Radmin Company

[knumBAone]

Any info on these guys? Experiences dealing with them? I got a request for my script recently.

[kullervo]

They read two of mine, which they liked, but "not enough." They take a looooooooong time to respond.

kullervo

[KidCharlemagne108]

Had an email from them that my script was well received. They asked for another script. Sent it. Never heard from them again.

KC

[acquaformosa]

I got the same "well-received" email for two scripts. . However, after a request for a third, someone called me to chat about things (in general). I have since sent a 4th script, which seems so pointless at this point: I mean, they've read three scripts and now have a fourth. What will the 4th script do for them that the first three didn't?

[phatgirl]

Well this is good info. I too had a Radmin "well-received" script. They're now waiting for me to finish my latest which they want to read as soon as I'm done. But after reading this thread, I may stop killing myself to finish since my "well-received" script has been truly "well-received" by another manager who got it onto the desk of a well-known director/producer within 5 days of reading it.

edited to add - Given the above posts, it would seem that Radmin is less interested in developing writers than simply finding material they can sell. But I'm just guessing. Anyway, they are very successful and have a lot of script sales posted.

[acquaformosa]

To follow up a bit more:
The guy was nice and tried to convey why the first three scripts ("though well-written" -- geez), were ultimately a "pass." A lot of shop-talk that seemed to keep coming around to the old mantra of focusing on "high concept" stories.

And yet, a request for Script #4 (fish-out-of-water comedy) even though I told him: "Hey, this script isn't going to be much different than the others" but it was nice that he took the time to chat. Mind you, it took three submittals and two "well-received" emails to get to that point and I still thought that proceeding any further was likely to be a waste of time (for both parties).

You'd think if they really wanted to sign a new client, that if they liked three scripts of the same writer, and wanted a fourth, they would be interested in doing that, but I never got that impression at all. Probably just looking for specific material or property.

[night fugue]

They're only going to "sign" you if they want to produce your script. Linne Radmin is a producer first, manager second. A producer's fee is a lot heftier than a manager's %.

[acquaformosa]

Fair enough. Mind you, I'm just a neophyte and from my perspective, their main claim to fame was a tad ambiguous (film production vs. management, etc.). So I didn't know if the end-game was signing me as a client, or shopping something as a specific project. I guess I hadn't really done much research on them since I hadn't originally sought them out -- they just magically appeared out of the woodwork after they heard about one of my scripts being a finalist in a contest.

Anyway, I've never had any specific dealings with Mister Radmin. If the focus is production, it all makes sense. And I guess I have no complaints if they wanna keep reading my scripts even though they've already acknowledged that I don't crank out the sort of material they'd be interested in.

[JustinoXV]

"Anyway, I've never had any specific dealings with Mister Radmin. If the focus is production, it all makes sense. And I guess I have no complaints if they wanna keep reading my scripts even though they've already acknowledged that I don't crank out the sort of material they'd be interested in."

Not that you should complain, but it's a good idea to move on. If they continue to reject every script you write, what's the point to keep sending them your material?

[Muckraker]

Just FYI. Mister Radmin is a woman. And yes, many companies start out as management firms with a client base and evolve into production companies, which is more lucrative and gets them out of the tedium of having to pound the pavement to get writers work when they can simply produce. Good writers are far more easy to come by than saleable spec scripts.

[acquaformosa]

Well, there's nothing really to move on from. They ask for a script. I send it. They go their way. I go mine. All with a don't-call-us-we'll-call-you understanding.

Thanks for the clarification regarding Ms. Radmin.

[jimjimgrande]

btw- fyi - Linne Radmin was for a long time an agent at ICM. If you check out her credits on imdb, it'll give all y'all a pretty good idea of the kind of movies she's trying to do.

[JustinoXV]

"Well, there's nothing really to move on from. They ask for a script. I send it. They go their way. I go mine. All with a don't-call-us-we'll-call-you understanding."

Understood. However, there are so many other companies out there looking for work. All I'm saying is don't get too attached to Radmin just because she's willing to read your scripts.

JimJim's idea sounds good in checking out her credits to see what genre she produces.

[rgfaith]

That "Twisted" movie sure is high concept, but I never saw it. As I remember it didn't do very well at the box office or critically. But what do I know, they probably made money.

[jimjimgrande]

From her credits, despite what we think of those movies, what can be gleaned is that they are all fairly mainstream and were made with name talent.

Consider this before you send your indie drama or sci-fi epic. Even if they ask for it, understand that you might be shooting outside their usual target zone which means the odds are even longer.

[acquaformosa]

"Consider this before you send your indie drama or sci-fi epic."

How did you know? Uncanny. :D

[sadvol]

So, I just this morning received more of the same. See the following...

************************************************** *********

Hi Scotty --

Good news, we really enjoyed THE TOUCH. We’d love to see another example of your work...

You can send us a list of log lines to choose from or just go ahead and choose your most representative work.

Feel free to send the script along with:

a copy of this email and;
a signed copy of the attached form to:


The Radmin Company
9201 Wilshire Blvd. Ste. 102
Beverly Hills, CA 90210

Thanks — and sorry it took a while to get back to you!

becky

************************************************** *********

Oh well!

More postage.

[kidcharlemagne]

Hi sadvol

I was re-read there by Ashley earlier this year who was reasonably prompt in responding. Same things as you. Liked the writing. Send more material.

KC

[pooks]

From her credits, despite what we think of those movies, what can be gleaned is that they are all fairly mainstream and were made with name talent.

Consider this before you send your indie drama or sci-fi epic. Even if they ask for it, understand that you might be shooting outside their usual target zone which means the odds are even longer.

I'd be aware of something like that, but any time a legit company asks for my work I'd be ready to send it and not second guess whether or not they'd be interested. You never know what they're looking for today, what other clients they might be trying to package and with what kind of material, etc.

Send it, acknowledge it's always a longshot, but send it.

[GreatOz]

Is there anyone on the board who HASN'T been read by them?

I've sent them a couple of scripts over many months, got the same sort of responses, "Liked your work... Sorry it took so long to get back to you... Anything else?... Send this one... Send that one..."

They cast a wide net. I agree they seem to be looking more for easily sellable material, rather than repping talent. I would probably send to them again if asked, but I consider them a production company.