November 5, 2009
24. Back from my meeting.
Well things are really looking up! I just optioned the script! Yay! It’s a “Shallow Hal/Wedding Planner” kind of thing and I think it really has potential. It’s a little too short (70pgs) and needs a little tweaking of the two main characters, but it’s a great concept and is well written. If we can attract the right stars it could be a studio picture.
The writer seems to agree with my notes and is excited to take on the re-write well. That’s always a good start. He gave me a free short-term option in lieu of my notes and helping him re-craft the script. A fair trade, I think. I’m excited about it.
Also my other project, the Christmas script, just attracted a well known character actor as the lead and we’ll be taking him to lunch next week. Sweet.
The strap on my rollerblades broke this morning half way into my route. I had to walk two and a half miles back to the Santa Monica pier, wearing only socks. Damn, my feet hurt and it took forever!
