I was just contacted by an Agency

[Gonzo_Entertainment]

I'm sure nothing will come of it, but I was contacted by a company in LA that does management and production. They wanted to schedule a conference call with me. The gist was they are "always looking for new talent" and had seen the Island. They appear to be small, but also appear to be legit.

I don't want to name them until I've talked to them, but I'll update after the call tomorrow. Even if nothing does come of it, nice to get an email with that big a surprise in it.

 

[JoshL]

Awesome! Congrats! As you say, even if nothing comes of it, it's nice to be noticed!

 

[Zensteve]

Very cool!

The Island was one of my fave short films of 2010.

Hope it turns into a great opportunity for you.

 

[Ernest Worthing]

Goodluck! Hope it works out and you make something great out of it!

 

[rayw]

Congrats!

 

[2001 Productions]

Sweet! Best of luck, Gonzo!

 

[Gonzo_Entertainment]

Thanks guys!

Like I said, not holding my breath. Even if they wanted to handle me I couldn't take "small" gigs that were located in LA. I could write (they handle writers) or I could arrange a leave from my day job for a big gig, but I can't fly to LA to be 2nd AD on a TV movie or something.

 

[Cracker Funk]

I'm sorry, I'm too busy being jealous to congratulate you.



















Just kidding. That's awesome, dude! Hope it turns out well.

 

[DeJager]

Awesome!!!!! That is definitely cool!

 

[Modern Day Myth Prod. LLC]

Congratulations! It's good to see someone is taking notice of your work.

 

[Dreadylocks]

Way cool. Even if this doesn't work out completely, at least you know you're on the right track with your career in film.

 

[Kholi]

Make sure to let us know the name if they ask for money to start your representation.

 

[Gonzo_Entertainment]

Make sure to let us know the name if they ask for money to start your representation.

Oh no doubt. Everything I've been able to track down so far points to legit agency. I have a call with them in about 15 minutes. I'll try to update this afternoon.

 

[Gonzo_Entertainment]

Interesting call.

So, in addition to being an agency they are a production company. One of their interns brought The Island to them and said "You should watch this". They did and liked it. Especially as something that could be made for a low budget. They want me to write a treatment they can shop around and try to get financed.

 

[JoshL]

That's very cool! I hope it pans out for you!

 

[brianluce]

Is ISLAND the one about the guy in the bomb shelter?
Congrats!
And it's interesting they'd want a treatment, I'd think the short would be better than a treatment were they looking for cash to produce it.

 

[Gonzo_Entertainment]

Is ISLAND the one about the guy in the bomb shelter?
Congrats!
And it's interesting they'd want a treatment, I'd think the short would be better than a treatment were they looking for cash to produce it.

Yes it is.
They would use the short as part of the pitch, but it's not a "feature" story. It needs to be fleshed out, probably have more horror elements added to it, what happened before, what happens after, what IS outside, etc... that kind of thing.

 

[bird]

Wow, that's great! Good luck!

 

[josh-ozirigpro]

Good job!

Sounds like they're legit which is awesome.

 

[Gonzo_Entertainment]

Not ready to name them, but they have a record of small theatrical release, then quickly to DVD films. Long way from that though, just a "We like what you did here, let us see if you do more?" from them.