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Film Courage: Let’s say I’ve pitched this producer, I’ve gotten their contact info, now they’re emailing me back saying I like your idea (we’ll call it Shearing Santa). This is the Christmas [movie] in a barber shop or a hair stylist. What am I doing? If they say I’d like to meet with you or can you send it to me in a PDF, what’s happening?
Courtney Miller, Filmmaker/Producer/Author/Editor: At that point, once they get the idea, they want to get the full script, they’ll get the full script, they’ll read it, they’ll say either one of two things going to happen (well maybe one or three):
-They hate it.
-They like it as-is, although it needs a few tweaks and changes. A lot of that will be some character stuff that they know what the network is looking for.
-They’ll ask you Hey, can you do this, but we’re going to need some tweaks and changes?
At that point then you guys will have a discussion about money, they’ll sign you on, there will be a contract and at that point they’ll have you start doing some work.
Film Courage: At what point am I meeting face to face with this person? At any point?
Courtney: Most definitely if they like it and…(Watch the video interview on Youtube here).
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BIO:
Courtney Miller is a 5-time award winning director who has worked with the biggest names in entertainment including Michael Jackson, Usher, and Britney Spears. His award winning short film REPAIRations! – The Musical, has garnered him meetings with top studios and networks including Lionsgate, TBS, and Viola Davis’ company, Juvee Productions. He has directed commercials for Nike & Apple, and has written several television and film screenplays in the Drama, Comedy, Musical, and Horror genres’.
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