#Scriptchat TOPIC: Writer-for-hire – what questions should
you ask the director/producer who wants to create an original product with you?
As screenwriters, many
of us aspire for that magical writer-for-hire job. But once you get it, what
should you ask to protect yourself? Tonight at both our chats, we discuss just
that and learn from writers who have been there. This chat was yet another
example of the generosity of our amazing community. Enjoy! @jeannevb
EURO Moderator:
Mina Zaher @Mina_Zaher
USA Moderator:
Jeanne Veillette Bowerman @jeannevb
EURO CHAT:
@Mina_Zaher: EURO #Scriptchat O'Clock! Which questions would
you ask of a director/producer who wants to create original material with you?
July 17, 2011, 7:00 pm
@TheWriteScript: Hey Euro chatters! I'll be lurking, but
good to be here. #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:01 pm
@Mina_Zaher: Questions can be creative/legal ... has any
writers out there been in this situation? #Scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:01 pm
@momentsoffilm: Hello #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:01 pm
@Mina_Zaher: @TheWriteScript Welcome! #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:02 pm
@momentsoffilm: @TheWriteScript Hello! #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:02 pm
@authorViviAnna: questions I would have: where are you
taking the project? What kind of contract are you offering? What if project
doesn't sell? #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:03 pm
@Mina_Zaher: @momentsoffilm Hey Leilani - you're on both
sides of the fence here. #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:03 pm
@momentsoffilm: True.. but only in the little league. RT
@Mina_Zaher: @momentsoffilm Hey Leilani - you're on both sides of the fence
here. #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:04 pm
@Mina_Zaher: @momentsoffilm Would your q's be more directed
at Producers? Also, would consider directing other people's scripts?
#scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:05 pm
@Mina_Zaher: RT @authorViviAnna: questions I would have:
where are you taking the project? What kind of contract are you offering? What
if project doesn't sell? #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:05 pm
@Jonathan_Peace: Evening #scriptchat. Just a quick look-see.
Hope all are well this fine Sunday :)
July 17, 2011, 7:06 pm
@Mina_Zaher: *waves* RT @Jonathan_Peace: Evening
#scriptchat. Just a quick look-see. Hope all are well this fine Sunday :)
July 17, 2011, 7:06 pm
@momentsoffilm: I guess I'd ask Director/Producers working
with me about finance so I have a rough idea what budget I'm writing for.
#scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:06 pm
@Mina_Zaher: @Jonathan_Peace Hi Jonathan, which questions
have you found yourself asking directors/producers? #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:06 pm
@Mina_Zaher: RT @momentsoffilm: I guess I'd ask
Director/Producers working with me about finance so I have a rough idea what
budget I'm writing for. #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:07 pm
@Mina_Zaher: I've had some approach me who's has finance to
spend but is looking for the right script. My concern was creative. #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:08 pm
@momentsoffilm: @Mina_Zaher Yes, my last short I directed
was from @meddyford's script. And my first was someone else's too. #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:08 pm
@momentsoffilm: @Mina_Zaher Probably I'd speak to Producer
about practical considerations, & director about artistic ones. #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:08 pm
@Mina_Zaher: @momentsoffilm Did both writers ask the same
questions? Or were they very different? #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:08 pm
@Mina_Zaher: RT @momentsoffilm: @Mina_Zaher Probably I'd
speak to Producer about practical considerations, & director about artistic
ones. #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:09 pm
@momentsoffilm: @Mina_Zaher I don't think I got asked any
questions. I just took the scripts and made them without major changes.
#scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:09 pm
@Mina_Zaher: @momentsoffilm Wow, you made a couple of
writers very happy! ;D #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:10 pm
@momentsoffilm: Shorts and features are a very different
thing. With features there's a lot more conversation I believe. #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:10 pm
@momentsoffilm: @Mina_Zaher They were good scripts!
#scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:10 pm
@Mina_Zaher: RT @momentsoffilm: Shorts and features are a
very different thing. With features there's a lot more conversation I believe.
#scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:10 pm
@OliverCrawford: RT @momentsoffilm: Shorts and features are
a very different thing. With features there's a lot more conversation I
believe. #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:10 pm
@Mina_Zaher: @momentsoffilm Yeah, features are more
complicated for different reasons. Conversations can last years. #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:11 pm
@Mina_Zaher: Has anyone experience bull**** answers? i.e.
you've found out the other party was lying. How did you deal with it?
#scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:11 pm
@momentsoffilm: I'm writing for @alli_and_that (a short)
& notes she's giving me are really useful for the style she plans to direct
in. #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:12 pm
@sulia_movies: RT @momentsoffilm: I guess I'd ask
Director/Producers working with me about finance so I have a rough idea what
budget I'm writing for. #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:12 pm
@Mina_Zaher: @Jonathan_Peace There's a lot of fear in dev bc
of the script, they wouldn't be wasting their time on you if they don't want
it. #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:13 pm
@momentsoffilm: @Jonathan_Peace Hello! #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:13 pm
@Bang2write: Hi #scriptchat peeps, am lurking - what's the
topic this week?
July 17, 2011, 7:14 pm
@momentsoffilm: @Bang2write Hi Lucy! #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:14 pm
@Mina_Zaher: *questions you'd ask a director/producer* RT @Bang2write:
Hi #scriptchat peeps, am lurking - what's the topic this week?
July 17, 2011, 7:14 pm
@Jonathan_Peace: @momentsoffilm Hi Leilani :) #scriptchat
Been a while. How you doing?
July 17, 2011, 7:15 pm
@Sonic_Screwup: @SabinaGiado Nothing wrong with writing from
the gut, but if the inspiration is sudden, like any idea, give it cooling time.
#scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:16 pm
@momentsoffilm: @Jonathan_Peace Been busy with projects
including #clowningaroundfilm but all really good stuffs. #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:16 pm
@Bang2write: #scriptchat WHERE'S MY DOSH?! ; ) RT
@Mina_Zaher *questions you'd ask a director/producer*
July 17, 2011, 7:16 pm
@Jonathan_Peace: @Mina_Zaher That's what I thought. Patience
young Jedi LOL #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:16 pm
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July 17, 2011, 7:17 pm
@Bang2write: @momentsoffilm Hey Leilani! #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:17 pm
@momentsoffilm: Hahaha! RT @Bang2write: #scriptchat WHERE'S
MY DOSH?! ; ) RT @Mina_Zaher *questions you'd ask a director/producer*
July 17, 2011, 7:17 pm
@madySuquet: After weeks of vacation, I finally sat down and
sprinted for 45 minutes on my first draft #gettingitdone #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:18 pm
@Mina_Zaher: @Jonathan_Peace Patience but definitely be
practical. Nothing wrong with asking questions. #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:18 pm
@Eric_Elfman: Usually for money. The better the credit, the
more $$$ @janetvaneeden #scriptchat Why do scriptwriters have to fight 4
credit?
July 17, 2011, 7:18 pm
@Mina_Zaher: RT @Eric_Elfman: Usually for money. The better
the credit, the more $$$ @janetvaneeden #scriptchat Why do scriptwriters have
to fight 4 credit?
July 17, 2011, 7:18 pm
@Mina_Zaher: Has anyone asked about credit? Has someone
stepped in to rewrite your script? #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:19 pm
@jeannevb: Psst @novaris u around #scriptchat hr tonight?
8pmEDT RT @TheLoneOlive: @jeannevb very good topic. write for hire & proper
questions to ask
July 17, 2011, 7:19 pm
@Bang2write: #scriptchat think it's important to rmbr it's
not us (writers) vs THEM (directors and producers). Latter not an evil
swindling cabal!
July 17, 2011, 7:19 pm
@Sonic_Screwup: It's all very well writing what you want to
write, but if you want to see it made, that 'something' has to sell.
#scriptchat #devils-advoc
July 17, 2011, 7:20 pm
@chained: @Claire__Banks watching #australia made me feel
suicidal ! ny god that a crap film and script #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:21 pm
@Mina_Zaher: @johnrackham Hey John, we're discussing
questions to ask directors/producers. What kinda questions have you asked?
#scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:21 pm
@Sonic_Screwup: @Bang2write is it cynical to write a
specific format or something 'marketable' because you want it to get made?
#scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:21 pm
@Bang2write: RT @Sonic_Screwup: @Bang2write is it cynical to
write a specific format or something 'marketable' because you want it to get
made? #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:21 pm
@Mockwriter: What's the #scriptchat topic tonight?
July 17, 2011, 7:22 pm
@chained: RT @Mina_Zaher: EURO #Scriptchat O'Clock! Which
questions would you ask of a director/producer who wants to create original
material with you?
July 17, 2011, 7:22 pm
@momentsoffilm: RT @Bang2write: #scriptchat think it's
important to rmbr it's not us (writers) vs THEM (directors and producers).
July 17, 2011, 7:22 pm
@Bang2write: @Sonic_Screwup no, being commercial is key -
and being commercial does not automatically equal "sell out" imho
#scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:22 pm
@6_tailed_comet: With DV shorts scheme don't bother asking
questions you will just get told off #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:22 pm
@Mina_Zaher: Mmm, seems like the main question is about
dosh. What about the dev of the script? #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:23 pm
@Sonic_Screwup: @Mina_Zaher People have tried to block a
writer on a team for fear of ultimately having to pay them. Open communication
is key. #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:23 pm
@johnrackham: @Mina_Zaher Hi Mina! As I produce & direct
myself I tend to talk to finance people and distributors, not
producers/directors #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:24 pm
@Mina_Zaher: @QuickSmartMedia Ooh, I RT'd you earlier.
Didn't realise you'd changed your Twitter handle. Hello! #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:24 pm
@chained: #scriptchat id ask director & producer to pay
me 5% of gross profits if they add anything like explosions, hitmen or violence
into my script
July 17, 2011, 7:24 pm
@Sandy_Nicholson: @Sonic_Screwup Maybe, but maybe there's
something interesting about why people are so interested in the marketable
thing. #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:24 pm
@Mina_Zaher: @Sonic_Screwup What if the exec prod doesn't
want to talk? I've seen that happen in TV. #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:24 pm
@Mina_Zaher: @johnrackham What questions would you ask them?
Am looking for q's that is more specific than 'show me the money'. #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:26 pm
@Eric_Elfman: Solo vs shared credit, story v screenplay - it
all counts toward production bonus - I've been on both sides! @janetvaneeden
#scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:26 pm
@6_tailed_comet: @momentsoffilm @Bang2write Ha I keep
getting told as a writer that once I've done my bit I have no say at all in the
process! #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:26 pm
@Jonathan_Peace: @Mina_Zaher The Rift by @VantisPictures
which I wrote has now been rewritten (they didn't think I had the time to do
it). #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:26 pm
@Sonic_Screwup: @Sandy_Nicholson I mean selling. E.g
producers r interested in long running series, so is it r job 2 MAKE them want
r serial?...#scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:26 pm
@Bang2write: I've been fortunate to work w/v honourable
directors & producers who are in same boat as us writers - broke &
passionate! #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:26 pm
@Mina_Zaher: @Jonathan_Peace Woot! Well done! #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:26 pm
@Sonic_Screwup: @Sandy_Nicholson ...or our duty to bring
them a series? #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:26 pm
@Mina_Zaher: RT @Eric_Elfman: Solo vs shared credit, story v
screenplay - it all counts toward production bonus - I've been on both sides!
@janetvaneeden #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:26 pm
@Jonathan_Peace: @Mina_Zaher but I'm kept in the loop, have
credit (check the awseome trailers) and a good initial contract so its all good
#scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:26 pm
@QuickSmartMedia: @Mina_Zaher Hi! yes still around, still
writing, concentrating on my smart movie making site at mo http://bit.ly/ijv9r7
#scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:26 pm
@Mina_Zaher: Re payment - if you don't have an agent, what
about payment structure? Payment on signature etc. #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:27 pm
@Sonic_Screwup: @Mina_Zaher If you have an agent, they won't
let that happen. I've not often seen TV execs deal with unsolic writers
long-term. #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:27 pm
@Bang2write: @6_tailed_comet yikes sounds like you need to
work with someone else! : ) @momentsoffilm #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:27 pm
@Mina_Zaher: Am grateful that I started at a Literary
Agency, had to negotiate my own payment structure once. #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:28 pm
@Mina_Zaher: So glad I asked for a breakdown rather than
waiting until the end of the proj. to be paid. #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:28 pm
@Sonic_Screwup: @Mina_Zaher Before I was represented, I
signed for half £ on signature, half on completion. I read up on WG guidelines
for help. #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:29 pm
@petewrites: @Bang2write wish I could say that's always been
my experience.. #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:29 pm
@momentsoffilm: @6_tailed_comet Once I've written to
satisfaction I don't really want any say in the process. I move on. @Bang2write
#scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:29 pm
@Mina_Zaher: RT @Sonic_Screwup: @Mina_Zaher Before I was
represented, I signed for half £ on signature, half on completion. I read up on
WG guidelines for help. #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:29 pm
@Mina_Zaher: RT @QuickSmartMedia: @Mina_Zaher Hi! yes still
around, still writing, concentrating on my smart movie making site at mo
http://bit.ly/ijv9r7 #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:29 pm
@Mina_Zaher: @QuickSmartMedia Looks good! #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:30 pm
@Mina_Zaher: RT @Sonic_Screwup: @Mina_Zaher If you have an
agent, they won't let that happen. I've not often seen TV execs deal with
unsolic writers long-term. #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:30 pm
@Bang2write: @petewrites sure I've come across arseholes
too, they get everywhere... but writers can be arses too ; ) #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:30 pm
@Jonathan_Peace: @Mina_Zaher the next time I deal with
producers I've learned to get a more specific timeframe in place (as best can
be), #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:30 pm
@chained: #scriptchat isnt working on twitter for me theres
no tweets in last 20mins showing up something is wrong #fail #screenwriting
July 17, 2011, 7:31 pm
@Bang2write: @momentsoffilm yes I'm not overly bothered, I
see scripts as "blueprints" & welcome new interpretations etc
(unless shit, LOL) #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:31 pm
@Mina_Zaher: @Jonathan_Peace And get them to put it in
writing. #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:31 pm
@Sandy_Nicholson: @Sonic_Screwup I guess both. Some ideas
don't suit the long running platform and that doesn't mean they should be
ignored but... #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:31 pm
@momentsoffilm: One important thing to know from producer's
is delivery dates. It's important you can deliver on time. #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:31 pm
@momentsoffilm: @Bang2write Absolutely. #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:31 pm
@writeforfilm: RT @Eric_Elfman: Solo vs shared credit, story
v screenplay - it all counts toward production bonus - I've been on both sides!
@janetvaneeden #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:31 pm
@Mina_Zaher: RT @momentsoffilm: One important thing to know
from producer's is delivery dates. It's important you can deliver on time.
#scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:32 pm
@Sonic_Screwup: @momentsoffilm @6_tailed_comet @Bang2write
Poss depends on if you've originated t'project or joined. Understandable either
way. #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:32 pm
@Mina_Zaher: @momentsoffilm Yes, delivery dates! #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:32 pm
@antonsays: #scriptchat my first question would be: where do
you want me to put my trousers?
July 17, 2011, 7:32 pm
@Bang2write: RT @momentsoffilm: One important thing to know
from producer's is delivery dates. It's important you can deliver on time.
#scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:32 pm
@Jonathan_Peace: IMPORTANT LESSON 1: Rt "@Mina_Zaher:
@Jonathan_Peace And get them to put it in writing. // live and learn ;)
#scriptchat"
July 17, 2011, 7:33 pm
@Mina_Zaher: *chuckle* :D RT @antonsays: #scriptchat my
first question would be: where do you want me to put my trousers?
July 17, 2011, 7:33 pm
@Sonic_Screwup: @Sandy_Nicholson Diffrnce between
bastardising a gd idea 2 suit a producer n writing something that a producer
can sell i think. #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:33 pm
@Sandy_Nicholson: @Sonic_Screwup the public aren't fools,
there's probably a reason popular things are popular, there's nothing wrong
with that. #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:33 pm
@Sonic_Screwup: RT @Sandy_Nicholson: @Sonic_Screwup the
public aren't fools, there's probably a reason popular things are popular,
there's nothing wrong with that. #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:33 pm
@momentsoffilm: @Sonic_Screwup Directors & producers
have different working practices. Some are more inclusive, some not. It's not
personal. #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:34 pm
@Mina_Zaher: RT @momentsoffilm: @Sonic_Screwup Directors
& producers have different working practices. Some are more inclusive, some
not. It's not personal. #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:34 pm
@Bang2write: RT @Sandy_Nicholson: @Sonic_Screwup the public
aren't fools, there's probably a reason popular things are popular, there's
nothing wrong with that. #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:34 pm
@QuickSmartMedia: @Mina_Zaher Thanks, early stages, but lots
happening. #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:35 pm
@johnrackham: @Mina_Zaher I'd want to assess their
competence. There are a lot of people who say they are producers. Many are all
mouth. #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:35 pm
@6_tailed_comet: #scriptchat because they employed identical
twin co-directors on my DV short (true!) my writers fee was reduced to a third
instead of half!
