Screenwriters Don't Need An Agent When Starting Out - Scott Kirkpatrick

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In this Film Courage video interview, Executive Vice President of Co-Productions & Distribution and author of "Writing For The Green Light," Scott Kirkpatrick emphasizes the importance of not relying solely on agents or managers once a screenplay is completed. He points out that while many screenwriters learn structure and format from books, they often overlook what to do after finishing their script. Kirkpatrick explains that agents and managers can be helpful but are not necessarily essential when starting out. He has worked with writers who manage themselves successfully by showcasing their work, establishing a strong personal brand online, and actively seeking opportunities through cold emails and calls. By demonstrating their abilities and being proactive, writers can generate interest and initiate deals independently.

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Scott Kirkpatrick is the Executive Vice President of Co-Productions & Distribution for Nicely Entertainment—a Los Angeles-based production and distribution company that produces original TV movies and scripted TV series—where he brokers major content deals and has executive produced a variety of TV movies including "The Art of Christmas", "Sappy Holiday" and "The Snowball Effect". Previously, Kirkpatrick served as the Senior Vice President of North American Sales & Business Development for the London-based NENT Studios UK where he oversaw international television distribution deals on a variety of programs including BBC’s "The Cry", Channel 4’s "Shameless" and ITV’s "Doc Martin". Prior to this, Kirkpatrick served as Executive Director of Distribution for MarVista Entertainment, a Los Angeles-based production and distribution company that produces original TV movies and has managed international TV deals on major franchises, including "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers". Before shifting to the distribution side of the industry, Kirkpatrick worked behind the scenes on major studio productions, including "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby", and has produced and directed TV series and feature films including "Eye for an Eye" and "Roadside Massacre". He is the author of the books "Writing for the Green Light: How to Make Your Script the One Hollywood Notices" and "Introduction to Media Distribution: Film, Television and New Media". Kirkpatrick lives in Los Angeles with his wife and two children.

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