I write comedy for both page and screen. I am represented by a credible literary agent in the book trade, but need to find representation for screenwriting. It is my understanding that it might be in my best interest to first find a manager. Or an agent. Or a unicorn.
Because I write long and short form comedy (feature/sitcom/sketch), I'm not clear on what kind of query to compose to a potential manager. Feature spec pitch? Sample sketch pitches? I'm open to working in all forms, but what do managers want to see?
It is not difficult to find lists of management companies, such as right here on DDP, or at Gerard "How to lose friends and alienate enemies" Jones' site. Other than randomly targeting reps whose names sound easy to pronounce at an awards cemerony, does anyone have tips on how to drill down to reps who might be most receptive to what I do?
I'm coming at this as a writer who specializes in comedy in several forms, among which screenplays are one; rather than as a general practitioner versatile in many genres. Are there reps who specialize?
Reading these boards has me feeling like a blind man at an orgy. By groping around enough I might just grab onto something interesting.
thanks,
Aaron
Because I write long and short form comedy (feature/sitcom/sketch), I'm not clear on what kind of query to compose to a potential manager. Feature spec pitch? Sample sketch pitches? I'm open to working in all forms, but what do managers want to see?
It is not difficult to find lists of management companies, such as right here on DDP, or at Gerard "How to lose friends and alienate enemies" Jones' site. Other than randomly targeting reps whose names sound easy to pronounce at an awards cemerony, does anyone have tips on how to drill down to reps who might be most receptive to what I do?
I'm coming at this as a writer who specializes in comedy in several forms, among which screenplays are one; rather than as a general practitioner versatile in many genres. Are there reps who specialize?
Reading these boards has me feeling like a blind man at an orgy. By groping around enough I might just grab onto something interesting.
thanks,
Aaron
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