be a good human being, be likeable, come across as intelligent, and people will (eventually) want to work with you, that's all you can do, apart from working hard and working smart
A producer once told me we have to go through X amount of rejections before we get a yes, so we should embrace them all because they get us that much closer.
Because not just anyone can turn a good script into a good movie. But not just that, things happen on set that change the outcome, and investors and producers and actors all want their fingerprints in it, but don't always understand how to do that while maintaining a good story like a good writer can.
Kirkpatrick's book Writing for the Green Light was very helpful for me. Explaining the "gold mine" genres was the kind of practical information someone like me (far away from CA) could use. One of those "ah ha" moments like when I read Save the Cat and learned what a beat sheet was. Anyway, I recently bought and read Mastering the Pitch. It's the third screenwriting book by Kirkpatrick. The three biggest takeaways I had personally from reading the book were: in the pitch deck to include a verifiable audience for your topic. The second was that this book was just published in 2023 and it was nice to see a refresher of the "gold mine genres," as these were also discussed in Writing for the Green Light when that was published in 2015. The third was the discussion about what genres were hard to pitch.
What he said makes sense but at the same time it makes no sense. Because I learned from listening to audio commentaries an watching bonus features. That on occasion movie studio executive will read a script or screenplay then approve it. Then step in an go they hated the movies story so they alter it. After the movie is finished so that brings in a key question. If they hated it from the beginning then why did they approve it an fund it in the first place. Only to spend more money shooting new scenes to alter the movie. If they didn't like it from the start why approve it in the first place.
Every time I have to fill out a form to upload a script to like coverfly or something and I get asked what the budget for the movie would be and I'm like how tf do I know??? Do I look like an accountant? 😩
Can you compare it to a few others that are similar enough that might cost in the same ballpark? Is basically asked because producers want an idea, and it doesn't have to be exact.
Arent we are own worst enemy? if voices and money goes to hero movies, vampires/zombies, pro-female, remakes, etc., the genres will propagate. and thats also something A.I will pick up too.
If your project is too similar to other things in the market? Is this guy serious? Rarely is a film released that's not similar to other material out there. Almost everything is trite today. Not many producers have gotten his message.
We need to step on the independent side to shine a light on New Writers and Directors. I think the projects that we choose to make will determine how successful you will be if you're a writer/director
"...general trends...general buckets of content..." Ah, so woke nonsense then. That's the trend and that's the general bucket of content these days. A bucket of woke noise. The woker the better. These studios can't possibly fail fast enough which has to explain why they are so intent on producing the most unwatchable, woke content imaginable. Gotcha. Understood. So make it woke and you make it work. Thanks for the heads up.
Are studios not allowed to have their values? I suppose there are non-"woke" studios as well if being inclusive, tolerant and respectful to others is really not your thing. Failing that, you can always go and produce your film on your own or set up your own studio. Maybe you could get John Birch Society, KKK or NRA funding for it. There are limitless options for you. You keep on insisting it is the land of the free, after all.
@@donjindra Art without values as a concept does exist but it is very, very rare, and rather perverse. The problem you have is that you don't share the values that predominate in Hollywood. So, do your own thing.
@@andrewhughes7642 More than likely we are talking about the difference between pushing one set of values exclusively versus creating a rich story. If a producer always pushes only one set of values, he's a preacher. Great movies normally have dramatic conflict which means fictional characters have values that conflict with each internally and/or externally.
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We understand that rejection of any kind is never easy. We hope this video helps!
be a good human being, be likeable, come across as intelligent, and people will (eventually) want to work with you, that's all you can do, apart from working hard and working smart
A producer once told me we have to go through X amount of rejections before we get a yes, so we should embrace them all because they get us that much closer.
Good info. Keep it coming Film Courage.
If they reject bad films, why do bad movies still get made?
Because not just anyone can turn a good script into a good movie. But not just that, things happen on set that change the outcome, and investors and producers and actors all want their fingerprints in it, but don't always understand how to do that while maintaining a good story like a good writer can.