July 17, 2011, 7:35 pm
@Sonic_Screwup: I think it's important to know what they
want from the project. You as the writer are not the only creative mind in the
team. #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:35 pm
@Mina_Zaher: We're more than halfway through Euro
#Scriptchat ... what would you ask a director/producer who wants to work w/
you? #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:35 pm
@momentsoffilm: RT @johnrackham I'd want to assess their
competence. There are a lot of people who say they are producers. Many are all
mouth. #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:35 pm
@Mina_Zaher: RT @johnrackham: @Mina_Zaher I'd want to assess
their competence. There are a lot of people who say they are producers. Many
are all mouth. #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:35 pm
@Mina_Zaher: @johnrackham So true! There's a lot of money in
the City and peeps want to try their hand at a bit of 'glamour'. #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:36 pm
@Sonic_Screwup: If u do not share creative aims or values,
yet u still found ur relationship on the success of 1 project. Project will
suffer. #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:36 pm
@Mina_Zaher: Keep us posted! RT @QuickSmartMedia:
@Mina_Zaher Thanks, early stages, but lots happening. #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:36 pm
@momentsoffilm: One thing I'd ask for paid work is to have
the contract before I begin. I've known writers who didn't who got very mucked
about. #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:37 pm
@Mina_Zaher: Re Features, no one would ask about
distribution/territories? Straight to dvd? Or theatrical release? #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:37 pm
@sweettweenie: Hi #scriptchat , just lurking tonight
July 17, 2011, 7:37 pm
@Mina_Zaher: RT @momentsoffilm: One thing I'd ask for paid
work is to have the contract before I begin. I've known writers who didn't who
got very mucked about. #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:37 pm
@Sonic_Screwup: But if role of the producer is clearly as
promotor and supporter of ur idea, then creative affiliation might not b necessary.
#scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:37 pm
@Mina_Zaher: *waves* RT @sweettweenie: Hi #scriptchat , just
lurking tonight
July 17, 2011, 7:38 pm
@johnrackham: @Mina_Zaher But that's more a question of
researching track record & getting a feel for the person than specific
questions #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:38 pm
@antonsays: #scriptchat negativity to being commercial is
short-sighted especially as you can have a totally unique voice about universal
themes.
July 17, 2011, 7:38 pm
@Mina_Zaher: RT @johnrackham: @Mina_Zaher But that's more a
question of researching track record & getting a feel for the person than
specific questions #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:38 pm
@Sandy_Nicholson: @Sonic_Screwup Exactly you don't wanna
ruin a good thing. But there's great stuff on, so it can't be impossible to
make it work #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:38 pm
@Sonic_Screwup: RT @antonsays: #scriptchat negativity to
being commercial is short-sighted especially as you can have a totally unique
voice about universal themes.
July 17, 2011, 7:38 pm
@momentsoffilm: Even if you're writing unpaid it's good to have
an agreement outlined. It's a lot of work to do without making boundaries
clear. #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:39 pm
@Bang2write: @Mina_Zaher often producer wldn't know either
tho, sales so often depend on finished article, esp w/o star or known director
#scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:39 pm
@Mina_Zaher: @6_tailed_comet Wow, how did they get away with
that? #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:39 pm
@Mina_Zaher: RT @Bang2write: @Mina_Zaher often producer
wldn't know either tho, sales so often depend on finished article, esp w/o star
or known director #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:39 pm
@Bang2write: RT @antonsays: #scriptchat negativity to being
commercial is short-sighted especially as you can have a totally unique voice
about universal themes.
July 17, 2011, 7:39 pm
@sulia_movies: RT @momentsoffilm: One thing I'd ask for paid
work is to have the contract before I begin. I've known writers who didn't who
got very mucked about. #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:40 pm
@Sonic_Screwup: @Sandy_Nicholson 4sure! :D If ur passionate
4 a project, then push it. My gripe is accusation of cynicism on writers who
don't. #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:40 pm
@Sonic_Screwup: Apologies for the text-speak. Can't be
bothered to send mass messages! #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:40 pm
@Mina_Zaher: @Sonic_Screwup @Sandy_Nicholson Who don't what?
... #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:40 pm
@Bang2write: #scriptchat being on same page re: genre
conventions and audience is REALLY important - worth asking producers/directors
this I think
July 17, 2011, 7:41 pm
@twatterer: @Mina_Zaher "what would you ask
director/producer who wants to work w/you?" I'd ask them out for a drink.
Relationships, baby! x #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:41 pm
@TommyW: RT @antonsays: #scriptchat negativity to being
commercial is short-sighted especially as you can have a totally unique voice
about universal themes.
July 17, 2011, 7:41 pm
@Sonic_Screwup: @Mina_Zaher @Sandy_Nicholson Sorry, who
don't push for an idea because no one will buy it. But push one that is more
'sellable'. #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:41 pm
@6_tailed_comet: #scriptchat with DV shorts think I got
contract a few months after filming, might even have been after premier, can't
remember!
July 17, 2011, 7:42 pm
@Mina_Zaher: RT @twatterer: @Mina_Zaher "what would you
ask director/producer who wants to work w/you?" I'd ask them out for a
drink. Relationships, baby! x #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:42 pm
@Sonic_Screwup: @Bang2write First question the producer I'm
working on a series with asked me was 'WHO IS THIS FOR!?' haha! #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:42 pm
@VerbaVitae: RT @Bang2write: #scriptchat being on same page
re: genre conventions and audience is REALLY important - worth asking
producers/directors this I think
July 17, 2011, 7:43 pm
@Bang2write: Too many scripts/films are developed by writers
and prodcos with confused themes, genre, audience = NO SALE #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:43 pm
@sweettweenie: RT @Sonic_Screwup: I think it's important to
know what they want from the project. You as the writer are not the only
creative mind in the team. #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:43 pm
@Bang2write: RT @Sonic_Screwup: @Bang2write First question
the producer I'm working on a series with asked me was 'WHO IS THIS FOR!?'
haha! #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:43 pm
@Mina_Zaher: RT @Sonic_Screwup: @Mina_Zaher @Sandy_Nicholson
Sorry, who don't push for an idea because no one will buy it. But push one that
is more 'sellable'. #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:43 pm
@FilmFundingClub: Want to make a movie?: Looking for Support
for Your Film Projects? Here is... http://tinyurl.com/2fs6bts #indiefilm
#scriptchat #filmmaker
July 17, 2011, 7:43 pm
@Bang2write: @Sonic_Screwup I'm constantly asking that as a
script editor and reader... wager 75% of time answer is "I don"t
know"! Really #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:44 pm
@Mina_Zaher: @Sonic_Screwup @Sandy_Nicholson Right, that's a
lot to do with confidence too, isn't it? Confidence as a writer? Comes w/ exp?
#scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:44 pm
@BWtheFilm: Jumping in for the last few minutes of
#scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:44 pm
@Bang2write: RT @twatterer: @Mina_Zaher "what would you
ask director/producer who wants to work w/you?" I'd ask them out for a
drink. Relationships, baby! x #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:45 pm
@Sonic_Screwup: Producers are not exclusively industry
veterans. A producer can be just as green as you. Helping each other on can be
brilliant. #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:45 pm
@Mina_Zaher: @FilmFundingClub Erm, fancy joining in on the
chat? #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:45 pm
@Sandy_Nicholson: @Sonic_Screwup Absolutely, but sellable
doesn't mean bad. I liked Friends, I liked Lost. Those never made any money.
#scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:46 pm
@Mina_Zaher: *waves* What q's have you had to ask directors?
RT @BWtheFilm: Jumping in for the last few minutes of #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:46 pm
@antonsays: @Mina_Zaher @twatterer #scriptchat it's so
important for both parties to meet and ensure neither is a psychopath. Unless
they are desperate
July 17, 2011, 7:46 pm
@sweettweenie: RT @Bang2write: #scriptchat being on same
page re: genre conventions and audience is REALLY important - worth asking
producers/directors this I think
July 17, 2011, 7:47 pm
@Sonic_Screwup: @Sandy_Nicholson Sure thing. Would never say
sellable = bad, or at least didn't mean to insinuate that! #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:47 pm
@robertshutter: RT @TyLeisher Can anyone recommend any books
on #productiondesign or #artdirection ? #filmmaking #postchat #scriptchat
#design: Can a...
July 17, 2011, 7:47 pm
@Bang2write: RT @Sonic_Screwup: Producers are not
exclusively industry veterans. A producer can be just as green as you. Helping
each other on can be brilliant. #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:47 pm
@johnrackham: @Mina_Zaher There's also a question of what
type of producer you're talking to. #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:47 pm
@Jonathan_Peace: Twitter on Blackberry froze but I think I'm
back #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:47 pm
@Mina_Zaher: What are the diffs? RT @johnrackham:
@Mina_Zaher There's also a question of what type of producer you're talking to.
#scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:48 pm
@Sonic_Screwup: Producers can also be just as opportunistic
and gung-ho as we can. Unfair to mistake it as it often is, as 'ruthlessness'.
#scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:48 pm
@johnrackham: @Mina_Zaher ...Someone who is going to look
for someone who has investors, or the person who has investors looking for
projects #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:48 pm
@Mina_Zaher: @antonsays @twatterer So true, writers should
be so desperate. Harmful in long run. #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:48 pm
@twatterer: @Bang2write as you know I walked from 2 projects
this year for that *very* reason. Producer didn't know (or care!) about genre
#scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:49 pm
@Mina_Zaher: RT @johnrackham: @Mina_Zaher ...Someone who is
going to look for someone who has investors, or the person who has investors
looking for projects #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:49 pm
@Sandy_Nicholson: @Sonic_Screwup No but plenty do. Sometimes
great shows make money, sometimes they don't. I think the thing to remember
is... #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:49 pm
@BWtheFilm: @Mina_Zaher On a webseries I carry the ball long
after the director is finished. So I ask about vision-theirs must fit project.
#scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:49 pm
@momentsoffilm: Ducking out early! Have a good week all..
#scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:49 pm
@Mina_Zaher: @momentsoffilm Thanks so much for your insights
and q's! #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:49 pm
@Mina_Zaher: RT @BWtheFilm: @Mina_Zaher On a webseries I
carry the ball long after the director is finished. So I ask about
vision-theirs must fit project. #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:50 pm
@momentsoffilm: @Sonic_Screwup Yeah.. if a writer originates
I'd try to have them as some kind of producer too. That's something to
negotiate? #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:50 pm
@Bang2write: @twatterer yesI have done in past too,
nutcases. Genre/audience SO important #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:50 pm
@Sonic_Screwup: @Mina_Zaher @Sandy_Nicholson not exclusively
due to confidence of the writer, but also of the producs IN the writer's
ability. #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:50 pm
@Jonathan_Peace: When I met the producer in London in
January he was (and still is) very passionate about the script but also about
my career #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:50 pm
@BWtheFilm: @Mina_Zaher I'm now looking at doing a webseries
with a pool of directors & a writers room. US TV model with me as
showrunner #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:51 pm
@Sonic_Screwup: @momentsoffilm That's a good point, I'd
agree. #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:51 pm
@Sandy_Nicholson: @Sonic_Screwup Writers aren't better than
their audience. If you're going for sellable, you'd better like that about it.
#scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:51 pm
@twatterer: @antonsays @Mina_Zaher yep, weirdos &
chancers everywhere. Which is why I always insist on naked arm-wrestling to
break the ice #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:52 pm
@Mina_Zaher: RT @Sonic_Screwup: @Mina_Zaher @Sandy_Nicholson
not exclusively due to confidence of the writer, but also of the producs IN the
writer's ability. #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:52 pm
@Mina_Zaher: @Sonic_Screwup So true ... only confidence
might not be for the right reasons. #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:53 pm
@johnrackham: @Mina_Zaher With the 2nd type you need to know
what hoops their investors will want you to jump through to get it made
#scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:53 pm
@Mina_Zaher: RT @BWtheFilm: @Mina_Zaher I'm now looking at
doing a webseries with a pool of directors & a writers room. US TV model
with me as showrunner #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:53 pm
@Sonic_Screwup: @Sandy_Nicholson Definitely. There's a
distinct snobbery in some writers re: that very point. But also interesting to
note...#scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:53 pm
@Mina_Zaher: @BWtheFilm Ooh, that's very interesting.
#scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:54 pm
@Sonic_Screwup: @Sandy_Nicholson producs can be the same.
i.e not buying an idea because they believe it is 2 complex/difficult for an
audience. #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:54 pm
@johnrackham: @Mina_Zaher With the 1st type you need to know
that they love the project like you do & can get your project to the 2nd
type. #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:54 pm
@twatterer: @Bang2write yep, why it's important to meet, coz
you can tell if they're zoning out the minute you offer a differing opinion
#scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:54 pm
@BrowneTom: @authorViviAnna Cool. How about screenwriters
from the UK and other parts of Europe. What are you guys writing? #scriptchat
#screenwriting
July 17, 2011, 7:54 pm
@BWtheFilm: @Mina_Zaher Yes, it IS interesting--but
contingent on my raising a hefty budget. Otherwise no go... #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:55 pm
@Mina_Zaher: Good luck! RT @BWtheFilm: @Mina_Zaher Yes, it
IS interesting--but contingent on my raising a hefty budget. Otherwise no go...
#scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:55 pm
@Mina_Zaher: RT @johnrackham: @Mina_Zaher With the 2nd type
you need to know what hoops their investors will want you to jump through to
get it made #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:56 pm
@Mina_Zaher: @6_tailed_comet What's your next step going to
be? Will try to direct your own or find directors/producers you trust? #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:56 pm
@johnrackham: @Mina_Zaher e.g. I'm talking to a finance
person who wants some scenes to be shot in a country with good financial
incentives. #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:57 pm
@Sandy_Nicholson: @Sonic_Screwup True. But if you're any
good they wouldn't go with you anyway. And if you're any good you cant pretend
you aren't #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:57 pm
@BWtheFilm: @BrowneTom @authorViviAnna I'm writing: a
webseries, a pitch for another & a graphic novel. You? Or did you say &
I missed it? #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:57 pm
@johnrackham: @Mina_Zaher All I want to know is where. If it
looks right for the story I'm fine with shooting abroad. #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:59 pm
@Bang2write: #scriptchat that's me done for this evening...
For more chat on scripts, links & opps, check out
http://www.facebook.com/Bang2writers. Thanks!
July 17, 2011, 7:59 pm
@Mina_Zaher: @6_tailed_comet Good luck w/ your next shot ...
#scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:59 pm
@6_tailed_comet: #scriptchat I write entirely in isolation
(very shy boy and not a 'media' type), with no real idea of who to approach.
One person reads it!
July 17, 2011, 7:59 pm
@BrowneTom: @BWtheFilm @authorViviAnna I write mainly
thrillers. It's my favorite genre. #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 7:59 pm
@johnrackham: @Mina_Zaher He wants to reduce the budget. I
want to know by how much, & if he has contacts that can help make that
possible #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 8:00 pm
@Mina_Zaher: @johnrackham Oh wow, that's an expense in
itself. #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 8:00 pm
@BWtheFilm: Somewhere sunny! :) RT @johnrackham: All I want
to know is where. If it looks right for the story Im fine with shooting abroad.
#scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 8:00 pm
@BrowneTom: @BWtheFilm @authorViviAnna I'm very curious to
hear what other screenwriters are focusing on around the world. #scriptchat
#goingglobal
July 17, 2011, 8:01 pm
@Mina_Zaher: @FilmFundingClub Euro #Scriptchat's just
finished I'm afraid.
July 17, 2011, 8:01 pm
@johnrackham: @BWtheFilm Michael Caine say he has 2
questions about films. Where? (somewhere warm) and Who are the caterers?
#scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 8:02 pm
@6_tailed_comet: #scriptchat thanks for noticing and
chatting folk! I'm off to carry on with my next sci fi masterwork (i.e watching
Apprentice!)
July 17, 2011, 8:02 pm
@Mina_Zaher: @johnrackham Good luck! I hope you get the
answers you're looking for. #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 8:02 pm
@BWtheFilm: @BrowneTom You asked about genre-sorry. Some say
comedy, others say dramedy--depends on your sense of humor I guess! :)
#scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 8:02 pm
@Mina_Zaher: @6_tailed_comet Thanks for joining in!
#scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 8:02 pm
@FilmFundingClub: Hugs #scriptchat :) I'm a writer/producer.
I have a bunch of free ebooks on film finance & marketing on http://t.co/2ChmYXh
some might like
July 17, 2011, 8:02 pm
@Leytonrocks: RT @Bang2write: @momentsoffilm yes I'm not
overly bothered, I see scripts as "blueprints" & welcome new
interpretations etc (unless shit, LOL) #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 8:03 pm
@Sonic_Screwup: RT @Sandy_Nicholson: @Sonic_Screwup True.
But if you're any good they wouldn't go with you anyway. And if you're any good
you cant pretend you aren't #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 8:03 pm
@johnrackham: @Mina_Zaher The expense depends on country.
Canada was mentioned, and Hungary. The 1st would cost more, the 2nd less, I
think #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 8:03 pm
@authorViviAnna: @BrowneTom @BWtheFilm I wish I could write
thrillers, they seem to be easier to sell, more markets for them #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 8:04 pm
@Mina_Zaher: Thanks everyone for an interesting Euro
#scriptchat! US continues with the same topic at 8pm EDG/5pm PDT.
July 17, 2011, 8:04 pm
@johnrackham: @Mina_Zaher Thanks! The difficulty is keeping
his attention when he has so much going on. #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 8:04 pm
@Mina_Zaher: @johnrackham Can't wait to hear where you'll
end up. You're moving forward which is the important thing! #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 8:04 pm
@FilmFundingClub: #scriptchat Weds-Friday of last week I met
w/ Natalie Portman, Steve Carrell, David Duchovny's + production execs thru
http://t.co/9zgQyVC.
July 17, 2011, 8:04 pm
@BWtheFilm: There goes my Greenland idea! RT @johnrackham:
Michael Caine has 2 questions re films. Where? (somewhere warm) & Who's
catering? #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 8:04 pm
@johnrackham: @Mina_Zaher He couldn't raise the money in
time for a shoot this year, but he hasn't yet committed to doing it for next
year. #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 8:05 pm
@BrowneTom: @authorViviAnna @BWtheFilm At the current
moment, maybe. But the tide changes so quickly. #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 8:05 pm
@Mina_Zaher: @johnrackham *hope he does* x #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 8:05 pm
@FilmFundingClub: #scriptchat I mention Sherwood Oaks
College cause some of the traffic on ScriptChat seems like folks are looking
for an "in".
July 17, 2011, 8:06 pm
@johnrackham: @BWtheFilm I'm working on an Antarctic sci fi
idea. Not much chance of getting Michael Caine for that either! #scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 8:06 pm
@Mina_Zaher: Have to shoot off! Deadline for tomorrow.
#scriptchat
July 17, 2011, 8:06 pm
USA CHAT:
@jeannevb: It's #SCRIPTCHAT O'CLOCK: TOPIC tonight:
writer-for-hire. What questions to ask directors/producers who want to create
original work w u
July 18, 2011, 12:00 am
@AndiWritesAgain: RT @rodbauer: Writer for hire, with
license to thrill. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:00 am
@TheWriteScript: Time for chatting about #screenwriting.
Join us! #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:00 am
@jeannevb: Tequila? Check. :) RT @jamesgalenz: Coffee?
Check. Food? Check? #ScriptChat? Check. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:00 am
@Mindy_Crump: it's script chat time woot woot! Hoping the
storm won't knock out the internet #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:00 am
@TheWriteScript: @LIMAMA Congrats! #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:00 am
@andrealmcneill: @zacsanford2 Seriously? That rocks. Very
nice to hear. Appreciate it. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:00 am
@zacsanford2: #1 thing... aim to land a multi-step deal when
you're a writer-for-hire... but those hardly happen anymore. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:01 am
@jeannevb: Directors @grking and @DutchDoscher are going to
try to pop in to help answer questions too of how they work w writers #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:01 am
@jamesgalenz: I'll have to...check. RT @jeannevb: Tequila?
Check. :) RT @jamesgalenz: Coffee? Check. Food? Check? #ScriptChat? Check.
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:01 am
@tracinell: *waves wildly!* Hi! RT @TheWriteScript: Time for
chatting about #screenwriting. Join us! #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:01 am
@jeannevb: OK, so who has writer-for-hire experience who
wants to share it with us? #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:01 am
@TheWriteScript: Hey there @Tracinell and @andrealmcneill!
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:01 am
@tracinell: uh-oh, twitter is having problems posting. Hi
everyone, I've missed you! :) #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:02 am
@SusynEliseDuris: hey all in briefly #scriptchat.
July 18, 2011, 12:02 am
@liviaruas: Hello #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:02 am
@TheWriteScript: I have lots of junk food, @tracinell. Come
sit by me. I'll share. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:02 am
@andrealmcneill: Hey Girlies! How are ya??? @TheWriteScript
@Tracinell @andrealmcneill #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:02 am
@jeannevb: fyi @novaris can't be here but has some tips for
us... I'll be tweeting her advice #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:02 am
@AndiWritesAgain: @tracinell You've been MONGO missed! xoxon
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:02 am
@grking: standing by RT @jeannevb: Directors @grking
@DutchDoscher are going to pop in to answer questions of how they work w
writers #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:02 am
@tracinell: I am SO there! :) RT @TheWriteScript: I have
lots of junk food, @tracinell. Come sit by me. I'll share. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:03 am
@jeannevb: *holds out hand* cough, cough RT @TheWriteScript:
I have lots of junk food, @tracinell. Come sit by me. Ill share. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:03 am
@FilmFundingClub: Want to make a movie?: Finale - Check out
the Horror Film FINALE. It took 4... http://tinyurl.com/28j9xds #indiefilm
#scriptchat #filmmaker
July 18, 2011, 12:03 am
@jolenejahnke: Wonder if the family will notice if I sneak
away for the next hour to indulge in some #scriptchat? #BBQ
July 18, 2011, 12:03 am
@andrealmcneill: I want junk food! @jeannevb @TheWriteScript
@tracinell #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:03 am
@zacsanford2: @jolenejahnke Please join us... if you can.
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:03 am
@AndiWritesAgain: @jolenejahnke If I last 30 minutes, I'm
ahead of my own game. #children #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:04 am
@authorViviAnna: @LIMAMA yeah congrats!!! #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:04 am
@liviaruas: What is the topic today? #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:04 am
@nobull408: Hey all in #scriptchat.
July 18, 2011, 12:04 am
@jeannevb: Q directors @grking @DutchDoscher @TheLoneOlive:
if idea is totally original, do u create it WITH writer or let them at it?
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:04 am
@tracinell: tee hee, "mongo." #lovethatword ;)RT
@AndiWritesAgain: @tracinell Youve been MONGO missed! xoxo #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:04 am
@authorViviAnna: @Jamie_LD yeah for being home early!!!!
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:04 am
@TheWriteScript: @andrealmcneill @jeannevb @tracinell
Starting with Whoppers! #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:04 am
@jeannevb: @jolenejahnke they won't notice... put on your
invisibility cloak #scriptchatmembershipcomeswithit #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:04 am
@liviaruas: warning to my followeres who are not
screenwriters, for next hour I'm joining #scriptchat so.. I'm sorry for the
spam
July 18, 2011, 12:05 am
@SusynEliseDuris: junk food? given it up for the most part.
#25lbsless #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:05 am
@zacsanford2: We've also done some writer-for-hire
situations at Suntaur... so I can answer some Qs too. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:05 am
@DutchDoscher: I'm here! #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:05 am
@jolenejahnke: @zacsanford2 Balancing paper plate in one
hand, laptop in another ;) #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:05 am
@jeannevb: being writer-for-hire. What questions to ask
directors/producers RT @liviaruas: What is the topic today? #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:05 am
@caramumfordfilm: What kind of credentials should you have
before you present yourself as a writer for hire? #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:05 am
@jeannevb: SWEET! RT @zacsanford2: Weve also done some
writer-for-hire situations at Suntaur... so I can answer some Qs too.
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:05 am
@Jamie_LD: @authorViviAnna Scot is awesome. He said,
"We're good here, head out so you don't miss your chat." <3
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:05 am
@andrealmcneill: Hey there @dutchdoscher #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:05 am
@AndiWritesAgain: @tracinell @AndiWritesAgain I'm going to
start a pro-co & call it Mongo Movies. Ha... #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:06 am
@zacsanford2: @caramumfordfilm Usually we're either
recommended writers or we find them through contests or other writing samples.
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:06 am
@DutchDoscher: I think if you don't let anyone you work with
feel some creative ownership in a collaboration you are making a HUGE mistake.
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:06 am
@authorViviAnna: @zacsanford2 what type of situation would
you do a writer-for-hire? #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:06 am
@AndiWritesAgain: @DutchDoscher Loved that "locked
out" photo! #offtopic #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:06 am
@tracinell: @zacsanford Q. Is it an interview process or
writing sample choice or both? #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:06 am
@jeannevb: fyi @novairs IS a writer-for-hire and sent these
questions for all of you to ask when you get a gig... #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:06 am
@sethruffer: hey, guys-hope everyone's well...sorry for
being late.n #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:06 am
@Jamie_LD: @DutchDoscher Hi Dutch! #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:07 am
@grking: I love having writers have at it - I give feedback
once they are ready to share a draft with me #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:07 am
@jeannevb: via @novaris: What is film's budget? For low
budget -how many locations & characters are OK? Are locations & actors
already set? #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:07 am
@nobull408: Being a writer/director/producer this
#scriptchat will be interesting.
July 18, 2011, 12:07 am
@tracinell: I predict mongo success. :) RT @AndiWritesAgain:
Im going to start a pro-co & call it Mongo Movies. Ha... #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:07 am
@sulia_movies: RT @grking: I love having writers have at it
- I give feedback once they are ready to share a draft with me #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:07 am
@Jamie_LD: RT @DutchDoscher: I think if U dont let anyone U
work w/ feel sum creative ownership in collaboration U R making a HUGE mistake.
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:07 am
@zacsanford2: @authorViviAnna The boss and I had more ideas
than we both had time to actually tackle on our own. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:07 am
@jeannevb: via @novaris: Does prod already have story or
will story need to be workshopped? Make sure u have clear idea of what they
want #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:08 am
@SusynEliseDuris: @jeannevb @novaris I'd love to hear this
answer, too. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:08 am
@authorViviAnna: I just thru vetting process 4 a producer 4
possible writer-for-hire assignment. He read a pilot and a feature, I'm on the
list! #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:08 am
@AndiWritesAgain: RT @DutchDoscher: I think if u dont let
any1 u work w/ feel some creative ownership n a collaboration u r making a HUGE
mistake. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:08 am
@TheWriteScript: @nobull408 Great to see you! #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:08 am
@LIMAMA: I have to spark to the story or idea. If not, I
turn it down. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:08 am
@jeannevb: via @novaris: What is the deadline for treatment
/ first draft / etc. Know this upfront! Missed deadlines = lost credibility
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:08 am
@liviaruas: @jeannevb @novaris good question! #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:09 am
@jeannevb: via @novaris: Understand paymt & pts terms
upfront. U don't want to wrangle over $ while trying to b creative. It's bad
for mojo #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:09 am
@andrealmcneill: What does "workshopped" mean?
@jeannevb @novaris #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:09 am
@iHumble: RT @jeannevb: Apologies to my new followers. I
moderate a screenwriter chat Sunday nights at 8pm ET...get ready for the flood
of tweets #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:09 am
@LIMAMA: For this new gig, they didn't even ask to see a
sample. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:09 am
@jeannevb: now I have to clean up dog puke... brb
#thelifeofamultitaskingwriter #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:09 am
@zacsanford2: Chat is going crazy fast. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:09 am
@AndiWritesAgain: @jeannevb ...rotflmao... #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:09 am
@UnkScreenwriter: RT @jeannevb: now I have to clean up dog
puke... brb #thelifeofamultitaskingwriter #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:10 am
@zacsanford2: Did they maybe already read you? How did they
know to get u? RT @LIMAMA: For this new gig, they didnt even ask to see a
sample. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:10 am
@SarahAlexis4: @authorViviAnna Hi & congrats! May I ask
how you caught the producer's attention to have them read samples to start the
process? #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:10 am
@AndiWritesAgain: RT @novaris: Understand paymt & pts
terms upfront. U dont want to wrangle over $ while trying to b creative. Its
bad for mojo #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:10 am
@tracinell: RT @SarahAlexis4: @authorViviAnna Hi &
congrats! May I ask how you caught the producer's attention to have them read
samples to start the process? #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:10 am
@liviaruas: @LIMAMA how did you get your gig for hire? Did
you show couple samples of your work? #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:10 am
@Danisidhe: It's up! :) #Storycraft Transcript – From Idea
to Writing | The #Storycraft Blog http://ht.ly/5GC5W #writechat #fantasychat
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:11 am
@authorViviAnna: @jeannevb @novaris these are great
questions...am writing them down for future reference #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:11 am
@Story_Craft: It's up! :) #Storycraft Transcript – From Idea
to Writing | The #Storycraft Blog http://ht.ly/5GC7c #writechat #fantasychat
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:11 am
@zacsanford2: Most for-hire gigs are done through personal
connections. So get out there and network your ass off. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:11 am
@Jamie_LD: RT @zacsanford2: Most for-hire gigs are done
through personal connections. So get out there and network your ass off.
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:11 am
@LIMAMA: Just a real fortunate set of circumstances. I was
pitched the idea, I loved it, I could see the movie. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:11 am
@nobull408: Thank you my friend! Nice to see you too.
"@TheWriteScript: @nobull408 Great to see you! #scriptchat"
July 18, 2011, 12:11 am
@tracinell: RT @zacsanford2: Most for-hire gigs are done
through personal connections. So get out there and network your ass off.
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:11 am
@rachlanger: Evening everyone #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:11 am
@cinemascribe: #scriptchat is there a group for this on
Google+ - doing a HANG OUT on there for a scriptchat topic would be fun!
July 18, 2011, 12:12 am
@Mindy_Crump: RT @zacsanford2: Most for-hire gigs are done
through personal connections. So get out there and network your ass off.
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:12 am
@DutchDoscher: I believe that every idea is a good idea,
even if it doesn't work.. it might lead you to someplace you didn't know
existed #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:12 am
@tracinell: yeah, party can start! :) *waves* RT
@rachlanger: Evening everyone #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:12 am
@zacsanford2: When @fullsunent wants to hire a writer, we
make a list of people we know, people we've read we like & others recommended
to us. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:12 am
@jeannevb: @UnkScreenwriter thank god i have a margarita...
that was disgusting #thelifeofamultitaskingwriter #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:12 am
@grking: @zacsanford2 so true - working with @kingisafink
now b/c we met on twitter & hit it off in person #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:13 am
@caramumfordfilm: I met a producer who's adapting a book I
loved & know that he's having trouble with it. Wish I felt ready to offer
my services. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:13 am
@tracinell: RT @DutchDoscher: ...every idea is a good idea,
even if it doesnt work.. it might lead u 2 someplace u didnt know existed
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:13 am
@jeannevb: agree! RT @DutchDoscher: every idea is a good
idea, even if it doesnt work.. it might lead u to someplace you didnt know
existed #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:13 am
@liviaruas: @LIMAMA Are you paid as you write or after, if
the project is successful? #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:13 am
@FilmSnobbery: RT @DutchDoscher: I believe that every idea
is a good idea, even if it doesn't work.. it might lead you to someplace you
didn't know existed #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:13 am
@SusynEliseDuris: @cinemascribe oooooooh, I think that would
be a terrific idea! #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:13 am
@romimoondi: cozying up to tonight's edition of #scriptchat
; I love that it's on Sundays, my favourite writer day already ;-)
July 18, 2011, 12:13 am
@zacsanford2: RT @grking: @zacsanford2 so true - working
with @kingisafink now b/c we met on twitter & hit it off in person
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:13 am
@Jamie_LD: @cinemascribe I'm still getting the hang of
Google + How do you find the group? #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:13 am
@jeannevb: @zacsanford2 @fullsunent I hope I'm on that list
;) *bats eyelashes* #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:13 am
@SarahAlexis4: @zacsanford2 Do writers typically need to
have credits under their belt if recommended? Would producers still read
samples? Thx #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:13 am
@rachlanger: @tracinell Woot! Party time! Talking for hire
jobs? #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:13 am
@andrealmcneill: RT @zacsanford2: Most for-hire gigs are
done through personal connections. So get out there and network your ass off.
