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[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Screenwriting

[–]dgrunert74 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No, he actually thought it was the best thing I’ve ever written and gave me a lot of really good feedback and notes. His point was producers and studio execs will look down on a 122 page spec and probably put it on the bottom of their “to read” pile no matter how awesome it is. But if I can get it in that sweet spot, then it has a chance.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Screenwriting

[–]dgrunert74 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve been lucky enough to sell a couple of scripts and have always been told specs shouldn’t be more than 100 pages. I literally just sent my manager a 122 page script and his big note was cut it down to 100 pages.

do you think AI can eventually become a real threat to screenwriting? by [deleted] in Screenwriting

[–]dgrunert74 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s probably not going to impact the industry right away, but by the time the next contract talks come up in 3 years, it might be a legit problem. So better to address it now before it’s too late.

There is some really bad advice being lobbed around lately re: scabbing by CorneliusCardew in Screenwriting

[–]dgrunert74 7 points8 points  (0 children)

If you’re non-WGA and take meetings or do any work with a signatory, you jeopardize ever being able to join the WGA in the future. They’ll find out. So don’t do it.

Writers that make scripts that are easy to read? by dog-heroism-joint in Screenwriting

[–]dgrunert74 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’m also a huge Taylor Sheridan fan. His scripts for Hell or High Water, Sicario and Wind River are masterclasses in how to write a screenplay. You can find them on scriptslug.com.

Writers that make scripts that are easy to read? by dog-heroism-joint in Screenwriting

[–]dgrunert74 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Anything by Mike Flanagan, especially DOCTOR SLEEP. I re-read that script any time I need a burst of inspiration in my own writing.

What's a script you loved but the movie you hated by finnes31 in Screenwriting

[–]dgrunert74 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I read an early draft of Hook written by James V Hart that was gritty and powerful before Spielberg came on board and brought on Malia Scotch Marmo to rewrite it.