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OverviewMany books discuss how to write better scripts, but how should the scriptwriter successfully deal with the business side of the profession? This is an insider's guide to the way in which scripts can become deals and ultimately go into production, includes information on identifying what audiences want, tips on pitching ideas and scripts, handling meetings to get what you want, negotiating contracts and establishing copyright. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Julian FriedmannPublisher: Intellect Imprint: Intellect Books Edition: 2nd Revised edition Dimensions: Width: 17.20cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.465kg ISBN: 9781841500027ISBN 10: 184150002 Pages: 219 Publication Date: 01 January 2000 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: Awaiting stock ![]() Table of ContentsThe politics of being a writer; creativity - understanding the sources of ideas; the writer as a business person; writing treatents that work; the step outline; markets; life's a pitch; criticism and rewriting; script editing and script reports; the psychology and physiology of emotion in audiences; ratings and audience research; interactive multimedia; agents - how to get, use, fire or do without one; handling meetings; negotiating; a basic agreement - the importance of legal awareness; protecting your work; financial survival; research; examples of negotiations with producers; sample deal memos; a brief A-Z of law and contracts; WG/PACT minimum terms agreement.Reviews'Friedmann knows what he is talking about, which he does in a witty and entertaining way, informing without patronising. Go and buy it.' - Film Review; A practical guide to the business that covers how you should deal with producers and agents a good read - Screenwriter Magazine """'Friedmann knows what he is talking about, which he does in a witty and entertaining way, informing without patronising. Go and buy it.' - Film Review; A practical guide to the business that covers how you should deal with producers and agents a good read - Screenwriter Magazine""" Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |