Hey everyone,
So I've been documenting part of this effed up journey to getting my screenplay made.
My attorney dragged his feet, the other attorney is an attorney/producer (not on this prooject) and a real piece of work.
Long story short, things got somewhat ugly between them because my guy, instead of redlining their document, sent our counter as a separate doc, because it was so different. The other attorney basically sent me a lowball on a template she probably downloaded from the Net. Therefore, we had lots of additions and changes.
There was some nasty interplay between them, copying me, the producer, Buddha and anyone else who might be interested.
So to cut to the chase, the producer asked me to put together a line list of everything I was asking for and send it to him. I did. Their "final counter" is coming today.
Bearing in mind that I only asked for what is considered "fair and standard," aka, instead of a 24-month, $1 option (!), 12 months at $1,000, 2.5% of the budget with a floor and ceiling, etc., I'm fairly sure they're going to try to "F" me.The question is, "how bad?"
I'm sorry it took so long to get to this, but I'm curious as to how many people here have finally acquiesced to a lowball proposal in order to get their film made? I mean, I'm fairly certain my hands are tied as they want to start shooting this spring. So this has to get done and soon.
Also, if you did get screwed, did it ruin the whole experience of finally getting a feature made? I'm tired of pitching this project and need to move on, so starting from square one isn't an option.
I'd appreciate any and all thoughts. Thank you.
So I've been documenting part of this effed up journey to getting my screenplay made.
My attorney dragged his feet, the other attorney is an attorney/producer (not on this prooject) and a real piece of work.
Long story short, things got somewhat ugly between them because my guy, instead of redlining their document, sent our counter as a separate doc, because it was so different. The other attorney basically sent me a lowball on a template she probably downloaded from the Net. Therefore, we had lots of additions and changes.
There was some nasty interplay between them, copying me, the producer, Buddha and anyone else who might be interested.
So to cut to the chase, the producer asked me to put together a line list of everything I was asking for and send it to him. I did. Their "final counter" is coming today.
Bearing in mind that I only asked for what is considered "fair and standard," aka, instead of a 24-month, $1 option (!), 12 months at $1,000, 2.5% of the budget with a floor and ceiling, etc., I'm fairly sure they're going to try to "F" me.The question is, "how bad?"
I'm sorry it took so long to get to this, but I'm curious as to how many people here have finally acquiesced to a lowball proposal in order to get their film made? I mean, I'm fairly certain my hands are tied as they want to start shooting this spring. So this has to get done and soon.
Also, if you did get screwed, did it ruin the whole experience of finally getting a feature made? I'm tired of pitching this project and need to move on, so starting from square one isn't an option.
I'd appreciate any and all thoughts. Thank you.
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