If a producer showed interest in an idea you pitched in a slightly jokey way, in a semi-formal setting what would you do - bearing in mind you've only written a really rough first draft of your idea?
Would you pester them with a treatment and synopisis, first 10 pages? Wait till the script's all polished (about a year)? Or just leave it?
I would at least send a sypnosis and a treatment. What's the worse that can happen? 
Quote: Dolly Dagger @ April 21 2009, 11:32 AM BSTIf a producer showed interest in an idea you pitched in a slightly jokey way, in a semi-formal setting what would you do - bearing in mind you've only written a really rough first draft of your idea?
Would you pester them with a treatment and synopisis, first 10 pages? Wait till the script's all polished (about a year)? Or just leave it?
Why even ask thios question. Just go for it. What's the worst that can happen. Go go go!
I'd follow-up asking if they were interested in a synopsis and a treatment, then send one on if they confirmed they still were.
Dan
Indeed; give them a taste. There's nothing to fear but the end of the world.
Quote: Dolly Dagger @ April 21 2009, 11:32 AM BSTWait till the script's all polished (about a year)?
A year?!
Quote: Kenneth @ April 21 2009, 12:01 PM BSTIndeed; give them a taste.
Quote: Matthew Stott @ April 21 2009, 12:25 PM BSTA year?!
It's not a sitcom!
I'm not sure of the producer was joking about liking it seriously and I didn't get a chance to talk to them later, but I will aske them if they want to see more about the project.
Quote: Dolly Dagger @ April 21 2009, 12:28 PM BSTIt's not a sitcom!
What's it all about? Something to do with the world of fashion and glamour? Or something completely different?
Quote: Kenneth @ April 21 2009, 12:40 PM BSTWhat's it all about? The world of fashion and glamour?
Sounds very Coronation Street to me. 
DD, agree with your now chosen approach.
Quote: Darren Pomroy @ April 21 2009, 11:50 AM BSTI would at least send a sypnosis and a treatment. What's the worse that can happen?
You punch your computer in the face?
Quote: Dolly Dagger @ April 21 2009, 12:28 PM BSTIt's not a sitcom!
I'm not sure of the producer was joking about liking it seriously and I didn't get a chance to talk to them later, but I will aske them if they want to see more about the project.
Sometimes they are two faced because you're face to face but I would send the idea etc and mention that you spoke to them at 'such a do' whichever/wherever that was