Comments on: WGAw screenwriter survey

By: bjoern

bjoern — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:06:20 +0000

I just wanted to add some value, for a change. Since Hollywood is rushing out features, something is gotta happen. Take the weather man for example with niclas cage. Awesome movie. If it had been better titled, like "its the weather. Man." or labeled psychological. Then Id go see it in the theatre. Like it was right now, i watched it for the first time on TV last night or something. Just saying that movie lost atleast my ticket on the road collecting money. And the nines didn`t even hit the theatre.

By: Tom

Tom — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:38:02 +0000

Thank you for taking the time to track that down. Much appreciated.

By: John

John — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:17:43 +0000

Checked with Sarah Singer, who is running the survey. If you’re a WGA screenwriter who didn’t get emailed a link to the survey, you can contact her at:

memberservices@wga.org

By: Tom

Tom — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:59:21 +0000

Like M and Jen, I’m a WGA member in good standing and never received the survey. I called the WGA this week, but nobody seemed to know what I was talking about. Can you tell me which department was handling it? Thanks, and many thanks for the great blog.

By: Jen

Jen — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:41:24 +0000

I am also a WGAw member/feature writer in good standing who did not get the email.

By: bjoern

bjoern — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:00:47 +0000

*Thanks. I`m getting as much info as I possibly can. Downloaded pilot episodes. Not exactly the easiest stuff in the world. Michaelangelo here i go :=) Thanks N-Y-C,) for the great advice and links.

By: nyc/caribbean ragazza

nyc/caribbean ragazza — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:19:38 +0000

bjoern, no to your question in post #7. You have to be paid for your work.

You can read the WGA's website for information on what their rules are for membership.

Also check out the archives on this site for excellent information on screenwriting, getting an agent/manager and basic information on how things work in Hollywood.

Good luck.

By: raul

raul — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:35:06 +0000

Mr. August,

Is there a way non-WGA members could at least see what kind of questions you're asking, so other screenwriters around the world (which surely have worse conditions) can get to know what worries you guys?

Thanks!

By: bjoern

bjoern — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:42:29 +0000

RE: -I’m curious if readers can propose a system that further guarantees both anonymity and membership.

-a locked forum online could arrange locked polls inside the page. There are existing programs for this. Several. And two people could handle the count so no one is cheating?

Thank you for answering my question.

By: M

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:54:52 +0000

John, I never got the email. Is there someone to email to get the link? As a newer member, I really want to partake. Thanks.

By: John

John — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:34:23 +0000

@Earl Newton:

I thought of that, too. You're essentially going on faith that the URL-generation mechanism is simply kicking out unique URLs without keeping track of which one corresponds with which email address.

I'm curious if readers can propose a system that further guarantees both anonymity and membership.

@Bjeorn, Dave Morris:

The point of the survey is very specifically how things have changed for feature screenwriters working for the major studios. Even within the WGA, it's a narrow target sample.