Good interview as always
Glad you enjoyed it
Kirkpatrick's book Writing for the Green Light was very helpful for me. Explaining the "gold mine" genres was the kind of practical information someone like me (far away from CA) could use. One of those "ah ha" moments like when I read Save the Cat and learned what a beat sheet was. Anyway, I recently bought and read Mastering the Pitch. It's the third screenwriting book by Kirkpatrick. The three biggest takeaways I had personally from reading the book were: in the pitch deck to include a verifiable audience for your topic. The second was that this book was just published in 2023 and it was nice to see a refresher of the "gold mine genres," as these were also discussed in Writing for the Green Light when that was published in 2015. The third was the discussion about what genres were hard to pitch.
Nice to see your familiarity with Scott's work. We appreciate you taking the time to share some of your insights here. Thank you for your post!
That first 20 seconds felt like it could also describe dating.
2:19 This comment aged well, quickly.
What he said makes sense but at the same time it makes no sense. Because I learned from listening to audio commentaries an watching bonus features. That on occasion movie studio executive will read a script or screenplay then approve it. Then step in an go they hated the movies story so they alter it. After the movie is finished so that brings in a key question. If they hated it from the beginning then why did they approve it an fund it in the first place. Only to spend more money shooting new scenes to alter the movie. If they didn't like it from the start why approve it in the first place.
We cannot skip listening to Mr. Scott
Every time I have to fill out a form to upload a script to like coverfly or something and I get asked what the budget for the movie would be and I'm like how tf do I know??? Do I look like an accountant? 😩
Can you compare it to a few others that are similar enough that might cost in the same ballpark? Is basically asked because producers want an idea, and it doesn't have to be exact.
WHY is your Greenlight book in hardcover $192-$200 on Amazon?!?
That’s a lot
Because capitalism. LOL
Why else?
Wtf? Really? That's a *bit* much...
Is it out of print or a specialty copy?
Arent we are own worst enemy? if voices and money goes to hero movies, vampires/zombies, pro-female, remakes, etc., the genres will propagate.
and thats also something A.I will pick up too.
👍 👍
So what you’re telling me is that my story won’t sell? Lol, great video though.
If your project is too similar to other things in the market? Is this guy serious? Rarely is a film released that's not similar to other material out there. Almost everything is trite today. Not many producers have gotten his message.
And sometimes they want similar.
Bill Goldman was right!
"Tax efficient state" He sounds like a politician. Just say it : Tax breaks for big corporations.
Zack Snyder goes big he should see this.
#6: you know nobody in the industry. Though I guess you wouldn't even get invited then.
has this guy ever produced one great film?
Just make your own film. Or waste your time.
Makes you wonder how junk like Monster Hunter got green lit☹️
It sounds like politics lol idk .
We need to step on the independent side to shine a light on New Writers and Directors.
I think the projects that we choose to make will determine how successful you will be if you're a writer/director
Sell your soul to capitalism in other words.
Think of it more as get creative in ways that will get your stuff made.
"...general trends...general buckets of content..."
Ah, so woke nonsense then. That's the trend and that's the general bucket of content these days. A bucket of woke noise. The woker the better. These studios can't possibly fail fast enough which has to explain why they are so intent on producing the most unwatchable, woke content imaginable.
Gotcha. Understood. So make it woke and you make it work. Thanks for the heads up.
You ok?
Are studios not allowed to have their values? I suppose there are non-"woke" studios as well if being inclusive, tolerant and respectful to others is really not your thing. Failing that, you can always go and produce your film on your own or set up your own studio. Maybe you could get John Birch Society, KKK or NRA funding for it. There are limitless options for you. You keep on insisting it is the land of the free, after all.
@@andrewhughes7642 As long as everyone knows the shingle on their door is "Preacher" not "Movie Producer" sure, they can have values.
@@donjindra Art without values as a concept does exist but it is very, very rare, and rather perverse. The problem you have is that you don't share the values that predominate in Hollywood. So, do your own thing.
@@andrewhughes7642 More than likely we are talking about the difference between pushing one set of values exclusively versus creating a rich story. If a producer always pushes only one set of values, he's a preacher. Great movies normally have dramatic conflict which means fictional characters have values that conflict with each internally and/or externally.