I noticed that the contests like Nicholl have many finalists, semi-fiinalists, top 3% and top 5%. What's the cut off to where a manager would take notice? Also, which contests will they most likely pay attention to? There are a bunch that I've never heard of. But, I think I mostly have only heard of Nicholl and maybe 3 others. Also, for coverage services, would a manager care if you receive a consider or double consider? Or do you need a Recommend?
How high up do you have to place on a contest for a manager to take notice?
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Re: How high up do you have to place on a contest for a manager to take notice?
Originally posted by Friday View PostI noticed that the contests like Nicholl have many finalists, semi-fiinalists, top 3% and top 5%. What's the cut off to where a manager would take notice? Also, which contests will they most likely pay attention to? There are a bunch that I've never heard of. But, I think I mostly have only heard of Nicholl and maybe 3 others. Also, for coverage services, would a manager care if you receive a consider or double consider? Or do you need a Recommend?
If I was going to enter one contest, it would be the Nicholl.
Great coverage won't mean much to a producer, agent, or manager unless they know the specific reader and trust/respect their opinion.
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Re: How high up do you have to place on a contest for a manager to take notice?
Originally posted by Friday View PostI noticed that the contests like Nicholl have many finalists, semi-fiinalists, top 3% and top 5%. What's the cut off to where a manager would take notice? Also, which contests will they most likely pay attention to? There are a bunch that I've never heard of. But, I think I mostly have only heard of Nicholl and maybe 3 others. Also, for coverage services, would a manager care if you receive a consider or double consider? Or do you need a Recommend?
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Re: How high up do you have to place on a contest for a manager to take notice?
Originally posted by EvilRbt View PostYou would have to rank highly (I'd say semis) AND have a logline which intrigues a producer, agent, or manager and whets their appetite.
I recently won category in Final Draft Big Break contest and have ZERO managers reach out to me because of the contest placement.
I attribute the lack of interest to fact I won the period/historical category.
And the screenwriting gods hate me.
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Re: How high up do you have to place on a contest for a manager to take notice?
Off the competition alone (without lifting a finger), finalist. But... you can query with semifinalist or above. I queried with second rounder (AFF) last year, because there was 9100 scripts (a few thousand more than Nicholl).
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Re: How high up do you have to place on a contest for a manager to take notice?
Have any of you tried those network or studio fellowships? What was that like? It seems like you need references from people in the industry and an application essay - it's not just about the strength of your script alone.
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