I submitted a script to a producer who wanted to read it, but never followed up. I'm embarrassed to admit that I just let it go, got busy with other stuff and forgot it. I doubt seriously if she's interested, but I do want to contact her and at least say thanks, but how can I do that after a year's delay? I feel like saying something like "I'm nervous about this" or "I owe you an apology" but I'm not really sure how to word it. Any suggestions? Thanks!
Screenwriting : Need some suggestions after being a jerk by Karla Von Huben
Need some suggestions after being a jerk
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Thanks, guys. You're right; they would have said something if they liked it or wanted more. But I'll at least drop an email, apologize all over myself for the delay, and thank them for asking to read the script. Most of those who checked us out stopped at the logline! Tell me again why we want to write screenplays? LOL!
I took a class yesterday at the GAPF in Burbank and they talked about follow ups, call or email the guy. A year goes by so quick, he might be real busy and put your script at the bottom of his to do list or maybe he didn't like it. Either way it wouldn't hurt to email or call the guy. Don't be a shy writer like me lol.
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I emailed her, apologized for being a dolt about the follow-up, and said thanks for taking the time to read the script. I also said we still love it (we do) and find it funny, but it's not a "comedy" like the ones filmed today: there's no monkey sex, drunks, barfing or fart jokes. I got a nice reply: "You are not a dolt and I thought it was sweet and fun. But sadly nobody is making comedies without fart jokes. I wish they were." My writing partner and I want to see this on the screen so badly we could cry. I guess we'll keep trying to find the person who'll say yes. :D Thanks for the input and the pep talk.
Monkey sex - wild sex while swinging from the chandelier. :D Sorry, Illimani, but unless the monkeys are also puking on camera and taking dumps in people's shoes, your script's not going to make it in today's "comedy" marketplace.
We need more little person cross dressers and fat people.
Be honest, just say you were just not ready to submit, but you are confident now. And say "I sincerely apologize" or something like that.