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| # 3113 | 3/4/03 | My son is a child actor about to be on a new TV show for Fox that should be a hit. My question is, where do we find feature scripts written with ice hockey that will star my son. He has played advanced hockey for years and wants to combine acting with his hockey talent. We would like a story that is a cross between Mighty Ducks and Stand By Me. Thanks, Linda | Barry Nolan |
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| # 2953 | 1/29/03 | I have so many questions, even regarding what managers I'm looking at I should sign with (who has a good rep, etc),plus actual questions regarding producing. Classes aren't an option, because things are happening too quick.Do you know of any consultants or anyone to help?I go to Samuel French and sit down with a stack of books and still need answers. Please, if you know anyone or anywhere to go it will save me. | Barry Nolan |
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| # 2925 | 1/22/03 | What is a good way to go about teaming up with a producer?2.I have a script I feel is strong, but could probably use a rewrite.I'm done writing but still want to see the interest level of buyers. Should I note it needs a rewrite when I send it, or not send it at all?I don't want to hurt my rep. with these companys. Maybe send it to smaller ones I don't have relationships with? | Barry Nolan |
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| # 2850 | 1/2/03 | I don't know if this in your realm of expertise, but I have completed several episodes of a TV show, have a pitch, and have them all under copyright. What do I do with them now? To whom or where do I send them? They didn't teach us this stuff in school. | Barry Nolan |
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| # 2808 | 12/16/02 | I am filming in beta and super VHS a project.I understand I can edit digitally even if it's not filmed digitally.What is the advantages and disadvantages to digital editing and filming? What will I get extra if I choose to edit with digital? Is it graphics options? Is editing easier? Please advise. | Barry Nolan |
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| # 2783 | 12/11/02 | If a good entertainment attorney is interested in you as a long term client, will they charge you hourly, or jsut work on commision from your project sales like how an agent would? 2. Will an attorney help a client find an agent and manager? Does it make sense early in a carrer to have as much rep. as possible? How do you know who's goodwill a good one take on anyone for hourly? | Barry Nolan |
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| # 2664 | 11/13/02 | Barry, I've written several screenplays and would like to become a director one day. I haven't taken any film classes because...well, if I major in film, I wouldn't have any material write about. But I just wanted to know what are my chances if wanted to attach myself to my screenplays as a director? Will it work? | Barry Nolan |
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| # 2647 | 11/7/02 | Studio A likes my script and wants to develop it. I have no representation and ask Studio A if they can recommend an agency. Studio A advises me to seek out representation. After some time I still have no representation and find it frustrating that no one will take me on, even though Studio A is interested. Why does Studio A not get involved? After all, they are the ones wanting to deal. | Barry Nolan |
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| # 2612 | 10/23/02 | I have an idea for a new Television show,theres nothing like it out there ,how can I submit this idea and not get ripped off ,,thanks | Barry Nolan |
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| # 2590 | 10/16/02 | There are several websites online that allow you to post a logline and or synopsis for your script. Have you come in contact with any producers or agents that have actually skimmed these websites for material? In your opinion, are these sites worth the time to post? | Barry Nolan |
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| # 2565 | 9/30/02 | Hi. I have written a short film that I would like to shoot. I was just wondering if you had any advice on how I would go about getting backing. What's the best way to approach someone who has money? What is the best that could happen to a producer? Does one make money off of shorts or is it purely just for the directors'/writers' reel. | Barry Nolan |
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| # 2541 | 9/25/02 | My friend and I have a band and would like to make a CD. While we have a lot of original material, we would like to include some covers. How does one find out if a song is copyrighted or available to the general public? | Barry Nolan |
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| # 2538 | 9/24/02 | I have had experience shooting with a digital camera, but film appeals to me. What medium would you recommend? I am willing to drum up the funding to use 16 mm film, but if it isn't of much consequence to most filmmakers and film critics, should I? | Barry Nolan |
