ASAP my ASS

[pottymouth]

A producer from a reputable production company loved the concept of my script and said he'd read it ASAP. It's been 3 weeks and I'm wondering if anybody's had a call back after that much time. I was waiting to shop it around more because they would be my first choice to make the movie, but I don't know when it's time to move on.

Thanks,

Potty

[Hamboogul]

I found that my scripts are either read within 24 hours or not at all. That applies not just to producers, agents, and managers but also to friends and fellow writers when I need feedback.

I'm also the same. If I don't read the script within 3 days or so, unless I have a continuing relationship with that person, I forget about it.

[sppeterson]

For me, I've usually had to wait for at least 3-6 weeks for a response -- even (and always) in the cases where an option offer was made.

People I know who submit through managers or agents (the bastages!) seem to get responses more quickly.

[writerman]

Had a producer read my script and he loved it. Said it was easily doable and wanted to get things started right away. Told me to call him to discuss things and get a deal memo written up so we could start the ball rolling. We played phone tag for 3 weeks. He finally emailed me and said his current project was keeping him very busy. He said he would contact me when he was free and that I should not wait around for him....
:eek:

I've been told that happens often when a "better" project comes along.
But could it possibly be better than mine????

Lesson here: Do not hesitate to market your script until you have a signed contract in hand.

[writer0825]

I agree with Ryan and Boski, just keep going out with it if you can get people to look at it. If you really want to work with that producer that has it now, if someone else becomes interested, maybe, just maybe, it will light a fire under him to move faster.

You should never hold your breath waiting for one specific person to respond, you'll turn an ugly shade of blue and fall over onto your computer keys dying. :rolling:

[pottymouth]

Thanks for all the input! I'll keep shopping it.

Potty

[Copywriter2]

I once attended a "Master Class" at the Austin Film Festival. Bill Whitliff was the moderator. He gave us two pieces of advice:
1. "Don't believe anyone in Hollywood until you get a check that clears the bank."
2. "The number of real decision makers in Hollywood who can greenlight a movie can fill this room." And it was a pretty small room.

So don't believe anyone and keep on submitting until you get one with a firm offer and valid check.

[doubler83]

I'm still waiting after a year. :confused:

[maureennm]

So, in general, I should expect an answer/response in 3 to 6 weeks? I'm new at submitting screenplays, but I've submitted and sold fiction and nonfiction, and magazines take anywhere from 3 to 6 months to respond. So 3 to 6 weeks, even with a 'no,' is still way better than 3 to 6 months,
Maureen