Brian Moon
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Subject Line: Brian Producer / Manager
I’m going to come at this a little differently, because I had a manager way back when. The way I see managers is that they want talented writers who can work in a variety of genres. Selling spec scripts is difficult. My manager would often come to me with something either he wanted or a connection wanted, and I would be asked to rewrite (punch up) a project. Even doing this well does not guarantee success. I did a rewrite on a project which got a “recommend” from CAA but still floundered. So, in approaching managers I would probably discuss the range of my work, the fact that I’ve been produced, and the fact that I can and will do rewrites (quickly). Maybe I’m wrong here.
In approaching a producer, I would concentrate on selling him or her one pitch, probably in a genre that he or she frequently works in.
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Love Curse
Logline: A woman who believes she’s cursed at love finds out she actually is and rallies her friends together to defeat the unique man responsible.
Unique story, a different take on the typical rom com.
Interesting title.
Rom coms are very bankable. Plus, it’s filmed in L.A. with no special effects. The budget is not an issue.
Combines the adventure and creative element of “Enchanted” with a diverse group of characters like “Crazy Rich Asians.”
A strong role for a 25-40 actress, as she takes the active role in stopping the curse. -
Love Curse
Romantic Comedy
A woman who believes she’s cursed at love finds out she actually is and rallies her friends together to defeat the unique man responsible. From a contest where this placed as a finalist: The concept of this story is really fun, creative and unique. I love this twist on your typical romantic comedy. The characters feel distinctive and stand out from one another. The flow of the read was nice and easy to follow. The writer did a great job with the dialogue in this script as well. It’s nicely paced and feels natural coming from each character.
I would probably aim for an actress’ production company first. -
My name is Brian. I’ve probably written about 20 projects. I had a horror movie produced in 2010. I took some time away from screenwriting for a variety of reasons (mainly having children) and have gotten back into it, having a short film made in 2022. I’m hoping to find a way to get the right people to read some of my material. I live in upstate New York, so that’s an issue. I’ve tried the contest route a little recently, and have been a finalist (or top 10) in some events, but that doesn’t seem to open any doors, no matter the placement or feedback.
And like you John, it took me a while to get to the right place.
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Brian Moon
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As a member of this group, I agree to the following:
1. That I will keep the processes, strategies, teleconferences, communications, lessons, and models of the class confidential, and that I will NOT share any of this program either privately, with a group, posting online, writing articles, through video or computer programming, or in any other way that would make those processes, teleconferences, communications, lessons, and models of the class available to anyone who is not a member of this class.
2. That each writer’s work here is copyrighted and that writer is the sole owner of that work. That includes this program which is copyrighted by Hal Croasmun. I acknowledge that submission of an idea to this group constitutes a claim of and the recognition of ownership of that idea.
I will keep the other writer’s ideas and writing confidential and will not share this information with anyone without the express written permission of the writer/owner. I will not market or even discuss this information with anyone outside this group.
3. I also understand that many stories and ideas are similar and/or have common themes and from time to time, two or more people can independently and simultaneously generate the same concept or movie idea.
4. If I have an idea that is the same as or very similar to another group member’s idea, I’ll immediately contact Hal and present proof that I had this idea prior to the beginning of the class. If Hal deems them to be the same idea or close enough to cause harm to either party, he’ll request both parties to present another concept for the class.
5. If you don’t present proof to Hal that you have the same idea as another person, you agree that all ideas presented to this group are the sole ownership of the person who presented them and you will not write or market another group member’s ideas.
6. Finally, I agree not to bring suit against anyone in this group for any reason, unless they use a substantial portion of my copyrighted work in a manner that is public and/or that prevents me from marketing my script by shopping it to production companies, agents, managers, actors, networks, studios or any other entertainment industry organizations or people.
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Brian Moon
I agree to the terms of this release form.
GROUP RELEASE FORM
As a member of this group, I agree to the following:
1. That I will keep the processes, strategies, teleconferences, communications, lessons, and models of the class confidential, and that I will NOT share any of this program either privately, with a group, posting online, writing articles, through video or computer programming, or in any other way that would make those processes, teleconferences, communications, lessons, and models of the class available to anyone who is not a member of this class.
2. That each writer’s work here is copyrighted and that writer is the sole owner of that work. That includes this program which is copyrighted by Hal Croasmun. I acknowledge that submission of an idea to this group constitutes a claim of and the recognition of ownership of that idea.
I will keep the other writer’s ideas and writing confidential and will not share this information with anyone without the express written permission of the writer/owner. I will not market or even discuss this information with anyone outside this group.
3. I also understand that many stories and ideas are similar and/or have common themes and from time to time, two or more people can independently and simultaneously generate the same concept or movie idea.
4. If I have an idea that is the same as or very similar to another group member’s idea, I’ll immediately contact Hal and present proof that I had this idea prior to the beginning of the class. If Hal deems them to be the same idea or close enough to cause harm to either party, he’ll request both parties to present another concept for the class.
5. If you don’t present proof to Hal that you have the same idea as another person, you agree that all ideas presented to this group are the sole ownership of the person who presented them and you will not write or market another group member’s ideas.
6. Finally, I agree not to bring suit against anyone in this group for any reason, unless they use a substantial portion of my copyrighted work in a manner that is public and/or that prevents me from marketing my script by shopping it to production companies, agents, managers, actors, networks, studios or any other entertainment industry organizations or people.
This completes the Group Release Form for the class.