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| # 2507 | 9/19/02 | my script contains a scene where flashes of separate characters are shown in quick succesion,and they are in different places. what is the technical term for this on a script?instead of cut to, cut to, cut to, etc. thanks, james. | Barry Nolan |
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| # 2498 | 9/16/02 | I live in a country in Central America, and for what I read, is necesary for me to live in LA or New York for my screenplay to be read and make it a film. Can you give me some advice on how could I get an agent for my screenplay and future writer profession and how can break in American film industry as a foreign screenwriter? | Barry Nolan |
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| # 2378 | 8/16/02 | Dear Mr. Nolan, My question is about the actual format within a character's dialog. Here is my example about parenthesis in the dialog; Terry: (To Tom as they watch from the beach) Man, that kid ain't never going to learn. Tom: (Shaking his head) Nope. Is this allowed? To use the () within the dialog? Thank you for your time. Tom S. | Barry Nolan |
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| # 2376 | 8/15/02 | "It was a lot of fun, just a lot of fun," was Dick Dorn's comment on the experience of singing the national anthem, standing on the field of the Minnesota Twins, when he and other local representatives joined in a chorus on "Lutheran's Day," at the Hubert H Humphrey Metrodome in St. Paul on Wedesneday, August 14th. Would you offer me your advice on a lead sentence? Thank you for your time and thoughts. | Barry Nolan |
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| # 2332 | 8/7/02 | I'm currently writing an african-american based tv drama. i have 6 1-hour episodes on paper and would like to someday put it on. can you tell me what the next step(s) would be after it has all been written? | Barry Nolan |
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| # 2321 | 8/5/02 | I have written a 146 page screenplay. It is based on actual real life events. I have contacted several producers and agents, and was wondering what the going rate is if someone were to purchase my rights to the story and the screenplay. Any advice on what I should ask for such as royalties, etc. Help!! | Barry Nolan |
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| # 2298 | 8/2/02 | How do you create your own production company? Could you tell me how to do it step-by-step,so like first find a big enough place,things like that? | Barry Nolan |
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| # 2293 | 7/30/02 | Dear Mr Nolan, my name is benjamin gardere and I'm 15 years old. i have a probleme, i have a great idea for a movie but I don't know how show my script to hollywood. please give me some tips. | Barry Nolan |
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| # 2280 | 7/21/02 | long time no see... Boston harbor sailing club please say hi to Debbie & alex maybe one day we will meet again love Omri Linder ISRAEL | Barry Nolan |
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| # 2232 | 7/4/02 | Hi Barry, I have an idea for a situation comedy that I would like to pitch. If I send an unsolicited letter, am I in danger of giving up my rights? If so, what steps do I need to take to protect my intellectual property? Thanks, Amy | Barry Nolan |
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| # 2211 | 6/27/02 | I haven't been able to track down an address for Happy Madison Productions. Do you have Adam Sandler's agents name and contact info? I'm going to try and use an entertainment lawyer to submit my script. Thanks. | Barry Nolan |
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| # 2192 | 6/23/02 | I have a SCI FI script. It is amazing. I want to know where can i sell my script ??? What price can i get on it ??? | Barry Nolan |
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| # 2174 | 6/17/02 | I just want to know if this is a site where I can submit and try to sell my film ideas to Hollywood. Not scripts or screenplays, I only have my great ideas. If so, exactly where do I need to go in this site to submit it? | Barry Nolan |
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| # 2125 | 6/5/02 | I have an idea for a reality tv show. I have a treatment , market size, budget, web site and I have also shot a pilot. WHAT is the next step. I need help! | Barry Nolan |
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| # 2031 | 4/25/02 | I have a script which I tried to market, even did a rewrite for a well known producer. Another producer told me there could be legal problems, however, if I got it to the right people, it could get made, especially since the producer thinks it will do well at the box office.Any suggestions? | Barry Nolan |
