LONGITUDE ENTERTAINMENT

“Don’t compare your inside to someone else’s outside.” –Kevin Kelly

True stories that are generally known by the public should be marketed as such. But if they only happened to you (or your family) it is best not to mention it. Producers will assume there is a bias because everyone thinks their story needs to be told.

The first draft of your script should just be you getting all of it down on paper first. We call this the Vomit Draft.

I was taught that you start at the top and work your way down

I believe that if, at the end of it all, according to our abilities, we have done something to make others a little happier, and something to make ourselves a little happier, that is about the best we can do. To make others less happy is a crime. To make ourselves unhappy is where all crime starts. We must try to contribute joy to the world. That is true no matter what our problems, our health, our circumstances. – Roger Ebert

Everything You’ve Ever Wanted Is Sitting On The Other Side Of Fear

True stories that are generally known by the public should be marketed as such. But if they only happened to you (or your family) it is best not to mention it. Producers will assume there is a bias because everyone thinks their story needs to be told #pitching #screenplay #writer #producer #truestories

When you are looking to raise financing, I suggest that you have a Marketing and Distribution plan and/or strategy. It’s a vital step that seems to escape filmmakers. Distribution is not only how their film gets seen, but it’s how the investor makes back their money!

I’m not a lawyer but I know A LOT about Entertainment Agreements. If you need something looked at, please DM me. I will also work with you on cost because I enjoy doing this. I guarantee I will save you from signing an agreement you will regret…let me know