How can I contact with famous moviemaker companies?!


Question:

How can I contact with famous moviemaker companies?

for example I want to send a manuscript or the full version of a script or scenario to a company like Miramax or Newline Cinema or an independent producer.The problem is I can't find an (e-mail) address to send them my screenplay/script.They surely have some websites but there is not any easy way to contact them ,although I want to send them my works (the screenplays and manuscripts ,etc.) Please show me the way for doing it easily or if you are a producer/director/actor just send me an address or let me introduce myself to you by recieving your e-mail address,please.Also I live in Iran and am one of the real movie fans and trying to be a professional one at this profession and I need your help. thanks


Answers:

You won't find an email address for scripts and they won't accept yours if you should somehow mail them a copy. Why? Well, they read hundreds if not thousands of scripts each year. Many stories are similar. They may already be producing a movie with a story similar to yours. If they read your unsolicited script, you may have a claim that they "stole" your idea. So they don't read _unsolicited scripts_.

The way to go about it is to send a "query letter" asking if they would like to read your script. However, the big production companies will usually only read scripts sent by literary agents... and you can't get a literary agent without having a track record... it's a catch-22.

So what are you to do? Well, there are sites like www.inktip.com, www.infolist.com, www.inktippro.com where screenwriters can find "Calls for Scripts". These people WILL read your script should it meet what they are looking for.

You should also submit your script to screenwriting competitions. Many film festivals have a script competition as well. You can find these at www.withoutabox.com.

It's a tough slog to get your foot in the door. The name of the game is networking. I've seen some great films coming out of Iran. Seek out and meet people in the film community closer to home. They may have contacts in Hollywood who can help. Again, the name of the game is networking.


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