Last night I attended an online event organized by Script Pipeline: Hard Truths: Screenwriting Competitions. In it, if I understood correctly, it was recommended that we not post our scripts online on, for instance, ISA . . . or I suppose Stage 32. What are your thoughts on this? Seems to me that posting them is the way to get them viewed. No?
Screenwriting : Should we post our scripts online at ISA and InkTip? by Roberta M Roy
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To piggyback what about the blacklist?
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I think it's useful to post scripts online, Roberta M Roy. I sold four short scripts that were posted on my Stage 32 profile. The producer went through my loglines and picked four scripts. He was able to download the scripts right away because I posted them online.
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Perhaps I misunderstood, but I don't think I did. And I am leaving my screenplays up there for the world to see.
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That's great, Roberta M Roy. The best script in the world can't be bought if no one can see it. :)
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Roberta, I'm with you...and I'll gladly continue to post scripts of mine online.
And I'm wishing you all the VERY BEST!
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Roberta:
Though I post very few of my screenplays online, I beg to differ with Script Pipeline if they made that statement. Using online services like Inkip, International Screenwriters, Stage 32, Roadmap Writer, and Stage 32 can and has been very effective for me. However, not only do you have to have material that is a cut above the completion, meaning (You place in the top 10 to 5 percent) in festivals and contests, but you have creative marketing abilities with your written pitches and pitch decks to stand out from the competition. I highly recommend you watch my video, 10 Screenplay Hosting and Pitching Websites on youtube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urljBuXaqt4
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I've watched your youtube video a while back, Phillip, and found it very informative. So thank you!
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Roberta: Excellent. Hope you're having fun with the process.
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I think you always need to be aware of the opinions and advice you receive.
Is it objective, does it come from a source of industry experience, does the party giving advice have anything to lose/gain etc
For example, one company (CAST & CREW), controls the following :
Coverfly
Screencraft
Final Draft
The Script Lab
The Tracking Board
DoneDeal
We Screenplay
StarNow
The Mandy Network
Industry Arts
Backstage
Some of you may also remember a certain Hollywood actor's script winning or placing in a few competitions, in clear breach of its own rules.
If you believe hosting a script, can help make connections within the industry, or even get your work made and can see clear evidence that other writers have done the same, then go for it.
If you believe a competition is fair and there are rewards outside of monetary incentives that can advance your career, again with evidence, from the previous winner, go for it.
Do your homework and due diligence. Be hopeful, be courageous, be fearless, be resilient.
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Interesting Eoin!
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I want to back up what Phil said about making sure your scripts are a cut above the rest. I too believe in posting your scripts, but posting a script before it's ready can be detrimental. Always be sure you're putting your best foot forward. Post your best. It's gotta be polished and ready to produce.
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Agreed with Niki and Phil! Feel free to write me at success@stage32.com. I'm happy to make suggestions on producers who would be a good match to review your script!