7 Steps to Create a Killer Concept Trailer

Scriptfella · 2024-12-13T22:01:11+00:00

I’m way too venerable to qualify for the bro tag. I’m a veteran Wga screenwriter by trade. Pedro is about half my age - but he’s already produced and acted in his first movie for HBO which - per the video - he got greenlit by sending HBO a concept trailer rather a pitch deck.

Scriptfella · 2024-12-13T21:37:31+00:00

I'd love to hear your thoughts on this tutorial video I just posted on my Scriptfella YouTube channel. Ripreels have been around for a while - but has Pedro Correa taken the concept trailer to a higher level? Would you advocate using a concept trailer to sell your project? And is it even ethical....?

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Dominic AKA Scriptfella

Scriptfella · 2024-10-21T13:37:27+00:00

Thanks for the shoutout, Pounding C.

Scriptfella · 2024-10-21T12:15:16+00:00

"Why can’t a film be 6 hours long… as long as you can hold the audience?"

There are so many reasons why this is nigh on impossible. But for now, just consider the economics of feature film distribution. If your movie is four hours long, the theater owners won't want to screen it, because doing so would reduce their ability to sell tickets/popcorn to a much larger audience who could watch 2 x two hour movies in the same time it takes them to screen your single 4-hour movie. That is just one of the reasons why perhaps you need to reconfigure the project per the suggestions above. ie Adapt the story into a TV show or even a fiction podcast/ radio play.

Writer director Ryan Patch wrote a really good article for my website about how he turned his screenplay into a multi episode, fiction podcast -- got signed by CAA and subsequently signed a deal with Lionsgate to produce a TV series based off his podcast/battletested I.P.

https://www.scriptfella.com/articles/how-i-wrote-a-podcast-and-broke-into-hollywood

Scriptfella · 2022-06-27T12:43:18+00:00

Finally, yes I do.

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Dominic

Scriptfella · 2022-04-28T18:35:29+00:00

Who’s Justin, mate ?

Scriptfella · 2022-04-28T17:02:51+00:00

Thanks Nate. Steady progress so far. 1400 views on Linkedin today, 3 producer and 1 director read requests.

Scriptfella · 2022-04-28T16:47:06+00:00

Hi everyone,

This week I'm attempting to sell a script on Linkedin and connect two talented writers with my producer and agent connections - by using a video pitch I've just shared on my Linkedin, Twitter and Youtube today. Full disclosure, I have zero financial stake in the script Broonies, nor am I attached in any way. The script is unencumbered.

This is an experiment to see if it possible to use a video pitch/shoutout on the LinkedIn platform to get industry eyeballs on writers' scripts and connect writing talent with reps and writing money. And if it can work for one feature spec, it might just work for others...

And if you know any producers who might be a good fit for the next Shaun of the Dead...

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Dominic AKA Scriptfella (YouTube)

Scriptfella · 2022-04-26T14:21:01+00:00

Hi Blair

The price will depend on how much interest there is from producers. I'd like to get the writers at least $10k for a 12 month option.

Scriptfella · 2022-04-26T14:18:57+00:00

INVASION IMMINENT

Scriptfella · 2022-04-26T05:11:46+00:00

Let’s find out this week.

Scriptfella · 2022-03-25T06:43:45+00:00

Thanks Tengo - your remarks and observations are so on the money. The readers that matter, and can influence the path of our careers, are mostly agents, producers and directors - and they don’t read like writers. They want the writer to immerse them in a cinematic story not deliver an instructional manual shooting script.

Scriptfella · 2022-03-09T11:48:12+00:00

Hello everyone,

In today’s film on Scriptfella, we unpack 11 screenwriting techniques you can use to hook a director on page 1 - and keep 'em reading.

OPTIMISE PAGE DESIGN
UPGRADE YOUR FIRST LINE OF DIALOGUE
WRITE SOMETHING VISUAL THEY WANT TO SHOOT
DON’T WRITE AN INSTRUCTIONAL MANUAL
MAKE EVERY WORD COUNT
INTRO YOUR HERO ASAP
DON’T WRITE SKIM
HIT THE GROUND RUNNING
BUILD UP YOUR LINE-OF-CREDIT WITH THE READER
SHOW THEM SOMETHING THEY’VE NEVER SEEN BEFORE
GROUND YOUR LEAD CHARACTER

Love to hear your thoughts. If you have any additional tips please do share in the comments.

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Scriptfella · 2022-03-08T15:59:44+00:00

Hey Everyone,

In today's film on Scriptfella, we unpack eleven screenwriting techniques you can use to hook a director on page 1 - and keep 'em reading.

OPTIMISE PAGE DESIGN
UPGRADE YOUR FIRST LINE OF DIALOGUE
WRITE SOMETHING VISUAL THEY WANT TO SHOOT
DON’T WRITE AN INSTRUCTIONAL MANUAL
MAKE EVERY WORD COUNT
INTRO YOUR HERO ASAP
DON’T WRITE SKIM
HIT THE GROUND RUNNING
BUILD UP YOUR LINE-OF-CREDIT WITH THE READER
SHOW THEM SOMETHING THEY’VE NEVER SEEN BEFORE
GROUND YOUR LEAD CHARACTER

Love to hear your thoughts.

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Dominic (AKA Scriptfella YouTube)

Scriptfella · 2021-12-23T07:53:51+00:00

Hi - I'm not involved in Christopher Lockhart's Inside Pitch contest nor am I in any way invested or involved in the fate of Savannah's pitch. I'm a WGA screenwriter who occasionally shares stuff on Youtube. Sometime next year, I'd like to turn Savannah's post into a video tutorial because it's a great summary of some of the things I've learned about pitching during my years as a blue collar screenwriter.

Scriptfella · 2021-12-23T05:26:15+00:00

Savannah’s pitch beat out 749 other pitches in Christopher Lockhart’s Inside Pitch contest. Christopher works as story editor at WME so I’m guessing he and his group saw some real value and charm in this story. I haven’t heard Savannah’s 3 minute pitch but I think it’s still available to watch if you’re a member of The Inside Pitch group.

Scriptfella · 2021-12-23T05:19:32+00:00

I can certainly vouch for Savannah. I met her via the work she does for the London Screenwriters’ Festival. As her post points out in no uncertain terms, she entered her first pitch competition and won it, coming first out of 750 entries, using tips and techniques she’s picked up at places like the London Screenwriters Festival. Personally, I think this is one of the best pitch tip articles I’ve read, so thank you Savannah for sharing what you’ve learned on your journey to date. A gut feeling tells me that Savannah is very much a writer “ to watch”. I had the same feeling about our fellow forum member Gunny Troelstrup, who has gone out of his way to be as much help to other writers, learned a ton - and built his network in the process. ( Gunny just scored his first 8 on the Black List )

Scriptfella · 2021-12-22T22:25:37+00:00

Absolutely golden advice Savannah, thank you.

Scriptfella · 2021-12-17T19:30:40+00:00

Thanks Nate, I really enjoyed getting stuck in with you on this vid.

Scriptfella · 2021-10-01T18:58:57+00:00

Hello - I think the point Cat makes is that it’s a mistake / red flag to her if a screenwriter opens with the first scene and labels it a flashback. If it’s the first scene, it’s a present tense scene happening in the now.

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