Christmas Movie Screenwriter - 12: Persistence Pays - Christmas Script Success

12: Persistence Pays - Christmas Script Success

02/24/24 • 37 min

Enduring 40 Years of No's for a Christmas Yes

Screenwriter Brian Ruberry found success after a 40-year slog of rejections. He advises writers that post-first sale, you may be able to get work based just on a synopsis versus writing an entire script. Additionally, he highlights script competitions can offer valuable feedback but warns some are just ‘money spinners’.

The Christmas Movie Screenwriter Podcast – Episode 12 Brian Ruberry, Screenwriter Show Notes

HOST: Caryn McCann

Website: https://christmasmoviescreenwriter.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChristmasMovieScreenwriter

X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/MerryScriptmas

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caryn-mccann-5718058/

GUEST: Brian Ruberry

IMDB Pro: https://pro.imdb.com/name/nm9217687/?ref_=search_search_search_result_1

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianruberry/

Enduring 40 Years of No's for a Christmas Yes

The Christmas Movie Screenwriter Podcast – Episode 12 Brian Ruberry, Screenwriter Show Notes

HOST: Caryn McCann

Website: https://christmasmoviescreenwriter.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChristmasMovieScreenwriter

X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/MerryScriptmas

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caryn-mccann-5718058/

GUEST: Brian Ruberry

IMDB Pro: https://pro.imdb.com/name/nm9217687/?ref_=search_search_search_result_1

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianruberry/

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11: Holiday Scripts - From Fade Out to Optioned

Holiday Script finished? Now what? Screenwriter Jordan Imiola discusses connecting with producers, turbo charging your productivity and the pros and cons of paid screenwriting services.

Whether you’re a seasoned screenwriter or just starting, this podcast offers actionable insights to help you succeed in the merry marketplace of Christmas scripts.

Watch the YouTube interview here: https://youtu.be/D4vvyyVogJ8

The Christmas Movie Screenwriter Podcast – Episode 11 Jordan Imiola – Writer, Produce and Director Show Notes

HOST: Caryn McCann

Website: https://christmasmoviescreenwriter.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChristmasMovieScreenwriter

X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/MerryScriptmas

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caryn-mccann-5718058/

GUEST: Jordan Imiola

IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4817743/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordanimiola/?hl=en

X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/JordanImiola

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13: How To Write Exactly What Producers Want

Australian-based producer Steve Jaggi reveals an easy way for writers to connect with producers and to write exactly what producers want.

Steve's key advice to writers is to connect with producers and understand their needs before you write that script.

He discusses the need for writers to understand their target audience and align scripts with network / production companies’ values. He points out the growing market for Christmas movies in regions like Europe and Southeast Asia.

The Christmas Movie Screenwriter Podcast – Episode 13 Steve Jaggi, Producer, Director Show Notes

HOST: Caryn McCann

Website: https://christmasmoviescreenwriter.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChristmasMovieScreenwriter

X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/MerryScriptmas

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caryn-mccann-5718058/

GUEST: Steve Jaggi

Website: https://www.jaggientertainment.com/

IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1863720/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jaggientertainment/

Instagram: : @jaggi_entertainment