit and leaving out some details (as long as it makes sense). I need to get a snap picture of the story.
Oh, and: “the budget on this would be astronomical”
Thomas Thorpe You're absolutely correct. Even if you have a great pitch with a fantastic script the odds are overwhelmingly against anyone reading anything. Even if they request a script, it's doubtful they'd read it and highly unlikely it would get sent to anyone else. Total waste of time if you're trying to actually move the needle on development.
And if you just want to practice and get better, You could give your friend a list of premade questions. "Who is your main character? What do they want? How do they change? What's the tone? What's the point? Why do they _______,(their choice to move forward in their "hero's journey" or whatever.) All stuff you've already explained in the pitch. but they didn't catch cause they're checking email.
And just tell your friend to try to shoot you down after the pitch with dismissive knee jerk canned responses that include those questions you wrote down. Hold your own with logical answers described in the plot and tell your friend to nod and "Uh huh". repeatedly and then end it coldly. You'll get the same experience for free.
Pitching to 3 people/3 different companies is a very small sample size.
It doesn't look like you want to be a career screenwriter. So be a Producer. Change your game plan and learn the film business from the other side of the table.