Hi, I've just joined DDP. I'm an experienced (not quite a veteran) TV writer/producer/director and have written a few screenplays. I shot and edited an indie feature and have made a couple of short films. My first screenplay had an EP supporter at Tristar but it was rejected after second coverage.
The screenplay I've almost finished is THAT one - the one you feel confident enough about to let industry professionals read it. I'm nearly at the end of the third major re-write. Interesting aside: only about five per cent of what was in the first draft still exists in this re-write.
Soon I'll be pitching. I have enough connections to make a strong start so I'm not looking for help on accessing people to pitch to (but all advice welcome). It's a contemporary satirical comedy with Asian/US connections.
However I'm keen to learn about other people's first or early pitching experiences so I can work out a game plan and try to avoid falling into any traps I might not foresee.
Thanks,
David.
(PS: I know who Mandrake is and he's the real deal. Sorry 'M'.)
The screenplay I've almost finished is THAT one - the one you feel confident enough about to let industry professionals read it. I'm nearly at the end of the third major re-write. Interesting aside: only about five per cent of what was in the first draft still exists in this re-write.
Soon I'll be pitching. I have enough connections to make a strong start so I'm not looking for help on accessing people to pitch to (but all advice welcome). It's a contemporary satirical comedy with Asian/US connections.
However I'm keen to learn about other people's first or early pitching experiences so I can work out a game plan and try to avoid falling into any traps I might not foresee.
Thanks,
David.
(PS: I know who Mandrake is and he's the real deal. Sorry 'M'.)
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