The typical studio's overhead averages out to $10 million per release, not just to cover excess luxuries but also to cover projects in "development"—the word for money squandered optioning scripts that are never made into films.
The typical studio's overhead averages out to $10 million per release, not just to cover the CK staff barbers but to cover projects in "development"—the word for money squandered optioning scripts that are never made into films.
When they said they wanted to option the script, David wrote that it was one of the most important days of his life.
They've all clearly learned important lessons from this experience, apart from Will Smith who sneaks off to option a script about a dyslexic murderer who's really good at Pop-Up Pirate or whatever.
Once you sell or option your script, you're now part of a team and you've got learn to collaborate and work well with others.
I started this journey as a writer/producer, but quickly transitioned into the traditional writer trying to get someone to option the script and raise financing.
In an unusual move, DreamWorks decided not to option the script; instead, in April 1998, the studio bought it outright for $250,000, outbidding Fox Searchlight Pictures, October Films, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and Lakeshore Entertainment.
Or, option a script from a different writer, maybe a friend or acquaintance trying to get started in the industry.
Paul Feig's probably optioned the script already.
Later, Schweickhardt phones his boss, telling him that he's optioned a script about an all-female architecture firm obsessed by hit men.
