The Assignment Game
There’s a whole hidden infrastructure in Hollywood devoted to tracking and scoring Open Assignments. Come get some. (Note: This article was originally published in 2019, and some of …
FORMATTING MADE EASY Pt. 4 – Parentheticals vs. Scene Description
Yes, we know, eyes are glazing over at the thought of yet another missive about formatting. Look, guys, you don’t want to give the gatekeepers a reason to pass on …
Writing for Free (While Hitchhiking Around the Galaxy)
According to the WGA, no one is supposed to write anything in Hollywood without getting paid for it. Yeah, about that… by Jim Cirile Here’s a topic that …
My Script Is Awesome! Now What?
What possible avenues would I have with my script in terms of pitching (contests, etc)? What do I do with it once it is awesome? One of our clients just …
Shot Calls, Music Calls – Avoid Them, Please!
We’re still working our way through GET REPPED NOW! submissions and have noticed a tendency for Shot Calls and Music Calls. Yes, we understand you can visualize your writing so …
Dialogue that Sells
As you probably know, the Get Repped Now 5/31 deadline is approaching fast! If your screenplay or pilot scores a “consider” or better for script, it will be elevated to our …
Directing from the Page
But I’m the writer! Only I know what it looks like in my head. That’s why I need to put it all on the page. Every camera angle, every character …
Your Life = Interesting
They always say “write what you know.” But often we hear aspiring writers say, “Eh, my life isn’t interesting. I’m an accountant,” or “I’m a plumber.” Uh, hello? OZARK? Accountant. …
Signed – Get Repped Now Screenwriter Joe Marino
“Fealty” Screenwriter Joe Marino Caught the Eye of Schemers Entertainment We’re delighted to report that Joe Marino has signed with managers Gavin and David Binns from Schemers Entertainment as …
DON’T PULL THE TRIGGER TOO SOON
Never send out material before it’s ready. We’ve all done it. We’re all eager to send out the new script we just finished because we’re excited and think it’s the …