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Screenwriters: how many queries did you send to agents about your screenplay?



For screenwriters only!
How many queries did you send out to agents about your screenplay before you heard back from someone?

Thanks!

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categories Category: Screenplay Help | Posted by: brian on May 25, 2010

3 Comments to “Screenwriters: how many queries did you send to agents about your screenplay?”

  1. By Kab, May 25, 2010 @ 6:17 am

    My son sent out over 50 before he got a note that said
    ” I can not open any submitted script that has not gone through an agent” “If I were to look at your script and reject it, but later did something that remotely was similar to yours, I could be in for a law suite.”

  2. By Dad411, May 25, 2010 @ 7:07 am

    Kab must not have read your question. Usually about 4-8 inquiries before the agent will call you back. I would suggest hiring an agent first. Then submitting your screenplay.

  3. By Sabot03196, May 25, 2010 @ 7:25 am

    If you provide a SASE they’ll always reply, it just might not be the answer your looking for. Studios as a rule won’t look at anything sent to them that isn’t repped by an agent. Independents are more open to queries but you need to be prepared to deal with an indie budget. So if you’ve got a killer period piece or a huge scifi epic, they’re probably not going to bite.

    One of the best ways to get your stuff seen is to hit as many film festivals as you can (within your area). Hang around for the Q&A’s and talk to the film makers. Be social, it’s a lot easier to get a nod to submit your stuff over a beer or two.

    Another way is to make a cool short film. People might not always want to read your work but most will sit down for a five minute short.

    Queries do work, every now and again but I met my agent at a film festival and that got me read and signed.

    I’m a produced screenwriter with feature film and TV credits.