A while ago, I received a request for materials on my animated kids/family project Primorion: Echoes of Elements.
Since then, the project has changed a lot in a good way. I’ve rewritten, sharpened the pitch, reworked the project file, and focused much more on what makes the story distinct: chosen bonds, trust, freedom, and control disguised as safety.
It made me think about something I’m sure many creators deal with:
What do you do when someone requests your material, but by the time you’re ready to follow up, the project has evolved into a much stronger version?
Do you send the latest version?
Do you explain what changed?
Or do you stick closer to what was originally requested?
Would love to hear how other writers and creators handle this.
If the project has genuinely evolved into a stronger version, I would send the latest materials. However, I’d briefly acknowledge that the project has undergone significant development since the original request and highlight the key improvements. To me, it demonstrates growth, commitment to the craft, and a willingness to refine the work rather than settling for the first version. Ultimately, you want industry professionals evaluating your strongest material.
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Congrats on the rewrite, Antonio. "Chosen bond" as the core is strong.
As a screenwriter working on Afrofuturist animation myself, I’ve learned the same: a sharper theme unlocks everything - plot, file, pitch.
Looking forward to seeing Primorion evolve.
Congrats Antonio Goncalves rewriting tends to result in a stronger script. Sharpening your pitch also really helps in capturing attention. Definitely send the updated material but let them know it has gone through changes. If it's for the better, it should instill even more confidence.