Hi all!,
Due to my strict financial situation I need to sell my feature film plot urgently. First of all, I want to learn that is it possible to sell a feature film plot without actual screenplay text. If that is possible, how can I sell my plot, in which channel or through which ways? My terrible financial situation pushed me on this way. I am always having notes and sketches of the feature film ideas in my mind. Whenever I find a chance to write them down actually, I am doing that. But while you are struggling with many ways of financial and social problems, it is a bit hard to continue on that way to be honest.
Well, I am a writer as well aside of my actual profession which is architecture and I have a published short story book in Turkey, which contains 12 short stories in mystery and horror genres. Each story passing in Istanbul, so they have local, cultural and social references, but they can convertible and adaptable to international feature projects. All of the stories translated to English as well.
I know that, this post may be a bit misdirected from the actual topics of the forum but I desperately need help to get out from this tight situation and there is nothing I have to sell but my ideas and imaginative products.
I hope this post find you well and you will interest to help me.
Thanks in advance and best regards to all.
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Hi, Murat Ersahin. Sorry to hear about the financial and social problems. Congratulations on publishing your book! What's the link to it?
I've heard of writers selling scripts with just treatments, but they're really successful writers. You might be able to sell your script with just a treatment. It depends on networking and the concept.
You could check Stage 32's Job Board for jobs (www.stage32.com/find-jobs). It gets updated regularly.
And it's Stage 32's November Write Club. It can help you reach a goal(s), it's a chance to connect with writers, directors, producers, etc., and you can get support for your goal and projects. Week 3's blog came out Monday. There's three prizes you could win this week! www.stage32.com/blog/november-write-club-week-3-how-to-make-a-strong-fir...
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Maurice Vaughan Thank you Maurice. My book published in Turkish. I personally translate the stories in English and keeping them in PDF version. If you would like to read I can share one of them with you to get your opinion. Just let me know.
You're welcome, Murat Ersahin. I have a lot of scripts and books to read, so it might take a while to read Turkey. I'll let you know when I can read your book. I bookmarked your profile.
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Maurice Vaughan Okay Maurice, as you wish. I would like to hear you in future.
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Selling is horribly difficult. I have created 3 no-budget TV-movies, which means that I am one of the most experienced persons here. I have even won a prize as best director. And I still find it difficult to sell a script.
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Well, now everything is ready(plot, script, synopsis etc.). What should I do now to get a quick result?
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Congratulations on getting everything ready, Murat Ersahin! It's really hard to get a quick result. My biggest tip is network on Stage 32, on other platforms, and in person. It could lead to you connecting with producers, script requests, meeting requests, etc. Here's some blogs on networking: www.stage32.com/blog/tags/networking-41
Stage 32 has free in-person Meetups that are great for networking (www.stage32.com/meetups). If you don't see a Meetup in your area, keep an eye on that page for new Meetups. And you're welcome to start your own Meetup.
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I’m sorry you’re dealing with that. I won’t pretend to know your exact situation, but I do want to be honest... relying on selling a screenplay or plot to solve a financial issue is extremely risky. Even great scripts by established writers can take a long time to get read, gain traction, and actually turn into any real money.
If you really have materials ready, the most realistic next step is to package it clearly: a strong logline, a 1-page synopsis, and ideally the full script or a polished treatment, then start pitching or querying through legitimate channels (like here). Just know that quick results are rare in this business.
I truly hope things stabilize for you soon. Don't give up on the dream of writing despite this. I would just encourage you to do it from a place of passion versus pressure.
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Thank you Martin Graham for your honest opinions and advices. Actually, the thing that you mention about to solve financial problems by selling a feature film projects can be changed according to where you live. For example I am living in Turkey and one USD is equal 42 TRY and that can change most of the things inevitably. I just wanted to say this as an example...
I will keep writing without any urgent expectations. A lot of feature film ideas in my mind already, aside my published short story book.
Thanks again and have a great Christmas in advance!
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E Langley solid
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Thanks, Darrell Pennington. Hey, wait a minute ...