Literary Representation
10-17-09
I will complete the posts about Licensing Agreement clauses as soon as I deal with an opportunity that has arisen (could take a week). During one of the Red Carpet events I was invited to during the Vancouver Film Festival ‘Talelight Night’ – I met a fellow writer who is represented by the William Morris agency in Los Angeles. After some good conversation he offered to intro me to his Literary Agent to see if there might be any interest in representing me.
For those of you who are not yet aware that William Morris and Endeavor Agencies merged recently, each a powerful company in their own right, now form the world’s most powerful agency. They represent some of the most famous celebrities and stars, plus have the power to change the lives of anyone they represent.
So I have been preparing materials for this Literary Agent (a couple screenplays, script one sheets, comic books, movie poster, cover letter, biography, and my C.V. Even tossed in samples of my non-script writing as it may help convince the agent to rep me. Wish me luck!
Only the most powerful agencies have the ability and connections to package deals that help sell a screenplay to a major producer or studio. They can get scripts to directors, actors, producers and other important elements that could influence a decision by a studio executive to buy a project.
Having an agency like William Morris Endeavor represent you, is like winning a seat at the World Poker Tournament or making the big leagues after years in the minors. It is a big big deal and every screenwriter knows it.
So play the cards life deals you and hope you get pocket aces.
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