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Lon |
Posted: May 25th, 2006, 9:18pm |
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LocationLouisville Posts403 Posts Per Day 0.06 |
I just made my first script sale. I'm not getting a great deal of money (though enough to put a smile on my face) but I've also been promised 5% producer's credit (I'll find out more about what exactly that means when the papers are signed -- I've never heard of a percentage of credit...I'm wondering if it means a percentage of profits...anyone?) Best part about it: next time I query a studio or producer I get to include, "My previous script, The Silk, was purchased by (such and such) and begins filming in (such and such)." Is that an open door I see? I do believe I'll take it! And huge thanks to Don for this; the production company which purchased the script read it here first...then THEY contacted ME. You are my new hero, man --and I don't even know ya! - Lon |
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The boy who could fly |
Posted: May 25th, 2006, 9:18pm |
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Old Timer
LocationBritish Columbia, Canada Posts1387 Posts Per Day 0.21 |
Congratulations Lon |
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Takeshi |
Posted: May 25th, 2006, 9:39pm |
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Good on you Lon. News like this brings hope to us all. |
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Lon |
Posted: May 25th, 2006, 9:40pm |
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Oooooooooh...that would be nice. Unless they film it for five bucks. |
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James McClung |
Posted: May 25th, 2006, 9:40pm |
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Nixon |
Posted: May 25th, 2006, 9:42pm |
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Gratz. You get two happy faces. What the hell, why not a very happy face. -Zavier |
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Shelton |
Posted: May 25th, 2006, 9:45pm |
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LocationChicago Posts3292 Posts Per Day 0.49 |
Hey Lon, Congrats! I'm thinking that a 5% producer's credit is equivalent to 5% of profits on the back end, which should work out nicely, especially if the prodco can get a distribution deal lined up. Congrats again, and thanks for helping to contribute to the success of us screenwriters in the midwest. |
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dogglebe |
Posted: May 25th, 2006, 10:05pm |
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Zombie Sean |
Posted: May 25th, 2006, 10:17pm |
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Alright Lon! Who knew someone who joined SS so soon would get a script sell so fast!
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Heretic |
Posted: May 25th, 2006, 10:42pm |
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LocationVancouver, British Columbia, Canada Posts2023 Posts Per Day 0.28 |
Congratulations man!
And I believe Mike is precisely correct about the 5%. |
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Jaykur22 |
Posted: May 25th, 2006, 10:54pm |
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Awesome... Tell the story! How'd you pull it off, query letter.... pitch? |
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Helio |
Posted: May 25th, 2006, 11:22pm |
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Old Timer Better to die with vodka than with tedium!
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Hey! I'll promote a carnival just for you, man! |
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Abe from LA |
Posted: May 26th, 2006, 1:25am |
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LocationDowney, California Posts556 Posts Per Day 0.08 |
Thumbs up, Lon.
Maybe you'll sell Wrath of God before I can even get a read. Hey, don't let me stand in the way.
Congrats. |
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Lon |
Posted: May 26th, 2006, 6:02am |
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Awesome... Tell the story! How'd you pull it off, query letter.... pitch? |
I answered an email. Seriously, that's about it. I got an email from the production company's Head of Acquisitions who said she'd read the script here, loved it and wanted to option it. So we swapped emails the last few weeks, "getting to know you" kind of stuff, like what are my goals as a screenwriter, that kind of stuff. Then last night I got a phone call and they said they want to buy it, and keep me on for rewrites plus the deal in my first post above. Really, that's it. My thanks to all of you for the kind words! Now I know I'm not some rich and successful screenwriter but it's a good start -- and if I can do it from Nowhere, Indiana, anybody can. Words of encouragement to those of you who think you can't do crap unless you live in L.A. |
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Andy Petrou |
Posted: May 26th, 2006, 6:21am |
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Fab news! 2006 has been good to quite a few members here. Well done and how very exciting for you. Andy xxx |
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CindyLKeller |
Posted: May 26th, 2006, 6:27am |
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It is good news, congrats! Make sure to read over the contract, and that it's longer than one page. Cindy |
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bert |
Posted: May 26th, 2006, 7:24am |
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That's super, Lon. I love hearing stories like this. It must have been that excellent title that caught their eye |
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FilmMaker06 |
Posted: May 26th, 2006, 7:54am |
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Congratulations, Lon! Glad things are wrokin' out for you.
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Mr.Z |
Posted: May 26th, 2006, 7:54am |
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Awsome news. Congratulations, man. |
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James Fields |
Posted: May 26th, 2006, 8:51am |
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Gratz to you Lon. |
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Lon |
Posted: May 26th, 2006, 9:54pm |
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That's super, Lon. I love hearing stories like this. It must have been that excellent title that caught their eye |
And to think, I was gonna change it... |
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Martin |
Posted: May 29th, 2006, 7:53am |
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Congrats, Lon. Excellent news. Keep us updated. |
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darthbrion |
Posted: May 29th, 2006, 12:59pm |
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Woo Hoo! You go on with your bad self! Just remember us "little people" when you make it big!
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Tinman |
Posted: June 2nd, 2006, 7:00pm |
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Good job, Lon! I wish the best for you and your writing career. |
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Lon |
Posted: June 4th, 2006, 4:49pm |
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Thanks...and that makes two of us! |
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leanordjenkis |
Posted: June 7th, 2006, 1:22am |
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Napolean Dynomite "YESSSSSSSSSSS." |
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Lon |
Posted: July 1st, 2006, 3:56am |
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Holy fuckin' shit!
So, the script I sold and which this thread is about is to begin filming this fall. I recently turned in my rewrite but was nervous, because it was very different from the original script which caught the producer's eye. So I've been waiting on pins and needles the last couple days, nervous, waiting to see what they thought of the rewrite.
Well, as it turns out...they loved it. Can't wait to start filming it this fall. But that's not the good news...
The good news is, apparently they didn't just love it. They LOVED it. And now they're offering me some dough to come up with a ten page treatment for a TV movie which, if they like it, I'll write the script for and if the TV movie is successful, it could go on to become a series!
So again, I say...HOLY FUCKIN' SHIT!!! |
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Parker |
Posted: July 1st, 2006, 9:17am |
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CindyLKeller |
Posted: July 1st, 2006, 11:08am |
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Lon, That's fantastic news!!! How great for you. Keep us posted! Cindy |
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Balt |
Posted: July 1st, 2006, 11:35am |
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My thanks to all of you for the kind words!
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I don't know why... but I find this line to be funny. Maybe it's just me, though. "shrugs" However, in light of scoffed notions, this is actually really good news. This whole thing here. |
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marshallamps12 |
Posted: July 1st, 2006, 2:09pm |
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Congratulations, Lon! I wish you the best of luck in your career. |
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Posted: July 4th, 2006, 3:33pm |
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That's really cool!
A short of mine got picked up from this site a few years ago. It's been crazy ever since.
I'm not buying mansions or anything but it's been amazing. |
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datha |
Posted: July 23rd, 2006, 6:08pm |
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WOW! it is realy great Lon. I did not know if somebody had so big succes here! Congratulations!!! |
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