du Jour Films and Entertainment
To the “bloggers” and “haters” who have put down our company (du Jour Films and Entertainment) because we refuse to extend our services to them for free.
Why should we spend the money and take the risk to prepare and shop your script? Unless your screenplay is the “Golden Grail” or something of similar value, it has NO VALUE to anyone other than to you, (the author), your friends and your family.
If we select to shop your screenplay it is only because we believe that your screenplay has a “commercial value” and that we can refine it, and add the “juice” to it, to make it marketable and attract the interest of a buyer so it will be read and moved to the next level and then hopefully get the green-light for production.
Most of the “bloggers” and “haters” will not move beyond the vacuum that they now exist and thrive in. Their blogs will probably be the only thing they write to be published.
But there are some, who have the talent and the perserverance to become successful screenwriters. To those, and only those, may you succeed and realize your dreams.
These are our guidelines as to who is not...
and who is...
required to pay us a retainer:
If you are a production company or director with DGA membership and have a history of successful film productions or a screenwriter with WGA membership and a track record of successfully produced screenplays, we will waive the retainer and shop the screenplay on spec with your participation.
If you are not any of the above or do not have any of the above credentials and qualifications we will require a retainer to prepare and shop your screenplay.
OR
If you or another party can perform what’s listed below, we will waive the retainer and shop the screenplay on spec and pay our out of pocket expenses.
1. Research every line and scene of the screenplay to explore for product placement and or merchandising possibilities.
2. Attempt to obtain LOI’S from vendors for possible product placement and possible merchandising.[
3. Create a talent wish list, e.g., director and main cast, and make contact with the talent agents or managers, or in some instances the talent to obtain their LOI’s.
4. Research and compile, the demographics and comparables, in relation to the project.
5. Develope and put together a distribution strategy including P&A[
6. Define financial projections, US and foreign, theatrical, DVD, cable, internet etc.
7. Write the top sheet budget
8. Duplicate @ Fedex-Kinko a minimum of 5-10 scripts, script binding, package and deliver the scripts via: In Person-Messenger-FedEx-USPS.
9. Arrange for, and take meetings with individuals who can move the project to “green-light”
10. For independent productions and or private financing projects, there will be a much larger retainer considering that we must create a Complete Business Plan and write a Full Budget.
This is a very competitive business and there are no guarantees of the success in getting a deal on any project and especially a project if the writer in unknown with no trace record or credentials.
We do not act as your agent
We do not act as your manager
We do not option your script
du Jour Films and Entertainment