I will pay anyone $200 for a good short script.

Setting must take place inside a bar. The bar has pool tables, karote, and a large television.

I am not much of a writter, it can be comedy, horror, thiller, what ever. But It needs to take place inside a bar.

A release form will be mailed to you to sign that knowledges, I will own the script then the $200 check will be sent.

email me the script to alvarado9001@cox.net

I will do it for free as long as you take away the "bar" condition.

If not in a bar setting, then it's ok. As long as it is simple and low budget.

Greg,

Sent you an email regarding 'High Stakes', which is a short drama that takes place entirely in a bar.  There is a version on SS, but it's not the latest one.

If the bar isn't a necessity, I also have a comedy called Mr. Gloom, about the unluckiest man on earth.

I take it that you've given up looking for your only copy of 'Suicide' that you produced.  That didn't take long, did it?


Phil

Considering you've only made 2 posts then I'm a tad worried about this.

If you have a valid web site, for your company I mean, possess a valid industrial legal document which is fair to both parties regarding releasing said screenplay and financial payment for same then this is OK..

You need to show a little more evidence of who you are and what company you represent. Alternatively, if you are a video or film student and simply wish to locate a scriptwriter to write you a script then whichever it is I would like you to put your cards on the table and print the details in your posting – even if it is a legitimate website so interested parties can be directed to communicate with you there.

Coming here and only making two posts does suggest the opposite and may be construed as suspicious. That is, you are attempting to ‘rip off’ a writer.. If you are legitimate then fair play to you.. But please release a little more information of who you are and why you require the screenplay and if you have a web site that writers can be directed to.

This would remove any suspicions and be above board and business-like..

Who are you? Why do you need a script? And do you have a business web site we can visit?

Conformation would be a good thing..

Greg Alverado actually posted here before.  I don't know what happened tp his old account or why he has a new one.

We discussed him producing 'Suicide.'  He told me he was going to e-mail a release form to me.  I asked him to send samples of his work also.  A few weeks later, he told he produced it and that I was going to get my copy.  Shortly after that, he told me he lost the only copy of it.


Phil

Maybe Don should be informed..

We're a community of writers here and only want stuff to be fair..

It may be a good idea to have rules for this kind of posts where Don, for example, can check out the text first before the poster makes a request, just so correct and above-board information is provided to third-parties.. I'd expect the writer to act in a professional manner too..

It works both ways..

I've been ripped off writing scripts for radio and wasn't paid for them! Just don't want to see this happen to another writer..

Em.. Maybe Don will read this.. What do you think Don?

So when people want a short to produce every offers their script for free, but when there's a little cash offered fot it everyone gets suspicious!

Funny! :)

I have no business, i'm just a recent graduate of film school.

If you are worried that I'm not legit then don't give me your script.

I am serious about this, $200 for a simpe short script.

Thank You for those who did email me a script.

Quoted from dogglebe   Shortly after that, he told me he lost the only copy of it.

CURSE IS THAT YOU?

Quoted from alvarado-films I have no business, i'm just a recent graduate of film school. If you are worried that I'm not legit then don't give me your script. I am serious about this, $200 for a simpe short script. Thank You for those who did email me a script.

If you're a recent graduate of film school then why didn't you say this in your intial post?

This was what I was getting at.. If you state from the onset who you are and what you want then maybe we understand better and people will feel more confortable communicating with you because they would have that information.. That's all I was asking...

If writers want to write screenplays for no payment then this is up to them. If I write a screenplay for nothing, no payment, ziltch, then the filmmaker better be good. I'd want somekind of payment, even a DVD copy of the project which I could use to promote myself as a writer. I wouldn't write for nothing at all..

The guy never even mentioned what length of script he wanted, just a crappy setting with a few props and that's it..

Hehe..

I've got nothing against writers negociating with people wanting their scripts but I'd like to see they're up front first.. A bit of information about the proposed film or video and who was making it would have been nice..

But hey, go for it..Break your leg..

this calls for a NEW RULE.

I will post a sticky informing this rule.

It will state if someone wants to buy or a script or wants one they must contact me with all their information. If i see it is legitament and worthy enough i will allow them to post a thread and see what happens.

I read this on another thread and then came back here and read this..

Great news..

This way everything will be above board, propper like, Guv...

Nice one Andrew...


Kevan

Kevan I am not dealing with you directly, you did not sent me a script or was interested in it.

Most who comes to this site for a screenplay are starting directors or producers. Most do not own a business.

This isn't a writters union, I made an offer of a certain amount of money for people on a vounteer basis sent me their script to sell.

Even if someone sents contact information to prove they are a business or not a business doesn't mean you are protected to selling your script to them.  If you want Don to protect you then pay him.

If you were ripped off writting scripts for radio then write tips for writters.

Sorry, some people made a big about this.

I won't be asking for anymore scripts on this forum.

Quoted from alvarado-films I won't be asking for anymore scripts on this forum.

Well, no point in you coming back, is there?

