Screenwriting : Screenplay optioned! by Toby Tate

Toby Tate

Screenplay optioned!

Just optioned my first screenplay! Can't say much beyond that for now, and I know it's probably lame to announce that since it doesn't exactly mean a film is being made. Just to add some context, I've been at this for about five years, so this may give hope to others to know that persistence does pay off!

Adam Jestin

Hey congrats Toby. Can you tell us what's the genre of the script?

Toby Tate

Thank you. Sure - it's an action/thriller.

Zach Tirone

Congrats!

Joe Thayer

Not lame at all - Celebrate. It's an accomplishment for sure!

Myriam B

Awesome news! Bravo!

Michael Laman

congrats to you, you have reached a milestone

Marcia McNair

Congrats! That is really exciting!

Toby Tate

Thanks everyone - I appreciate it!

David Clarke Lambertson

Super! Congrats!

Mike Miller

Congrats Toby!!

Sarah Gabrielle Baron

yayyyyy!!!

Dan Guardino

Congrats. Hope it gets made.

Craig D Griffiths

Well done Toby. The first thing I ever wrote was a good script. But I never thought it had a chance once I develop some skill. Six years later someone wanted an option on it. I thought why not, some fun money. This thing is never getting made.

Looks like it is going to go ahead. It took a bucket load or rewrites to get it into shape. I am just hope that the Aussie dollar drops on the day of production. That is when they give me the final payment in US Dollars.

Let hope it see some screen time. Rewrite as much as you feel comfortable. Remember it is all yours, even their requested changes until they buy it from you. Exciting times.

Emily A Dinwiddie

Persistence does indeed pay off. Congratulations! xx

Marcia McNair

These stories are giving me hope! Thanks for sharing!

James Welday

Congratulations, Toby! Thank you for sharing the great news!!

Maurice Vaughan

Congrats, Toby!

Joe Campbell Jr.

Congratulations Toby!

Matthew H Emma

Continued success Toby!

Leona McDermott

Congrats.

Joleene DesRosiers

Nice!

Lee Krempel

Congrats!

Jill A. Hargrave

Brilliant!

Izzibella Beau

congratulations. That's awesome news

Johnathan Burns

Congrats Toby, it's a massive credit to your writing ability.

Doug Nelson

That's a nice shot in the ole ego for sure. I hope you don't mind my asking; but for how much $ and for how long. In today's market I see a lot of$0 options.

Toby Tate

Hi Doug - I'm not at liberty to disclose any details. But I'm happy with the deal.

Martin Reese

Great news Toby Tate

Martha Caprarotta

Toby Tate Congratulations on the option and on your persistence! We are always being reminded you have to be in it for the long haul. Best of luck to you that this first step leads to another and another!

Bill Albert

Good luck. Hope it works out for you.

Erik Meyers

Very cool!

Mariannjely Marval

Congratulations!!!! :)

Dave Wickenden

Great!

Jim Boston

Toby, way to go! Way to rock...and all the VERY BEST to you!

Rebecca Glazer

You should shout it from the rooftops because it's an accomplishment. Congrats!

Rebecca Glazer

AND it is motivating. Thank you.

Shane Stanley

Congrats to you. It’s something to be proud especially when someone believes in your work. Keep it up!

Tennyson Stead

Congratulations, Toby! May the movie gods shepherd your development process, and lead you to an excellent piece of cinema.

Bill Albert

Good luck. Hope it turns out great.

Dan Davis

Congrats!

Toby Tate

Thanks everyone - I appreciate it!

Charley Vance

Good for you.

Becky Fink

Awesome news! Congrats, Toby!

Tabitha Baumander

WOOOOHOOO

David Kleve

Congratulations. It's a step in the right direction.

Melanie Star Scot

I think it's fantastic! It's definitely something to be proud of! Congrats!

Justin Sloan

Fingers crossed and congrats!

Monica Mansy

Congrats, Toby!!!!! That's exciting and definitely a must-share!

Toby Tate

Thanks everyone - and Justin, thanks for your service, and Semper Fi!

Dale Luckwitz

A little late on the congrats but I just saw this. Always exciting when I hear about someone getting their first option!

John Mezes

Toby, announce it, man! Be proud you achieved something that is not easy to do, it's a nice accomplishment. As someone who also wrote an optioned script, I know it's an amazing feeling, and I'm happy for you. Like you said, when someone reads your post, their hope kicks in and they might say, " I can do that too, let me keep going. " Patience and persistence are our allies! Bravo, sir!

Terrence Sellers

You've already accomplished more than like 90% of people that have started a screenplay. Be proud. I've gotten things produced and even I can't say I've optioned a screenplay.

Khadi Madama

yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh i win for my fellow screenwriters is a win for all of us. happy for you.

Matthew Walsh

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! Dude, that's so awesome. Best of luck and hope to see your story on the big screen (or home screen) soon! :)

Charley Vance

Good for you. Validation is sweet!

Mike Miller

Congrats man!

Shane Stanley

This is great news. Pardon the tardy congrats. Use it as a springboard for the next! Momentum is everything.

Cherelynn Baker

Congratulations! So happy for you!

Marcia McNair

Congrats, and thanks for sharing, because it is inspirational to hear about another writer's success.

Mike Romoth

Great work and thanks for posting. Posting about a success is always welcome in my book. We are all here hoping for even small-ish victories, and you show that there is a path. Best of luck and let us know how you progress with this.

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