I think I’m going to back off on the contests this year, with the exception of perhaps Nicholl and Austin. I think my time and money would be better spent getting a copy of the Hollywood Creative Directory and perhaps a subscription to IMDB Pro and research a direct marketing blitz. That way I can target production companies I know have produced similar films, in hopes that they would be interested in an unsolicited script. I’m going to have to make sure I knock it out of the park with the query letter.
Posted by Lee Gabel - Feb 13, 09:02 PM




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