Is the Andy Millman route to the top really possible?
Do you think getting your script in the hands of a well-known successful writer, producer who likes your work is a fast track route?
What can they really do with it?
The Extras route
All kind of shit gets made.
I know once you have made a name for yourself its easier to get stuff made but do you think contact with a succesful writer,director,producer can thrust an unknown into the limelight?
Unlikely but it could happen. If a producer really likes it then they have easy access to the people who will be pushing for it (or a pilot) to be commissioned.
Quote: Tom G @ July 17 2009, 9:48 AM BSTI know once you have made a name for yourself its easier to get stuff made but do you think contact with a succesful writer,director,producer can thrust an unknown into the limelight?
What I am saying is that it is not a meritocracy so all routes are valid.
If it it is a famous actor then it has to have a good part in in it for him/her to put it forward or they won;t be interested too much - remember unless you are talking about them actors aren't listening. Successful directors/producers are successful because they are probaly good and will recognise a good project if it is a good project.
On careful reflection... unlikely. Saying that, any sort of contact (especially sexual, with negatives of the photos kept for blackmail) can be potentially surprising.
Quote: Tom G @ July 17 2009, 9:32 AM BSTIs the Andy Millman route to the top really possible?
Do you think getting your script in the hands of a well-known successful writer, producer who likes your work is a fast track route?
What can they really do with it?
Seem to recall John Sullivan was working as a stagehand when he got his script into the hands of a producer.
I get the impression that the Beeb is attempting to a create a "career path" for writers; jumping through hoops and paying your dues may (or may not) benefit you in terms of learning the ropes and raising your profile, but the bottom line is that if you are good enough then you are experienced enough, and the objective continues to be to get a good script to someone cluey who is going to benefit from getting it made.
Quote: Timbo @ July 17 2009, 11:16 PM BSTSeem to recall John Sullivan was working as a stagehand when he got his script into the hands of a producer.
I get the impression that the Beeb, in its soulless corporate way, is attempting to a create a "career path" for writers; jumping through hoops and paying your dues may (or may not) benefit you in terms of learning the ropes and raising your profile, but the bottom line is that if you are good enough then you are experienced enough, and the objective continues to be to get a quality script to someone who stands to benefit from getting it made.