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:14 am
@FurryWolfen: Unleashed the wrath of God on a screening
organizer. In other news, how's everyone doing tonight? #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:14 am
@AndiWritesAgain: @caramumfordfilm Change your feelings
& go for it! :) #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:14 am
@LIMAMA: My co-writer and I negotiated ta nice chunk of
change up front, before we even write a word. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:14 am
@authorViviAnna: @SarahAlexis4 queried co with my pilot,
they asked 2 read, did, then askd 4 feature that I thought best repped my voice
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:14 am
@jeannevb: FYI, when u pitch prod co's, even if they pass
but loved ur writing, ask to be on their list of writers for hire #itworks
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:14 am
@Jamie_LD: Lovin' @DutchDoscher's positive attitude. I need
it to rub off. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:14 am
@rhapsodyingreen: RT @DutchDoscher: I believe that every
idea is a good idea, even if it doesn't work.. it might lead you to someplace
you didn't know existed #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:14 am
@tracinell: @rachlanger yep, it's lightning fast, my RT
skills are being challenged. ;) #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:14 am
@zacsanford2: @SarahAlexis4 Not every writer we're working
with is produced. They just need to be a good writer and have a vision for the
idea #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:14 am
@liviaruas: RT @andrealmcneill: RT @zacsanford2: Most
for-hire gigs are done through personal connections. So get out there and
network your ass off. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:14 am
@SusynEliseDuris: RT @jeannevb: FYI, when u pitch prod co's,
even if they pass but loved ur writing, ask to be on their list of writers for
hire #itworks #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:15 am
@zacsanford2: RT @jeannevb: FYI, when u pitch prod cos, even
if they pass but loved ur writing, ask to be on their list of writers for hire
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:15 am
@caramumfordfilm: @AndiWritesAgain with no produced features
and no experience writing adaptations? #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:15 am
@FilmTony: Whoops a bit late. Missed last week. Was out of
town for work #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:15 am
@romimoondi: RT @jeannevb: FYI, when u pitch prod cos, even
if they pass but loved ur writing, ask to be on their list of writers for hire
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:15 am
@LIMAMA: We will get another lump sum when we deliver the
script, and we also get a percentage of what the producer gets. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:15 am
@AndiWritesAgain: RT @DutchDoscher: I believe that every
idea is a good idea, even if it doesnt work it mite lead u 2 someplace u didnt
no existed #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:15 am
@ThirstyGirlFilm: SO true! @jeannevb @DutchDoscher RT: every
idea is good idea even if doesnt work. might lead u 2 someplace U didnt know
existed. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:15 am
@SusynEliseDuris: @Jamie_LD @cinemascribe I don't think
there is one now, is there? #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:15 am
@HeyJaye: RT @DutchDoscher: I think if you don't let anyone
you work with feel some creative ownership in a collaboration you are making a
HUGE mistake. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:15 am
@jeannevb: just a HUGE shoutout of thanks to @novaris for DM'ing
me those questions to share with you all. Now THAT is community love :)
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:15 am
@SarahAlexis4: @authorViviAnna Wow, that's great. Thanks for
sharing. :) #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:16 am
@tracinell: RT @zacsanford2: RT @jeannevb: when u pitch
prodcos, if they pass but loved ur writing, ask 2b on their list of writers for
hire #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:16 am
@zacsanford2: Always make sure the contract is signed,
sealed and delivered before you start writing/deliver the 1st draft.
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:16 am
@jake_and_jasper: RT @ThirstyGirlFilm: SO true! @jeannevb
@DutchDoscher RT: every idea is good idea even if doesnt work. might lead u 2
someplace U didnt know existed. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:16 am
@authorViviAnna: @LIMAMA did you negotiate yourselves...or
had agent/manager do it? #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:16 am
@LIMAMA: Zac, we have the money in the bank even before
we've signed contract! #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:17 am
@RasmussenBros: Most production execs won't take a chance on
an unproven writer - no matter how talented. It's called cya =) #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:17 am
@TheWriteScript: RT @jeannevb: when u pitch prodcos, if they
pass but loved ur writing, ask 2b on their list of writers for hire #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:17 am
@liviaruas: @zacsanford2 Do people usually get paid as they
write or after if the project is succesful? #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:17 am
@jessefarley: RT @mmaren: How the culture of fear crushes
creativity in Hollywood. http://bit.ly/nFFVRZ #scriptchat #amwriting
#filmmaking
July 18, 2011, 12:17 am
@jamesgalenz: Write4Hire must often work under tighter
deadlines. Does this equate to more $$$? #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:17 am
@RaviVora: RT @DutchDoscher: every idea is a good idea, even
if it doesn't work.. it might lead you to someplace you didn't know existed
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:17 am
@zacsanford2: Besides networking, most ProdCos will also
read contest winners as samples. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:17 am
@liviaruas: @LIMAMA Nice lol #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:17 am
@zacsanford2: @liviaruas We're a WGA signatory. Half payment
is typically due at commencement with other half at delivery of draft.
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:17 am
@bourbonroad: "@LIMAMA: I have to spark to the story or
idea. If not, I turn it down. #scriptchat"Wise choice!
July 18, 2011, 12:17 am
@authorViviAnna: @SarahAlexis4 YW! #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:18 am
@liviaruas: RT @zacsanford2: Besides networking, most
ProdCos will also read contest winners as samples. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:18 am
@jeannevb: hey @UnkScreenwriter: do you (or your toads) have
any advice on quest writers should ask when getting a writer-for-hire gig?
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:18 am
@FilmTony: Yup! RT @DutchDoscher: every idea is a good idea,
even if it doesnt work.. it might lead u to someplace you didnt know existed
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:18 am
@zacsanford2: On #tvwriterchat last week @malber used his
contest win to land pitch meetings without even living in LA, eventually
selling 1. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:18 am
@liviaruas: @zacsanford2 thanks! that's wise. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:18 am
@jeannevb: Speaking of contests, CONGRATS to all who made
the PAGE Awards quarter finals! #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:18 am
@ThirstyGirlFilm: Great advice! @jeannevb RT: When u pitch
prod co's, even if they pass but loved ur writing, ask 2 B on list of writers
for hire #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:19 am
@TheWriteScript: That would be you, dear! RT @jeannevb:
Speaking of contests, CONGRATS to all who made the PAGE Awards quarter finals!
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:19 am
@zacsanford2: @liviaruas Typically all the payment info will
be in your contract. $, deal points, bonuses for only writer/B.O. Hurdles, etc.
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:19 am
@DutchDoscher: After they pass on you, Someone in the
production co office has an idea for a movie that's not getting written. ASK!
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:19 am
@LIMAMA: It's very difficult for an unproduced writer to get
an OWA. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:20 am
@AndiWritesAgain: @caramumfordfilm @AndiWritesAgain Did they
seem open to collaboration? Love can carry a script/adaptation into fruition.
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:20 am
@UnkScreenwriter: Questions no... But I do know if you're
not all CAUGHT UP in receiving CREDIT, you will get more gigs. That's how I get
mine. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:20 am
@romimoondi: RT @zacsanford2: On #tvwriterchat @malber used
contest win to land pitch meetings w/o even living in LA, eventually selling 1
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:20 am
@liviaruas: @zacsanford2 @malber wow! that's great to know!
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:20 am
@TheWriteScript: @zacsanford2 Will the contract also clarify
writing credit? #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:20 am
@jeannevb: @zacsanford2 then do you pay for rewrites? Or
does the writer have to do 1st one free? @liviaruas #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:20 am
@zacsanford2: Every writer I've ever read I have them in a
handy dandy Excel sheet that I can cross reference for writing gigs.
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:20 am
@RaviVora: #scriptchat knows. RT @im2b: Writing is
personal...when it's done it's not. & to get to be a better writer..drum
roll..write.
July 18, 2011, 12:20 am
@Mindy_Crump: this really sucks the storm is really really
bad so I'm going to have to leave... #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:20 am
@jeannevb: @TheWriteScript heehee.... :) #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:20 am
@zacsanford2: Writing credit is done thru WGA arbitration.
RT @TheWriteScript: @zacsanford2 Will the contract also clarify writing credit?
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:20 am
@Jamie_LD: @jeannevb Be safe. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:20 am
@angrychow: Which actress would have been better than Andie
MacDowell in Four Weddings And A Funeral in 1993? Rosie Perez for sure.
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:21 am
@zacsanford2: Unless you are the soul writer. RT
@TheWriteScript: @zacsanford2 Will the contract also clarify writing credit?
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:21 am
@UnkScreenwriter: In fact, many know I don't want credit
when it comes to REWRITING so they come to me... #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:21 am
@Jamie_LD: @Mindy_Crump Be safe. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:21 am
@RasmussenBros: If you're writing a producer / director idea
on spec(for free) Guess what - it's not your spec. Be careful. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:21 am
@iHumble: #scriptchat As a writer for hire is it true that
its easier to find work if you live in LA?
July 18, 2011, 12:21 am
@Jamie_LD: @jeannevb Oops, that was for Mindy, but the feed
moved. lol #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:21 am
@jmdarling: RT @DutchDoscher: After they pass on you,
Someone in the production co office has an idea for a movie that's not getting
written. ASK! #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:21 am
@FilmTony: BTW, there's some sharp writing in this short.
REALLY good (despite being editing software ad) http://bit.ly/mGMw8w
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:21 am
@zacsanford2: @TheWriteScript Some contracts will state you
are writing based on a story/idea by Producer so they might get story by
credit. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:21 am
@UnkScreenwriter: @iHumble Definitely easier if you live
there... #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:21 am
@Jeff__Stoll: RT @FilmFundingClub: Want to make a movie?: 6
Free Ebooks That Will Help You Market Your Media -...
http://tinyurl.com/3qy45bv #indiefilm #scriptchat #filmmaker
July 18, 2011, 12:22 am
@liviaruas: @zacsanford2 thanks. I was just wondering. The
hardest thing is to get that opportunity to show your work #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:22 am
@rachlanger: Writers with credits, would you say all writing
is good writing? content, reviews, articles? I'm accepting all paid gigs ATM
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:22 am
@zacsanford2: @jeannevb EVERY ProdCo is guilty of the
"Producers Pass" the free rewrite from writer before it goes to the
main decision maker. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:22 am
@jeannevb: @Jamie_LD haha I;m drinking. I need to be safe
too haha #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:22 am
@AndiWritesAgain: @caramumfordfilm Save the Cat is truly a
great book 4 newbies & so many movies 2 read online for format.
#forthevisuallearner #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:22 am
@liviaruas: @iHumble I think living in LA it makes
everything easier, because it's where the job is. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:22 am
@tracinell: Awesome-tastic :) RT @TheWriteScript: That would
be you, dear! RT @jeannevb: CONGRATS to all who made PAGE Awards 1/4 finals!
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:22 am
@iHumble: RT @zacsanford2: Most for-hire gigs are done
through personal connections. So get out there and network your ass off.
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:23 am
@zacsanford2: @iHumble Always easier to land gigs by living
here or having connections here. It is a "who you know" business.
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:23 am
@jeannevb: @zacsanford2 that's what I thought. At this
stage, I'm TOTALLY cool with that. #stillhungryandwhoringit :) #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:23 am
@TheWriteScript: RT @RasmussenBros: If youre writing a
producer / director idea on spec(for free) Guess what - its not your spec. Be
careful. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:23 am
@jeannevb: @tracinell @TheWriteScript *double smooches*
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:23 am
@Jamie_LD: @jeannevb I'm afraid to drink tonight. I've been
sweating through my clothes for 8 hours. WAY dehydrated. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:23 am
@rdlln: #scriptchat Are u better off with a shopping
contract as opposed to an option agreement when taking your screenplay to an
#indiefilm maker?
July 18, 2011, 12:23 am
@zacsanford2: @iHumble But honestly you can write from
anywhere. It jut helps gettign that meeting/gig if you're here or know peeps
here. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:23 am
@zacsanford2: So I've handled the Producer side of the
writer-for-hire... what about Directors out there to answer some Qs?
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:24 am
@Jamie_LD: @zacsanford2 Or if you can get to LA quickly?
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:24 am
@sportschirps: RT @DutchDoscher: I believe that every idea
is a good idea, even if it doesn't work.. it might lead you to someplace you
didn't know existed #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:24 am
@RasmussenBros: @rdlln What's a shopping contract? n
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:24 am
@AndiWritesAgain: Wow. This is moving so fast, I'm
lost...though I know @jeannevb's dog barfed & she is with beverage.
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:24 am
@jeannevb: FYI, I've been to 2 wakes this week. In case I
drop dead next week, I want you to all to know how much I appreciate you xoxo
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:24 am
@caramumfordfilm: @AndiWritesAgain Have read it &
sequel. Met producer at a Telefilm Canada "speed dating session". He
did not want to be there >> #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:24 am
@Jamie_LD: @AndiWritesAgain LMAO #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:24 am
@LIMAMA: I write my own specs for free. I can't afford to
write for free for others. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:24 am
@jeannevb: just had to say that... now back to the chat :)
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:25 am
@zacsanford2: Execs are notorious for cancelling meetings
last minute. RT @Jamie_LD: @zacsanford2 Or if you can get to LA quickly?
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:25 am
@SusynEliseDuris: @Jamie_LD @jeannevb damn it g/f - if ur
dehydrated, drink H2O. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:25 am
@LIMAMA: #Jeannevb you ain't going nowhere! #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:25 am
@romimoondi: LOL RT @AndiWritesAgain: Wow. This is moving so
fast, Im lost...though I know @jeannevbs dog barfed & she is with beverage.
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:25 am
@rachlanger: @jeannevb We love you LADY!!! #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:25 am
@FilmTony: @AndiWritesAgain tweetchat.com helps #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:25 am
@jeannevb: HAHA RT @AndiWritesAgain: Wow. This is moving so
fast, I'm lost...though I know @jeannevb's dog barfed & she is with
beverage #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:25 am
@RasmussenBros: RT @LIMAMA: I write my own specs for free. I
cant afford to write for free for others. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:25 am
@Jamie_LD: @SusynEliseDuris Drinking @gatorade #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:25 am
@caramumfordfilm: @AndiWritesAgain >>> but he
perked right up when I started talking to him about the book his co. was
adapting. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:25 am
@iHumble: RT @jeannevb: FYI, when u pitch prod co's, even if
they pass but loved ur writing, ask to be on their list of writers for hire
#itworks #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:25 am
@liviaruas: @zacsanford2 @iHumble Yeah, I agree, you can
write anywhere. MAybe have a lot samples and then move to LA with a
good"portfolio" #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:25 am
@zacsanford2: Great advice! RT @LIMAMA: I write my own specs
for free. I cant afford to write for free for others. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:25 am
@AndiWritesAgain: @caramumfordfilm ...rotflmao...ha! That,
alone, is a script you should consider writing! Ha! #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:26 am
@jeannevb: @rachlanger we need to do another blog post one
of these days haha #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:26 am
@CassidyMcM: @jeannevb you wont drop dead. Cuz we need you
here :) And your dog needs you to clean up:) #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:26 am
@authorViviAnna: @zacsanford2 @iHumble is very true, I have
been asked 4 times by prods reading my work if I was in LA and could we meet
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:26 am
@zacsanford2: @liviaruas I always tell people don't move to
LA until you have at least three VERY SOLID samples. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:26 am
@SusynEliseDuris: @Jamie_LD @gatorade that too if you are
actually putting electrolytes bk into your body, not for the sugar. :)
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:26 am
@LIMAMA: Would you ask a car mechanic to fix your car for
free so you can judge his work? #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:26 am
@rdlln: http://t.co/0TItLyn RT @RasmussenBros @rdlln What's
a shopping contact? #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:26 am
@andrealmcneill: I don't get it. What do you mean if you're
writing a spec for free it's not your spec? @TheWriteScript @RasmussenBros
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:26 am
@rachlanger: @jeannevb Haha totally. I'm going to write one
about this inkternship, we can adapt if we like. :-) #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:26 am
@zacsanford2: Anyone that participates in the chat that
wants to grab coffee that is in LA always get a yes from me. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:27 am
@tracinell: RT @zacsanford2: @liviaruas I always tell people
dont move to LA until you have at least three VERY SOLID samples. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:27 am
@jbonnell: Sorry to have missed almost everything. Was stuck
on an unscheduled development call #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:27 am
@FilmTony: My thoughts RT @zacsanford2: @liviaruas I always
tell people dont move to LA until you have at least three VERY SOLID samples.
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:27 am
@rachlanger: @zacsanford2 How do prod-co's handle non-US
residents when they can't pass up a great script? #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:27 am
@liviaruas: @zacsanford2 That's a great advice. I live in
San Francisco and I don't move there until I know I can compete with everyone
else #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:27 am
@jeannevb: @CassidyMcM haha that was so disgusting... and
she sounded like Chubaka when she barfed haha #greatdane #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:27 am
@cinemascribe: @Jamie_LD i have been reading #scriptchat for
a long time.. but i am loving google+, so thought if a lot of screenwriters
were on there...
July 18, 2011, 12:27 am
@tracinell: I'll remember that. :) RT @zacsanford2: Any1
that participates in chat that wants to grab coffee in LA always get a yes from
me. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:28 am
@AndiWritesAgain: @Jamie_LD I think I should get some kind
of award for just trying to keep up! #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:28 am
@zacsanford2: @rachlanger You tell people "I'm
Canadian... so if you produce here with a qualified producer you've got your
points!!!" :) #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:28 am
@cinemascribe: @SusynEliseDuris @Jamie_LD #scriptchat needs
to get on google+ - if you need an invite to g+ = DM me your email address
July 18, 2011, 12:28 am
@liviaruas: @zacsanford2 wanna grab coffee on tuesday? I'll
be in LA :) #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:28 am
@iHumble: RT @zacsanford2: On #tvwriterchat last week
@malber used his contest win to land pitch meetings without even living in LA,
eventually selling 1. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:28 am
@Jamie_LD: @cinemascribe Oh, I guess I thought there was a
group. All of my "friends" on + are screenwriters. lol #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:28 am
@TheWriteScript: @andrealmcneill @TheWriteScript
@RasmussenBros One that began as the prod co's idea.n #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:28 am
@zacsanford2: @liviaruas At least with SF it isn't a long
drive/plane ride. Moved here from the central valley six years ago. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:28 am
@RasmussenBros: @rdlln Good to know. Never heard of that
before. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:28 am
@delaynamichelle: @zacsanford2 Expect to be asked if you
want to get coffee from me soon then. :) #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:28 am
@Jamie_LD: @cinemascribe I'm already on G+ but thanks.
