So aside from the normal screenwriting route, is it worth it/feasible to try and do a short? I've seen a few times where a film gets bought because of a short and gets turned into a feature. I guess there's merit to having something you wrote actually produced? If it's good, you can submit it to film fests.
Are all shorts independently produced?
If I want this made, do I need to make it myself or can you submit shorts like you submit features? Can I send it to production companies? Are there short specific companies? Can I send it to manager/agents, or if I have one, should I show it to my manager(I know he reps directors, so would I see if they'd be interested in directing it?)
Attachments?
Sometimes I see shorts with big name actors, and I've always wondered how the actors became attached. I imagine most shorts are made on shoe string budgets so how do you get an actor attached? Do you submit your script to their agent and hope they like it enough they're willing to work cheaply?
Are all shorts independently produced?
If I want this made, do I need to make it myself or can you submit shorts like you submit features? Can I send it to production companies? Are there short specific companies? Can I send it to manager/agents, or if I have one, should I show it to my manager(I know he reps directors, so would I see if they'd be interested in directing it?)
Attachments?
Sometimes I see shorts with big name actors, and I've always wondered how the actors became attached. I imagine most shorts are made on shoe string budgets so how do you get an actor attached? Do you submit your script to their agent and hope they like it enough they're willing to work cheaply?
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