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Are there any US Literary Agents who would consider scripts from writers based in the UK?

6 years, 10 months ago - Mohammed Azhar

Hi

Can anyone help with this:

Are there any US Literary Agents would would consider unsolicited film scripts from writers resident in the UK?

I have written a number of film scripts, but seem unable to get any UK based Literary Agent to look at them.

I was just wondering whether if it's easier on the other side of the pond?

Regards

Mo

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6 years, 10 months ago - Alwyne Kennedy

The UK 2017 Writers and Artists Yearbook lists 77 US Lit. Agents. I wouldn't imagine they would have done that if those agents did not consider submissions from UK residents. They also list agents based in Australia, Canada and New Zealand.

But I may be wrong.

6 years, 10 months ago - Nic Penrake

Hi Mo, I wouldn't waste your time unless you have a really big 'in'. The way the US system works is a bit different from here: essentially the way in is via management. Once you get a manager, your manager will pitch you and your projects to agents. So forget agents, hit LA and New York managers with your best projects and see what gives. Good luck.

6 years, 10 months ago - Michael Couvaras

Thanks to Nic it clears up everything, I've always had a feeling that I've been wasting time with 'agents' down here. I really think the States is where its at for up and coming screenwriters. Especially ones with high concepts.

6 years, 10 months ago - jane foster

Nic is right - you need to have a manager, or failing that someone really good, like a successful producer to recommend you - Good agents can pick and choose, thousands of us out there so the bigger, prestigious ones don't accept cold calls/emails because they don't have to, and the good writers find their way in anyway, either by recommendation or by having a couple of good credits which makes the agents sometimes approach you.

6 years, 10 months ago - Mohammed Azhar

Thank you guys. Its been insightful.

Can I pick your brains further - Is there any way you can get a manager without having to fly to LA or New York and knocking doors there?

Mo