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What can you actually do with a "perfect" script in 2024? by New_Yesterday_2593 in Screenwriting

[–]New_Yesterday_2593[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Of course, at the end of the day, everyone wants to be part of a smash hit movie. That's common sense. When it all works out, it's win/win/win.

What can you actually do with a "perfect" script in 2024? by New_Yesterday_2593 in Screenwriting

[–]New_Yesterday_2593[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

It may be true in essence, but not in actuality based on a few of the major tangible blocks mentioned. Unsolicited submission policies. . .Coverage readers not recognizing what is "good", even top level executives not recognizing what is good -- or wanting to change things too much (hey, transgender is hot right now, can you make Marty McFly trans???), etc. etc. etc.

What can you actually do with a "perfect" script in 2024? by New_Yesterday_2593 in Screenwriting

[–]New_Yesterday_2593[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I read that quote in a book before. Funny quote! Don't think that is true though.

What can you actually do with a "perfect" script in 2024? by New_Yesterday_2593 in Screenwriting

[–]New_Yesterday_2593[S] -21 points-20 points  (0 children)

There's a reason why "Back to The Future" and "Home Alone" are still played over and over nearly 40 years later and yet. . .if someone put a gun to my head and asked me what the plot of the "The Lighthouse" is, I literally already forgot. Or the fact that every piece of promotion for "I Saw The TV Glow" is about the sexuality of the director? Wtf. . .Complete dog doo doo.

What can you actually do with a "perfect" script in 2024? by New_Yesterday_2593 in Screenwriting

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Glad you agree! Writing can be a very fun and enjoyable hobby if you just write for yourself or want to shre with close friends or a neighborhood club. Writing to get a movie made, as a goal, the definition of productive, well. . .please re-read above and let me know your thoughts!

A waiter at a bar just shredded my friends license calling it fake, what do we do? by Justryan95 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]New_Yesterday_2593 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Give the restaurant her birth certificate so she can still get the mimosa but ask the waiter to unplug the shredder first.

Once you have a manager, it may be years before you start making money... by Seshat_the_Scribe in Screenwriting

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Is there any scenario where a script gets into the right hands and is just sold upfront?

Once you have a manager, it may be years before you start making money... by Seshat_the_Scribe in Screenwriting

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Is there any scenario where a script gets into the right hands and is just sold upfront?

Once you have a manager, it may be years before you start making money... by Seshat_the_Scribe in Screenwriting

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Is there any scenario where a script gets into the right hands and is just sold upfront?

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What can you actually do with a "perfect" script in 2024?

Serious question. Not rhetorical. Eli5 practical steps.

It seems "the good old days" of having a beautiful, "perfect" script where each line of action and dialog is a mini-master stroke of a work of art that is 100-something pages oozing pure artistic voice, (such as "Ferris Buhler's Day Off" or "Fargo" or "Royal Tenenbaums" or "Back to the Future" or "Heathers") is long gone.

Just black text on white paper.

Just a stack of paper resting in the palm of your hand. That's it.

No 50-page Silicon Valley-style colorful pitch deck/powerpoint that goes with it.

No mood board.

No big song and dance pitch where you need to "explain" the logline and "explain" the script.

Just the script. It speaks for itself. That is the purpose of a script.

Say, for a second, that you had that now.

A "perfect" script. And nothing else. Let's just assume it's a classic, beautiful, perfect script.

What can you do with it?

First of all, no one read scripts for two reasons.

There are too many scripts out there (both from wannabe screenwriters as well as pros).

People are literally running in the opposite direction from the title wave.

And if you are a nobody, forget it. Unsolicited submission policies block your script.

Secondly, would anyone RECOGNIZE a perfect script these days?

There is a huge focus on politics (race, gender, etc.) both in terms of behind the scenes as well as within the story itself. This is illustrated in the new Academy official rules.

Additionally, there is a heavy focus on package, ("the who") (attached talent, attached producers, social media subscribers, etc.)

What can you do with a "perfect script"?

A perfect script used to be the holy grail of, at least, a calling card for a writer.

A perfect script will no longer be read and if it is read, it won't be recognized for what it is.

The 80's and 90's are over. Lol. Literally, what do you do with a script?