The time for when to get an agent, is when the agent is reaching out to you, and not the other way around. Or when your friends in the business have said to you, that they know an agent, and that agent should hear about you, because it would be worth their time as well as yours. The town and the country are teeming with people looking for writers. Your fear should not be finding an agent, but instead, finding one that wants to spend time on you and you not being ready for it and wasting their time. Now, on the other hand, many agents aren't worth the time it takes to talk to them. They are stock brokers and you are just another stock. Focus on rising your stock and the stock brokers will find you. Or better yet, network and get yourself your first job on your own, which is what all parities really want in the first place, and they will take that success and turn it into a stream of steady job offers. Or even better yet, get a manager or entertainment lawyer only, and have someone more intimate that can also get you great jobs. Just be great, just write great amazing scripts, because that's already one of the hardest things to do, and when you can do it, there will be no shortage of people coming for you. Put your head down and disappear and get great. Trust me. Sincerely, A professional Screenwriter
@@mailtoerikhui Of course it’s complicated. You want to be ready at any point to talk about yourself as a writer, represent yourself with clarity and enthusiasm and discuss what you’re working on and why you are doing it, on the other hand, no one needs to be actively pursuing an agent. It’s like being overly creepy with a girl. Create your own gravity, let the game come to you. Give it a reason.
The fluid mindset is such a paradigm shift. I'm still working to break out of the mold of "First A, then B" and be more flexible with what is needed. And, never thought of a publicist as a tool in the arsenal of getting eyes on me. Must to more research! Thanks Brad and Film Courage!
sorry to be so off topic but does anybody know of a way to log back into an Instagram account..? I stupidly lost the password. I would appreciate any tips you can give me
Every clip of interview on this man is so rewarding. Every!...and not only for film alone. His approach and insight is so parallel that it can be applied to other aspects of life.
I don't know. I feel the the answer 'it depends' means anything goes. The bigger goal is just to reach as much people as possible for impact. An agent can get you closer than you can if you are not a seller or don't want to sell. If you know how to sell, you wouldn't have a problem doing it on your own. Another thing in mind is that going through stuff the traditional way will take longer and you make less. I submitted a 100 word short story that took the literary magazine a year to respond back to. I know that's just the way things are. But this particular process didn't work for me. I could have still been good with a rejection letter that came earlier than a year.
Honestly it feels like there’s no real way to “make it” as a screenwriter without an agent or winning a madding context. I truly don’t know where to go. I query and call and nothing.
@@larkmacallan4257 I'd calm down about that "now it's even worse, they want to know your pronouns on your application" crap, it makes you come off as an embittered transphobic hack. You are right about "making it" being an illusion though- its all a matter of personal expectation.
I know the feeling. I'm there myself. I think managers probably help more than agents do for someone starting out, but even then it's been said again and again, you the writer still has to do the work of reaching out and contacting people and so on.
@@larkmacallan4257 Look, I'm not going to debate with you if the situation you're describing is real or not or whether it's fair or not. We obviously don't agree so I'll leave at that. However, what I am trying to say is that in a profession that has always been notoriously difficult to break into you are in control of the quality of your work and you are only somewhat in control of the way you are perceived which effects who is actually going to see that work. The more you carry on like this the more negatively you're going to be perceived. You've "earned" the right to say whatever you like. Everyone else has the right to form their opinions about the things you say. If you have any desire to get your work seen I'd suggest you start giving a damn. If the whole point of storytelling is to "supersede our petty differences" then put your own petty differences aside and focus on the work.
My agent just called me saying "give up slonking juuls, you keep imagining that you're an actor and that you have an agent who keeps calling you". Guess he has a point
I love this guy, so humble and gives you the reality not the glamour
The time for when to get an agent, is when the agent is reaching out to you, and not the other way around. Or when your friends in the business have said to you, that they know an agent, and that agent should hear about you, because it would be worth their time as well as yours. The town and the country are teeming with people looking for writers. Your fear should not be finding an agent, but instead, finding one that wants to spend time on you and you not being ready for it and wasting their time. Now, on the other hand, many agents aren't worth the time it takes to talk to them. They are stock brokers and you are just another stock. Focus on rising your stock and the stock brokers will find you. Or better yet, network and get yourself your first job on your own, which is what all parities really want in the first place, and they will take that success and turn it into a stream of steady job offers. Or even better yet, get a manager or entertainment lawyer only, and have someone more intimate that can also get you great jobs. Just be great, just write great amazing scripts, because that's already one of the hardest things to do, and when you can do it, there will be no shortage of people coming for you. Put your head down and disappear and get great. Trust me.