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:28 am
@SusynEliseDuris: @cinemascribe @Jamie_LD we're both on
google + -- find us #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:29 am
@iHumble: RT @DutchDoscher: After they pass on you, Someone
in the production co office has an idea for a movie that's not getting written.
ASK! #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:29 am
@LIMAMA: A shopping agreement is when you give a producer a
time frame to pitch/sell your stuff. It can be exclusive or non exclusive.
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:29 am
@Jamie_LD: @cinemascribe I'm Jamie Dierks on G+ #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:29 am
@liviaruas: @cinemascribe @Jamie_LD I wanna be part of
Google + I don't know how... #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:29 am
@zacsanford2: @liviaruas This week is bad though... Short
week before Comic Con on Wednesday. So no time. Usually booked 2+ weeks out.
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:29 am
@tracinell: definitely. *cupcake 4 u*RT @AndiWritesAgain:
@Jamie_LD I think I should get some kind of award for just trying to keep up!
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:29 am
@rachlanger: @zacsanford2 you're gonna be SO over
caffeinated! #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:29 am
@Jamie_LD: @liviaruas You have to be invited. I don't know
how to invite. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:29 am
@TheWriteScript: What's Google +? RT @cinemascribe:
#scriptchat needs to get on google + #resistingmoresocialmedia #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:29 am
@zacsanford2: @rachlanger But right now we're working with a
Canadian Writer & Producer. So being out of LA helps sometimes. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:30 am
@AndiWritesAgain: BRB, I think my cat has an issue with a
hairball. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:30 am
@jbonnell: @zacsanford2 Can't wait for SDCC. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:30 am
@tracinell: RT @iHumble: RT @DutchDoscher: After they pass,
Some1 in prodco office has an idea for a movie thats not getting written. ASK!
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:30 am
@rachlanger: @Jamie_LD @liviaruas I have an invite if you
want, just need your email. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:30 am
@caramumfordfilm: Now there's an idea! RT @AndiWritesAgain
...rotflmao...ha! That, alone, is a script you should consider writing! Ha!
#scriptchat #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:30 am
@Jamie_LD: Okay, we can talk about Google + later. The
#scriptchat is about working with producers, etc. Thanks.
July 18, 2011, 12:30 am
@KevinFoxFilms: Lurking on TweetChat... Watching it all go
down... #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:30 am
@rachlanger: @zacsanford2 Ok, so it is possible to work with
non-US residents. Good to know! #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:30 am
@grking: my screenwriting friend moved from LA to NY for
family - he's not getting as much work as his personal relationships are lost
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:31 am
@liviaruas: @zacsanford2 SF is close I can always go to LA
whenever I need. Well, we can try to grab a coffee whenver you're not as busy
:) #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:31 am
@zacsanford2: So questions you should ask before jumping in.
$/Projected Credit/Back End/Steps/etc. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:31 am
@LIMAMA: If I have not answered a tweet or question it's
because I never saw it! #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:31 am
@grumblecore: RT @RasmussenBros: RT @LIMAMA: I write my own
specs for free. I cant afford to write for free for others. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:31 am
@liviaruas: @SusynEliseDuris @Jamie_LD THANKS! #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:31 am
@Jamie_LD: Just trying to keep things on topic. #scriptchat
<3
July 18, 2011, 12:31 am
@zacsanford2: @rachlanger Yep, as the USD gets weaker and
Tax incentives dry up, Hollywood will be coming back to Canada. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:31 am
@SusynEliseDuris: @Jamie_LD well, I'm a web series producer
#scriptchat so thought the google + talk was approp. :( #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:31 am
@Jamie_LD: RT @zacsanford2: So questions you should ask
before jumping in. $/Projected Credit/Back End/Steps/etc. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:31 am
@andrealmcneill: Hey Kevin welcome! @kevinfoxfilms
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:31 am
@authorViviAnna: sometimes being Canadian can work for you,
because prod co's can get some major govt tax breaks and fundin to film in
Canada #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:32 am
@jeannevb: @LIMAMA I'm finally getting to the point where I
am avoiding writing for free... thank god. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:32 am
@rayharatian: RT @grking: my screenwriting friend moved from
LA to NY for family - he's not getting as much work as his personal
relationships are lost #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:32 am
@zacsanford2: @rachlanger And to get the Canadian rebate you
need so many points. Each ATL person adds up to hit the mark. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:32 am
@Jamie_LD: @SusynEliseDuris :-) #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:32 am
@rdlln: When I finish my psych thriller I'm looking 4 an
interested NY based #indiefilm maker to make it. #betterchanceofseeingitmade
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:32 am
@sulia_movies: RT @grking: my screenwriting friend moved
from LA to NY for family - he's not getting as much work as his personal
relationships are lost #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:32 am
@LIMAMA: My co-writer and I negotiated the contract. He's a
lawyer, that helps alot. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:32 am
@writermya: RT @jeannevb: agree! RT @DutchDoscher: every
idea is a good idea, even if it doesnt work.. it might lead u to someplace you
didnt know existed #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:32 am
@MonaLiNYC: RT @tracinell: I'll remember that. :) RT
@zacsanford2: Any1 that participates in chat that wants to grab coffee in LA
always get a yes from me. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:32 am
@andrealmcneill: @kevinfoxfilms let us know if you have any
experience in this: writers for hire #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:32 am
@TheWriteScript: @KevinFoxFilms Welcome! #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:32 am
@zacsanford2: So anyone else besides @LIMama doing any
work-for-hire gigs? #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:32 am
@grking: sometimes the "face to face" connection
is the deciding factor to wish to collaborate with someone #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:32 am
@nobull408: @rachlanger I would say yes. Reviews show you
can understand whats good/bad and why. Just my 2 cents. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:33 am
@rachlanger: @zacsanford2 That is music to my ears. Though I
guess in TV its a bit different if I want to work on an American show...
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:33 am
@grumblecore: @rachlanger I'm focusing just on stuff that
pays enough to be worth my time & just on my spec stuff & blogs
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:33 am
@KevinFoxFilms: @andrealmcneill just watch'n all you writer
types hash it out.... #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:33 am
@MonaLiNYC: RT @FilmTony: My thoughts RT @zacsanford2:
@liviaruas I always tell people dont move to LA until you have at least three
VERY SOLID samples. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:33 am
@zacsanford2: RT @grking: sometimes the "face to
face" connection is the deciding factor to wish to collaborate with
someone #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:33 am
@LifesizeLD: @jeannevb Don't drop dead until we've had a
chance to work on something together! #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:33 am
@tracinell: RT @grking: sometimes the "face to
face" connection is the deciding factor to wish to collaborate with
someone #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:33 am
@jeannevb: Any writers-for-hire lurking, PLZ jump in! We're
a community & want to learn from each other's experiences. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:33 am
@AndiWritesAgain: @tracinell @AndiWritesAgain @Jamie_LD
"I would like to thank the Academy but particularly Scriptchat..."
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:33 am
@jbonnell: I've worked with many writers for hire on
projects. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:33 am
@Jamie_LD: @KevinFoxFilms Join in. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:33 am
@UnkScreenwriter: @zacsanford2 That's almost ALL I do
anymore... #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:33 am
@zacsanford2: @rachlanger TV is a totally different beast
for the two. US shows require US writers as it is all worked out in the room.
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:33 am
@jeannevb: @grking did I scare you away? hahahahaha
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:33 am
@SusynEliseDuris: RT @grking sometimes the "face to
face" connection is the deciding factor to wish to collaborate with
someone #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:34 am
@TheWriteScript: @KevinFoxFilms You can play, too!
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:34 am
@iHumble: @liviaruas @zacsanford2 @unkscreenwriter Thanks
for the replies that's what I have always been told. Learning a lot 2night. :)
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:34 am
@zacsanford2: @jbonnell Can you give the participants some
advice as what the writer should ask before diving in to the project.
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:34 am
@rachlanger: @zacsanford2 But if someone was willing to
relocate...it might be ok. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:34 am
@rodbauer: My work for hire is outside LA, speechwriting and
other gigs #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:34 am
@tracinell: MUST mention scriptchat! :) @AndiWritesAgain
@Jamie_LD #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:34 am
@jeannevb: @LifesizeLD working with you is top on my bucket
list ;) #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:34 am
@iHumble: RT @authorViviAnna: @zacsanford2 @iHumble is very
true, I have been asked 4 times by prods reading my work if I was in LA and
could we meet #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:34 am
@TVWriterChat: We interrupt this incredible #scriptchat to
announce #tvwriterchat is talking about TIME MANAGEMENT tonight, 30 min after
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:35 am
@rdlln: @grking Especially since film is such a
collaborative medium. No one wants to work with an a-hole. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:35 am
@zacsanford2: @rachlanger TV is almost 100% relationships
created. If you can make the connections from there then move... yeah.
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:35 am
@2DaysFilmSchool: RT @UnkScreenwriter: @zacsanford2 That's
almost ALL I do anymore... #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:35 am
@FilmTony: Writers-for-Hire: Let's say you get an idea you
know is good, but having trouble getting inspired. Advice for breaking it?
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:35 am
@SusynEliseDuris: @TVWriterChat HUGE topic Cool.
#tvwriterchat #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:35 am
@grumblecore: I'm "retired." I hv just enough
retirement income to barely stay afloat while I write, hoping to make a few
dollars more. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:35 am
@LifesizeLD: RT @zacsanford2: So questions you should ask
before jumping in. $/Projected Credit/Back End/Steps/etc. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:36 am
@jbonnell: @zacsanford2 I think you hit most of it.
$/Points/Steps oh... and deadlines. Dates! #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:36 am
@zacsanford2: @jeannevb @LifesizeLD Lynn is one of my
favorite writers to work with. She WILL BE a star! #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:36 am
@jeannevb: I'm hungry, but I won't work on a project unless
it really speaks to me & excites me. #notthatmuchofawhore...yet #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:36 am
@rachlanger: @zacsanford2 Fair enough. I have a master plan.
It starts in Canada, then we will see. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:36 am
@tracinell: RT @jbonnell: @zacsanford2 I think you hit most
of it. $/Points/Steps oh... and deadlines. Dates! #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:36 am
@Jamie_LD: And we knew her when... RT @zacsanford2:
@jeannevb @LifesizeLD Lynn is one of my fave writers to work with. She WILL BE
a star! #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:36 am
@iHumble: RT @grking: my screenwriting friend moved from LA
to NY for family - he's not getting as much work as his personal relationships
are lost #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:36 am
@chrisfayers: RT @grumblecore: I'm "retired." I hv
just enough retirement income to barely stay afloat while I write, hoping to
make a few dollars more. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:36 am
@zacsanford2: @jbonnell Great point. Deadlines are one of
the major things in writing-for-hire. And all dictated by your contract.
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:36 am
@AndiWritesAgain: My 'hire' experience was after my play
went up.They asked me.They told me the $.They gave me a deadline.I wrote it.I
was paid. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:37 am
@nobull408: @RasmussenBros Hey guys good to see you in
#scriptchat tonight!
July 18, 2011, 12:37 am
@Jamie_LD: @zacsanford2 So if you have experience as a
magazine writer, this would be a perk, as you are used to deadlines.
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:37 am
@jeannevb: @zacsanford2 i'm thinking @LifesizeLD already is
a star. Plus she knows great food at Venice Beach :) #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:37 am
@zacsanford2: Anyone know what the contracted minimal amount
of time is for a first draft according to the WGA contract? #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:37 am
@ErikEblana: RT @jeannevb: Any writers-for-hire lurking, PLZ
jump in! We're a community & want to learn from each other's experiences.
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:37 am
@rdlln: @FilmTony #scriptchat Focus on the characters +
unity of opposites. That's the key to injecting the idea with conflict.
July 18, 2011, 12:37 am
@rachlanger: @zacsanford2 @jbonnell so true re: deadlines.
I've had a few changed on me AFTER the agreement was made. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:37 am
@DutchDoscher: question for writers: Do you write everyday?
How long? Same time of day? # of hours? # of pages? #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:37 am
@jeannevb: I write. Someone pays. Wow, imagine that :)
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:37 am
@AndiWritesAgain: Then I began to change an ungodly amount
of diapers. I'm am up for "hire" again now that they're all potty
trained! Ha... #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:38 am
@jbonnell: @zacsanford2 When I say dates I mean: 1) Dates
for delivery of the writing but also 2) Dates for dropdead greenlight..
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:38 am
@jeannevb: Yes. RT @DutchDoscher: question for writers: Do
you write everyday? How long? Same time of day? # of hours? # of pages?
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:38 am
@nobull408: Agreed. "@jeannevb: I'm hungry, but I won't
work on a project unless it really speaks to me & excites me.
#scriptchat"
July 18, 2011, 12:38 am
@grumblecore: Making money from screenwriting is maddeningly
slow. Option checks hard to get, seldom on time. Hv to write other stuff for $.
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:38 am
@iHumble: I've always been afraid of idea theft w/contest.
#scriptchat is helpin me see their importance. #processing
July 18, 2011, 12:38 am
@eyamie: @rachlanger You'll need to conduct what is known as
"the thousand dollar handshake" - but it can be done! #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:38 am
@rayharatian: RT @rdlln: @FilmTony #scriptchat Focus on the
characters + unity of opposites. That's the key to injecting the idea with
conflict.
July 18, 2011, 12:39 am
@AndiWritesAgain: @jeannevb I've done a great deal of
writing for "nothing" not feeling "worthy"...I am so over
that. Ha... #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:39 am
@liviaruas: @SusynEliseDuris @grking I agree with this.
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:39 am
@jeannevb: @DutchDoscher I write every day, not scripts
though, sometimes articles. BUT ALL writing improves my overall skill level
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:39 am
@RasmussenBros: @nobull408 Thanks man. Not sure what we can
contribute here. More fun just reading and hearing what people think.
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:39 am
@zacsanford2: Oh, that's another thing. If it's a
work-for-hire deal... you no longer own the copyright but sometimes can get it
back w/$$$. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:39 am
@grking: @nobull408 exactly. I try to find people I truly
get along with outside of the work - so that we can relate on different levels
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:39 am
@Jamie_LD: @DutchDoscher I squeeze time in wherever I can.
And no minimum, just write something. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:39 am
@andrealmcneill: @DutchDoscher I write every day, mornings
are when I start. I get 6-10 hrs depending on the day 6 is closer to avg.
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:39 am
@tracinell: everyday 9am -2pm RT @DutchDoscher: Q. for
writers: Do you write everyday? How long? Same time of day? # of hours? # of
pages? #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:39 am
@jeannevb: @AndiWritesAgain made decision last month to ween
out the free gigs I do. I need to focus on what I can get paid for #amworthit
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:40 am
@LIMAMA: @Starving Writer thank you!!! #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:40 am
@rachlanger: @eyamie Ha! Instead of the
"holy-crap-I'm-so-scared-I-hope-I-don't-pee-my-pants-I-hope-they-don't-notice"
handshake? #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:40 am
@120pgs: RT @TVWriterChat: We interrupt this incredible
#scriptchat to announce #tvwriterchat is talking about TIME MANAGEMENT tonight,
30 min after #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:40 am
@Jamie_LD: @zacsanford2 You don't have copyright, but you do
have credit, so you get residuals? if wga. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:40 am
@liviaruas: @jeannevb @DutchDoscher I write everyday, abt 2
to 3 hours a day. If I don't have time to write, I at least make some notes.
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:40 am
@iHumble: How did u get into speechwriting? RT @rodbauer: My
work for hire is outside LA, speechwriting and other gigs #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:40 am
@AndiWritesAgain: @DutchDoscher Everyday. Varies. But I love
writing after midnight when the house is soundless. #forthemostpart #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:41 am
@rdlln: @DutchDoscher I try 2 write every day, even if it's
just a few lines. Hard 2 be a good husband/father/teacher + still find time
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:41 am
@zacsanford2: @Jamie_LD But if the project dies... as many
do... you can't do anything with the project. That was more of my point. :)
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:41 am
@iHumble: RT @TVWriterChat: We interrupt this incredible
#scriptchat to announce #tvwriterchat is talking about TIME MANAGEMENT tonight,
30 min after #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:41 am
@CandiceOden: RT @jeannevb: FYI, when u pitch prod co's,
even if they pass but loved ur writing, ask to be on their list of writers for
hire #itworks #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:41 am
@jbonnell: Right @zacsanford2 the writer needs to remember
they don't own it afterward and that means they cant window dress it for spec.
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:41 am
@liviaruas: @andrealmcneI wish I could write that long! But
I don't get paid for writing yet, so I need to work in other things #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:41 am
@Jamie_LD: @zacsanford2 Ah, I see. So you get what you get,
and when it's over it's over. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:41 am
@BrowneTom: I'm lurking. I do write-for-hire and actually
get paid. Things are a bit slow of late, tho. It's tough being a screenwriter.
