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  • Cony question about the query letters?

    Is it better in your mail say something about you or not? Is it
    necceserly to put full address and all contacts?

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    Re: Cony question about the query letters?

    Hey, Sevoo.

    I think in a query letter, you really don't need to say much about yourself. Keep it focused on the script. Give a brief introduction of yourself (very brief- just your name and the fact that you are seeking representation or something like that), then your script title and logline, maybe another brief blurb about the tone of your script (or what it compares to), and then a big fat thank you for reading the letter. End it with all of your contact info.
    Goonies never say die!

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    • #3
      Re: Cony question about the query letters?

      If you are from another country and you do not have professional credits or big contest wins to advertise, it's acceptable to send an e-mail query that does not say anything about yourself and that uses only your e-mail address. The most important thing is to have an appealing logline.

      But if the English in your query is off, you're not going to get script requests. And if you get someone to check the English in your query but the English in your script is off, that's not going to work, either. So before you send query letters, you should hire or convince a native English speaking writer to check your script and your query letter for comprehensibilty.

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      • #4
        Re: Cony question about the query letters?

        OK, I copy bout of you.

        P.S. (or what it compares to) -- is it smart to say your script is similar to movie XX?

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        • #5
          Re: Cony question about the query letters?

          Second question?

          What kind of envlope? Or post card maybe?

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          • #6
            Re: Cony question about the query letters?

            Sevoo.
            Yes, it is quite acceptable to compare your script
            to movies.
            PLATOON meets DRIVING MISS DAISY.
            ALIEN goes on a camping trip with FRIDAY THE 13TH.
            (No DD'ers, you can't use these loglines)
            Seriously, it's a short way of getting across what your movie
            is about.
            About your query letter.
            I don't know what country you are in but if you mail
            a query letter to agents/mgrs in the U.S., it will be
            obvious it came from abroad and might lose consideration
            because of that.
            I think your best bet is an email query that as (Joan
            said) has been checked by an English speaker.
            For what it's worth.
            Cole

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            • #7
              Re: Cony question about the query letters?

              Originally posted by ColeBlackburn View Post
              Sevoo.
              Yes, it is quite acceptable to compare your script
              to movies.
              PLATOON meets DRIVING MISS DAISY.
              ALIEN goes on a camping trip with FRIDAY THE 13TH.
              (No DD'ers, you can't use these loglines)
              Seriously, it's a short way of getting across what your movie
              is about.
              About your query letter.
              I don't know what country you are in but if you mail
              a query letter to agents/mgrs in the U.S., it will be
              obvious it came from abroad and might lose consideration
              because of that.
              I think your best bet is an email query that as (Joan
              said) has been checked by an English speaker.
              For what it's worth.
              Cole

              As your country has a lot famous actors, I have been google some
              of ours. they are a bit deferent than yours:-)

              http://www.eastsideboxing.com/forum/...ad.php?t=10432
              http://www.index.hr/sport/tema/27.aspx
              http://members.tripod.com/~witchslay.../LEWISmav2.jpg
              http://www.sherdog.com/news/picture_...2326&my_page=9
              http://www.sherdog.com/news/picture_...2326&my_page=9
              http://www.sherdog.com/news/picture_...2492&f_id=2326
              Last edited by sevoo; 11-22-2006, 02:09 AM.

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              • #8
                Re: Cony question about the query letters?

                About describing yourself in the query letter:

                Only if it helps, and only if you're seeking management with your letter and script submission.

                Executives, studios, production companies, and even agents want to make a sale - that's to say, they only care about a good script. When sending query letters to them, only describe your story and characters (not yourself; they don't care).

                A manager will want to know if his future with you will be profitable, and he'll use the screenplay you send to judge your abilities. But in this case, the manager might want to know that you are a dedicated, professional writer. Be brief. And only include a personal description if it is VERY positive.

                Success,

                InDeep
                Many men, perhaps even most, are unhappy in their souls. We burn so hard but shed so little light it makes us crazy and sad. - CLIVE BARKER

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