Comments on: How do I break into Hollywood? http://johnaugust.com/archives/2006/how-do-i-break-into-hollywood A ton of useful information about screenwriting. Sat, 20 Mar 2010 17:52:44 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Jay http://johnaugust.com/archives/2006/how-do-i-break-into-hollywood/comment-page-1#comment-123576 Jay Wed, 19 Mar 2008 20:37:20 +0000 http://johnaugust.com/archives/2006/how-do-i-break-into-hollywood#comment-123576 <p>For all the dreamers out there, there is no such thing as "breaking in"... It's about time meeting preparation. The NUMBER ONE thing is not to have any constraints, debt, children, etc... Nothing is impossible, but burdens will deminish the path to success. One must love and enjoy the art of film. If your main intention is for the glamour and fame than your destined to fail.</p> For all the dreamers out there, there is no such thing as “breaking in”… It’s about time meeting preparation. The NUMBER ONE thing is not to have any constraints, debt, children, etc… Nothing is impossible, but burdens will deminish the path to success. One must love and enjoy the art of film. If your main intention is for the glamour and fame than your destined to fail.

]]> By: Giorell http://johnaugust.com/archives/2006/how-do-i-break-into-hollywood/comment-page-1#comment-118955 Giorell Tue, 22 Jan 2008 23:55:51 +0000 http://johnaugust.com/archives/2006/how-do-i-break-into-hollywood#comment-118955 <p>Hey John, </p> <p>I still think there is such a thing as breaking in, and I think the question still has meaning. Maybe there are different variations when using the term “Breaking in� but I believe it to be the moment Hollywood accepts you as one of their own (above-the-line) and you’re paid for your talent. How happy were you when you sold your first script to a studio? That would be breaking in. How did you get to that moment? That’s what everyone wants to know because they want to recreate it in their own way. </p> <p>The tricky thing about breaking in is that it’s very specific to an individual. The breaking-in routes are similar but there’s no one person that can break in like someone else. It’s impossible because they would have had to have met the same exact people and make the same exact movie. </p> <p>Spielberg broke in after he made Amblin and signed a deal with Universal. Rodriguez broke in after making El Mariachi, and Quentin broke in after Reservoir Dogs, with each way of breaking in being different. So there is such a thing as breaking in, or else this concept would have never existed in the first place. And this concept has meaning because there are many people who are trying to break into the “ramshackle mansion� but what they must know is that they have to make their own way, they have to make their own windows.</p> Hey John,

I still think there is such a thing as breaking in, and I think the question still has meaning. Maybe there are different variations when using the term “Breaking in� but I believe it to be the moment Hollywood accepts you as one of their own (above-the-line) and you’re paid for your talent. How happy were you when you sold your first script to a studio? That would be breaking in. How did you get to that moment? That’s what everyone wants to know because they want to recreate it in their own way.

The tricky thing about breaking in is that it’s very specific to an individual. The breaking-in routes are similar but there’s no one person that can break in like someone else. It’s impossible because they would have had to have met the same exact people and make the same exact movie.

Spielberg broke in after he made Amblin and signed a deal with Universal. Rodriguez broke in after making El Mariachi, and Quentin broke in after Reservoir Dogs, with each way of breaking in being different. So there is such a thing as breaking in, or else this concept would have never existed in the first place. And this concept has meaning because there are many people who are trying to break into the “ramshackle mansion� but what they must know is that they have to make their own way, they have to make their own windows.

]]> By: Cathy http://johnaugust.com/archives/2006/how-do-i-break-into-hollywood/comment-page-1#comment-115061 Cathy Wed, 12 Dec 2007 23:40:08 +0000 http://johnaugust.com/archives/2006/how-do-i-break-into-hollywood#comment-115061 <p>Hi. I am 47 years old. I am a housewife and believe my job to be very important. I was a nurse for many years, however, I am presently disabled and collect a disability check each month; not much, but at least it is "for-sure" income while I do something like... try to write for Hollywood. My husband works as an IT professional and wants me to do whatever I want. My disability isn't so severe that I cannot write! So... what classes, or what steps, should I take to begin to hone my skills to something Hollywood would want?</p> Hi. I am 47 years old. I am a housewife and believe my job to be very important. I was a nurse for many years, however, I am presently disabled and collect a disability check each month; not much, but at least it is “for-sure” income while I do something like… try to write for Hollywood. My husband works as an IT professional and wants me to do whatever I want. My disability isn’t so severe that I cannot write! So… what classes, or what steps, should I take to begin to hone my skills to something Hollywood would want?

]]> By: malcr001 http://johnaugust.com/archives/2006/how-do-i-break-into-hollywood/comment-page-1#comment-56583 malcr001 Sun, 11 Mar 2007 00:42:15 +0000 http://johnaugust.com/archives/2006/how-do-i-break-into-hollywood#comment-56583 <p>The fact that we are all considering this is stupid, the fact that we are even considering this is stupid but what seems in reality the only way. Hollywood has fucked up their system it shouldent be about being lucky at all, it should be about having the skills and experiance that suit you. Hollywood need to get their act together.</p> The fact that we are all considering this is stupid, the fact that we are even considering this is stupid but what seems in reality the only way. Hollywood has fucked up their system it shouldent be about being lucky at all, it should be about having the skills and experiance that suit you. Hollywood need to get their act together.

