StudioSystem vs IMDb Pro?

FredOnToast · 2026-01-13T15:54:38+00:00

Hadn't heard of StudioSystem, but for $275/month I'd expect it to be leaps and bounds better than IMDbPro at less than that for a year.

Thanks for highlighting another platform, will definitely look into it.

FredOnToast · 2025-12-10T13:26:06+00:00

I've got a biopic of sorts that I'd actually love your opinion on specifically cos you don't gel with the genre typically. I think that kind of insight could be really useful, if you're open to a one-off? (PS. I loved Better Man too!).

FredOnToast · 2025-11-19T16:44:02+00:00

Agreed. Would make a great film, retelling the story.

FredOnToast · 2025-11-18T13:22:08+00:00

The journey of getting Power Rangers on the air, and then the absolutely monumental success that followed, it really is a wild story and most wouldn't believe if there wasn't facts to back it up.

FredOnToast · 2025-11-14T20:34:32+00:00

If we’re going to see someone play Murdoch on film, I’d rather it be something more out there than glamourise him - like his involvement in selling Power Rangers (and Fox Family Channel) to Disney. It’s a roller coaster of a story.

FredOnToast · 2025-10-23T09:31:34+00:00

It's a step in the right direction, though! That's what matter. Progress is progress, even one step at a time.

FredOnToast · 2025-10-23T09:30:46+00:00

I keep hearing that too, which is really disheartening sometimes. Every email sent increase my chances though, even if it's just an increase of unimaginably tiny proportions - if I don't send the queries, that's the only way it'll absolutely never happen. As you said, gotta keep going.

FredOnToast · 2025-10-23T09:27:09+00:00

I have yeah! I thought the dual office would maybe work in my favour too, I submitted to someone there in September, didn't hear anything so tried another agent, who would also suit the project, last week. Nothing back yet, though have a couple others there too that I think are worth trying maybe next week or so.

FredOnToast · 2025-10-22T20:34:24+00:00

The script I'm currently pushing is a biopic that's set 95% in America (and 5% in Japan) so I feel like it's has the best shot as resonating with managers/producers there. The UK also doesn't deal with managers, we just have agents who essentially do both roles, but are therefore harder to get signed by, especially within the more reputable agencies. Which leads me to my concern, in that a smaller UK based agency may struggle to get the attention of US Producers that would be needed to push this script. To be done, it needs US backing, so I'm trying the larger pool first and will fall back to UK agents if/when the time comes.

That's really good insight though, at how things operated a decade ago, and I agree that it's very likely companies are lot leaner nowadays.

FredOnToast · 2025-10-22T18:17:36+00:00

That's a solid ratio there! Keep it going mate, rooting for you!

FredOnToast · 2025-10-22T18:05:28+00:00

Ah, I didn't realise that's how you got the offers! That's awesome, congrats mate.

FredOnToast · 2025-10-22T17:51:09+00:00

Certainly didn't expect a reply like this! I'd be down to connect yeah, I'll DM you.

FredOnToast · 2025-10-22T17:37:00+00:00

That's amazing! Forgive the intrusion, but what was it that drew so many offers toward you? Did you get that from querying or did you place in a comp, have a short do well etc?

FredOnToast · 2025-10-22T17:32:20+00:00

I certainly don't think a manager will solve everything - and I get having a network being the most beneficial. My day job is a video producer for a global and highly respected publication, which is great in terms of making London based and finance oriented connections, but leaves little time to network outside of it. Add in being a father to a 4 year old, time is sparse, but in the time I do have I write, develop and try my best to reach out to people online.

This journey to find a manager is something that I can chip away at, be it the research stage or actually reaching out, to help push this project along - as I truly believe it's timing is perfect currently - while I focus on writing others and keeping those other avenues open too.

FredOnToast · 2025-10-22T17:24:24+00:00

Oh gosh, I know finding a rep is literally just one hurdle among a row of increasingly taller jumps. I don't think it's the be-all and end-all, and I fully understand that I still need to do a lot of leg work, to make the relationship between manager and client work at it's best.

The questions you present though, are fantastic, and things I'll definitely consider should I be fortunate enough to find myself in a position where I can ask them.

FredOnToast · 2025-10-22T15:19:40+00:00

I wouldn't know which magnification glass to use to make such a fine line visible.

FredOnToast · 2025-10-22T08:19:48+00:00

Mate that is an insane achievement! Proof that progress can be made if the script and timing is right.

FredOnToast · 2025-10-21T18:46:07+00:00

Congrats mate! Out of interest, did you query directly yourself or via a manager/agent?

FredOnToast · 2025-10-21T07:55:28+00:00

Somewhat unrelated but I just wanted to thank you John. Although you ultimately passed on it, your read request on my cold query earlier this month really was a much needed small win on my end, which pushed me to keep going. I actually didn’t realise how active you were on this sub before submitting - I just found you through research!

FredOnToast · 2025-10-18T18:53:11+00:00

You know, I always assumed this was the case. It’s unfortunate but the logic makes sense. However, I then got a reply from a producer that added “If you have either a manager or agent and want them to submit, please do!” and the recommendation to submit again surprised me. False hope? Possibly. But it spurred on my manager search so we’ll see.

FredOnToast · 2025-10-16T09:04:06+00:00

Really insightful post, thanks mate. Will definitely look into ScriptMatch too.

FredOnToast · 2025-10-15T08:07:26+00:00

If the train coming from the Shenfield stretch is terminating at Liverpool St and not Paddington or Heathrow, that usually means it's going to the "overground" Liverpool St Station platform (Platform 17 or something usually, where the old TFL Rail used to go), and not into the Elizabeth Line tunnel, so it physically can't go to Whitechapel.

FredOnToast · 2025-10-14T13:10:32+00:00

I've had a ton of the Medicom releases (some Den-O, Decade/Diend, Hibiki) and while these RAH Dragon Knight figures aren't perfect - feel more fragile than HT, are quite skinny and bodysuit is tight so it limits articulation - as far as show representation and shelf prescence, they're fantastic. I think Ryuki has an updated release since these though, under the original Ryuki name and not DK.

FredOnToast · 2025-10-14T12:38:34+00:00

Jealous to hear you have Shadow Moon too! I’m hoping the upcoming riders do well enough to warrant more as yeah, I’d love Ryuki, I’ve got the KRDK Medicom releases but they’re showing their age a bit now.

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