Okay now what do i do next?

[The Apatow Crew]

I've finally typed up my full movie script. Somebody told me i should send it in to the copyrighted offices. Does anyone know where that would be?

Once i get that done what should i do than next?

Should i print out a bunch of copies and make some calls and send copies to which ever company's will read it?

The few people i've shown it too has said it was pretty good. And that it draws them in after awhile leaving you wanting more. And that they have to continue ready on.

So please only serious people answer who know about this type of stuff. Thank you very much than.

 

[muertevilla]

i hope your script isn't as full of grammatical errors as your thread posting. get it edited and proofread first.

 

[The Apatow Crew]

i hope your script isn't as full of grammatical errors as your thread posting. get it edited and proofread first.

I've used the spell check on my computer. There's a thing that underlines it if it's not right. A Green line if it's not capitolized and Red for grammar mistakes.

 

[Hades]

Anything can happen in hollywood...

 

[Hades]

Jal should move to hollywood and become a director. Save up the money by selling yourself on the street. It is a win win or you.

 

[The Apatow Crew]

Jal should move to hollywood and become a director. Save up the money by selling yourself on the street. It is a win win or you.

Yeah i have no plans of directing this. I'm horrible with directions. But i would like to star in it.(The Main Male character is kinda based on me sorta and my two best friends are loosely based on them) But yes i would like to move out to Ca. And course its always warm out there.

I hate this cold weather in Pa.

 

[Jennifer Walters]

I knew this thread wouldn't be taken seriously, just cause of who the thread starter is, but JAL..

First off, I've never gotten one of my scripts looked at, critiqued, by a company, but first off most people tell you to get an agent.

This part I have a little bit of a experince. Most agents want to know what kind of stories you are writing, if they don't like em, they will be straight up and tell you not interested before you can even finish your sentences.

Hollywood and Agents are a cruel world, it's not easy to get into. You have to either...

A) Strike it lucky.
B) Know the right people.

But I wish you luck in your endeavor because this is something I've been serious and passionate about since I was 14 years old.

 

[TrailerCues]

Anything can happen in hollywood...

Like Uwe Boll movies

 

[black_dust]

Most places wont even look at a script unless its solicited, another thing "Go down to the copywrite office" no such thing, you can copywrite anything your self you just have to prove that you have wrote it and its all your work, example mailing your self a copy in a sealed envolpe with a date stamp on it, then keeping that safe.

 

[Jennifer Walters]

Most places wont even look at a script unless its solicited, another thing "Go down to the copywrite office" no such thing, you can copywrite anything your self you just have to prove that you have wrote it and its all your work, example mailing your self a copy in a sealed envolpe with a date stamp on it, then keeping that safe.

Yes, another thing. I knew there was something I was forgetting.

 

[Kevin Roegele]

Oh now would i do that? iget enough grief on here. All i would hear would be how much a piece of crap it is, SHH is so biased it's not even funny.

If you want to be a script writer, you'll have to get used to a. People telling you your work is crap, and b. People changing it.

 

[Jennifer Walters]

This is also very very true. Unless you become like George Lucas or something.

 

[DOG LIPS]

Also be careful if you go for that whole agent thing. Many are just internet jerks looking for a quick $300.

 

[Erzengel]

I have to agree with Justabill here and this is not a bash against JAL or his story but even after copyrighted it is about connections or having an agent with connections.

For as many people who go to Hollywood to become Actors and Actresses, and being turned away or not making it, I believe for Writers it's the same deal but to a lesser degree.

 

[DOG LIPS]

JAL is going to be the next Jean-Claude Van Damme, I can sense it.

 

[jaguarr]

Also be careful if you go for that whole agent thing. Many are just internet jerks looking for a quick $300.

Why you gotta take food off my table like that!?

jag

 

[redmarvel]

I've used the spell check on my computer. There's a thing that underlines it if it's not right. A Green line if it's not capitolized and Red for grammar mistakes.

After you get it copyrighted you should still get it proofread by a professional, since computer spell checks are notorious for not catching all problems with spelling and grammer. You may want to go to a "writer's workshop" for this. They will also help with plotting and other possible problems.

 

[The Apatow Crew]

If you want to be a script writer, you'll have to get used to a. People telling you your work is crap, and b. People changing it.

Yes i know that but people won't take it serious here cause it's me and there just say its crap no matter what to make me mad.

 

[The Apatow Crew]

If i did post it what's not stopping someone from stealing it and calling it there own?

 

[Darren Daring]

If i did post it what's not stopping someone from stealing it and calling it there own?

I don't think you'll have to worry about that.

 

[Erzengel]

JAL in all seriousness. You've been unemployed for like a year. Are you expecting the script you have been working on to be your ticket to success? Or do you have some sort of back up plan in case it doesn't?

 

[Cyrusbales]

I would recommend getting full copyright and insurance first. Then get a budget drawn up, studio's like to know how much it will cost before they buy into it. Also line up the target audience and quote how films for the same audience have failed profit wise etc.

There are other ways too, let me know if you need any help or contacts at all, as this is my job, good luck

 

[The Apatow Crew]

I think his script is a romance thing. A fanboy's dream.

No. It's a variable of different genre's. It has Mystery.Suspense,Drama and a bit of comedy on the side provided from the friends.

It's much more than what you people would think from me.

 

[The Apatow Crew]

I would recommend getting full copyright and insurance first. Then get a budget drawn up, studio's like to know how much it will cost before they buy into it. Also line up the target audience and quote how films for the same audience have failed profit wise etc.

There are other ways too, let me know if you need any help or contacts at all, as this is my job, good luck

All right thanks i'll do that then.

You and JustABill are the only ones actually trying to help me with useful information.

 

[Erzengel]

JAL in all seriousness. You've been unemployed for like a year. Are you expecting the script you have been working on to be your ticket to success? Or do you have some sort of back up plan in case it doesn't?

Dude what am I on ignore or something? I haven't ridiculed at all in this thread. Everything I've asked is straight forward.