The BBC And My Script

[thelaughingduck2001]

Don't know if anyone remembers but I sent a script to the BBC back in January.

Well, if your script is not being cnsidered you get a reply within three months. Intrigued at hearing nothing, I sent an e-mail and was told that, and I quote-

"It has done pretty well, and is currently being sent out to readers."

So, the future sounds bright.

doubt it'll happen (I don't think the BBc would go for a Gilliam/Kafka inspired 60's set piece about a drug addicted writer) but you never know, maybe they'll want to read something else of mine.

Wish me luck!

[twister!]

Good luck - sounds promising. [img]graemlins/thumbs_up.gif[/img]

[Kev Owens]

Thee BBC have to read your script (public service), but be prepared to continue prodding them for an update, tread the line between being persistant and annoying though!

[Nigel]

Gotta love the TV Tax [img]wink.gif[/img]

I always hated that and never understood why I was made to pay for TV that was mind numbingly dull when I lived in London. Now, I do....So the BBC can spend the money reading scripts.

Good Luck

[thelaughingduck2001]

No, Kev, the BBc reader has already read my script. It's now been passed on to a higher source, and has been floating around for over a month now.

Again, It'll never get made with them. But something could happen.

[Kev Owens]

Oh, I get you. Well, yeah it sounds promising. You're right, the BBC don't commission a lot of 'outside' work such as scripts we send in, but that doesn't matter, you're getting it read by the right people.

Like I said though, you may need to keep following it up to ensure that you get feedback from either a reader or this higher source!

[ac_01]

The BBC will basically look for cost effective film/tv dramas to comission. Mainly because of budget and mainly because the business doesn't like gambling on unknown writers.

Good luck with it.

[TomTowers]

Sounds good.. I hope it goes well for you. Keeps us updated on what's happening.

[thelaughingduck2001]

Ooh, turns out the new Director General was the main reason (apart from Death to Smoochy) that Channel 4 don't make as many films.

Suppose it's 'cause they were losing money, but it could be 'cause he thinks it's a waste of time.

Do BBC films make a lot of money (generally) I know Billy elliot did, but, have any actually done BIG BOX OFFICE?

Mine would, if only they'd give me the money.

Putting into consideration that this movie takes in a lot of high-rise, gothic landscapes, does anyone think this could be shot under the usual blockbuster rates. Just need to know so they don't think I'm crazy for trying to make it.

Is Blue screen cheap?

Let's just say they called me up for an interview, and shocked at my young age, they asked me what I was thinking about casting.

Think they'd be impressed by my (relatively) cheap and mature choices: Jack Davenport, audrey Tautou and Bob Hoskins?

As if they're gonna' let me direct it anyway!!!

Christ, better back back to drawing-Might need some storyboards to prove myself LOL