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:41 am
@grking: How many of you writers are aspiring directors as
well? How many of you solely wish to be screenwriters? #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:41 am
@AndiWritesAgain: @jeannevb Yeah. You kinda rock. It's time
you owned your rockness. :) #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:41 am
@authorViviAnna: @DutchDoscher I write every day, it's my
full time job, I write for 4-5 hrs a day #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:41 am
@grumblecore: I've basically stopped working on other
people's projects. Things & egos blow up. Money dries up. Neverending
notes. Bah. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:42 am
@eyamie: @rachlanger Just like dating, play it cool! Ask @zacsanford2.
He still has no idea I just wanted to get in his pants. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:42 am
@sulia_movies: RT @grking: How many of you writers are
aspiring directors as well? How many of you solely wish to be screenwriters?
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:42 am
@storydepth: Support The Story Department by purchasing
something from our store. http://t.co/dcPWDGv #scriptchat #amwriting
#screenwriting
July 18, 2011, 12:42 am
@zacsanford2: @Jamie_LD Yep work-for-hire can be depressing
for that reason. My former boss had a STACK of scripts he was paid for never
made. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:42 am
@romimoondi: I don't write everyday and not sure if I want
to; some days are strictly for living/feeling/being...then art imitates life ;)
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:42 am
@rodbauer: @grking I've directed theatre, and loved it, so
do have an interest in film directing as well. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:42 am
@jbonnell: @Jamie_LD You might get more $$$ when it gets
shot (see contract) but, yes, its over... and they can put other writers on it
too #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:42 am
@jeannevb: @AndiWritesAgain ohhhh... can they pay me in rock
candy? ;) #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:43 am
@UnkScreenwriter: @grking More DREAMING than aspiring but
yeah... I do ASPIRE... #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:43 am
@Jamie_LD: LMFAO RT @eyamie: @rachlanger Just like
dating...Ask @zacsanford2. He still has no idea I just wanted to get in his
pants. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:43 am
@Rockiesoul: @grking I wish to write for the Web series
market #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:43 am
@bradwyman: RT @authorViviAnna: @DutchDoscher I write every
day, it's my full time job, I write for 4-5 hrs a day #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:43 am
@tracinell: LOL! RT @eyamie: @rachlanger Just like dating,
play it cool! Ask @zacsanford2. He has no idea I just wanted to get in his
pants. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:43 am
@rdlln: @grking I would love nothing more than to be a
reclusive writer of novels, screenplays etc. No desire to direct what so ever.
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:43 am
@FilmTony: @grking Not solely. I'm directing my own short
this fall and I tend to critique direction as much as writing when watching
stuff #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:43 am
@bradwyman: RT @mmaren: How the culture of fear crushes
creativity in Hollywood. http://bit.ly/nFFVRZ #scriptchat #amwriting
#filmmaking
July 18, 2011, 12:43 am
@zacsanford2: Whaaaa? RT @eyamie: Ask @zacsanford2. He still
has no idea I just wanted to get in his pants. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:43 am
@caramumfordfilm: @grking I direct (and produce) shorts but
ultimately just want to write features... possibly not the norm #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:43 am
@zacsanford2: Okay, back to writing-for-hire as the topic.
:) #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:43 am
@DutchDoscher: I admire writers and the discipline it takes
to write #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:43 am
@jbonnell: @jbonnell @Jamie_LD Which means you can even lose
your writers credit. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:43 am
@jeannevb: @Jamie_LD @eyamie @rachlanger @zacsanford2 who
doesn't? #zacsanfordpantsontheground #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:43 am
@derecon: RT @jeannevb: I write. Someone pays. Wow, imagine
that :) #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:44 am
@eyamie: @zacsanford2 I was singin to you, buddy. I was
singin to you. #swkaraoke #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:44 am
@jeannevb: oh yeah... oops ;) RT @zacsanford2: Okay, back to
writing-for-hire as the topic. :) #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:44 am
@romimoondi: And I meant "every day" not
everyday...how embarrassing to broadcast that to a zillion writers ;-)
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:44 am
@rodbauer: @iHumble @rodbauer I worked for Microsoft and
wrote speeches for Bill Gates. That opened the door to writing for others.
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:44 am
@LIMAMA: I write 365 days a yera, even if it's only a
sentence. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:44 am
@AndiWritesAgain: @jeannevb I'm visualizing tequila flavored
rock candy....hahahaha...#soofftopic #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:44 am
@Jamie_LD: @zacsanford2 How do you get your foot in the
door? Other than write a good spec... #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:44 am
@nobull408: @RasmussenBros you guys can contribute alot. For
instance, did John pick your brains alot about The Ward? #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:44 am
@jeannevb: and I admire directors guiding actors to speak
our words RT @DutchDoscher: I admire writers and the discipline it takes to
write #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:44 am
@authorViviAnna: @grking I jsut want to write...for now :-)
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:44 am
@LIMAMA: Ooops "yera" LOL! #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:44 am
@zacsanford2: Personal relationships. RT @Jamie_LD:
@zacsanford2 How do you get your foot in the door? Other than write a good
spec... #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:45 am
@KevinFoxFilms: RT @jeannevb: oh yeah... oops ;) RT
@zacsanford2: Okay, back to writing-for-hire as the topic. :) #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:45 am
@grumblecore: @grking I hv little desire to direct. Have
done some producing & hate it. Just want to make scripts & let others
work the rest. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:45 am
@Eric_Elfman: Most of the writing for hire jobs I got came
from having a good spec AND personal connections. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:45 am
@jeannevb: @romimoondi omg, I have so many typos in my 69K
tweets :) #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:45 am
@Jamie_LD: @zacsanford2 But how do you get those. I know networking,
but where to start? #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:45 am
@AndrewAvasin: @DutchDoscher What is #Scriptchat?
July 18, 2011, 12:45 am
@grking: Writers: would you take a paid gig to write
something that you had no passion for? #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:45 am
@rachlanger: @eyamie & @zacsanford2 do you need a
different chat room? ;-) #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:45 am
@jolenejahnke: RT @zacsanford2: Personal relationships. RT
@Jamie_LD: How do you get your foot in the door? Other than write a good
spec... #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:45 am
@jbonnell: @Jamie_LD Write a good spec and network, but
you'll still need the spec... its your job interview. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:45 am
@jeannevb: me too RT @authorViviAnna: @grking I jsut want to
write...for now :-) #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:45 am
@zacsanford2: But personal relationships can be had without
living in LA. Brad Ingelsby sold his spec while living on the east coast.
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:46 am
@robertshutter: RT @rdlln #scriptchat Are u better off with
a shopping contract as opposed to an option agreement when taking your
screenplay to an #...
July 18, 2011, 12:46 am
@UnkScreenwriter: @grking LOL. I do all the time...
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:46 am
@nerium: @grking Better yet, how many writer/aspiring-directors
have directed something short/long & STILL hold on to directorial angst?
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:46 am
@LIMAMA: RT @Eric_Elfman: Most of the writing for hire jobs
I got came from having a good spec AND personal connections. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:46 am
@tracinell: speed RT-ing isn't working so I've switched to
speed Following. :) #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:46 am
@BrowneTom: The cool thing about living in Los Angeles is u
have so many great film schools around. There's work to be found due to that.
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:46 am
@LifesizeLD: *Frames tweet for posterity* RT @zacsanford2:
@jeannevb Lynn is one of my favorite writers to work with. She WILL BE a star!
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:46 am
@romimoondi: @jeannevb phew! So glad for this haven that's
free of judgment ;-) #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:46 am
@zacsanford2: PitchFests, Events in LA, Friends in biz,
online. RT @Jamie_LD: But how do you get those. I know networking, but where to
start? #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:46 am
@Jamie_LD: @grking Depends on how bad I needed the money.
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:46 am
@SusynEliseDuris: RT @jeannevb: and I admire directors
guiding actors to speak our words RT @DutchDoscher: I admire writers and the
discipline it takes to write #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:46 am
@andrealmcneill: @Eric_Elfman YEAH, a new guy! Thanks for
sharing. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:46 am
@sethruffer: @grking re: pay for non-passion project. In my
experience, no-I've turned down two this year 'cause I just didn't like the gig
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:47 am
@jeannevb: EVERY paid writing job I've gotten has been thru
Twitter. Really. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:47 am
@nobull408: Lol. Good call. @tracinell: speed RT-ing isn't
working so I've switched to speed Following. :) #scriptchat"
July 18, 2011, 12:47 am
@Eric_Elfman: If you can get your spec read, you can get
called in for a meeting on an open writing assignment. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:47 am
@grumblecore: @grking But the reality is, I may hv to write,
produce & direct something in order to hv an actual movie in my lifetime.
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:47 am
@RasmussenBros: @nobull408 Just referring to work-for-hire
stuff and producers. Most of our stuff has been on spec. Ideas are a dime a
dozen. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:47 am
@Jamie_LD: @zacsanford2 And just look at what @malber has
done from Michigan! #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:47 am
@BrowneTom: You want to have at least 2 great specs to get
started. Then find new directors/producers who dig your work. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:47 am
@LIMAMA: Don't sell yourself short. Always ask for more than
what you're willing to settle for. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:47 am
@sulia_movies: RT @grking: Writers: would you take a paid
gig to write something that you had no passion for? #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:47 am
@UnkScreenwriter: RT @Eric_Elfman: If you can get your spec
read, you can get called in for a meeting on an open writing assignment.
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:47 am
@JoePezzula: @grking I like the thrill of directing, worth
trying to practice, but my soul is in the words on the page. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:47 am
@AndiWritesAgain: RT @zacsanford2: PitchFests, Events in LA,
Friends in biz, online. RT @Jamie_LD: I know networking, but where to start?
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:47 am
@FilmTony: @grking Tried before but then it really shows in
the quality of the writing. Still wouldn't shy away give my lack of creds
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:47 am
@Eric_Elfman: Thanks for the welcome! @andrealmcneill
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:47 am
@romimoondi: Wowzers! RT @jeannevb: EVERY paid writing job
Ive gotten has been thru Twitter. Really. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:47 am
@TheWriteScript: @grking Depends. n #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:47 am
@Georgia_McBride: RT @jeannevb: EVERY paid writing job I've
gotten has been thru Twitter. Really. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:47 am
@zacsanford2: 100% True. RT @Eric_Elfman: If you can get
your spec read, you can get called in for a meeting on an open writing
assignment. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:48 am
@nobull408: Another reason I love twitter! "@jeannevb:
EVERY paid writing job I've gotten has been thru Twitter. Really.
#scriptchat"
July 18, 2011, 12:48 am
@jbonnell: @Jamie_LD Every writer Ive worked with has been a
personal referral from someone else.How well they work depends on if I go back
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:48 am
@sethruffer: @grking - to elaborate, they were
"potential pay" gigs-my comp. would've been contingent on other
stuff, but I still wouldn't. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:48 am
@120pgs: RT @LIMAMA: Don't sell yourself short. Always ask
for more than what you're willing to settle for. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:48 am
@Jamie_LD: RT @jeannevb: EVERY paid writing job I've gotten
has been thru Twitter. Really. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:48 am
@zacsanford2: Perfect example!!! Sold FOUR pilots!!!! RT
@Jamie_LD: @zacsanford2 And just look at what @malber has done from Michigan!
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:48 am
@rachlanger: @jeannevb I keep telling ppl - Twitter is a
HUGE career builder. They think I'm crazy, but same story #paidgigsviatwitter
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:48 am
@Jamie_LD: RT @Eric_Elfman: If you can get your spec read,
you can get called in for a meeting on an open writing assignment. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:48 am
@authorViviAnna: @Jamie_LD @zacsanford2 I started by just
sending lots of queries, I met most of my industry contacts that way
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:48 am
@jeannevb: are you a chat virgin? *licks lips* RT
@Eric_Elfman: Thanks for the welcome! @andrealmcneill #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:48 am
@LifesizeLD: I've landed paid writing gigs through Inktip -
not by posting, but by responding to requests in their emailed newsletter.
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:48 am
@Eric_Elfman: Then you have to be able to be good in the
room! It all comes down to how well you pitch your vision for the story.
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:48 am
@Jamie_LD: @authorViviAnna is the query queen! #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:48 am
@tracinell: aka "networking" :) RT @ErikEblana: Im
following your lead! lol: speed RT-ing isnt working Ive switched to speed
Following. :) #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:48 am
@zacsanford2: Funny thing about contracts. Both sides know
where the deal is going to end up. Producer lowballs while Agent Comes in high.
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:49 am
@BrowneTom: It's always a good idea to have a lawyer work
with you on any contract. btw, it's easy to find lawyers when you need one.
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:49 am
@delaynamichelle: @rachlanger @jeannevb Totally. Twitter's
how I got my job. It's crazy magical. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:49 am
@LIMAMA: Allan Ball said it best. The most powerful word in
Hollywood is NO. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:49 am
@FilmTony: What's a better way in? A written/directed short
that gets attention or winning a respected screenplay competition? #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:49 am
@authorViviAnna: RT @BrowneTom: You want to have at least 2
great specs to get started. Then find new directors/producers who dig your
work. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:49 am
@LifesizeLD: OMG! That's so...Ew! RT @jeannevb: are you a
chat virgin? *licks lips* RT @Eric_Elfman: Thanks for the welcome!
@andrealmcneill #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:49 am
@zacsanford2: Why is this done? Producer can tell financier
they got a deal while Agent can say they wanted to underpay but got you more
$$. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:49 am
@LIMAMA: RT @Eric_Elfman: You have to be able to be good in
the room! It all comes down to how well you pitch your vision for the story.
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:49 am
@andrealmcneill: @Eric_Elfman Totally cool of you to spill
your guts to us...oops, did I say that out loud? Thanks for sharing.
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:49 am
@iHumble: Jus a writer here. RT @grking: How many of u
writers are aspiring directors as well? How many of u solely wish 2B
screenwriters? #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:49 am
@Eric_Elfman: My first time in a #scriptchat chat!
@jeannevb: are you a chat virgin? *licks lips*
July 18, 2011, 12:49 am
@KevinFoxFilms: Q: @Jamie_LD When offered $ to write can you
get passionate about the project, or does that depened on how much $ also?
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:49 am
@grking: RT @nerium: @grking Better yet, how many
writer/aspiring-directors have directed something short/long & STILL hold
on to directorial angst? #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:50 am
@rachlanger: @delaynamichelle @jeannevb My paid gigs have
been through Twitter, and my internship through Facebook. Social Media
Princess. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:50 am
@zacsanford2: Online network. It's 2011! Do it! RT
@delaynamichelle: Twitters how I got my job. Its crazy magical. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:50 am
@jbonnell: ;) RT @zacsanford2: Funny thing about
contracts.Both sides know where the deal... Producer lowballs while Agent Comes
in high. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:50 am
@tracinell: RT @zacsanford2: 100% True. RT @Eric_Elfman: If
u can get spec read, u can get called in for meeting on an OWA. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:50 am
@jeannevb: @LifesizeLD hey, I never claimed to be an
appropriate chat moderator :) @Eric_Elfman @andrealmcneill #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:50 am
@malber: @Jamie_LD and I'm finally moving out there to LA
now! #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:50 am
@Jamie_LD: @KevinFoxFilms I think once I get started I'd be
passionate, osmosis from the passion around me. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:50 am
@RasmussenBros: We're on #scriptchat - check it out. Sorry
if not responding to questions. Will do so after chat. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:50 am
@andrealmcneill: @Eric_Elfman @jeannevb How timely! First
time...hmm very cool. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:50 am
@jeannevb: WOOHOO! Welcome! RT @Eric_Elfman: My first time
in a #scriptchat chat! @jeannevb: are you a chat virgin? *licks lips* #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:50 am
@rachlanger: @Eric_Elfman Glad you are popping your
#scriptchat cherry! @jeannevb #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:50 am
@LIMAMA: I'm always open for new projects, pitches, etc.
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:50 am
@SusynEliseDuris: @Jamie_LD @jeannevb nice. congrats.
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:51 am
@Jamie_LD: @KevinFoxFilms I don't really need money, so I
think I'd only work on something that "spoke" to me. Just sayin' I
would... #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:51 am
@zacsanford2: Remember, every ProdCo keeps a writers
database. I reference it often to find writers-for-hire. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:51 am
@tracinell: I love magic. RT @delaynamichelle: @rachlanger
@jeannevb Totally. Twitters how I got my job. Its crazy magical. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:51 am
@jeannevb: WOOHOO! Hey, can u take mtgs for me? ;) RT
@malber: @Jamie_LD and Im finally moving out there to LA now! #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:51 am
@AndiWritesAgain: RT @jeannevb: EVERY paid writing job Ive
gotten has been thru Twitter. Really. <-- A quote for my followers who enjoy
quoting. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:51 am
@tracinell: RT @zacsanford2: Remember, every ProdCo keeps a
writers database. I reference it often to find writers-for-hire. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:51 am
@Eric_Elfman: Thanks! @jeannevb #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:51 am
@Jamie_LD: Hehehehe RT @Eric_Elfman: My first time in a
#scriptchat chat! @jeannevb: are you a chat virgin? *licks lips*
July 18, 2011, 12:52 am
@AndiWritesAgain: @tracinell @delaynamichelle @rachlanger
@jeannevb Where's that wand? #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:52 am
@jeannevb: @Eric_Elfman and I just put you on the chat list
;) #hopeIwasgentle #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:52 am
@LifesizeLD: LOL! Sigh.RT @jeannevb: hey, I never claimed to
be an appropriate chat moderator :) @Eric_Elfman @andrealmcneill #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:52 am
@zacsanford2: The database tells me what genres the writer
works in, their coverage, rep info, contact info, pay range & many other
things. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:52 am
@Jamie_LD: RT @TVWriterChat: We interrupt #scriptchat to
announce #tvwriterchat is talking about TIME MANAGEMENT tonight, 30 min after
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:52 am
@romimoondi: Well screw Harry Potter & his silly wand
(ahem), & yay Twitter!RT@delaynamichelle: Twitters how I got my job. Its
crazy magical. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:52 am
@LifesizeLD: @jeannevb @zacsanford2 I gotta jet. One of
Kiddo's teachers is coming to dinner. I have eight minutes to learn to cook.
