I sent a query out for my script "Worst Case Scenario". I just got a reply from them. They loved the synopsis and want to see the first 30 pages of the script. I'm very nervous at this point.
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Fingers crossed, but don't run out and buy that new car just yet. 
It's nice to know that somewhere, in this chaotic world in which we dwell, queries are actually being answered by someone. I was beginning to doubt that would ever happen in my lifetime...
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It's nice to know that somewhere, in this chaotic world in which we dwell, queries are actually being answered by someone. I was beginning to doubt that would ever happen in my lifetime...
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I may be misunderstanding... you're sending out queries but you haven't even written the screenplay yet??
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Ditto DPat's post. You haven't written it yet? This spells trouble. Sounds like you're going to be sending out a quickly-thrown together first draft with little or no editing/re-writing. Yeah, that's gonna be rough. What's going to happen if God forbid they actually like the first 30 pages and want the other 90? You may be up the proverbial creek with this adventure. Good luck nonetheless.
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Do you care to share who it is that you queried... maybe some of us can get something read also.
if you get yourself inspired you can get the pages done. i wrote my first screenplay in a week after watching 'whale rider'. but they may think you've already got it done.
Okay. Answering some questions. Is my screenplay finished? No. I have the first 40 pages but they want to see the first 30. I felt that a rewrite was needed. That's what I'm working on now. I got my query answered by an agent. I might be a little too excited but I've been looking for an agent for awhile and this is the first good news that I've had as a screenwriter. The agency is The Screenplay Agency out of New York. They accept new writers which is a plus for me. I did some checking up on them. They are a fairly new company but have sold 12 scripts that are currently in production.
Julie Worth said:
I just read that entire thread. I haven't been asked to submit any kind of money. Where do you see that they say they're a part of the Literary Agency Group? I can't find the connection anywhere.
Royale With Cheese said:
Look at their about & contact page, where you will find, "The Screenplay Agency is a part of the Literary Agency Group (LAG)."
Julie Worth said:
Well I'll be damned. Talking about raining on my parade. Merry Christmas to me, eh? They haven't asked me for any cash. So what should I do. My work is protected. Should I send it to them anyway and see what happens?
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You’ve a screenplay that isn’t written and an agency that isn’t legit. What do you think?
Don't do it!!
Royale with Cheese, I hope you've had chance to research and read the various posts made on here and other sites about The Screenplay Agency. I had exactly the same reaponse as you did - loved my first screenplay and wanted to sign me up there and then. Thankfully I researched them before signing the contract and discovered that this company and all their many other companies are not agents in the true sense. They spent a week sending me emails along the lines of 'give us a chance, who are you going to believe most, us or a host of message boards who give us a bad name,' etc. When I pointed out that I always research a company before working with them and that in my experience, the one's who received bad press and were being investigated into, were the ones to avoid, they didn't email me again. I know it's disheartening and best of luck if you do decide to sign on the dotted line, but the majority of people who have dealt with these companies, all say the same thing - avoid them like the plague!
Royale with Cheese, I hope you've had chance to research and read the various posts made on here and other sites about The Screenplay Agency. I had exactly the same reaponse as you did - loved my first screenplay and wanted to sign me up there and then. Thankfully I researched them before signing the contract and discovered that this company and all their many other companies are not agents in the true sense. They spent a week sending me emails along the lines of 'give us a chance, who are you going to believe most, us or a host of message boards who give us a bad name,' etc. When I pointed out that I always research a company before working with them and that in my experience, the one's who received bad press and were being investigated into, were the ones to avoid, they didn't email me again. I know it's disheartening and best of luck if you do decide to sign on the dotted line, but the majority of people who have dealt with these companies, all say the same thing - avoid them like the plague!
Julie Worth said:
I appreciate everything but don't cut me down by saying I don't have a screenplay. I have three on the shelf and one 30 pages from being finished.
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Sorry, I didn’t mean that the way it sounded. You’ve 40 pages of the one in question. You need probably 110-120. So it seems a little early to be putting out queries. Esp. to an agency that exists solely to take your money.
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Bad luck, Royale, wish it could have been otherwise.
Doesn't mean it's a bad idea or a bad screenplay.
Enjoy the holidays and start querying again in the New Year.
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Doesn't mean it's a bad idea or a bad screenplay.
Enjoy the holidays and start querying again in the New Year.
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Julie Worth said:
No worries. Like I said I appreciate it. I already typed up an email to them about everything I read here.
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