Just looking for advice on the best way to go about obtaining representation for the purpose of leaving my current dreadful job, becoming a world famous screenwriter and making millions overnight.
No just kidding, but my question is serious. Is there a way to make connections in the industry other than cold calling and emailing or winning one of the top 5 screenwriting competitions.
I've entered the contests and have been very happy with the results although never placing as a finalist, I've hit the quarter-finals and semi-finals on a few of them (as a newbie), but nothing came of it. I've emailed about 3 dozen agencies / management companies and still, nothing but some polite passes.
So whats the trick?
Is the majority of this industry "who you know"?
Are there conferences I can attend where agents and managers seek out new talent.
Should I implore some newbie agent who's just starting out in the business to get my foot in the door.
Does bribery work?
Honestly, I'm not really expecting to sell a screenplay to Spielberg right out of the box, but I would love to meet somebody who could groom me and point me in the right direction so that so that one day I can.
Thanks in advance for any input.
No just kidding, but my question is serious. Is there a way to make connections in the industry other than cold calling and emailing or winning one of the top 5 screenwriting competitions.
I've entered the contests and have been very happy with the results although never placing as a finalist, I've hit the quarter-finals and semi-finals on a few of them (as a newbie), but nothing came of it. I've emailed about 3 dozen agencies / management companies and still, nothing but some polite passes.
So whats the trick?
Is the majority of this industry "who you know"?
Are there conferences I can attend where agents and managers seek out new talent.
Should I implore some newbie agent who's just starting out in the business to get my foot in the door.
Does bribery work?
Honestly, I'm not really expecting to sell a screenplay to Spielberg right out of the box, but I would love to meet somebody who could groom me and point me in the right direction so that so that one day I can.
Thanks in advance for any input.
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