[magicman531]

Originally Posted by J Storm

haha.

2% of all submitted screenplays are bought.

1% of those are made into movies.

"If you're a serious writer, who writes every day, and not a wannabe, here's a ray of hope in those statistics.

Of the 35,000 scripts registered, close to 90 percent, perhaps more, are unproduceable, not because of their topics, but because of their abominable craft deficiencies.

Another 5% will die on topic. That leaves 1,750 REAL contenders, so 57% of viable screenplays are bought. But only 14% get made. So to get your screenplay produced, you have to top 86 pretty good contenders."


another statistic. though most will be in the 90%

Barry Pearson

[M.o.A]

Okay, Ash first of all, It is true, there is a particular format u want to display it in, however,screw everyone else. Theres plenty of books that will explain how to do it, dont bother with anyone else, if what u say is true and its a great idea, then the last thing u want is some douche saying "Hey wheres my cut? Itll take you 5 minutes to learn the format, learn it.

What J storm says is true, 99% dont make it,ive read that too.

-You dont have to be in LA, but it helps, not every single scriptwriter lives in LA. You can still be succesful outside.

[YeahBee]

Originally Posted by Cecile Peoples

My brother tried to get into this, and here's his advice -- pay someone money to format it for you. There's a very specific format you should use when submitting it to contests or anyone in the business. Doing it yourself, in his words, is like writing a term paper in crayon. The content may be dynamite, but it would be a huge challenge to get someone to read it unless it looks right.

LoL

[$uperman]

Originally Posted by ashleymma

What should i do if i want to make it big in the movie bizz.. I have a great idea and framework for a movie, what should i do?!!?

Buy these 2 books.


Independent Feature Film Production: A Complete Guide from Concept Through Distribution

Amazon.com: Independent Feature Film Production: A Complete Guide from Concept Through Distribution: Gregory Goodell: Books


Screenplay: Writing the Picture

Amazon.com: Screenplay: Writing the Picture: Robin U. Russin, William M. Downs: Books

[Wedgebuster]

Maybe get your start in skin flicks.

[magicman531]

it worked for sly

[J Storm]

Originally Posted by magicman531

"If you're a serious writer, who writes every day, and not a wannabe, here's a ray of hope in those statistics.

Of the 35,000 scripts registered, close to 90 percent, perhaps more, are unproduceable, not because of their topics, but because of their abominable craft deficiencies.

Another 5% will die on topic. That leaves 1,750 REAL contenders, so 57% of viable screenplays are bought. But only 14% get made. So to get your screenplay produced, you have to top 86 pretty good contenders."


another statistic. though most will be in the 90%

Barry Pearson

this is very true, which is why i'm an aspiring screenwriter

that 90% includes dumbass actors and waiters who write screenplays on microsoft word and include pictures and who they think should be cast in the roles.

[X The Dude X]

You need to live in one of the big industry cities if you're serious. The only screenwriters that don't live in the mega-media cities are the ones that have already made it in the business.

[magicman531]

I bought this book awhile ago. It's pretty neat. Has top screenwriters from that time going indepth into the business and what it takes.


Amazon.com: The 101 Habits of Highly Successful Screenwriters: Insider's Secrets from Hollywood's Top Writers: Karl Iglesias: Books

[ashleymma]

thanks for the advise people, i have the format and important scenes written on the edges of my school work notes, i am going to write them in proper format, and then go from their