Finishing A Screenplay And Getting Script Coverage - Andrew Guerrero
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- Опубликовано: 28 июн 2019
- In this Film Courage video interview, Filmmaker/Actor Andrew Guerrero talks about Finishing A Screenplay And Getting Script Coverage.
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I paid some experts for live feedback of my first script. Although they found so many mistakes I was feeling on top of the world because it was MY script being read... The next script I worst is now on the 20th draft and It will be made into a movie next year. Never give up and always keep learning!
Great topic!!
I must say I'm a bit worried about sending my script off for professional opinion because, as Mr. Guerrero points at, the reader may jump to conclusions (e.g. suggest the writer try out something different) before he has read the entire script and understood the writer's full vision.
I think vision is the keyword here: Sometimes, probably all the time, a person is required to see the writer's material as a whole to understand her vision. So when said person suggests changes from the get-go, then the reader may actually tell the writer, though unaware of it, that she should exchange her vision for the reader's own.
And *that* is something I'd find very discouraging and unuseful from someone who is paid to give comments.
In the end, the only advice I can give to get a good script, is to be your own worst critic. I have been that with myself. It has helped me tremendously :)
That was good advice.
I'm currently not paying for script coverage, but only because I'm focusing on re-writes and edits as of late. Once I get most of my scripts polished to a point of personal satisfaction, I'll really look for coverage. I've been on Black List more this year than any previous years.
I'm not there yet, so am not qualified to talk. I do wanna work with Peter Russell though. And Larry Wilson. I mean for me the passion for the content/ genre means more than formulaic structure.
I went with Stage 32 consulting which wasn't too expensive. Unfortunately it's true that everyone has an opinion. I could change my script to fit their narrative then send it out and still get rejected. I don't take it personally.
Just believe in yourself fam!!
That’s a fact. Every time someone gives me feed back ( family) (friends) they’re always changing my story or say “ what about he does this or that ? I listen but after a while I just say hey I’m going to be in this movie. Why do you think of this.
Nice
I found this conversation very useful from a new writer perspective! I was not aware of The Black List website either! so thanks for that! I am still confused as to the overall process at which point you need "coverage" on a script and what that means? When would submit your script for notes (after First Draft?) and who would actually give you structural notes versus narrative notes? (I can see the benefit of narrative notes as well however if you are looking for specific help would seeking out another writer might be a better option then for structural? Also, Would outlining help in that structural process before writing the script?). My second question: Is paying for a script consultant mandatory or just a good idea and would this process take place before you try to find an agent (ie would the agent do this process or go through this process with you) or just a process in lieu of an agent? Thanks Karen & David!
L coverage can come after any draft. A lot of coverage will give you narrative and structural feedback.
Outlining is the BEST.
Hi film is listed as being exec produced by a "Paul Guerrero" ... is he a relative of the writer/director/star in his debut feature??
Jeremy he is my father. We ended up with 4000$ to make the feature, I had help from all
My aunts and uncles and some family friends and my dad doubled what I ended up with bringing us to 4K so I credited him as one of the executive producers :).
@@FlashUltra_ great story - thanks for the reply. Vid was also good to listen to.
Could I put a source, in brackets perhaps, in the action lines of my screenplay? A note such as to give extra info but not a heavy amount of such, just brief? Enclosed within brackets because it isn't relevant to the story.
You know. With period screenplays the writer might want to give certain historical details that may not be relevant to story structure. A note directed towards the costume designers on how a certain thing should be patterned for example, only if its important as to how the world should be portrayed of course.
I try to keep all my info visual. If the reader can see it in their mind while they read it and that’s all the info they need.
There's nothing more frustrating than paying for coverage and the notes aren't helpful or they're vague or sloppy. Ugh
I’m dreaming of becoming a screenwriter but I hate my writing they never feel “right” or good enough any help 😔
polyethylene tetraphthalate most people are perfectionists. Try simply writing something that is good enough for a group of friends to watch on a Friday night. It just needs to be good enough. Dont worry about making it perfect, just trust that it’s good enough
If you let me read it I can give you constructive criticism... I’ll tell you straight up how good it is on a scale from 1 to 10
@@xianthegaian4060 For how much?
Write, Act and produced.. have more then just 1 idea and work on five ideas at the same time.
I finished a script last month after a year of writing and I have absolutely no idea what to do with it. 🤣🤣🤣
Jimi Ola sit on it for a bit, you need some mental and emotional separation. Then go back to it and see if you can make any corrections (IF needed) and then get on Mandy.com and craigslist and put an ad out for students of film who need/want to make a film and then you lll be able to start building your crew. Don’t sweat the finance, keep it in your head and make simple plans to find money but don’t make that the priority. Just worry about finding a passionate crew
Andrew Guerrero oh wow. I really appreciate your suggestions
Enter a festival
Put it on the blacklist and wish for the best.
He spent 800$ on coverage. That's more then my budget for the whole thing ahah
I think I spent like 100 maybe??
Why can't it be as simple as coming up with an interesting ideal with any sort of genre and write a logline and synopsis and a short and long summary ( Treatment) summit it to a production company and they pay you handsomely just for the ideal. Plus does anyone feel like writing the logline is more difficult than writing a script? I mean you need to describe your movie and make it sound interesting from beginning middle and the end just in two sentences at the most..
Kevin Knight it can be that simple, if it’s an objectively great script, pertinent to the community and culture of the times, well written and engaging it can be picked up lol and loglines are super easy, Darius Britt, a great RUclips has an excellent video on how to craft a logging.
@@FlashUltra_ I'm talking about just paying for an idea for a movie ( Treatment ) not a script. So you mean if the treatment is well written and sounds interesting enough. I've read stories that supposedly people have been paid high six figures and even more for just the concept of the movie..I said the logline could be hard because that is the first thing that any director or producer reads so you need to sum up the entire movie in two to three sentences at the most to spark their Interest....
Kevin Knight yea that’s what a log line should be able to do. And yea I’ve heard the same, people pitch an idea before even having a treatment and then it gets bought. It can hapoen
@@FlashUltra_ Rhodes people probably had a track record
Are his nails painted?🤔 Maaan I tell ya. Strange days we're living in.
If you think that's strange, life's going to be full of surprises for you, my friend.
I don't think there's a very big market for screenwriters with closed minds.