I don't want to whine, but I'm a bit frustrated, though I'm sure I'm not the first, nor will I be the last, writer with this problem.
I starting writing again and have two scripts, and one in the works. I had a script optioned and in development before (almost ten years ago.) I have the rights to two historical fiction novels by a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, dead since the late '50's. Very popular in his time. Tremendous stories, fun and funny and action-packed.
I've been working on getting an agent or manager, but also querying producers who might want a package - books and script.
Yesterday I called a major, major prodco. Perfect group for this kind of story. Spoke with someone, pitched them. They sent me on to a creative exec. and I pitched her. She said to email her back the details so she can put it before the chief creative person. I did that. She got back to me in 45 minutes. Said they "couldn't read the script unless it was from a manager or an agent. Please have your manager or agent contact us"
I am now trying to entice an agent or manager to consider repping me and getting this project to the big name producers asap, but I'm getting the old, "we aren't allowed to accept any unsolicited submissions," line, even when I explain this situation.
I have some connections I can go to, but first I wanted to see if anyone had any suggestions. I hate to call on my old contacts unless I absolutely have to. Not that we didn't have an amiable relationship. Just hate to do it if I don't have to.
What do you think?
I starting writing again and have two scripts, and one in the works. I had a script optioned and in development before (almost ten years ago.) I have the rights to two historical fiction novels by a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, dead since the late '50's. Very popular in his time. Tremendous stories, fun and funny and action-packed.
I've been working on getting an agent or manager, but also querying producers who might want a package - books and script.
Yesterday I called a major, major prodco. Perfect group for this kind of story. Spoke with someone, pitched them. They sent me on to a creative exec. and I pitched her. She said to email her back the details so she can put it before the chief creative person. I did that. She got back to me in 45 minutes. Said they "couldn't read the script unless it was from a manager or an agent. Please have your manager or agent contact us"
I am now trying to entice an agent or manager to consider repping me and getting this project to the big name producers asap, but I'm getting the old, "we aren't allowed to accept any unsolicited submissions," line, even when I explain this situation.
I have some connections I can go to, but first I wanted to see if anyone had any suggestions. I hate to call on my old contacts unless I absolutely have to. Not that we didn't have an amiable relationship. Just hate to do it if I don't have to.
What do you think?
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