For all of you who wonder the best way to write a query letter to movie producers, check this out:
Over the last year, we’ve received about 200 query letters and have found some to be inspiring, some to be shocking and some caused us to laugh out loud — unintentionally.
Believe it or not, I’ve had emails sent to me from four different screenwriters who used this approach:
>Hi Hal,
>
>I’m desperate to get my script read. What do I need
>to do to get my script into your hands?
>
>John
I’m sure that writer would like to get their script read, but they forgot to use their writing skill to write an amazing query letter. If anything gives you credibility, it is the quality of your writing.
Following the steps in this article can assist you in increasing your chances of getting your script requested.
What’s your take on the article?
Great article, except that it omits the most important, first step: doing the research to make sure you are querying the right production company for your screenplay.
For instance, don't send your zombie horror spec to a company that only does family comedies or Christian dramas.
Another point, make the letter reflect the feeling a producer will (hopefully) get reading your script, particularly if it's a comedy.
And finally, a query letter is an invitation to a producer to engage in a business relationship with the writer. Not a sob story, not a brag sheet. Respect your reader.