It's already in development at a studio...
Words I never want to hear.
So once I have my logline or concept I do a thorough search for any similar stories in development and then proceed if the way is clear. Managers always hear the logline before I proceed and provide notes at every step of the process. Thus they would tell me of any similar projects in the market. Done Deal Sales is my number one source for information but I use the internet and read the trades too.
My questions...
Why is a script dead if a person finds out it's in development at another studio?
Why can't there be two films about (a boy who switches bodies with an adult)? Or two films about (a meteor on a collision course with Earth)? Godzilla and Cloverfield - Would Cloverfield have died if it was suddenly revealed that Godzilla was being developed at another studio? What about Matrix, The Thirteenth Floor and Dark City?
My point is that there are similar projects always in development? Is the weaker project doomed and the stronger script fated to crush its competitors even if it's just arrived on the market and is a stronger concept?
What are your sources to be aware of what's in development?
All input is gladly welcome.
Words I never want to hear.
So once I have my logline or concept I do a thorough search for any similar stories in development and then proceed if the way is clear. Managers always hear the logline before I proceed and provide notes at every step of the process. Thus they would tell me of any similar projects in the market. Done Deal Sales is my number one source for information but I use the internet and read the trades too.
My questions...
Why is a script dead if a person finds out it's in development at another studio?
Why can't there be two films about (a boy who switches bodies with an adult)? Or two films about (a meteor on a collision course with Earth)? Godzilla and Cloverfield - Would Cloverfield have died if it was suddenly revealed that Godzilla was being developed at another studio? What about Matrix, The Thirteenth Floor and Dark City?
My point is that there are similar projects always in development? Is the weaker project doomed and the stronger script fated to crush its competitors even if it's just arrived on the market and is a stronger concept?
What are your sources to be aware of what's in development?
All input is gladly welcome.
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