{"product_id":"how-to-get-representation-as-a-screenwriter-or-director","title":"How to Get Representation as a Screenwriter or Director","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #42c2cb;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"http:\/\/admin.stage32.com\/vendor\/moxiemanager\/data\/uploads\/15__2__5.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1021\" height=\"126\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #42c2cb;\"\u003eFor most writers and directors, securing representation represents a h\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #42c2cb;\"\u003euge step forward in legitimizing the pursuit of their dreams. The right rep can help you make a livin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #42c2cb; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eg doing what you love - whether it's seeing actors speak your words on screen or managing a cast and crew and yelling \"Action!\" on set. It's a step that can get you one step closer to quitting your day job and concentrating on your creative career full time. Finding the right manager and\/or agent will help you give you a member of your team responsible for helping you develop your creative voice or your distinguished eye, get you in the right doors to connect with the right opportunities, and to help you begin to get paid for your talent and effort.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSo, how and where do you find the right managers and agents? And, what makes you stand out among the thousands of creatives reaching out and vying for the attention of these representatives on a daily basis? For starters, there are many questions you need to ask yourself to make sure that you're prepared to be representation ready. Further, beyond putting the work into your craft, you need to do your research to assure you have the right knowledge to give you the best shot to stand out in an effort to secure a rep meeting. There's much work that needs to go into being a professional creative \u003cem\u003ebefore\u003c\/em\u003e you get your foot in the door. \u003cem\u003eAnd, once you bust that door open and get the attention of a quality rep, there's an art to making sure that you are asking the right questions to assure that this rep is right for you and your career so that you can start working and keep working. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAntonio D'Intinio is one of the hardest working managers in the industry that represents screenwriters and directors at Elijah Wood's \u003cstrong\u003eSpectreVision.\u003c\/strong\u003e He began his career at the agency APA before joining \u003cstrong\u003eJeremy Platt at Plattform\u003c\/strong\u003e, where you helped manage Plattform's first look deal with \u003cstrong\u003eAmazon Studios.\u003c\/strong\u003e Antonio’s clients work across film and television, selling shows to \u003cstrong\u003eApple, Universal TV, eOne\u003c\/strong\u003e among others and their films have been recognized by numerous organizations and festivals including \u003cstrong\u003eThe Nicholl Fellowship, Cannes, Sundance \u003c\/strong\u003eand\u003cstrong\u003e SXSW\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHe strives for excellence in his clients, and that is mutually reciprocated making it a successful client-manager relationship. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntonio will teach you the best strategies to obtain represe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003entation as a screenwriter or director.\u003c\/strong\u003e You will learn \u003cstrong\u003ewhat you need before you approach representation\u003c\/strong\u003e, how best to \u003cstrong\u003ereach out to representation\u003c\/strong\u003e and most importantly \u003cstrong\u003ewhat to do once you’ve obtained representation.\u003c\/strong\u003e Antonio will get down in the weeds to teach you what you must look for in terms of communication from your rep. What questions to ask to make sure you're making the right decision. What expectations your rep will likely put on you from time management to deadlines to the ability to receive and apply notes. You will learn how to achieve the ultimate goal with your rep, mutual respect and expectations. \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntonio will demystify the representation landscape and give you the tools to have the confidence to approach potential reps with a clear understanding of what you're looking for, while understanding fully what they want in a client.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cccccc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eNo matter what stage of your career you're in - whether you're unrepped or looking to change representation - you will benefit from the INSIDER INSIGHTS Antionio shares in this exclusive Stage 32 on-demand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e webinar! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003chr\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #42c2cb; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise For Antonio's Stage 32 Education:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #42c2cb; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The lowdown you've been waiting for. Great Insights!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #42c2cb; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e-Jean B\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #42c2cb; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Antonio really took us behind the curtain with a no B.S. approach. A straight shooter that tells it like it is. Eyes wide open for me now.\" \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #42c2cb; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e-Michael K.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #42c2cb; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eMy goal was always to be repped. And I got my wish. And it went terrible. We weren't on the same page. I didn't know what to do. After watching Antonio's presentation, my last rep and I parted ways and I was able to secure a new manager. The change has been night and day. We work together for a common goal. 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