Q&A: Movie script….HOW to SELL??

Question by dumont_adrien: Movie script….HOW to SELL??
i have a load of ideas, more ideas, that can fit in my head…i always wanted to be a film director… i am writing a new film script.

i want to know how to seel it…i’m not US citizen, but my guess wold be that there is the place to sell it…so:

– what’s the procedure to “pattent” the script
– Contact a producer
– Sell the script to a movie corporation

Cheers, and thx in advance for your time and answers

Best answer:

Answer by hashim hazman
First you have to live in Hollywood(California) to get to know someone who is involve in the show biz..Attend as many A/V and film classes as possible in high school. Work on loads of creative projects, and save all the tapes/CDs/files. Try to get into a prestigious film school such as USC or UCLA. Even if you don’t, programs such as AFI and LAFSC can be used to supplement a major. If this is the case, major in English or Art.

Sign up at some temp agencies (do a Google search). Try to get work in the entertainment industry, and let everyone around you know that you have a clear, specific goal (i.e., “I want to write thrillers” or “I want to be an improv comedy actress.”)

Write constantly, whether you’re a writer or an actor/actress. This keeps you fresh, and helps you develop an eye for good material. In conjunction to this, watch as many films as you can afford to. Consider a NetFlix account. Also, take classes whenever you get a chance, and learn about aid programs for aspiring actors and writers.

Don’t give up! It takes most people at least 5-10 years in the city to sell a script or land a big role. Be prepared for the long haul. Get a steady job you can live with, hold down an apartment, and dig in for a drawn-out fight in the trenches.

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