20/20 ---a Fantastic Contest!

The 20/20 Contest. WHAT A DEAL! 20 first pages for 20 bucks. Most producers skim the first 20 pages of a screenplay – that is if the Gods smile, the sun comes out, and they had a great lunch that day! Based on this idea that producers only have patience and fortitude for 20 pages, Bonnie and Andy conceived the idea for their unique contest. They scour one’s script, giving those essential first 20 pages a thorough, respectful read, plus dedicated and responsible feedback. Moreover, they give writers a shot at having one’s entire script professionally assessed. Once all criteria (salability, market place status, correct format, compelling story) are met, guild signatory agency representation is offered through their parent company, Screenbrokers.

After being lucky enough to meet most of the imperative 20 Marketability Checklist points of 20/20s first round, I was invited to send my entire script. Although it wasn’t perfect, Andy and Bonnie believed in my story and writing abilities and offered me tweaking suggestions and guidance until my script was truly marketable. Only then did they link me up with an agent and a manager. To date my television pilot has been forwarded to a major network and two of my other scripts are at various production houses. They have continued to shepherd my writing career and have shown eagerness for screenplay number three once it’s ready and I’ve ripped it out of the machine.

On the fast track, you bet! The bonus is, I am dealing with very warm, caring, professional people and because of them I have come out of a writers’ gulag and into the world of true possibilities. I offer Bonnie, Andy and their 20/20 Contest my profound thanks!