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| # 1963 | 3/31/02 | In one of your posts, you mention finding a mentorship program at colleges. I'm on the east coast, Connecticut, so could you recommend an area school that might provide this service? Also, are you the former host of Evening Magazine in Boston? Just curious! | Barry Nolan |
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| # 1852 | 3/2/02 | barry, i am 15 years old and i would like to start my own production company with tv shows, movies, ect, and i would also like to star in a few of my own productions as well... my question is how would i go about doing this and if you have your own production company, how would you pitch a tv to a network? | Barry Nolan |
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| # 1753 | 1/16/02 | Short of paying script consultants, how can one get feedback on a script? | Barry Nolan |
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| # 1675 | 12/13/01 | I have been involved in making a couple documentary films and I am writting a script fpr my next one. I however wanna get into acting, whats the best way of starting. | Barry Nolan |
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| # 1629 | 11/29/01 | Dear Barry, I have been writing for the last 6 months. I recently completed my first screenplay..genre:drama/ thriller...and received excellent Coverage from UTA. From concept to finished product took me about 8 weeks. I am now accumulating inventory, and I have registered 3 other works..drama/comedy/action.I live in New York, and cannot find an agent.Any suggestions ref. 2nd tier agents..thanks..Paul | Barry Nolan |
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| # 1545 | 10/31/01 | How do you set up a budget for your movie? | Barry Nolan |
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| # 1502 | 10/14/01 | I have a real life situation that would make a very good television movie. How does one go about selling a story to do this? Thank you, Karen | Barry Nolan |
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| # 1458 | 9/27/01 | Could you give me some information on distributing films nationwide? | Barry Nolan |
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| # 1326 | 7/21/01 | I'm in the process of possibly signing with a manager, and I'm STILL confused on the function of a manager. What should be their main responsibilities? I've been told that managers CANNOT submit material for you anywhere. If that's true, and all you have is a manager, HOW do you submit your scripts to places that do not accept unsolicited material? What's the purpose of a manager if they can't do that? | Barry Nolan |
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| # 1263 | 7/6/01 | Hi, could you please tell me whether you have heard any good things about Brooklyn Weaver's "Energy Entertainment" and Marc Hernandez @ Zide/Perry? I wanted to know a little more before signing their release forms and submitting my work. Thanks. | Barry Nolan |
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| # 965 | 3/21/01 | Hello. Some film Web sites offer script crits by "industry professionals" for a fee. These are apparently similar to reports an agent would pay a reader for. My agent does not pay a reader to evaluate my scripts. Is it worth my spending the money to obtain these reports? Do they carry any weight with producers? Thanks. | Barry Nolan |
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| # 964 | 3/21/01 | Barry, At the age of 15, I've written a horror film. As I stated to Chrissy, I would like to play a main character in the film. She warned me on how hard it is to get a part in your film, but I'll cross my fingers and pray to God. My question: if I want to play a part, do I include that in the query? Sincerely, Patrick Aaron Webb, Jr. | Barry Nolan |
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| # 915 | 3/8/01 | Howdy, I just recieved a reply to a submission to a Producer. He said my dialogue and action weren't to par and told me that he will pass on it. At the end he said that if I'm tired of working on my concept or wanted to "collaborate," that he will help pay for a rewrite. Why did he tell me one thing and offer another? I don't have the funds to pay for a rewrite! | Barry Nolan |
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| # 879 | 2/27/01 | Hello! My collaborator and I received the registration of our script. How do I go about obtaining an agent so that we can get our hot action script into a major movie studio? Or should I submit my script to a studio on my own? | Barry Nolan |
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| # 871 | 2/21/01 | Barry, I am an attorney based in NY interested in pitching an idea for a reality based tv show. Can you advise me on the steps for pitching a tv show (ie should i have an agent, do i go directly to a studio, are there people who will listen to nonHollywood insider types ) Any guidance would be most appreciated. | Barry Nolan |
