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Monkey Treatment . . .

Posted by 2 Dollar Productions Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Another hurdle in the screenplay saga has been cleared as we finally agreed to a working draft this weekend, and I registered it with the Writers Guild yesterday.

This was a fine development in my eyes as I'm tired of re-working this script, and am ready to start pitching it different places. As I mentioned to the producer recently, we could tinker with the script forever and if it actually catches hold anywhere, then we'll certainly have to re-write elements to fit a studio, actor, etc.

I'm not packing my bags for Hollywood anytime soon, but it's one step closer to the ultimate prize.


Anyway, now I'm tasked with writing a treatment which always accompanies a script because most people are too lazy to actually read the product without a marketing piece selling it - hence the treatment.

The treatment is actually giving me more problems than the script itself because I loathe reading copy written by marketing folks, and consequently, I have a difficult time writing that way. There are also no hard and fast rules about what to include in a treatment and the length varies from 2 - 25 pages.

We've settled on about 5 pages as the goal. A common element is the logline, which is a summation of the entire script into a single sentence. This is the one I've started with:

A former 'Wild Man' turned suburban accountant finds his life irrevocably altered after inheriting a Swingers Sex Club, and suddenly his strained marriage, his cutthroat work environment and his placid neighborhood existence are thrown into hilarious chaos.

I'm not wild about it, however, it's a start and I am excited about entering this new phase of the project. But I really just want to settle on a treatment we all agree on, and then begin to schedule pitch meetings because that is something I've never seen before and would love to try on for size.

-BDS

17 comments

  1. Heff Says:
  2. I think you NAILED IT in one sentence, but you probably HAD better go for a few pages, lol.

     
  3. JLee Says:
  4. That's good news. Keep up the good work!

     
  5. JLee Says:
  6. JINX Heff! ;)

     
  7. Anonymous Says:
  8. A bio-pic, eh?

     
  9. Heff - Unfortunately I must continue. Ha. But I'm glad the one sentence seemed to catch some attention. That's what I need.

    Jlee - Thanks and good call on the jinx. Cover all bases. Ha.

    WhatIgot - More or less. It's easy writing when you can draw from experience.

     
  10. Heff Says:
  11. JLee - I knew I had to hurry to comment before you. Barely made it I guess, lol.

     
  12. Linda Says:
  13. That was plenty for me, cracked me up! Good luck!

     
  14. Jenny Says:
  15. Remember those words from Strunk & White... omit unnecessary words! omit unnecessary words!

    I think five pages is the correct number for those H-Wood types who probably don't have the attention span for much more. (or bathroom time.)

    Either way - congrats! As a fan of this genre of movie (I blame my husband) I think there is potential for you to get this sold.

     
  16. Heff - Quick on the draw is a good asset to have - and boast about. ha.

    Linda - I'm glad. Thanks and let's hope the rest works too.

    Anonymous Boxer - I will answer your tag on Monday . . . promise. And I'm glad you like the genre and thank your husband. Ha. I agree about unnecessary words, but sometimes they are hard to let those little bastards go.

     
  17. Jenny Says:
  18. That Tag is great for days when post ideas are scarce. Have you looked at Wendy D's?......

     
  19. Karen Says:
  20. I'm on a blogging vacation but I just couldn't go past congratulating you on your news. That's wonderful and good luck with the treatment. You are one step closer to that red carpet my friend :)

     
  21. Miss Ash Says:
  22. Exciting news nontheless that everything is moving along!

    Where the hell do you find these pictures lol?

     
  23. Anonymous Boxer - I completely agree as we all have those days. Ha. And I plan to check out Wendy's today. Thanks.

    Gypsy - I saw you were on hiatus/vacation/etc., so I appreciate you stopping by and for the good words. Enjoy your time off & I hope things are well.

    Miss Ash - I'm glad someone finally commmented on the picture. Ha. I thought it was bizarre and it takes work to find these damn things, but I am nothing if not thorough.

     
  24. Grace Says:
  25. How exciting!!! I'm glad everything is going well. Keep us informed every step of the way :)

     
  26. vivavavoom Says:
  27. I think it is very good! and it definitely invited me to want to know more...like a good teaser does. but how do you inherit a swingers club? and why do I not have relatives like that?

     
  28. I think this is so cool. I hope it's a box office smash and you rake in all kinds of cash!

     
  29. Grace - Thanks and will do. It's a new thing for me, and so I find it interesting and hope it translates.

    Vivavavoom - That's the magic of the movies. Ha. I'm glad you liked it as the whole purpose of the treatment is to sell the ideas in a short amount of time. Thanks.

    Native Minnow - I appreciate it as I just want to be able to pitch the thing to someone in a position to make a movie. That would be bizarre in and of itself considering we started in a vaccum with absolutely no industry connnections.

     

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