On Deck: Americano

​So how does a movie go from page to screen?
 
If you’re in the industry already and live in LA, chances are meetings were set and pitch decks were made.
 
But what if you’re just starting out and nobody will meet with you?
 
Then you end up cold emailing countless people for every component of your film. This often begins by emailing people who can contribute whatever they can to make whatever version of your script you can afford.
 
And to show that you’re not just taking their money, you have to show some creative. At a minimum, you should show a synopsis, comparable films, your projects additive value and a log line.
 
This is the front page of a handout I brought to the American Film Market last November.