2 questions!

[HorrorIsMyGod]

Does anyone know of a list of Canadien Agent's for scriptwriters?

Once a screenwriter has writen, re-writen, ect. a script, do they send a synapsis, a couple pages of the script, or something else to an agent?

Just curious.:p

[Maestro]

Does anyone know of a list of Canadien Agent's for scriptwriters?

Check the Writers' Guild of Canada website. In fact:

http://www.wgc.ca/resources/agents.html

Also see the "Advice for new writers" page.

Once a screenwriter has writen, re-writen, ect. a script, do they send a sysnapsis, a couple pages of the script, or something else to an agent?

In the U.S., one would generally send a query letter. The WGC should have more info on the specifics up there. If not on the website, try contacting them directly.

Maestro

[HorrorIsMyGod]

isnt a query letter the same as a synapsis? Dont laugh I'm no writer. :D

[phelonious]

The query letter asks the company or agent if they will accept unsolicited material. A lot don't.


A synopsis is the condensed version of your script. In 30 words or less.

[Maestro]

I usually don't say anything about typos in posts, but I think I should here because you've done it twice and this is something that wouldn't necessarily be caught by a spell check. A "synapsis" is... well, I'll leave it to our resident microbiology expert, NS, to say what it is, but suffice to say that it is not a "synopsis".

And since I'm posting anyway...

Remember that your original question concerned contacting agents. This is important because, in a query targeted at an agent, you want to sell yourself, not your scripts. So no, you wouldn't generally include a synopsis. It would most likely go something like:

Dear Ms. Smith,

In the two years since I graduated from USC's film school, I've written three scripts that are ready to go out: a thriller, a rom-com, and a drama that was a finalist in the Nicholl.

I am currently seeking representation, and I believe I would be a good fit with your agency's sensibilities. I can be contacted at the number below should you wish to discuss this further.

Sincerely,
A. Writer

Now, if you were contacting a prodco (which some say is a better way to go), things would be different. You'd push your script--yes, just one--and include a synopsis.

Maestro

[HorrorIsMyGod]

Originally posted by Maestro
I usually don't say anything about typos in posts, but I think I should here because you've done it twice and this is something that wouldn't necessarily be caught by a spell check. A "synapsis" is... well, I'll leave it to our resident microbiology expert, NS, to say what it is, but suffice to say that it is not a "synopsis".

And since I'm posting anyway...

Remember that your original question concerned contacting agents. This is important because, in a query targeted at an agent, you want to sell yourself, not your scripts. So no, you wouldn't generally include a synopsis. It would most likely go something like:



Now, if you were contacting a prodco (which some say is a better way to go), things would be different. You'd push your script--yes, just one--and include a synopsis.

Maestro

I thought so. I allready knew what a Synapsis was, But wasnt quite sure what a query was. Thanks guys, I understand perfectly now. :p

[NobodySpecial]

A "synapsis" is... well, I'll leave it to our resident microbiology expert, NS, to say what it is, but suffice to say that it is not a "synopsis".
HA!

BTW, it was cell biology, and it was long, long ago......