Anybody on here ever sold a pilot script? Or know of someone who has? Not an option but a sale. I’ve had a fair few pilots optioned but never had an actual sale. Always wondered about this, if it’s common or not.
I appreciate that most pilot specs are used as samples for staffing etc but I’m curious if/when a sale does happen (for emerging writers or those with only a few credits) if it tends to be bought for scale or like with features can go crazy on the purchase price. And yep, I’m aware it’s a “how long’s a piece of string?” Kinda question, just intrigued to know if anyone has had any experiences or has heard of other writers who’ve been in a bidding situation on a pilot spec. Doesn’t seem to be something you come across in the trades much. And nope I’m not talking about if/come deals where a prod co options the script and tells you if it gets sold to this tier of premium cable buyer these are your numbers, if it goes to a second tier then it’s this etc. An actual sale that you’ve known of or been involved in. Anyone?
I appreciate that most pilot specs are used as samples for staffing etc but I’m curious if/when a sale does happen (for emerging writers or those with only a few credits) if it tends to be bought for scale or like with features can go crazy on the purchase price. And yep, I’m aware it’s a “how long’s a piece of string?” Kinda question, just intrigued to know if anyone has had any experiences or has heard of other writers who’ve been in a bidding situation on a pilot spec. Doesn’t seem to be something you come across in the trades much. And nope I’m not talking about if/come deals where a prod co options the script and tells you if it gets sold to this tier of premium cable buyer these are your numbers, if it goes to a second tier then it’s this etc. An actual sale that you’ve known of or been involved in. Anyone?
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