Re: Working on spec?
I started working on a spec with a producer, but it became clear very quickly that it wasn't going to work out and we aborted before we got to draft.
There are cases where this happens, and it works out - but for me the only circumstances where I would consider it are:
1) I love the project.
2) I believe the producer I'm working with can get the project made.
3) I own the project free and clear if it doesn't get set up by the producer.
4) I think working with the producer will be a good working experience.
The idea that multiple writers are out there speccing something for this producer/studio would be an INSTANT deal killer. It would be hard for me not to tell the producer to eff off. Because one part of #4, above, is that you get a sense that the producer is enthusiastic about working with you, and if he's giving it to a bunch of writers, that's not the case.
I started working on a spec with a producer, but it became clear very quickly that it wasn't going to work out and we aborted before we got to draft.
There are cases where this happens, and it works out - but for me the only circumstances where I would consider it are:
1) I love the project.
2) I believe the producer I'm working with can get the project made.
3) I own the project free and clear if it doesn't get set up by the producer.
4) I think working with the producer will be a good working experience.
The idea that multiple writers are out there speccing something for this producer/studio would be an INSTANT deal killer. It would be hard for me not to tell the producer to eff off. Because one part of #4, above, is that you get a sense that the producer is enthusiastic about working with you, and if he's giving it to a bunch of writers, that's not the case.
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