An Indie Film Exec Unpacks The Post-Strike World
\u201cAs Hollywood changes post-strike, the only surefire way in the door is to have something great people are excited to make.\u201d 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.\n\nIn today\u2019s episode, No Film School\u2019s Jason Hellerman speaks with acquisition executive and script consultant, Evan Littman, to discuss:\n\nThe difference between large studios and indie markets\xa0\n\nHow indie films are made\n\nWhy you should not submit a short\n\nCastability - why you need to write roles for specific actors\xa0\n\nThe reasons you need representation as a writer\n\nWhy it\u2019s a seller\u2019s market right now if your script is ready and it\u2019s a banger\n\nHaving a basic understanding of production costs\n\nLog lines we don\u2019t like\n\nCarving out your own little corner of Hollywood\n\n\n\nMemorable Quotes\n\n\u201cHorror is a great, communal, theatrical experience.\u201d [9:12]\n\n\u201cI hope I\u2019m not crushing anyone\u2019s soul when I say, \u2018nobody really cares about shorts.\u2019\u201d [13:09]\n\n\u201cThe strikes are over, but that doesn\u2019t mean it got easier. It means it got harder.\u201d [15:56]\n\n\u201cKnow how much your movie costs.\u201d [27:16]\n\n\u201cDo not wait for everyone else to tell you \u2018yes.\u2019\u201d [40:04]\n\n\nResources:\nGet Made Consulting\n\nHow to Write a Logline \n\nRead Evan\u2019s No Film School articles\n\n\nFind No Film School everywhere:\nOn the Web\nhttps://nofilmschool.com/\n\nFacebook\xa0\nhttps://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool\n\nTwitter\xa0\nhttps://twitter.com/nofilmschool\n\nYouTube\xa0\nhttps://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool\n\nInstagram\nhttps://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool\n\nSend us an email with questions or feedback: podcast@nofilmschool.com!\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices