Getting my TV animated pilot and treatment to certain few people.

[Cacooper]

Hello all,

New to forum. I have read all threads about this subject but none were exactly of how I need help. I'll be brief, I have a 30 min animated TV pilot script along with a treatment in which I created over the past few years. I have a literary agent ( whom we work together at this venture) and I have submitted my treatment to the WGA. However, my script/treatment is geared to a particular audience within the adult humor, "adult swim" if you will, genre.
We wish to get to individuals that have a mark in this field and will appreciate such writing. We would like to get it to the following persons...or particular individuals at "cartoon network. 1st Conrad Montgomery at Cartoon Network, Daniel Tosh, Trey Parker, Matt Stone or Seth McFarland.
I know this may come across as to direct but after all of the trials and tribulations that have followed our attempts to contact many others. It appears that our focus should be on individuals who may know someone to better help my agent and me into a meeting with the likes of the aforementioned. I would like to have a 5-10min animated reel of this series but money is sparce at the moment and I simply am diving into anything I can do to get 15 mins... I would love to partner with anyone who can help get this developed. Anyone ?

 

[Jet Beetle]

If your agent is worth their weight in salt they should know the agents of the people you want to get your screenplay to - but remember this one thing Seth, Trey and Matt are creators and producers for themselves and it's very hard (not impossible but almost) to get a creator to focus on getting anything made other than the projects they themselves come up with. You're better off sending it to people who work for their company and see if you can get someone to put it on their desk - of course the person reading it has to like it first. You should also try Mtv, they are supposed to be launching some new cartoon power hour next year (I think) and they were looking for stuff months back. But, your agent should be handling this now.

 

[Cacooper]

Thanks Jet beetle,

I see your point, I did think my avenue would be as difficult as my other attempts. My partner and agent are both new and it is equally hard to get into doors. It is the type of humor that I have written that leads me to theses people. Even Daniel Tosh's agent will not return my emails. Conrad Montgomery at Cartoon Network is another person who just can't be reached. I will look into MTV...I know Mike Judge came back to them after a long "vacation" so perhaps. I don't know if another cold call from my agent or me would do any good, as this has been the tale of the tape. It won't stop me from trying but it seems no matter who you try, no one answers the door. Well, we will try them as well. Thanks for the tips....it's just frustrating knowing that no one wants the gold in your pot.

 

[Jet Beetle]

All writers love what they write, but if you find yourself having a hard time and no traction 6 months from now I would suggest tossing that script aside and starting on something else -- more commercial. It sounds like you want success, well to do that you have to give them something that is easily getable.

I have about 4 dream projects set aside that I know would be tough sales to people who need to be able to pick something up and say "Why didn't I think of this?" I don't know how many screenplays or treatments you have written but don't put too much faith in anything - even when you start getting calls that someone may be interested. Interested and writing a check are two different galaxies. I have a number of friends who sank so much into some idea they had thinking they just needed to get it to so-and-so, but the truth was what they wrote was a vision they had that no one else shared - not that that's always a bad thing - Star Wars, Napolean Dynomite, even Alien and Rocky were tough sales in their time. I've been lucky (and that's all it is - maybe 10% talent) enough to make a living writing - but I always come up with something I know is commercially viable. When I start to stray, I can actually hear the voice of my mentor saying "You should try that again." You have to honestly be willing to do anything to get in and "make it". If you are in LA i would suggest getting a job as a PA on some lot and get to know people - listen to what's being bought and whats being passed on. This is so valuable when it comes to your career.

 

[Cacooper]

Ha! funny you mentioned the PA thing, I have a friend in that biz and he is getting me in as a PA soon!
Actually, I dont really consider myself as a script writer or anything. I just have two treatments which I am working on, one of which has a pilot script. The other is an unscripted idea. My gold idea (for lack of better terms) was something that I started 4 years ago. It's only been a year plus that its been completed and being shopped. I have been a P.I. for over 15 yrs and I am now using that talent to locate persons in the animated developmental arena. I will find them and see where they get coffee and after time, I will be their friend and eventually, get a meeting. Sounds crazy but my agent and I are not getting anywhere so its time to get creative. Thanks for the feedback. I understand what you said but its this project that I want and won't quit until I pitch it to people that I believe will green light it. It's all I have really. Good luck to you and your projects as well!