Sincerely,
A professional Screenwriter
Totally agree:)
@Corpsefoot Gaming You, and Film courage, are always quite welcome, sir.
Thank you 🙏🏻 We writers should prioritize energy on writing, not marketing. Great work draws attention. 💪🏻
@@mailtoerikhui Of course it’s complicated. You want to be ready at any point to talk about yourself as a writer, represent yourself with clarity and enthusiasm and discuss what you’re working on and why you are doing it, on the other hand, no one needs to be actively pursuing an agent. It’s like being overly creepy with a girl. Create your own gravity, let the game come to you. Give it a reason.
This is one of those Film Courage videos that deserves more views. Grateful for all of them. A wealth of knowledge, honesty and humility.
The fluid mindset is such a paradigm shift. I'm still working to break out of the mold of "First A, then B" and be more flexible with what is needed. And, never thought of a publicist as a tool in the arsenal of getting eyes on me. Must to more research! Thanks Brad and Film Courage!
sorry to be so off topic but does anybody know of a way to log back into an Instagram account..?
I stupidly lost the password. I would appreciate any tips you can give me
as a "RECOVERING shy person" I am very inspired by this guy.
“I can’t make achieving my goal dependent on an external force”
good stuff!
Truth. Glad you liked it.
His interview is a gem. Thanks Film courage.
Every clip of interview on this man is so rewarding. Every!...and not only for film alone. His approach and insight is so parallel that it can be applied to other aspects of life.
You just have the prettiest, nicest, calming voice I have ever heard. I enjoy all of your videos so much. Please keep on doing this!
Thank you so much! Glad to hear you're enjoying these videos. Thank you for watching.
Thank you.
Thank you for your wisdom and generosity
"I can't have achieving my goals dependent on an external force!!!"
Bolded, signed' sealed and chiseled into stone.
I’ll take all the “life philosophy” I can get! Another great interview thank you 🙏
I don't know. I feel the the answer 'it depends' means anything goes. The bigger goal is just to reach as much people as possible for impact. An agent can get you closer than you can if you are not a seller or don't want to sell. If you know how to sell, you wouldn't have a problem doing it on your own. Another thing in mind is that going through stuff the traditional way will take longer and you make less. I submitted a 100 word short story that took the literary magazine a year to respond back to. I know that's just the way things are. But this particular process didn't work for me. I could have still been good with a rejection letter that came earlier than a year.
❤️ Thank you very informative. Who’s the big 7?
Google: big 7 agencies
Great interview. Spot on. 👍
He is very interesting and you can learn a lot from him. I like when people make sense. This interview gets a serious BRAVO.
This is pure GOlD 🖤🖤🤍🤍🧜♂️
These Rock!
Honestly it feels like there’s no real way to “make it” as a screenwriter without an agent or winning a madding context. I truly don’t know where to go. I query and call and nothing.
@@larkmacallan4257 wtf
@@larkmacallan4257 I'd calm down about that "now it's even worse, they want to know your pronouns on your application" crap, it makes you come off as an embittered transphobic hack. You are right about "making it" being an illusion though- its all a matter of personal expectation.
I know the feeling. I'm there myself. I think managers probably help more than agents do for someone starting out, but even then it's been said again and again, you the writer still has to do the work of reaching out and contacting people and so on.
@@larkmacallan4257 Look, I'm not going to debate with you if the situation you're describing is real or not or whether it's fair or not. We obviously don't agree so I'll leave at that. However, what I am trying to say is that in a profession that has always been notoriously difficult to break into you are in control of the quality of your work and you are only somewhat in control of the way you are perceived which effects who is actually going to see that work. The more you carry on like this the more negatively you're going to be perceived.
You've "earned" the right to say whatever you like. Everyone else has the right to form their opinions about the things you say. If you have any desire to get your work seen I'd suggest you start giving a damn.
If the whole point of storytelling is to "supersede our petty differences" then put your own petty differences aside and focus on the work.
Thanks for the video.❤❤❤
This guy is intimidating.
Lmao, his opening line!
So I if I want to be a screenwriter I don't need an agent?
My agent just called me saying "give up slonking juuls, you keep imagining that you're an actor and that you have an agent who keeps calling you".
Guess he has a point
Lol
TRUTH
When is it time for an artist to get an agent?
When his phone becomes annoying with calls.
I always wonder what these people have actually written. And if I'd be at all impressed by any of it...
So...WHAT am I supposed to DO with my SCREENPLAY?!
Send it to me so I can rip it off ten years from now. jk
The time to get an agent: NEVER!