this is positive news - I'm a indy publisher - and occasionally run across a fresh and totally new story that would translate well to film - but I get a brick wall when trying to create a connection to get the story considered. I get they don't want an avalanche of mediocre crude .... but how is a professional to get in touch with another professional to put forward say - the top 2 of each year ?
It's all about relationships, and knowing somebody who knows somebody who can make an introduction for you. In lieu of those, look at the big screenwriting competitions as well as The Black List website to help create exposure for the work.
You are correct! The writer did not have an agent, but did have managers from Untitled on board. This is not unheard of, and I am sure that they set him up with a great entertainment lawyer to negotiate on his behalf. A few year's back, when Crosby Selander sold BRING ME BACK in a 7-figure sale (which was his first industry splash) he was in a similar situation: strong managers, great lawyers. He got with his managers post sale. I am sure agencies are courting Natan Dotan hard now!
Whoop! Whoop! Wonderful news :)
Thanks for sharing! Good to know what's going on for us newbies :)
What GREAT news! THANKS for sharing, Lee & CONGRATS to the writer - I couldn't catch their name! ❤
Great news, and a very pleasant surprise. I would have never expected to hear about a spec from an unknown wrote selling for so much.
Thanks Lee! This is so positive for the industry in general.
Fantastic! Great news
Hope springs eternal!
this is positive news - I'm a indy publisher - and occasionally run across a fresh and totally new story that would translate well to film - but I get a brick wall when trying to create a connection to get the story considered. I get they don't want an avalanche of mediocre crude .... but how is a professional to get in touch with another professional to put forward say - the top 2 of each year ?
It's all about relationships, and knowing somebody who knows somebody who can make an introduction for you. In lieu of those, look at the big screenwriting competitions as well as The Black List website to help create exposure for the work.
YAS!
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And the writer didn’t have an agent at the time of sale.
You are correct! The writer did not have an agent, but did have managers from Untitled on board. This is not unheard of, and I am sure that they set him up with a great entertainment lawyer to negotiate on his behalf. A few year's back, when Crosby Selander sold BRING ME BACK in a 7-figure sale (which was his first industry splash) he was in a similar situation: strong managers, great lawyers. He got with his managers post sale. I am sure agencies are courting Natan Dotan hard now!