Hey all,
About ten years ago, I wrote a script that landed me a reputable agent, manager and lawyer. The script attracted some very noteworthy talent (producers, directors, etc.) and was optioned twice, but did not sell. I recently revisited the script after being away from the industry for many years, and, over the last month or so, I revamped it extensively. I reached out to the creative team involved a decade ago but they've moved on to bigger and better things and have been generally unresponsive. As a result, I'm preparing a query letter to new agents, managers and producers.
I'm wondering how much info I should include in the letter regarding the history of the script. Is it worth mentioning the prior options or does doing so end up being detrimental because the script made the rounds and didn't sell? Should I say (without providing names) that some notable talent was interested/attached to the original version? Just wondering if there is a protocol for this or if anyone has any thoughts.
Thanks so much,
Joe
About ten years ago, I wrote a script that landed me a reputable agent, manager and lawyer. The script attracted some very noteworthy talent (producers, directors, etc.) and was optioned twice, but did not sell. I recently revisited the script after being away from the industry for many years, and, over the last month or so, I revamped it extensively. I reached out to the creative team involved a decade ago but they've moved on to bigger and better things and have been generally unresponsive. As a result, I'm preparing a query letter to new agents, managers and producers.
I'm wondering how much info I should include in the letter regarding the history of the script. Is it worth mentioning the prior options or does doing so end up being detrimental because the script made the rounds and didn't sell? Should I say (without providing names) that some notable talent was interested/attached to the original version? Just wondering if there is a protocol for this or if anyone has any thoughts.
Thanks so much,
Joe
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