I would like to add something I forgot to put in yesterday and that is when you are writing your scenes for your script it is always best to picture the scene in your mind. Play it out, if you will. With that being said you are going to have to think of people namely actors and actresses.
DO NOT BE AFRAID TO DO THIS.
OK, now on to part two:
Now that you have written your screenplay it is now time, that is if you feel comfortable with it to send it to a studio to see if they might like it. Another thing you might want to do and I strongly recommend it, is have either friends of family read your screenplay first. If anything, they might tell you if you even have a story that is worth sending to a studio.
If your friends or family think you have a story and you feel confident enough to send it to a Major studio, the next step is to wait. It is going to be a process. One of two things is going to happen. One: A studio liked the script and they want to meet with you to talk details about going to the next step.
Second: They may read it and tell you they don't like it and there fore you could try another studio or convince your self you do not have what it takes to be a screen writer. The job is not an easy one.
Lets say in this case a studio does like your script and they meet you, talk over details and they end up saying the magic word all screen writer's want to hear: Green light.
It means basically the same thing as a traffic signal: Your script is a go.
Once you have you have the go ahead, it is time to start talking.
Money: Just how much they think your script is worth to buy it from you.
Actors and actress's.: The people you think would be good for these characters.
Now, don't be afraid to speak your mind about this. EVERY screenwriter who has had their script green lighted has been asked the same thing.
Reason why, is because you may be a bit embarrassed to say a famous actors name, thinking you're not worthy to have them read it. It doesn't matter how big the name is, there is nothing, and I will repeat this nothing wrong with at least saying the actors name.
Only thing wrong would be the studio executive telling you you cant get the actor because he/ she cost too much.
It's a fact.
I have heard story's that regardless of how much an actor may be worth or how much they may want, if they believe in the project, they would be more than will to take less.
What I did with 'Bring On The Dancing Horses' is, yes, I will admit, I thought big name actors, but at the same time I also thought little known actors and actresses, because alot of the times you could be watching a movie or a TV show and be thinking to your self, that guy or girl is really good. I wonder what their names are. They can really act.
If you recall from yesterdays blog on screenwriting, I mentioned two character's one of which was named JP (short for Jean-Pierre)
(pronounced 'John') I am not going to give away the actors name, but I will say this much: He is an actor who is not widely known yet and had a bit part in one of last summer's most anticipated films. Very talented young man.
If you have followed along you noticed that I said the "M" word. Money will play a huge part in what happens to your script from this point on.
Like I said: How much the studio thinks your script is worth. More than anything, it will be up in the millions.
I would like to talk about that. If you are thinking, 'yeah, I want to get rich, that is the only reason why I am doing this'. Stop Right here and don't quit your day job, because if you do it just for the money, you're doing it for the wrong reason's
A writer of any kind has to love what they do. Doesn't matter what they are writing. For instance a song writer who thinks, 'yeah this is going to be a hit, I'll be rolling in the green' The writer best be prepared for hard news. Their get rich quick scheme may not make it past the demo stage.
You have to have a passion for writing itself. If you don't, there is reason to continue
David R. Meier
Next lesson: Directors.
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