I am preparing to shop around my script for an animated project I am working on and wanted advice on how to protect my work. Also what steps will I be going through during the shopping process? Any recommendations on how to get noticed quicker? Our script has been under 4 revisions and countless drafts. It is exceptionally polished and ready for attention. I would appreciate any relevant info. Thanks.
Screenwriting : Protecting a Script & Shopping by Rob Little
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I am sort of in the same spot... like my recent post I was told that finding an agent can increase your chances of more exposure. I hope that I am correct.
I have been considering an agent. But I am aware of the bite they take out of your share of any sale. My small animation studio has the capability to produce a few shorts, which might be our way of pitching to a network/content provider. But a studio or production company behind us might allow us to move faster. Thanks for the insight. Now i just have to find out how to sell my self to an agency if I pursue that direction.
one more thought- I use scripped.com an online script writing program that automatically copy rights my work, however, an agent as well would uphold the job to make sure you are protected genuinely.
yes... like I said I am in the same boat- kind of contemplating it however, toying with the idea that in the long run I may be better protected and for me... I want to reach out to some big hitters and if you do not have an agent as mediator you cannot get anywhere near them. There are some big Directors I would like to negotiate with and with an agent you can't. exclusively set up that way. I want that range to be able to hit up bigger directors and producers if possible. peace!
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An agent may take up to 20% of what you make BUT if they're a good agent they should have plenty of contacts, which is obviously to your advantage. They can also negotiate better deals for you, so a good agent may end up paying for herself in the long. Problem is, so many agents won't take you on without being recommended by someone else. If you're not in LA or NY it's hard to built a relationship with an agent. too. I'm going through the process myself, so let me know how you fare.
Amen to that
I really do need to look into WGA, if only to protect my content. Would you guys recommend producing some shorts first? I have also been thinking about crowd sourcing and doing much of the initial start up ourselves as our own studio/production company. I know this would be a much more difficult process and it would take more time without studio money behind us but luckily (or unluckily) there are a lot of creatives out of work and we could offer them a position on the ground floor where they could grow with the project if they so choose to be a part of the "magic". Is circumventing the established system worth the risk? Media is changing, especially the way it is packaged and distributed, and online outlets will be the future when cable eventually dies it's enviable slow death at the hands of the internet. The are almost innumerable variables. Thoughts? <3 Rob
It's 5% to 10% not twenty. Tvwritersvault.com
I'm British and lean towards writing for the UK market. Many British agents charge 20% if they have to deal with writers like me, resident in the US. So we're both right.
Thanks for the link to TVWritersVault too. I've been thinking about trying that market - it looks very useful.