Ever since AI burst onto the scene, hucksters have been keen on monetizing it for use in Hollywood. First, we needed the WGA and SAG to protect creative jobs against computers, and when the professionals took a stand, they started coming for the amateurs. Today, I want to go over why I think all AI coverage is a scam. I'm doing this because I am sick and tired of seeing new services pop up that charge newbie writers for feedback that is essentially useless for them. You don't even have to read the whole article; I'll summarize it right here. The screenplays that break into the industry are the ones that connect with every level of reader, from the intern who gets it first, to the assistant, to the boss, to the principal of a company or agents, managers, and all the other disciplines across Hollywood. AI is nowhere near advanced enough to give you any meaningful feedback. And it will not be any time soon. But let's expand on this further below. Pay to PlayOne of the things I try to talk about on this website is the idea of paid entry to Hollywood. I think it's a predatory tactic that exploits amateurs for millions of dollars a year.The basic concept behind paid entry is that you're paying someone to read and analyze your screenplay with the hopes that they'll like it, and connect you to your dream job. Now, I get it. Most people cannot move to Hollywood,...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Tuesday, 12 March, 2024