My script Walking Point was just requested by a major production company, one that has the means to make the high budget historical war drama the script is. My questions are has anyone experienced this experience? Should I be excited or ready for the thumbs down? I was told to expect to hear something within 1-2 months. Any advice? thanks!
Screenwriting : Just got a request from a major production company. Now what? by RJ Nevens, Jr.
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Just patience RJ. If they really like it, they will probably get in touch with you sooner. By the way, do you have a literary agent or manager?
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Send it and then it's all up to the script. Thinking about it won't change anything, so get back to writing whatever you were working on.
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Some things you can do, besides making sure you have a Register of Copyrights registration and, maybe, a WGA registration, is to submit by registered mail. Know who signed for it. Call to see if it arrived. Get know know the secretary or assistant where you submitted. This person can be a friend in the process. They may give you a heads up on how long it will take and when you might call back or expect an answer. In the meantime, contact some agents and tell them that your script has been requested and, should something happen, you are looking for representation. At the same time you can drop some information about your other projects. A few thoughts.
Thanks everyone. I don't have an agent and all my script are have copyrights and are registered with the guild.
If they want to buy it, ask for a couple of referrals for an agent to negotiate the deal. (or a letter stating they want to buy your script on their letterhead) Then call three agents you want to work with and interview them--ask them if they will want to work with you on an ongoing basis and not just for this single deal--you want the long term representation. Good luck!
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Don't expect a sale. Of course, if you do get one, that's fantastic - if that happens get representation if you don't already have it . In that situation people will be tripping over each other to rep you. However, if it is good, there's a better chance of it serving well as a writing sample. That means whilst the company might not be interested in making the script, they may be interested in you as a writer. If they want to talk to you it's important that you come across as a normal human being that they would be happy to establish a working relationship with. In the event of them wanting to hire a writer for another project down the line, hopefully they think of you. Lastly, congratulations of getting things this far. Chances are you'll need to repeat this success several times with other projects before anything actually comes from it. That's not supposed to sound a massive downer, just a FYI. All the best, maybe you will beat the odds - and I'll be jealous! ;)
thanks everyone. fingers crossed. I have a link to the test movie trailer under the project on my profile if anyone is interested in seeing what it's all about. :)
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This is my third script and the one with the most traction at this point.