4 Ways To Find A Screenwriting Agent Or Manager - Erik Bork

i queried two SPs from abroad to US SP managers - but after a hiatus plan to return to penning them and hit paydirt this time.

As a script writer, can i worked under a high profile script writer before i can start to work on my own

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I keep referring to this video! He’s exactly right- I couldn’t get arrested and suddenly when I started winning awards everywhere lit agents and a wonderful new Director contacted me- it’s surreal considering how much I queried before!

So you need to gamble? Pay to play?

So what if my first script is A list material then just gets stolen as im a noob? Tough shit suck it up?? Then i have to write 3 more that may never be in the same ball park???

So his coveted manager list comes with a price tag. Is there any resource in this industry that doesn't need you to pay for it?

Yah sorry this ain’t that helpful

Very helpful. Thank you!

Thank you for this. A couple of weeks ago I was kinda coerced into writing my very first script by an indie filmmaker. I volunteered to be his book mic guy, in return he said he will help make my movie. Since he now has an 'in' with Amazon, I jumped at the offer. The caveat however, was that I write a script and get it copyrighted 😖. I'm 25 pages into it, and it us actually a bit fun as I'm using my audiobook/ Kindle version to go by. I figure that whether or not he helps, I can shop it around and maybe get lucky in the screenplay lottery.🎬

Saved the video for reference. Great stuff!

smart guy

This is basically nine minutes of someone trying desperately to convince unconnected writers not to bother trying to gain representation.

Wow, I've been watching Film Courage for awhile now, and I must admit that this was the most informative to securing representation.

Pink a lane🌈

,I haven't got no family in movies I have got good ideas for films I like to write a film and sell and take the money

"Your job is to write, not the business side." breathes sigh of relief

Trap Drip is a content thief! Be careful Film Courage! Your content may be stolen!

Just become a writer director and make your own indie films. Why depend on a gatekeeper. Equipment is cheap. Locations are cheap. Get out and film.

This reminds me of how painters and photographers used to rely on galleries to find buyers. The internet has largely antiquated that process. I wonder how the internet can push writing agents to the back burner as well? In a sense, it’s starting to. But is there an Instagram for screenwriters?

He nailed it. Writing an amazing script is the hard part. Once you do that, getting an agent is easy. But you have to do the first part first.

This aspect scares me the most. I read through books offering info on finding agents and managers, but it seems worse than landing a literary agent for a novel. I don't have Hollywood contacts. I just have to write every required document to pitch a concept as best I can, as well as the screenplay itself. I know one should have a minimum of 3 completed screenplays if an agent or manager is interested in you, so do those before seeking representation. I'd like to pick Erik's mind on this one, but that won't happen. Fantastic video regardless. Thank you!

Invest in yourself, be confident, KNOW your limitations....and write.

"Don't find us, we'll find you" is definitely the general agent/manager attitude, and any suggestion that polishing your writing and submitting to festivals is only 10% of the work. The other 90%?

30% - Meet rich people with passions but no idea of how to realize them into artistic expression. 68% - Become their friends. 2% - Convince them that your ideas will get them laid or get them a statue to put on their shelf at home. Yes, that adds up to 110%. That's what you've got to give. That's it, kids. Good luck!

awesome content

Thanks for this video been waiting for it :)

What other advice do you have for writers looking for agents?