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I would like to see if I can inquire your script. Usually I will propose a 45 day free exclusive option for me to see if I can do something with it, no worries. If I can't then I won't milk you along, but if I can then I will either extend option for $5,000 to you, or buy it for $100,000. This is what I can promise. I will send you a submission release form if you are interested. Thanks again...
How should I respond? Are there questions I should ask?
I'd steer clear personally, especially when there's a mention of MONEY in an inquiry email. Usually that comes AFTER you've spoken for a while, not right away.
You don't just say "I'll buy it for $100,000" without even knowing the author, or even discussing the script with them.
To me, this has red flags all over it. But it is up to you.
It's your script, but personally, I'd steer clear of anything that mentions cash right off the bat. Especially when dealing with someone you don't know.
Best thing you can do is ask questions. If this is a legit query, green flags will appear.
I'd steer clear personally, especially when there's a mention of MONEY in an inquiry email. Usually that comes AFTER you've spoken for a while, not right away.
You don't just say "I'll buy it for $100,000" without even knowing the author, or even discussing the script with them.
To me, this has red flags all over it. But it is up to you.
It's your script, but personally, I'd steer clear of anything that mentions cash right off the bat. Especially when dealing with someone you don't know.
Best thing you can do is ask questions. If this is a legit query, green flags will appear.
He seems like he is legit, but his wording as you say throws up a lot of red flags. Quoting dollars seems very strange in an original email without me replying.
1. Ask for credits directly from him. A professional won't mind tooting his own horn and would expect a professional writer to ask.
2. Contracts! Use Contracts. Write up EVERYTHING in a contract. I'm positive the WGA has sample contracts you can find and use for free. But make sure you don't give up any rights other than those to review the script. If the guy decides to extend an offer past the original amount, then you need to seek out an entertainment lawyer of some kind and DO IT RIGHT.
Don't let yourself get caught up. There is a difference between "Are you a deal maker or a deal breaker" and "taking a bogus offer and giving your script away due to a lack of due diligence".
Be smart. If you're a good writer and it's a good script and you're actively marketing yourself and it, another offer will be along soon enough.
I don't know anything about this stuff, so don't listen to me too much.
http://www.pierrechambers1.wix.com//tccsite ^^ That website is made with the use of a free web building software through the site wix.com. It isn't even made right. I could make a better one using those tool. So that is really unprofessional. You would think someone that could give you that much money for a screenplay could afford a decent looking website. He doesn't even have his own domain. People on this forum have decent looking websites and they aren't looking to cut anyone a check that big.
Apparently this was the producers site: http://pierredchambers.com/?nr=0, but as you can see the domain expired. So I guess he went and made a free website using the wix.com site. That's a red flag.
The company doesn't seem to have any movies done. They have one listed in production. It has an imdb page but no details. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1815600 (anyone can make this) They have listed Danny Glover and Nia Long, which are name actors on their movie poster but the movie doesn't come up on their imdb pages, which doesn't have to mean anything... but still.
And thanks a lot Demento... I'll check that out for sure and I'll let you guys know how I get on.
You guys are awesome
Mark
Not a problem.
Even though his older site is done, google can still pick up on some results. You can also use the "way back went machine" to try and see website that don't exist anymore. It's useful in some situations. The site takes snapshots of website and keeps them, So if you google his name and Nia Long this will come up. This info is not really valid, because it only appeared on his old website, that doesn't exist any more. I doubt it's legit.
Mark, I think it all depends of what you have in mind for your script. Is it a really GREAT script that you think you could sell to someone else more professional like a Hollywood studio? Or is it just a script that you're fond of, but you were completely surprised that someone took an interest in it and wants to do something with it?
If you want to hold out for someone really good to produce your work, I totally understand. As you know, I've had 4 1/2 features produced now. Last one finished shooting last week. (my avatar ) Some would say they are not that great, but... They got made and money is starting to trickle in. You might want to wait for something better to come along like so many others here would, but you could also live dangerously like me and go along and see what happens.
My guess as far as his email goes is that he read your script, liked it and wants 45 days to see if he can get people interested in the film. If he can, then he will give you the option money and then he will try to get the real funding and buy the script from you. I don't think the email suggests that he himself is rich and is able to pay you $100K out of his own pocket.
About his website being a wix site. That doesn't really bother me. I've seen a lot of slick looking websites that make a person or company look amazing, only to find out later they are complete nobody.
What would I do? Answer his email. Ask questions and see where it will lead. Good Luck!
About his website being a wix site. That doesn't really bother me. I've seen a lot of slick looking websites that make a person or company look amazing, only to find out later they are complete nobody.
A lot of "name" production and management companies do have horrible looking websites.
DUDE! I got the same email this morning. The warning bells immediately went off on this one. Typos in the email and website, and the guy doesn't even discuss the script or his credentials. Stay away, IMO....
I guess it's starting to unravel itself. If you got the same email this morning Janet, it's probably not a good sign. Is this guy just scanning through and picking scripts at random? Honestly it's not even a great script, it was based on last year's OWC 1 + 6.
I guess I'll email him, but I'll probably get the same results as Shawn.
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