<< Why not take this opportunity to introduce yourself to the list. Credentials? Produced works? Any other areas of expertise (lawyer, doctor, marine...
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Chris Hutchings
ender99@xxxxxxxxx.xxxx
Jul 8, 1999 2:35 pm
Usually the "getting to know you" thing on a new list is tedious. But Screenwriting ones are always interesting. So here's my hello before dropping into lurk...
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JamiDeise@xxx.xxx
Jul 8, 1999 3:26 pm
<< << Why not take this opportunity to introduce yourself to the list. Credentials? Produced works? Any other areas of expertise (lawyer, doctor, marine...
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Andres Useche
roselena@xxxx.xxxxxxx...
Jul 8, 1999 4:12 pm
Hello. I'm a 21 year old Colombian filmmaker. I love literature (Cortazar, Joyce, Eco, Kundera...) , music (Shostakovitch, Piazzola, Aretha, Radiohead...) and...
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MCM0704@xxx.xxx
Jul 8, 1999 4:45 pm
Hi, Glad to see the list getting going and hopefully working as well as SCRIBELINK did. I've been a journalist and author for more years than I haven't been...
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Hal Croasman
hal.c@xxxx.xxxx.xxxx
Jul 8, 1999 5:52 pm
Hi everyone, A fairly new producer in L.A. read a synopsis of one of my scripts. He called me up saying that he has two appointments next week, but no scripts...
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Hal Croasman
hal.c@xxxx.xxxx.xxxx
Jul 8, 1999 5:55 pm
Hi everyone, Great name -- Logline. Thanks to Kelly and Jori for keeping this community alive. Scribelink was the most "professional" (business wise) of all...
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Mary Davis
grifter1@xxxxxxxxxx.x...
Jul 8, 1999 6:13 pm
... Is your script registered so it is protected?? I'd say he can pitch it at these meetings if he gives you more information about who and where. If you feel...
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LewDouva@xxx.xxx
Jul 8, 1999 6:19 pm
In a message dated 99-07-08 13:54:53 EDT, you write: << Hi everyone, A fairly new producer in L.A. read a synopsis of one of my scripts. He called me up...
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Daved Muttart
dmm@xxxxxxxx.xxxx
Jul 8, 1999 6:31 pm
... The downside obviously is that once he's shopped it around, you won't be able to. Have you met him? Is he as full of energy as he sounds? If so, maybe...
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RenneL@xxx.xxx
Jul 8, 1999 6:32 pm
In a message dated 7/8/99 1:54:54 PM Eastern Daylight Time, hal.c@... writes: << What do you think? Should I sign a very short term option? Should...
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DON DAVIS
dondav01@xxxxxxx.xxxx
Jul 9, 1999 11:04 am
Hi All: In reverse, first the intro. I'm Genie, not Don, but changing the email addy at this point would probably be insane, since I've plastered it ...
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Tony Urban
epicfilms@xxxxxxx.xxxx
Jul 8, 1999 11:49 pm
Hi All, Back from Illinois. Had a great time. Still winding down and will fill you all in over the weekend. Just wondering if anyone had purchased this book...
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Laine R. Lawless
llawless@xxxxxxxxx.xxxx
Jul 9, 1999 1:33 am
No shit? This is great advertising, but I don't believe it. WGA minimums for a low budget feature are something like $23K. Anyone who's sold one want to ...
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Tony Urban
epicfilms@xxxxxxx.xxxx
Jul 9, 1999 1:25 am
I'd say this is average "promoted"; sale prices. After all, we never read about anything sold for under six figured, but those sales just aren't mentioned....
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Eric Balkan
balkan@xxxxxxx.xxxx
Jul 9, 1999 5:14 am
A must-read book about the big-sale spec scripts is THE BIG DEAL by Thom Taylor. Those big deals, by the way, had someone in Hollywood, usually an agent,...
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Hal Croasman
hal.c@xxxx.xxxx.xxxx
Jul 9, 1999 7:03 am
Hi, The responses to this question have been very valuable. Let me answer a few questions that were ask and we'll see if we have a complete solution. ... Good...
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Tony Urban
epicfilms@xxxxxxx.xxxx
Jul 9, 1999 1:51 pm
Hi All, After that sordid book debacle I'll try to redeem myself today with some slightly more intelligent questions. First, when querying a literary agency,...
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Cindy S. Boucher
nicci@xxxxxxxx.xxxx
Jul 9, 1999 3:11 pm
I recently thought of an actress who has done some producing in the past, but currently does not have a production company. I'd like to contact this person,...
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LewDouva@xxx.xxx
Jul 9, 1999 3:25 pm
I've noticed a lot more beginner questions and questions that should have been answered through research (i.e. How do I contact a specific actor/actress?), as...
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JEKurth@xxx.xxx
Jul 9, 1999 3:59 pm
In a message dated 7/9/99 7:10:12 AM Pacific Daylight Time, epicfilms@... writes: << Second, it seems like everyone has a manager today, and often...
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Chris Hutchings
ender99@xxxxxxxxx.xxxx
Jul 9, 1999 7:31 pm
I went and saw the new Tim Robbins/Jeff Bridges/Joan Cusak movie last night, Arlington Road. I have to say to all the writers out there, if you want a good...
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JJACEI@xxx.xxx
Jul 9, 1999 10:03 pm
Does anyone know who Charlize Theron's (The Devil's Advocate, Mighty Joe Young, Celebrity) agent and/or manager is??? Would appreciate any help!!! Joe A. ...
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Mary Davis
grifter1@xxxxxxxxxx.x...
Jul 9, 1999 10:20 pm
... If you want to know who reps an actor, you contact SAG. Mary Davis...
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LMiller441@xxx.xxx
Jul 9, 1999 11:42 pm
Hi... Normally a luker myself, I've decided to step up to the podium and introduce myself. I've been writing all my life. Oddly enough, I had to work for...
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BOWERS825@xxx.xxx
Jul 10, 1999 2:09 am
In a message dated 7/9/99 6:43:25 PM, you wrote: <<forfeit my 75% pension which is just four years away>> My opinion...Do not give up that pension! Four...
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J W Nelson
jwn4157@xx.xxxxxx.xxxx
Jul 10, 1999 4:16 am
A hearty ME, TOO! to that advice. Unless that job is just sucking your soul out thru the top of your skull, seriously consider working toward the pension....
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WriteFlick@...
Jul 10, 1999 12:42 pm
In a message dated 7/10/99 8:08:44 AM Eastern Daylight Time, logline@onelist.com writes: << c: Realize that no agent is going to rep a writer in PA, even with...
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Laine R. Lawless
llawless@xxxxxxxxx.xxxx
Jul 10, 1999 5:34 pm
The San Francisco Chronicle (sfgate.com) had an article Thurs on Frederica Sagor Maas, an MGM screenwriter who has just turned 99. Her memoir is titled, "The...
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Laine R. Lawless
llawless@xxxxxxxxx.xxxx
Jul 10, 1999 9:13 pm
I've heard it many times: don't use too much detail to describe your characters bc. it limits casting! My question is this: what difference does it make, if...
