I understand that for most people, moving to Hollywood is simply not an option (especially in this economy), so in the meantime, the next strategy we can undertake is to build relationships via email, with up-and-coming writers and industry directors. So now we come to a very important question: how do you find these promising ones if they are not famous yet?

This is where we come back to something that I have mentioned, over and over again, which is a good idea: going to the movies. Seriously, start watching smaller indie movies, or maybe you’re a music video person, and take notes on who the person who directed it is, especially if you think they have a visual style that will strongly complement your writing. If you are a writer who is passionate about selling your script, but never plans to direct a single second of one of their scripts, this will be especially important to you, as you want to build a long-term partnership with that director, as the Trust is hard to build, and twice as hard in this industry.

Promising actors are also people you want to keep an eye on in terms of selling your script. For starters, I would try to watch independent films in the same genre that you are most comfortable writing in. If you are not a writer of a specific genre, or if you need a strong actress specifically, and this may sound strange, listen to me, try watching some low-budget horror movies. Often times, decent to more than moderately talented actors will take on roles in those kinds of movies because, simply put, they need the money. Be on the lookout for those who put on great performances despite bad scripts; Those are the ones who want to work and, therefore, will probably continue to do so.

Think of it this way: If you’re watching a movie and you notice that someone’s performance stands out to you, what does it mean that a producer working on larger projects won’t see the same thing? This is also another way that the internet can be very helpful to your cause of selling your script. Blogging, trailers and movie reviews are key because if someone is about to have a huge success in their career, they will hear it first on the Internet, trust me. There are too many blogs and review sites for me to list here, obviously, but do your homework and find the ones that cover people who are new to the industry; If social media is raving about it, it’s at least worth checking out.