I’d like to know the most professional methods in capturing a producer’s attention for script ideas and any tips when pitching to them. I’d be very appreciative in receiving all manners of advice. Thank you, all!
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Have a great idea.
Backed up with a well executed screenplay.
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To tag on to what William said. Be able to take the great idea and articulate it into a logline that catches the eye. A logline is usually a one sentence summary of your script. It's generally a good thing if you can identify the protagonist, antagonist and the stakes. For example, here's the logline from the classic film Sweet Smell of Success:
"A press agent, hungry to get ahead, is pushed by a ruthless columnist to do cruel and evil things, and is eventually caught in the web of lies that he has created."
If you do a written pitch add a succinct synopsis of your screenplay. Usually, with your logline included, no more than two pages.
If you do a live pitch like the ones Happy Writers offers, then tell the producer/agent a little bit about yourself and be prepared to talk about your screenplay and why someone would want to spend a ton of money to make it into a film.