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Zusatztext "Writing for the Green Light provides an insightful look into what distributors and production companies are looking for in a project and the unspoken rules on which Hollywood operates. If you're trying to break into the entertainment industry and get your work noticed! this is the book for you."-Noor Ahmed! Producer Rep! Reder & Feig LLP"I could list all the brilliant snippets of information and advice but if I started I just wouldn't know which bits to include and which to leave out - so buy the book and read it for yourself! You won't be disappointed - even if you aren't a scriptwriter (and I'm not) it's well worth having it just to better understand how the process works and! if you are a scriptwriter! it'll certainly help you to better understand what the industry needs and hopefully help you to move along with a little more confidence in your chosen career."- Wendy Laybourn! Network Nine"What this book provides that no other screenwriting book does (nor my expensive NYU Film School education did) is a practical guide. There are good! useful tips for breaking in and starting a career as screenwriter."- John Ott! makingthemovie.info Informationen zum Autor Scott Kirkpatrick is the Director of Distribution for MarVista Entertainment, a Los Angeles based production and distribution company that produces original Lifetime and SyFy channel films, co-produces TV movies with Disney and Nickelodeon, and has managed international TV deals on major franchises including Mighty Morphin Power Rangers , Digimon , and Julius Jr. Scott has also produced and directed TV series and feature films including Eye for an Eye, Muslims in America, and Roadside Massacre . Klappentext Tailor your screenplay to sell. Find out what Hollywood script readers, producers, and studio executives want in a screenplay (and why) from someone who's been there. Discover what it takes to begin a lasting career as a screenwriter.Peppered with interviews from established professionals, Writing for the Green Light: How to Make Your Script the One Hollywood Notices gives you a sharp competitive edge by showcasing dozens of everyday events that go on at the studios but are rarely if ever discussed in most screenwriting books. With his behind-the-scenes perspective, Scott Kirkpatrick shows you why the system works the way it does and how you can use its unwritten rules to your advantage. He answers such questions as:Who actually reads your script?How do you pique the interest of studios and decision makers?What do agents, producers, and production companies need in a script?How much is a script worth?What are the best genres for new writers and why?What are real steps you can take to 'break in' to television writing?How do you best present or pitch a project without looking desparate?How do you negotiate a contract without an agent? How do you exude confidence and seal your first deal?These and other insights are sure to give you and your screenplay a leg-up for success in this competitive landscape! Zusammenfassung Tailor your screenplay to sell. Find out what Hollywood script readers, producers, and studio executives want in a screenplay (and why) from someone who’s been there. Discover what it takes to begin a lasting career as a screenwriter. Peppered with interviews from established professionals, Writing for the Green Light: How to Make Your Script the One Hollywood Notices gives you a sharp competitive edge by showcasing dozens of everyday events that go on at the studios but are rarely if ever discussed in most screenwriting books. With his behind-the-scenes perspective, Scott Kirkpatrick shows you why the system works the way it does and how you can use its unwritten rules to your advantage. He answers such questions as: Who actual...
