Dive into the world of professional screenwriting with this comprehensive video lecture by Scott Kirkpatrick, author of "Writing for the Green Light: How to Make Your Script the One Hollywood Notices." Explore crucial aspects of the screenwriting industry, from understanding screenplay value to pitching techniques and genre selection. Learn how to navigate pitch meetings, negotiate contracts without an agent, and develop a career-focused approach to writing. Gain insider knowledge on profitable genres, writing female protagonists, and the movie distribution business. Discover strategies to make your scripts stand out in Hollywood and understand the current marketplace for independent films from a distributor's perspective.
Writing for the Green Light - How to Make Your Script Stand Out in Hollywood
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Overview
Syllabus
- What Is A Screenplay Worth?
- A Screenwriter Selling Their First Script Is A Dream Scenario
- Best Way For A Screenwriter To Interest Hollywood Decision Makers
- A Screenwriter Should Look At A Pitch Meeting Like A First Date
- Screenwriters Who Want A Career Need To Get Passionate About What Sells
- Screenwriting Insider: An Example Of A Genre That Sells And Why It Sells
- Pitching A Script Without Being Desperate
- What Genre Should A New Screenwriter Write First?
- How A Screenwriter Can Negotiate A Contract Without An Agent
- A Screenwriter Who Wants A Career Will Have 2 Or 3 Scripts In The Same Genre
- Writing A Screenplay With A Female Protagonist
- An Inside Look At The Movie Distribution Business For Screenwriters & Filmmakers
- A Distributor’s POV On The Value Of An Independent Movie In Today’s Marketplace
Taught by
Film Courage
