Jeff, I don't understand you sometimes. Those films may not have been Oscar contenders, but even I have either seen them or heard of them so in my book, that's still pretty impressive. Most pro writers don't even get a chance to write that many scripts that actually get produced and shown in theaters.

Pia, Anthony commented that this writer "rules".  Ghost seconded that comment.  When I checked out his IMDB credits, I saw those movies, and wondered what in the world "rules" about writing those films.

I agree that it's very impressive when a writer gets credit for any wide screen release film, but the majority of these films have been critically lambasted.

So, are we saying all writers who have written films, "rule" now?

If so, Uwe Boll rules!

Jeff, read the thread that Z posted - I meant that Mazin "rules" because of what he said on donedealpro...

And yes, setting aside quality and personal opinion, the amount of his scripts that have gotten theatrical release is impressive...

OK, Anthony, I misunderstood you.  I apologize.

The guy's movies have made a shitload of money, so i guess I shouldn't be saying any negative shit about him anyways.

Boy, Jeff. you really put these produced writers in a shoebox. I'm not saying I think some of thier credits are works of art. But I will say that if they didn't write them, and paid to do so, some other joker would. In some cases, they are re-written for better or worse anyway.

All I know is, they get paid, even if it means getting punked.


On a related topic:

I, too, have, in the past, used coverage services. I'll still use them from time to time, but I generally feel that if I get even near a consider, I will not make any drastic changes to the script because outside of tech issues, it is all subjective. There is one script of mine that I refuse to show a soul anymore. It's gotten tons of coverage, some good, some bad. I changed so much based on "suggestions" and "I should do this" and "I should do that" what eventually happened to that script is that even I don't know what it was about anymore. It was this one place back in the early to mid 90s...they would always send me snail mails about events in LA that would take place within three days of getting the announcement.

They used film students for the coverage, who would always cite screenwriter's books in notations (usually the author, not the book)...can't recall the name, I'd have to dig up the notes in the attic; They usually went 2-3 pages long. Sometimes 4.

The script in question is a mess now to this day. I don't know how to fix it but one way: wipe the **** slate clean. Maybe after I'm done with my current script which should be tonight.

I tend to like the coverages given by those who run contests, like Savvy mentioned above and Bluecat.

I've been doing some research on different companies for Screenplay coverage.  I narrowed it down to one that peaked my interest.  Coverage ink  

After reading their release form, especially #5, I was immediately turned off. http://www.coverageink.com/release.php.  

Is this the norm pertaining to release forms dealing with Screenplay coverage companies?

This is pretty standard.  There are only so many types of stories out there and the same companies will receive similar scripts.  They're just covering themselves.


Phil

Quoted from dogglebe This is pretty standard.  There are only so many types of stories out there and the same companies will receive similar scripts.  They're just covering themselves. Phil

Thanks Phil, I was wondering that, but was not quiet sure.  I think I might try them out.  They seem to offer a lot for the price.