]]> By: Stefan http://johnaugust.com/archives/2006/how-do-i-break-into-hollywood/comment-page-1#comment-42177 Stefan Fri, 19 Jan 2007 10:58:01 +0000 http://johnaugust.com/archives/2006/how-do-i-break-into-hollywood#comment-42177 <p>I recommend the course "You Must Act" by Bob Frazer. For more info, check the website at http://www.youmustact.com or write me at lillis@switchevents.com</p> <p>Stefan</p> I recommend the course “You Must Act” by Bob Frazer. For more info, check the website at http://www.youmustact.com or write me at lillis@switchevents.com

Stefan

]]> By: Jason Matthew http://johnaugust.com/archives/2006/how-do-i-break-into-hollywood/comment-page-1#comment-40961 Jason Matthew Sun, 14 Jan 2007 05:51:52 +0000 http://johnaugust.com/archives/2006/how-do-i-break-into-hollywood#comment-40961 <p>Hey Todd, Go for it pal. You are still young at 39, as I am 47 and I would still love a role in Hollywood. I have no training whatsover (in the film industry), but strongly of the opinion that I am talented (as an actor and musician/singer)and believe that I could make the big time.... (and so could you).</p> Hey Todd, Go for it pal. You are still young at 39, as I am 47 and I would still love a role in Hollywood. I have no training whatsover (in the film industry), but strongly of the opinion that I am talented (as an actor and musician/singer)and believe that I could make the big time…. (and so could you).

]]> By: Todd http://johnaugust.com/archives/2006/how-do-i-break-into-hollywood/comment-page-1#comment-13170 Todd Wed, 12 Jul 2006 06:14:37 +0000 http://johnaugust.com/archives/2006/how-do-i-break-into-hollywood#comment-13170 <p>I'm 39 and have just placed in the finals of three spec sit-com competitions. Everyone loves my specs, but at 39, am I too old to break into tv? I've heard you have to be 25. I trained at Second City Chicago, so at least I have that under my belt. Any advice, please let me know. (And I don't need botox yet, I still look early 30's, so please don't advise that...) :) THANKS for any advice.</p> I’m 39 and have just placed in the finals of three spec sit-com competitions. Everyone loves my specs, but at 39, am I too old to break into tv? I’ve heard you have to be 25. I trained at Second City Chicago, so at least I have that under my belt. Any advice, please let me know. (And I don’t need botox yet, I still look early 30’s, so please don’t advise that…) :) THANKS for any advice.

]]> By: Pianista http://johnaugust.com/archives/2006/how-do-i-break-into-hollywood/comment-page-1#comment-12804 Pianista Sat, 08 Jul 2006 00:59:15 +0000 http://johnaugust.com/archives/2006/how-do-i-break-into-hollywood#comment-12804 <p>A spanish translation of this post is available in <a href="http://www.lacoctelera.com/pianistaenunburdel/post/2006/06/25/como-colarse-el-mundillo" rel="nofollow">Pianista en un Burdel</a>. Thanks a lot, John.</p> A spanish translation of this post is available in Pianista en un Burdel. Thanks a lot, John.

]]> By: Ajay Shroff http://johnaugust.com/archives/2006/how-do-i-break-into-hollywood/comment-page-1#comment-9247 Ajay Shroff Thu, 25 May 2006 09:08:28 +0000 http://johnaugust.com/archives/2006/how-do-i-break-into-hollywood#comment-9247 <p>I like your thinking Johnny Hartmann. Ajay</p> I like your thinking Johnny Hartmann. Ajay

]]> By: Frederick Pina http://johnaugust.com/archives/2006/how-do-i-break-into-hollywood/comment-page-1#comment-9240 Frederick Pina Wed, 24 May 2006 20:08:38 +0000 http://johnaugust.com/archives/2006/how-do-i-break-into-hollywood#comment-9240 <p>Maybe a screenwriter should just pass by a film production's office, and toss their script through the window. It might work !</p> <p>;-)</p> Maybe a screenwriter should just pass by a film production’s office, and toss their script through the window. It might work !

;-)

]]> By: Renae http://johnaugust.com/archives/2006/how-do-i-break-into-hollywood/comment-page-1#comment-9237 Renae Wed, 24 May 2006 16:19:55 +0000 http://johnaugust.com/archives/2006/how-do-i-break-into-hollywood#comment-9237 <p>A dose of reality indeed. I always second guess my ability and it doesn't help I don't have an answer for the age old "what have you done?" question. Even though I'm from little old New Zealand and am reasonably young, I'm still determined to make it. Thanks John, your site has been a great help to me when faced with doubt. Renae.</p> A dose of reality indeed. I always second guess my ability and it doesn’t help I don’t have an answer for the age old “what have you done?” question. Even though I’m from little old New Zealand and am reasonably young, I’m still determined to make it. Thanks John, your site has been a great help to me when faced with doubt. Renae.

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