Personal View site logo

What Are Hollywood Readers Looking for in Screenplays?

You think you've written your masterpiece, but no one is responding. What gives? All of Hollywood is subjective. Some people love new movies and TV that come out, while others loathe the same titles. The key to making it in Hollywood is following your gut and putting all you have into each project. Oh, and have a short memory, because failures can linger, but the only path is forward. But what if you haven't "made it" yet? What if you're still waiting to get past the industry gatekeepers known as "readers," who seem to be so enigmatic in their taste and wants? Well, Final Draft sat down with a few to get their takes on what they look for in screenplays. In this installment of the "Demystifying..." series from Final Draft and the Virtual Mix community, you get a candid look at the script evaluation process from the reader's perspective. Check it out below! Read More...

read more...

Published By: NoFilmSchool - Monday, 2 August, 2021

Search News