Don

This whole thing seemed a little harsh considering this guy was just asking for a script. Why did we drive him away again? I can see being suspicious, but it just went over the top. I kind of agree with his angle. If you don't trust him, don't email him. I think as writers we know the score out there and don't want to be ripped off. However, as the possibility exists, we simply have to be aware of that. No need to browbeat someone who comes around looking for stuff.

He and I were discussing producing 'Suicide.'  It didn't work out.  He started looking for more scripts before our deal fell completely through.


Phil

Quoted from George Willson This whole thing seemed a little harsh considering this guy was just asking for a script. Why did we drive him away again? I can see being suspicious, but it just went over the top. I kind of agree with his angle. If you don't trust him, don't email him. I think as writers we know the score out there and don't want to be ripped off. However, as the possibility exists, we simply have to be aware of that. No need to browbeat someone who comes around looking for stuff.

George, you've got a good point.  Perhaps I was being a bit harsh.  To Kevan's defense, It would be better to lay your cards on the table at the beginning.

Don

I wish people wouldn't jump on those who offer to produce scripts.  If a writer gets ripped off...well, we're all able to take care of ourselves, right?

It's possible, from time to time, that people who are talented and/or will actually produce something and pay money are being scared off.  I hope that doesn't happen.  As with my feelings on constructive criticism, I think it'd be nice if we can just ignore people we have something against.

In Phil's case, where he had specific information, that's more than reasonable.

All I'm saying is, if we need to be suspicious, maybe we could do it in private emails or messages.  

Quoted from Heretic In Phil's case, where he had specific information, that's more than reasonable. All I'm saying is, if we need to be suspicious, maybe we could do it in private emails or messages.

If I see a problem, I'm not going to be private about it.  

Phil

Well, I guess I’ll toss my one cent in.

I don’t think we need a new rule because, personally, I would like to be responsible for myself and make up my own mind.

I do so very much appreciate Dogglebe speaking up, however, and I think it’s very important to speak up when a producer/director rips off a writer as is clearly the case with Dogglebe. Take careful note of the fact that Mr. Alvarado neglected to answer Dogglebe’s charges in any way.

When you deal with something that involves people’s dreams and aspirations, there are always those people who are going to take advantage. Writers want to be produced. They want their work made known. Producers know this. It’s not much different than someone contacting you and trying to tell you that you won the lottery.

Ben is a prime example of a poor negotiator. When someone offers you $200 dollars, Ben, it’s not very good business to blurt out, “I’ll do it for free.”

Kevan is absolutely right that you shouldn’t write for nothing. I require writer’s credit and a DVD copy at the very minimum.

I don’t agree that people who aren’t interested should say nothing. If you have information about a producer that could save me from being ripped off, please, by all means, inform me. You should all be thanking Dogglebe.

But you should all be able to make up your own minds. In the U.S., contracts with minors aren’t legally binding and adults should be able to decide for themselves. I’m all about choice so I say, no new rule but speak up if you have something of value to add.

That’s my one cent.

If everyone else agrees then i will take the rule away.
It's no problem at all.
I am just trying to make things easier.

I'm with Breanne. We can judge for ourselves whether we want to accept the terms or not, and take the chances of being burned. If anything, there just needs to be a disclaimer (which I believe there already is) where Don absolves himself of all responsibility for the contests/offers and it's a buyer beware kind of thing.

Quoted from George Willson I'm with Breanne. We can judge for ourselves whether we want to accept the terms or not, and take the chances of being burned. If anything, there just needs to be a disclaimer (which I believe there already is) where Don absolves himself of all responsibility for the contests/offers and it's a buyer beware kind of thing.

Excellent point, George.  I don't like the fact that other people are dictating what I can do with my script or are actually scaring away people that could possibly give me recognition.  That just seems ridiculous.  If I want to send my script to someone, why should any of you care?  And vice versa.  It's no ones business and it's none of mine.  I agree with the disclaimer because Don really is the only one that could run into problems, but as for everyone else, let people do what they want to do with their OWN work.  

At least this thread brought a discussion which is a good thing, right?

Personally I have no problem with script writers offrering their sweat and toil to film makers because that's probably why most of us visit these boards..

George mentions being 'burned' and that can probably be guaranteed, most writers will have that happened to them at least once in their writing career.. I just hope they're not burned too much...

There's risks in everything you do in life, and we all take those risks..

At least this thread made members aware of those possible risks...

I consider this a good thing...

And contrary to what you may think I'm not actually for censorship, just honesty and fair play..

If you're not sure about something in a possible transaction then maybe you could get some advice on this from members on SimplyScrips - can't hurt, right?

Quoted from Heretic In Phil's case, where he had specific information, that's more than reasonable. All I'm saying is, if we need to be suspicious, maybe we could do it in private emails or messages.

I'm not sure if this has been misconstrued or not.  The wording is poor.

What I meant was that since Phil had specific information about this user, I totally agree that he was in the right in telling everyone this information.  I really appreciate it.  

On the other hand, if you don't have specific information, I think it's nice to just let writers make up their own minds, rather than scaring off someone who might actually be willing to offer money.  George put things nicely, so I will say no more.