Adios! #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:52 am
@jeannevb: SO DONT SUBMIT CRAP! RT @zacsanford2: Remember,
every ProdCo keeps a writers database. I reference it often for
writers-for-hire #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:52 am
@LIMAMA: Poor Eric. Fresh meat.n #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:52 am
@MsWilliamsWorld: RT @jeannevb: EVERY paid writing job I've
gotten has been thru Twitter. Really. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:52 am
@CherylRainfield: RT @jeannevb: EVERY paid writing job I've
gotten has been thru Twitter. Really. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:53 am
@merylkevans: RT @Jamie_LD: RT @TVWriterChat: We interrupt
#scriptchat to announce #tvwriterchat is talking about TIME MANAGEMENT tonight,
30 min after #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:53 am
@TheWriteScript: RT @delaynamichelle: Totally. Twitters how
I got my job. Its crazy magical. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:53 am
@tracinell: only works 4 others *waves it for you!* RT
@AndiWritesAgain: @tracinell @delaynamichelle @rachlanger @jeannevb Wheres that
wand? #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:53 am
@bourbonroad: Do you guys have 60 second elevator pitches
for your specs? #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:53 am
@zacsanford2: Any other questions on what a writer should
worry about in a writer-for-hire situation? #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:53 am
@jeannevb: always RT @bourbonroad: Do you guys have 60
second elevator pitches for your specs? #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:53 am
@LIMAMA: Worry about the check not bouncing. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:53 am
@grking: Writers: are you able to truly "let go"
of your material once it's handed over to the director? #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:53 am
@tracinell: RT @jeannevb: SO DONT SUBMIT CRAP! RT
@zacsanford2: every ProdCo keeps a writers database. I reference it often for
writers... #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:53 am
@zacsanford2: Yep! RT @bourbonroad: Do you guys have 60
second elevator pitches for your specs? #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:53 am
@jeannevb: heehee and I know how to sniff em out ;) RT
@LIMAMA: Poor Eric. Fresh meat. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:53 am
@UnkScreenwriter: @grking IN A HEARTBEAT... #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:54 am
@Eric_Elfman: Yikes! Now I'm getting anxious! @LIMAMA: Poor
Eric. Fresh meat. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:54 am
@TheWriteScript: @Eric_Elfman Welcome! #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:54 am
@jeannevb: Yes. It's just a blueprint RT @grking: Writers:
are u able to truly "let go" of ur material once its handed over to
director? #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:54 am
@FilmTony: @zacsanford2 What if u get pegged in a certain
genre but write something great in an opposite genre. How do u get reclassified
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:54 am
@zacsanford2: @tracinell @jeannevb There are writers in the
DB that we would NEVER read again because of bad submissions. A permanent
record! #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:54 am
@delaynamichelle: @AndiWritesAgain @tracinell @rachlanger
@jeannevb It's magic wand so it only shows up when it wants to. So annoying!
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:54 am
@LIMAMA: Eric, don't worry. We are gentle. Mostly.
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:54 am
@sulia_movies: RT @grking: Writers: are you able to truly
"let go" of your material once it's handed over to the director?
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:55 am
@MonaLiNYC: RT @jeannevb: FYI, when u pitch prod co's, even
if they pass but loved ur writing, ask to be on their list of writers for hire
#itworks #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:55 am
@MeganDrapalski: Woot made it this time! :) #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:55 am
@TarynReneau: If I knew how to do it & they knew I
knew....How much we talkin'? @grking Writers: take $ to write what you had no
passion for? #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:55 am
@malber: @jeannevb sure! I'm just to attach myself as exec
producer #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:55 am
@jeannevb: @zacsanford2 @tracinell I've made that mistake
before #sigh #newbiescreenwriterbacklash #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:55 am
@RasmussenBros: @FilmTony @zacsanford2 Ha - good luck with
that. Needs to be simple. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:55 am
@zacsanford2: @FilmTony Have your reps go out with new genre
to the town. Hollywood will ALWAYS pigeonhole ya. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:55 am
@TravisLegge: Define "paid" @grking Writers: would
you take a paid gig to write something that you had no passion for? #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:55 am
@tracinell: RT @zacsanford2: @jeannevb There R writers in
the DB that we would NEVER read again bcuz of bad submissions. A permanent
record! #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:55 am
@Rockiesoul: If you get your jobs through Twitter wouldn't
you have a 140 character pitch? #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:55 am
@jeannevb: @malber DEAL! haha :) #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:56 am
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July 18, 2011, 12:56 am
@LIMAMA: NO! #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:56 am
@BrowneTom: It can be tough. RT @grking Writers: are u able
to truly "let go" of ur material once it's handed over to the
director? #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:56 am
@rdlln: @bourbonroad I've got my logline + fact that is
inspired by true story though fardarker + moretwisted than what really
happened. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:56 am
@zacsanford2: I can send an email to a tracking group asking
for "up and coming low budget horror writers"... Response within
minutes usually. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:56 am
@jamesgalenz: Ha RT @Rockiesoul: If you get your jobs
through Twitter wouldn't you have a 140 character pitch? #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:56 am
@ThirstyGirlFilm: Good ques! @FilmTony RT: Better way in?
written/directed short that gets attention or winning respected screenplay
competition? #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:57 am
@zacsanford2: So even if you only submit to one company, you
can end up on a list that will help your career. Every connection is valuable.
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:57 am
@aliceDewonder: RT @LIMAMA: Eric, don't worry. We are
gentle. Mostly. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:57 am
@jeannevb: #PIMPtipoftheday: it's AMAZING exp to write
someone else's vision. If u get a chance, do it. #growthaswriter #letgoofego
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:57 am
@LIMAMA: I sent a script out in March. I just heard back
last week they are crunching the numbers. Things take time! #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:57 am
@tracinell: OMGosh, only 3 minutes left?! #timeflieswhenat
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:57 am
@RasmussenBros: @zacsanford2 hope we're on that response =)
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:57 am
@grking: RT @jeannevb: Yes. It's just a blueprint RT
@grking: Writers: are u able to truly "let go" of ur material once
its handed over to director? #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:57 am
@DaphneSt: RT @DutchDoscher I believe every idea is a good
idea-even if it doesn't work it might lead U 2 someplace U didn't know existed
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:58 am
@jamesgalenz: GoodLuck RT @LIMAMA: I sent a script out in
March. I just heard back last week they are crunching th numbers. Things take
time! #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:58 am
@KevinFoxFilms: RT: @Jamie_LD so I think I'd only work on
something that "spoke" to me. Just asking, but that's good to hear. I
feel the same. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:58 am
@AndiWritesAgain: @delaynamichelle @AndiWritesAgain
@tracinell @rachlanger @jeannevb Williamson: "Wand" comes from the
word "want"! #iwantawand #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:58 am
@zacsanford2: @jeannevb Currently ghostwriting a project...
Produced writer submitted a shit script. My job is to fix it. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:58 am
@FilmTony: @tracinell Time flies when you're trying to keep
up with all the tweets. #tweetoverload #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:58 am
@MeganDrapalski: @jeannevb I'm keen to write
adaptations...how do you get started in that field? #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:58 am
@AndiWritesAgain: RT @jeannevb: #PIMPtipoftheday: its
AMAZING exp to write someone elses vision. If u get a chance, do it.
#letgoofego #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:58 am
@BrowneTom: @zacsanford2 @tracinell @jeannevb Is it really a
permanent record?99% of the scripts get passed on, so... #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:58 am
@tracinell: RT @zacsanford2: So even if u only submit to 1
co, u can end up on a list that helps ur career. Every connection is valuable.
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:58 am
@zacsanford2: @RasmussenBros I'm sure you'd be on such a
list. Low budget horror-esque is what you guys do. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:58 am
@jeannevb: @grking I was on set last wk w #goneElvis &
it was amazing to watch actors take over. The words belonged to them at that
point #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:59 am
@jbonnell: Careful, internet is forever. RT @zacsanford2:
@jeannevb Currently ghostwriting a project... #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:59 am
@AndiWritesAgain: RT @jeannevb: Yes. It's just a blueprint
RT @grking: Writers: are u able to truly "let go" of ur material once
its handed over to director? #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:59 am
@TravisLegge: @LIMAMA congrats! this is why they call it
"SLOWbusiness" #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:59 am
@zacsanford2: @BrowneTom At each ProdCo the list is usually
permanent. So you may be dead at that company only. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:59 am
@jeannevb: @MeganDrapalski I'm going to write an upcoming
post for Save the Cat site on adaptations :) It's a whole other beast
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:59 am
@Jamie_LD: @KevinFoxFilms I wouldn't fault someone for
taking a project they weren't passionate about. Need to pay the bills.
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:59 am
@caramumfordfilm: Also curious RT @FilmTony Better way in?
written/directed short that gets attention or winning respected screenplay
competition? #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:59 am
@zacsanford2: @jbonnell :) Yes, internet is forever... But
we have multi projects that can fit that description. :) #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:59 am
@CassidyMcM: @ZacSanford2 I own liferightsre story in
screenplay- will studio try to takethem over-should I strive to retain them in
deal? #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 12:59 am
@Jamie_LD: 30 minutes to #TVwriterchat #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:00 am
@MeganDrapalski: @jeannevb will be good to read it! :)n
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:00 am
@jeannevb: @BrowneTom yes but "pass" doesnt
necessarily mean writing is bad, just that timing isnt right or $$$
@zacsanford2 @tracinell #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:00 am
@tracinell: me 2. :) RT @AndiWritesAgain: @delaynamichelle
@rachlanger @jeannevb Williamson: "Wand" comes from the word
"want" #iwantawand #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:00 am
@RasmussenBros: @zacsanford2 Yep - pretty much anything in
the genre. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:00 am
@aliceDewonder: RT @Jamie_LD: RT @TVWriterChat: We interrupt
#scriptchat to announce #tvwriterchat is talking about TIME MANAGEMENT tonight,
30 min after #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:00 am
@LIMAMA: For sure I wouldn't submit to Fox right now...tee
hee. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:00 am
@jeannevb: @zacsanford2 that would be cool... I think
#Casper #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:00 am
@jamesgalenz: @zacsanford2 can writers request to see what
their info is on that list? #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:00 am
@zacsanford2: @CassidyMcM Usually if studio/ProdCo buys the
script they will also buy underlying rights. Tough to keep 'em. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:00 am
@SarahAlexis4: @jeannevb Cool, that's a great site. Looking
forward to your article there! #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:00 am
@FilmTony: How do you vet dialogue right? I've noticed lines
that sound bad on page but become magic with an actor's spin #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:01 am
@Jamie_LD: LMAO Can't imagine why. RT @LIMAMA: For sure I
wouldn't submit to Fox right now...tee hee. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:01 am
@Eric_Elfman: My spec generated a lot of meetings -- even if
a project soundsnuts, ALWAYS take the meeting -- never know where it'll lead.
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:01 am
@MeganDrapalski: @Limama why not if you don't mind me
asking?n #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:01 am
@liviaruas: @LIMAMA why is that? #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:01 am
@BrowneTom: @zacsanford2 That's good to know. Because
sometimes a writer needs to see where he/she stands and make proper
improvements late. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:01 am
@zacsanford2: @RasmussenBros When are you guys in LA next?
Or can you follow me at @zacsanford. Would love to see what else ya got to
read. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:01 am
@TravisLegge: RT @Jamie_LD @KevinFoxFilms I wouldn't fault
someone for taking a project they weren't passionate about. Need to pay the
bills. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:01 am
@KevinFoxFilms: @Jamie_LD That's very true #PayTheBills I
have to do it from time to time with commerical work. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:01 am
@AndiWritesAgain: @tracinell @AndiWritesAgain
@delaynamichelle @rachlanger @jeannevb Maybe we need to be wanding a want.
#iwantyoutobesuccess :) #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:01 am
@rdlln: @grking No prob. Way I look at it, director didn't
tell me how to write the script, why should I tell him how to shoot the film?
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:01 am
@jeannevb: It's the bewitching hour. I want to thank
directors @grking and @dutchdoscher for jumping in to add perspective!
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:01 am
@LIMAMA: I'm being sued by Fox for $15 million bucks.
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:01 am
@timesecrets: RT @/aliceDewonder2011RT @Jamie_LD: RT
@TVWriterChat: We interrupt #scriptchat to announce #tvwriterchat is talk...
http://bit.ly/oP6FiI
July 18, 2011, 1:01 am
@zacsanford2: @BrowneTom That's why you should always vet
your scripts before you ever send them out with your personal connections.
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:02 am
@tracinell: Great chat everyone! Thanks for hosting
#treefort, LOTS to think about and act on. Good night all. :D #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:02 am
@TT_IndieFilms: TweetChat - #scriptchat http://goo.gl/75t3A,
see more http://goo.gl/WM2MP
July 18, 2011, 1:02 am
@LeeABrian: how many writers are wga members and being a wga
member? #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:02 am
@zacsanford2: @BrowneTom Some writers I personally know I
won't add to the grid unless it is a positive read/coverage. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:02 am
@MeganDrapalski: @LIMAMA Ouch. Good reason thenn #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:02 am
@AndiWritesAgain: @jeannevb @grking @dutchdoscher Thank you.
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:02 am
@shackett: @grking Depends on the directors. I'd have no
problem giving a script to a director w/ an aesthetic i'm not ready to
accomplish #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:02 am
@caramumfordfilm: Wow... tonight was fast and furious!
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:02 am
@andrealmcneill: @LIMAMA Why are you being sued? #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:02 am
@jeannevb: "PASS" doesnt always mean "THE
END". If they liked your writing, you can then pitch ideas to them in
future. #cuphalffull #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:02 am
@FilmTony: @LIMAMA Holy hell. Good luck with that.
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:02 am
@TravisLegge: If I'm THAT passionate about it, I'm probably
directing. Otherwise it's merc work @Jamie_LD @KevinFoxFilms #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:03 am
@jeannevb: @tracinell night, babe! Thanks for joining in!
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:03 am
@jeannevb: @SarahAlexis4 now I just have to write it :)
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:03 am
@rachlanger: @jeannevb Should we rename to #quickchat? It
seems to fly by! #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:03 am
@TravisLegge: (Having said that: there is no shame in being
a mercenary. In fact, its smart) @Jamie_LD @KevinFoxFilms #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:03 am
@zacsanford2: @LIMAMA Horrible that they're using you as a
scapegoat. Weren't there others on DDP? #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:03 am
@liviaruas: @LIMAMA what???!!! that's insane money
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:03 am
@shackett: @grking I don't enjoy writing in a place that I
call "home". I do most of my writing on the road / traveling.
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:03 am
@LIMAMA: That is a very good question. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:03 am
@rachlanger: @tracinell fun times in the digital room!
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:04 am
@AndiWritesAgain: @rachlanger @jeannevb I second that.
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:04 am
@SpookCentral: RT @jeannevb: "PASS" doesnt always
mean "THE END". If they liked your writing, you can then pitch ideas
to them in future. #cuphalffull #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:04 am
@LIMAMA: I would like to ask Rupert Murdock but he is pretty
busy these days on another legal matter. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:04 am
@CassidyMcM: Thx @jeannevb -hope ur great dane i. now doin'
better:) enjoy ur cocktails:) #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:04 am
@malber: @zacsanford2 u can make it work from outside LA w/o
contacts, but its harder and you'll need to move eventually #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:04 am
@KevinFoxFilms: @TravisLegge @Jamie_LD Still got to pay the
bills... I call it passion for pay. I get pasionat about it in front of the
client. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:04 am
@jeannevb: @LIMAMA do you need my ninja skills?
#wehaveyourback #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:04 am
@LIMAMA: Zac, yes. Scapegoat is right. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:04 am
@FilmTony: Nearly 100% of writers on podcasts say execs tell
them "love script" b4 it goes nowhere. Is there a lot of false praise
in LA? #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:04 am
@rachlanger: @zacsanford2 You're pretty much a gem, can't
thank you enough for being willing to share knowledge! #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:05 am
@jeannevb: @DutchDoscher thanks so much. Your perspective
really helps writers #scriptchat #heretolearn
July 18, 2011, 1:05 am
@TheWriteScript: @LIMAMA What happened? #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:05 am
@zacsanford2: @LIMAMA Instead of you, I would have gone
after the sites that SELL the scripts. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:05 am
@jeannevb: Even I need to read this transcript! RT
@rachlanger: @jeannevb Should we rename to #quickchat? It seems to fly by!
