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You should try to get your material to directors or actors who may take an interest in getting your movie made
True. Get your material to anyone who might be in a position to help.
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Another term for a thriller is a suspense film
True.
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Most material that is optioned is successfully produced
False. The vast majority of options expire without the project getting made.
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Beginning as an intern or reader for a production company is a smart way to start a writing career
True. You get to learn how the business works, read a lot of scripts and network.
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It is easier to sell screenplays based on established books, comics or other medium
True. Films based on established material from another medium have a built in audience.
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Studio readers synopsize all the scripts they read and decide whether or not to recommend the script
True.
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You should write and try to sell sequels to successful movies
False. If you don’t own the rights, no one will buy it. But you can still use it as writing sample.
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The easiest genre to sell are comedy and romantic comedy
False. The easiest genre to sell are action movies because they do well in foreign markets.
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You shouldn’t write a period piece because it is more expensive and they don’t sell
False. Although period movies are a much tougher sell, if that genre is your strength and you target the right companies, go for it.
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With the increased studio focus on PG-13 films, horror specs are difficult to sell
False. Horror films are typically low budget and have a dedicated following.