Wow. I wrote that question two years ago. I'm such a different writer now than I was back then (hopefully for the better).

Seth Lochhead's method of gaining representation has been inspiring. Emails are the best solution for me, so that's how I'm going to start my search for buyers/reps/jobs. Two years and three feature scripts later, I'm ready to send one free.

:)

Peter, either I lost your name in the process or I thought you asked for the question to be anonymous. In any event, thanks for asking it. Hugely important for almost everyone who visits this site who has an interest in working in Hollywood.

And let me say, having three scripts under your belt is such a smart thing to do. Not only because that process has undoubtedly improved your skills as a writer, but also because in presenting yourself to a rep, they will take you that much more seriously knowing you have committed that time / effort into your craft. Plus you've tripled the chances of presenting something to a rep to which they might respond.

Now that we are in the world-wide-interweb era do you think including "Bob's Movie Bunker is currently reading my script, may I send you a copy as well?" will have the same punch as it did over the phone?

I've tried both ways via e-mail and the read requests are about the same.

I've read from different sources that less is more and I wonder if more (other than a logline and consideration request) is really more than they care about?

Any thoughts?

P.S. I've also found out that including "query" in your subject line tends to lead to more auto-replies... "we do not accept unsolicited material."

Courtney's two-cent tip of the day.

This is the perfect post for what I need, RIGHT NOW!

Thank you.

@Nick

A great story is most imprtant of course but when that's acomplished...

Numbers are the key. If you query ten a day -- query eleven. If its one-hundred -- make the effort to query one-hundred and one. If it's one-thousand a day -- uh -- take a step back from the computer and walk outside... there's a world out there!

If you find yourself with an empty in-box after some time, tweak your logline.

And one last thing...

Contacting these agencies, management and production companies is an exciting venture but don't forget to do one important thing that I forgot to do... and it bit me in the ass --

Keep writing!

@Courtney,

Thanks for the advice. I WILL keep writing.

scott. if we got agency. how much we have to pay for them??

Is there a way to figure out which agents and managers specialize in television, or do many of them have their hands in both film and television?

@J: All major, mid-level, and boutique agencies rep writers in TV and film. I would guess most managers as well. The fact is nowadays, there is enormous crossover between the two.

If you dig into those lists of agencies and managers tied to spec script sales from 2008-2010, then go to IMDB and track down those writers to see who is writing / has written both TV and movies, that is one way to determine which specific reps handle both.

What about the email subject line? Just "Query"? Or start pitching or describing in the subject line to try to avoid being deleted unopened? Which is more professional?

@Fun to Work With: Per Courtney's comment above:

I've also found out that including "query" in your subject line tends to lead to more auto-replies... "we do not accept unsolicited material."

My bad! Thanks, Courtney. Someone give me a hint, example though? Something like: "You went to Vegas for a Bachelor Party and Lost the Groom!"? Or "This Is Not A You-Know-What"?

I remind me of Elaine. "No soup for you!"

Hmmm. That seems a bit more like a tagline -- something you would find on a movie poster.

My suggestion, check out the link below. Scott posted on the subject not too long ago and there's some great information there -- promise!

Good luck!

http://www.gointothestory.com/2011/07/reader-question-how-to-write-logline-of.html