An Indie Film Exec Unpacks The Post-Strike World

11/16/23 • 45 min

“As Hollywood changes post-strike, the only surefire way in the door is to have something great people are excited to make.” If you are a writer looking to break into the industry, you need to know how to write a great script that producers actually want to read.

In today’s episode, No Film School’s Jason Hellerman speaks with acquisition executive and script consultant, Evan Littman, to discuss:

The difference between large studios and indie markets
How indie films are made
Why you should not submit a short
Castability - why you need to write roles for specific actors
The reasons you need representation as a writer
Why it’s a seller’s market right now if your script is ready and it’s a banger
Having a basic understanding of production costs
Log lines we don’t like
Carving out your own little corner of Hollywood

Memorable Quotes

“Horror is a great, communal, theatrical experience.” [9:12]
“I hope I’m not crushing anyone’s soul when I say, ‘nobody really cares about shorts.’” [13:09]
“The strikes are over, but that doesn’t mean it got easier. It means it got harder.” [15:56]
“Know how much your movie costs.” [27:16]
“Do not wait for everyone else to tell you ‘yes.’” [40:04]

Resources:

Get Made Consulting

How to Write a Logline

Read Evan’s No Film School articles

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