Archive for the ‘Career Development’ Category
Who is Reading Your Film Proposal – and Why?
Saturday, April 16th, 2011
You have to give serious thought to WHO you’re presenting your indie film package to – and WHY: Are you seeking an attachment? Are you wanting an A-List or High Profile Actor to attach? That package or proposal ought to highlight the great “Actor’s Bait” role; Are you soliciting a high level director? You might skew [...]
Tags: Actors, Business Plans, Development, Hollywood, Independent Film, Leadership, Networking, PowerNetworking, Screenplay, screenplays, screenwriter, Screenwriting, Speaker, Workshops
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What goes into a Film Proposal?
Saturday, April 16th, 2011
First you should read: Who is Reading My Film Proposal – and Why? What goes into a Film Proposal? Based on your hit list targets and call to action goals, your package may or may not include all of the following material (you may not even have or have a clue to some of it [...]
Tags: Actors, Business Plans, Development, Hollywood, Independent Film, Leadership, Networking, PowerNetworking, Screenplay, screenplays, screenwriter, Screenwriting, Speaker, Story Development, Workshops
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Film Proposal Examples
Saturday, April 16th, 2011
I am working on two wildly different projects at the moment – each with their own incredibly different budget scenarios – and we have to think – step-by-step – all the way through not just post – but on through to distribution and marketing – which brings us right back around to further script development [...]
Tags: Actors, Business Plans, Development, Hollywood, Independent Film, Leadership, Networking, Screenplay, screenplays, screenwriter, Screenwriting, Speaker, Story Development, Workshops
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Which Show Should I Spec?
Sunday, February 6th, 2011
Writers are unfortunately often perceived to be at the bottom of the food chain in the feature world. But in the world of TV, it’s a very different story. TV Writers are some of Hollywood’s best-paid and most respected professionals. But the odds of breaking in (or back in) to that coveted writer’s room seem [...]
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How To Have a Successful Staffing and Development Season
Sunday, February 6th, 2011
If you’re an aspiring television writer, trying to get staffed this season or perhaps (like me), you’ve got an original pilot (or two) you’re shopping, understanding the business cycles can be helpful in planning and executing your strategies. 2011 Staffing and Development Calendar Staffing Timeline
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