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Posted by: Mr.Ripley, September 2nd, 2006, 3:05pm
Sorry for the long title. I checked on the threads fif I can find anything about this subject, but none came close to it. IF there is, it might have slipped by me and I appolgize for the extra clutter. But I was just asked if I wanted to be involved in writing a horror short with a director. I wanted to know what questions I should ask or how I should approach it. I've read some threads while perusing that discusses about earning writing credit and holding copyright credits. But I want to see if there is anything more before I say an automatic yes.
Gabriel
Posted by: Shelton, September 2nd, 2006, 3:10pm; Reply: 1
For a short, you shouldn't expect more than credit and copy, but you can put a stipulation in there to get points on the back end should it make money.
3-5% is about right.
Posted by: bert, September 2nd, 2006, 3:51pm; Reply: 2
While it's not an ironclad rule, since you have the opportunity to check out some of his work -- if it's who I am thinking of, and I suspect it is -- you should take a look:
http://www.simplyscripts.net/cgi-bin/Blah/Blah.pl?b-horror/m-1137806597/There are a few good ideas there, but problems with execution (pun intended) -- but it will give you some idea of what he likes and might expect in the finished product.
Posted by: Mr.Ripley, September 2nd, 2006, 6:02pm; Reply: 3
Thanks guys. Thank you espeically Bert; its the same guy. I have alot of work on my hands.
Posted by: George Willson, September 15th, 2006, 9:34am; Reply: 4
On the occasions I have worked with someone who has a idea they want a script for, I try to make sure I know the parameters of the production like what sets are available, how many people, what kind of effects, etc. I also ask questions about the storyline and what exactly they have in mind. I do this not only to make sure they get what they want, but it also helps to make the writing process go quicker.
Posted by: Shelton, September 15th, 2006, 10:18am; Reply: 5
I also ask questions about the storyline and what exactly they have in mind. |
To which they reply, "I want to take your script and set it in outer space."
Posted by: George Willson, September 15th, 2006, 10:19am; Reply: 6
Mike, tell us they at least used some lubricant before they raped you...
Posted by: Shelton, September 15th, 2006, 10:37am; Reply: 7
Nope, didn't even kiss me, but it's back in my hands now so everything's copasetic.
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