I am working on a script for a movie right now and i want to know how I can a film studio to purchase the rights and will get a distributor to distribute it. How do i do that?|||Most Agencies and Production companies refuse to accept 'unsolicited material' as it opens them up to lawsuits. Filmmakers are constantly being sued by writers who insist their ideas were stolen from a screenplay they sent in the mail.
I suggest a number of paths.
1. Copywrite, then workshop your screenplay through websites like "TriggerStreet.com (which is admin'd by actor Kevin Spacey). Emerging writers will read and critique your work and the best ones are then read by industry professionals. The script for "Fanboys" was first developed at this site.
2. Go directly to the talent with your idea (Stars, Directors, etc). If they like it, they will package your script (with their agencies) which is how films are made these days.
3. As a new writer you have NO status with reputable agents which you need to present your screenplay to investors and Producers. Even if your script is a sure block-buster they will option it for next to nothing. An option gives them rights over a certain period of time (usually a year) to sell your script. Even if they sell it, you will be lucky to get 2 or 3 thousand dollars as the bulk of the studio fees will go to known writers hired to 'polish' or rewrite your script.
4. Simply produce your script yourself. Find the money, find the talent, find the crew and make your movie....If you have talent the film will be chosen for local festivals and industry professionals will approach you.
5. Pitch the finished film to distributors yourself at venues like Cannes or the Toronto Film Festival. Distributors will ONLY buy completed films, unless you are a known artist.
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