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I have a script, now what?

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  • 28-11-2017 1:35am
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    Jogan6
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    I've written a nine part television series, done extensive research, a few years of world building and character development and several drafts. What do I do now? Are there any agents in Ireland who are actually capable of and willing to represent a screenwriter? I'm not talking about the pretentious twelve year old with a Hunger Games fan-fiction written in comic sans under his arm, actual screenwriters with original, fully developed stories. If not, where do I go? Has my work all been in vain? Is there a production company in Ireland who I can contact directly?

    Any and all advice is welcome and appreciated,

    James
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    Das Kitty
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    Jogan6 wrote: »
    I've written a nine part television series, done extensive research, a few years of world building and character development and several drafts. What do I do now? Are there any agents in Ireland who are actually capable of and willing to represent a screenwriter? I'm not talking about the pretentious twelve year old with a Hunger Games fan-fiction written in comic sans under his arm, actual screenwriters with original, fully developed stories. If not, where do I go? Has my work all been in vain? Is there a production company in Ireland who I can contact directly?

    Any and all advice is welcome and appreciated,

    James

    BBC writers' room sometimes have an open submission period for genres. They have a drama one opening next month. (Is it fantasy/sci fi? Just when you mentioned world building)


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    maccored
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    google up irish production companies, check their website to see if they do the kind of production you have in mind and send them an email. Ive done that with a few ideas and got asked to pitch direct on a few occasions


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    Jogan6
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    What sort of genres have you worked with? Also what companies have you been in talks with? Have you needed an agent or have they accepted unsolicited pitches/scripts?


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    Jogan6
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    Das Kitty wrote: »
    BBC writers' room sometimes have an open submission period for genres. They have a drama one opening next month. (Is it fantasy/sci fi? Just when you mentioned world building)

    I would classify it as sci-fi, yes. Are the submission guidelines different for that genre than they are for drama alone?


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    bigsmokeintern
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    This info is pretty generic but might be a good starting point: https://www.screenproducersireland.com/frequently-asked-questions

    Your local library should have the most recent Writers' and Artists' Yearbook (the 2018 edition) - take a look at the names there for film stuff but don't depend on it entirely, also look into production companies etc.


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