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:05 am
@LIMAMA: Am determined to make lemonade out of lemons.
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:05 am
@LIMAMA: Zac, you would think, yes? #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:06 am
@jeannevb: THANK YOU, as always, to the great First Dude
@Zacsanford (@zacsanford2) for sharing his experiences with us *smooches*
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:06 am
@MeganDrapalski: @zacsanford2 I'm an aussie moving to NC
next year for uni. step in right direction or LA only way? #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:06 am
@FilmFundingClub: Want to make a movie?: Another Word for
Controvery is Sales - Film... http://tinyurl.com/27pshdr #indiefilm #scriptchat
#filmmaker
July 18, 2011, 1:06 am
@malber: @FilmTony LA is the only place you can die of
encouragement #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:06 am
@zacsanford2: @LIMAMA You would think execs would be happy
writers were reading scripts to be better writers!!! #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:06 am
@KevinFoxFilms: oops That's not good! "pasionat"
LOL TYPO on #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:06 am
@jeannevb: @LIMAMA I have no doubt that you will... and
we'll put the sugar in your lemonade #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:06 am
@zacsanford2: @MeganDrapalski Going to NCSA? #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:06 am
@RasmussenBros: @zacsanford2 - followed - send us a DM on
what pro cos you're working with. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:07 am
@TravisLegge: @KevinFoxFilms @Jamie_LD what is it they say
in sales? "Fake it till you make it?" #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:07 am
@LIMAMA: Make it Sweet N Lo and you got a deal! #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:07 am
@MeganDrapalski: @zacsanford2 UNCW #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:07 am
@FilmTony: Just like the World Cup game today, let's go
EXTRA TIME. Damn, that game was heartbreaking #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:07 am
@Eric_Haywood: I can confirm that this is true. RT
@jeannevb: If they liked your writing, you can then pitch ideas to them in
future. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:07 am
@Jamie_LD: Don't put all of your eggs in one basket. Keep
writing and working on the next script after you polish this one. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:08 am
@jeannevb: Re: Living in LA, I did a recent BALLS post for
@scriptmag about how I navigate from the East Coast http://tinyurl.com/3rmlndk
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:08 am
@jeannevb: @Eric_Haywood yeah! Was thinking about you the
other day. Hope you're well :) #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:08 am
@zacsanford2: @MeganDrapalski Eventually you'll want to move
to LA. What is your projected major? #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:08 am
@jolenejahnke: RT @Jamie_LD: Dont put all of your eggs in one
basket. Keep writing and working on the next script after you polish this one.
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:08 am
@zacsanford2: @RasmussenBros Sent you a DM and my email
address. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:09 am
@LIMAMA: RT @Jamie_LD: Dont put all of your eggs in one
basket. Keep writing and working on the next script after you polish this one.
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:09 am
@grking: @jeannevb thx for having me as always! #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:09 am
@malber: @jeannevb amen! Take the "pass" with good
humor and keep developing the relationship. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:09 am
@liviaruas: Night #scriptchat thanks to @zacsanford2 and
everyone else who answered our questions! #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:09 am
@MeganDrapalski: @Jeannevb that was an interesting read -
was what led me here #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:09 am
@FilmTony: RT @Jamie_LD: Dont put all of your eggs in one
basket. Keep writing and working on the next script after you polish this one.
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:09 am
@BrowneTom: @zacsanford2 Makes sense. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:09 am
@KevinFoxFilms: @TravisLegge @Jamie_LD AMEN to that!
"Fake it till you make it?" have passion till the check clears!
#SALES #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:09 am
@WaterholeMovie: Nope, that's why I produce 2 RT @grking:
Writers: are u able to truly "let go" of ur material once its handed
over to director? #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:09 am
@zacsanford2: @jolenejahnke JOLENE!!! Did you see there's a
doc out there on the crazy lady that pitched to me right before you did?
Tabloid! #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:09 am
@jeannevb: 1 of our BIG #slaverybyanothername LA mtgs came
bk w a pass, BUT said "such intelligent writing"...
#doorisopenforanotherday #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:09 am
@jeannevb: @MeganDrapalski yeah! SOOOO glad you joined us!
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:10 am
@FilmTony: @Jamie_LD & put the polished one away for a
month before revisiting it. Then you'll go..."oh man, there's still some
work to do" #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:10 am
@Jamie_LD: @KevinFoxFilms I'd write anything at this point
if it made enough money I could close my restaurant. lol #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:10 am
@MeganDrapalski: @zacsanford2 I'm a creative writing student
atm in aus, will take classes in their film degree though. LA 2013 hopefully :)
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:10 am
@zacsanford2: @BrowneTom Usually to get on the "never
read again list" you have to be a double pass. As a writer & on
script. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:10 am
@RasmussenBros: @zacsanford2 @jolenejahnke Erol Morris - saw
it this weekend - amazing film. TABLOID - check it out. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:10 am
@jeannevb: @MeganDrapalski now u have to lose "the egg
face" bc some ppl won't follow you back for that reason alone
#Iknowthatsoundsstupid #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:10 am
@zacsanford2: @MeganDrapalski Well if they have an LA
semester or a strong alumni group in LA that is always a plus! #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:10 am
@Eric_Haywood: @jeannevb I'm great. But somehow I always
seem to wander into #scriptchat after I've had a few Sunday drinks...
July 18, 2011, 1:10 am
@BrowneTom: Very true. RT @jeannevb PASS" doesnt always
mean THE END.If they liked your writing, you can then pitch ideas to them in
future. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:10 am
@shackett: @jeannevb I've seen PASSes from minor companies
that got Recommended by Studios. ie Little Miss Sunshine. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:11 am
@MeganDrapalski: @jeannevb Thanks :) How are all your
projects going? #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:11 am
@zacsanford2: @RasmussenBros Yeah, Joyce pitched me back in
2007. Total nutcase. Must watch the doc this week. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:11 am
@LIMAMA: I had a private script library that Fox objected
to, and instead of sending me a C&D they slapped me with a law sit.
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:11 am
@LIMAMA: LOL suit, law suit. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:11 am
@jeannevb: @malber omg, it was THE most amazing mtg - 1 1/2
hrs IN OFFICE! #buildingrelationships #learnedshitload #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:11 am
@zacsanford2: @shackett Even Mad Men was passed on every
company for 10 years before it found a home at AMC. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:11 am
@tracinell: RT @malber: @jeannevb amen! Take the
"pass" with good humor and keep developing the relationship.
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:11 am
@rachlanger: @zacsanford2 How do you tell the difference
between a casual read by an acquaintance in the biz, and a potential
blacklisting? #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:11 am
@zacsanford2: @shackett But he continued working on
networking and building his craft until it found a home. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:11 am
@jeannevb: @grking *smooch* #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:11 am
@MonaLiNYC: RT @zacsanford2: But personal relationships can
be had without living in LA. Brad Ingelsby sold his spec while living on the
east coast. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:12 am
@jeannevb: @MeganDrapalski all is well. Almost getting a
handle on the juggling :) #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:12 am
@AndiWritesAgain: That's a wrap for me, #scriptchat! Have a
great week! #seeyouSunday
July 18, 2011, 1:12 am
@jolenejahnke: @zacsanford2 Link??? Link??? #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:12 am
@rachlanger: @zacsanford2 I'm assuming it has to be a formal
submission to get de-listed? #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:12 am
@jeannevb: Any last thoughts on writing-for-hire before I
pull the transcript? #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:12 am
@MeganDrapalski: @zacsanford2 I graduate end of next year so
im free to move to LA - can't wait. Thanks for your help :) #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:12 am
@tracinell: RT @malber: @FilmTony LA is the only place you
can die of encouragement #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:12 am
@authorViviAnna: @zacsanford2 that Mad Men comment just made
my night #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:12 am
@MeganDrapalski: @jeannevb You're like superwoman!
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:12 am
@zacsanford2: @rachlanger yeah, only formal submission to
get on the grid typically. I'll add unofficial good reads to our list tho.
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:13 am
@tracinell: RT @jeannevb: THANK YOU, as always, to the great
First Dude @Zacsanford (@zacsanford2) for sharing his experiences with us
*smooches* #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:13 am
@rhondawash: RT @ThirstyGirlFilm: Good ques! @FilmTony RT:
Better way in? written/directed short that gets attention or winning respected
screenplay competition? #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:13 am
@LIMAMA: Zac, you open to queries? #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:13 am
@rachlanger: @zacsanford2 Sweet. Good to hear. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:13 am
@zacsanford2: @jolenejahnke No link, but google
"Tabloid" directed by Errol Morris. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:13 am
@TVWriterChat: 16 minutes to #TVwriterchat #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:13 am
@jeannevb: @Eric_Haywood um, drinking AT #scriptchat is...
almost required :)
July 18, 2011, 1:13 am
@KevinFoxFilms: @Jamie_LD ouch the restaurant biz is a tough
gig... do you write fiction or non-fiction? are you submitting to mags?
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:13 am
@jeannevb: pssst @zacsanford2 RT @LIMAMA: Zac, you open to
queries? #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:14 am
@zacsanford2: @MeganDrapalski I'm sure the school has an
alumni support group in town. Most film school depts do. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:14 am
@TheWriteScript: @LIMAMA How kind of them. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:14 am
@shackett: Just a plug. My film HOMECOMING which I wrote
& directed has an LA screening nxt Monday w/ @filmcourage
http://t.co/DU8u43v #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:14 am
@CriticalTodd: Just catching the tail end of #scriptchat. If
it's any excuse, I #amwriting...
July 18, 2011, 1:14 am
@zacsanford2: @LIMAMA Send me your email over at @zacsanford
and I'll reach out to you tomorrow. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:14 am
@Jamie_LD: @KevinFoxFilms I wrote for mags for 2+ years, I
just had a novel launch last week. And I'm writing 2 nonfiction along w/scripts
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:14 am
@MeganDrapalski: @zacsanford2 I'll definitely have to check
it out :) #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:14 am
@jeannevb: fyi, #treefort @kim_garland sends her love...
she's busy in pre-prod for her short film, Vivienne Again :) #soproudofher
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:15 am
@zacsanford2: @shackett Congrats. I love the Downtown
Independent. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:15 am
@LIMAMA: Thank you Zac! #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:15 am
@shackett: We'll have a Q&A where I'll discuss the
Ultimate Game Changer and making a feature on your own from the point you start
writing #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:15 am
@jeannevb: @shackett congrats! #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:15 am
@elizabethkarr: Hello #scriptchat from Australia. Wonderful
reception for @RFAmovie at #rev14, including John's seminar on adaptation. Gr8
lineup of films 2
July 18, 2011, 1:15 am
@nisajaie: RT @shackett: Just a plug. My film HOMECOMING
which I wrote & directed has an LA screening nxt Monday w/ @filmcourage
http://t.co/DU8u43v #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:15 am
@jeannevb: @MeganDrapalski I have a bedazzled thong... #ouch
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:16 am
@andrealmcneill: Jamie is an amazing multi talented woman.
@Jamie_LD @KevinFoxFilms #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:16 am
@jbonnell: Who all is headed to SDCC this week besides me
and @zacsanford? #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:16 am
@amalieflynn: RT @shackett: Just a plug. My film HOMECOMING
which I wrote & directed has an LA screening nxt Monday w/ @filmcourage
http://t.co/DU8u43v #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:16 am
@MeganDrapalski: @elizabethkarr where abouts in aus are you?
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:16 am
@zacsanford2: @LIMAMA No problemo. I'll be keeping my
fingers crossed re the Fox situation. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:16 am
@Jamie_LD: @andrealmcneill Thank you Andrea. @KevinFoxFilms
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:16 am
@MeganDrapalski: @jeannevb Lol :) #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:16 am
@jeannevb: @jbonnell @zacsanford *jealous* I so want to hang
with you two! #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:17 am
@shackett: @jeannevb thanks for everything Jeanne these
chats helped me get through my next screenplay which will be shot later this
fall! #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:17 am
@jeannevb: @malber is your cross-country trip over?
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:17 am
@authorViviAnna: @andrealmcneill @Jamie_LD @KevinFoxFilms I
second that statement #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:17 am
@jeannevb: @shackett awesome! #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:18 am
@MeganDrapalski: Off to work. Thanks for the warm reception
all :) Have a great week! #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:18 am
@KevinFoxFilms: @Jamie_LD Barrel Racer??? I spoke with
Barbara Baer two weeks ago. she's looking for a writer for a Horse Racing
story. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:18 am
@jeannevb: Thank you all for being here. We mean that. It is
ALL OF YOU who make this community of writers so valuable. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:18 am
@Jamie_LD: *smooches* RT @authorViviAnna: @andrealmcneill
@Jamie_LD @KevinFoxFilms I second that statement #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:18 am
@zacsanford2: Seriously... If you're going to SDCC message
me at @zacsanford and I'll try to get you into a party if possible or meetup.
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:18 am
@Jamie_LD: @KevinFoxFilms Seriously? I'm a horse racing
FANATIC! #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:19 am
@shackett: @zacsanford2 MadMen Relentless-ness is as
importnat as creativity. Would love to see you + talk scripts on 7/25
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:19 am
@Jeff__Stoll: RT @FilmFundingClub: Want to make a movie?: Another
Word for Controvery is Sales - Film... http://tinyurl.com/27pshdr #indiefilm
#scriptchat #filmmaker
July 18, 2011, 1:19 am
@jeannevb: She's also a cowboy crack addict ;) RT @Jamie_LD:
@KevinFoxFilms Seriously? Im a horse racing FANATIC! #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:19 am
@andrealmcneill: There you go, Jamie!!!@KevinFoxFilms
@Jamie_LD #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:20 am
@jeannevb: Two wakes in one week. God bless tequila. That's
all I have to say. OK, time to pull the transcript! #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:20 am
@authorViviAnna: 10 mins until #TVwriterchat, talking Time
Management #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:20 am
@zacsanford2: @shackett Can't make it out 7/25... but send
me an email to zac at scriptchat dot com and we'll see if we can meet up that
week. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:20 am
@KevinFoxFilms: @Jamie_LD Seriously! Can I drop your name on
her? #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:20 am
@jbonnell: @zacsanford2 Party? #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:20 am
@jolenejahnke: @zacsanford2 Unbelievable! I saw her in the
ladies room too, curling her hair & freaking out that she HAD to sell her
script. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:21 am
@jeannevb: Check out our sister chat! RT @authorViviAnna: 10
mins until #TVwriterchat, talking Time Management #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:21 am
@Jamie_LD: @KevinFoxFilms That would be awesome. I grew up
galloping racehorses. I love that world. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:21 am
@shackett: @MannyLNJ if there is an NYC homecoming screening
I'd expect nothing less than @Da7e and @grking will be Seacrest-ing the night
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:21 am
@andrealmcneill: I think you should apologize to Jamie for
that comment. She's never done crack or cowboys.@jeannevb @Jamie_LD
@KevinFoxFilms #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:21 am
@lyman_tuttle: Just heard back from producer contact that we
are now in the hunt for a director for "59 Days" - Game on baby.
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:22 am
@malber: @jeannevb not yet. I'm near Albuquerque. About 12
hours to go. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:22 am
@zacsanford2: @jolenejahnke Well she found a home with her
story through the awesome Errol Morris. So kudos to her. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:22 am
@zacsanford2: @jbonnell Yep... I'll DM you info once I have
it. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:22 am
@jeannevb: @malber awesome. Try not to rack up too much
roadkill :) #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:22 am
@Jamie_LD: @andrealmcneill Well not crack. But I did date
Jeff. @jeannevb @KevinFoxFilms #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:22 am
@jbonnell: @zacsanford2 @jbonnell I'm still chasing that big
one I mentioned. Not giving up yet. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:23 am
@KevinFoxFilms: @Jamie_LD you know who she is? right? b4 the
PRCA took in Barrel Racing it was the Girl Rodeo Asso. Barbara was there logo!
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:23 am
@Talltales08: @andrealmcneill I'm a Hillbilly, is that close
enough to a cowboy? #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:23 am
@Jamie_LD: @KevinFoxFilms Actually PRCA doesn't do barrel
racing anymore, WPRA took it back. But yes. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:24 am
@authorViviAnna: @malber @jeannevb yeah!! go Mike go!!
#scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:24 am
@jeannevb: @andrealmcneill ummm, prob not crack, but the
cowboys... ;) @Jamie_LD @KevinFoxFilms #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:25 am
@KevinFoxFilms: @Talltales08 @andrealmcneill LOL No
Hillbilly & Cowboy two Different Things! LOL #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:25 am
@2KoP: RT @jeannevb: EVERY paid writing job I've gotten has
been thru Twitter. Really. #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:25 am
@zacsanford2:
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/hollywoods-hottest-short-film-plot-212275
- Guy breaking in from outside LA! #scriptchat
July 18, 2011, 1:25 am
@TheLoneOlive: @jeannevb sure someone answered that question
but if not created by & written by 2 different credits & contracts
should specify as such #scriptchat
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