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!
Screenwriting : Screenplay optioned! by Toby Tate
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4 years ago
Screenplay optioned!
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Hey congrats Toby. Can you tell us what's the genre of the script?
Thank you. Sure - it's an action/thriller.
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Congrats!
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Not lame at all - Celebrate. It's an accomplishment for sure!
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Awesome news! Bravo!
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congrats to you, you have reached a milestone
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Congrats! That is really exciting!
Thanks everyone - I appreciate it!
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Super! Congrats!
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Congrats Toby!!
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yayyyyy!!!
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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.
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Persistence does indeed pay off. Congratulations! xx
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These stories are giving me hope! Thanks for sharing!
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Congratulations, Toby! Thank you for sharing the great news!!
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Congrats, Toby!
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Congratulations Toby!
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Continued success Toby!
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Congrats.
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Nice!
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Congrats!
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Brilliant!
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congratulations. That's awesome news
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Congrats Toby, it's a massive credit to your writing ability.
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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.
Hi Doug - I'm not at liberty to disclose any details. But I'm happy with the deal.
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Great news Toby Tate
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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!
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Good luck. Hope it works out for you.
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Very cool!
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Congratulations!!!! :)
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Great!
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Toby, way to go! Way to rock...and all the VERY BEST to you!
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You should shout it from the rooftops because it's an accomplishment. Congrats!
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AND it is motivating. Thank you.
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Congrats to you. It’s something to be proud especially when someone believes in your work. Keep it up!
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Congratulations, Toby! May the movie gods shepherd your development process, and lead you to an excellent piece of cinema.
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Good luck. Hope it turns out great.
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Congrats!
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Thanks everyone - I appreciate it!
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Good for you.
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Awesome news! Congrats, Toby!
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WOOOOHOOO
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Congratulations. It's a step in the right direction.
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I think it's fantastic! It's definitely something to be proud of! Congrats!
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Fingers crossed and congrats!
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Congrats, Toby!!!!! That's exciting and definitely a must-share!
Thanks everyone - and Justin, thanks for your service, and Semper Fi!
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A little late on the congrats but I just saw this. Always exciting when I hear about someone getting their first option!
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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!
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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.
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yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh i win for my fellow screenwriters is a win for all of us. happy for you.
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CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! Dude, that's so awesome. Best of luck and hope to see your story on the big screen (or home screen) soon! :)
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Good for you. Validation is sweet!
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Congrats man!
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This is great news. Pardon the tardy congrats. Use it as a springboard for the next! Momentum is everything.
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Congratulations! So happy for you!
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Congrats, and thanks for sharing, because it is inspirational to hear about another writer's success.
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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.