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Screenwriter Interviews
MovieBytes Interview:
Screenwriter Larry Postel
An interview with screenwriter Larry Postel regarding the Script Savvy Writing Competition.
Q: What's the title of the script you entered in this contest, and what's it about?A: MISS 'N YOU. It's a comedy/fantasy about a self-absorbed baby boomer who travels back in time to WWII and ends up on the same bomber crew as his estranged father. It has elements of MEMPHIS BELLE and BACK TO THE FUTURE.
One of the things that inspired me to write this screenplay is that my dad was a ball turrett gunner on a B-24 in World War II. Many of the elements included in the story are based on things he told me.
A: I read great things about Script Savvy on MovieBytes. Yes, I have entered MISS 'N YOU in some other contests and it's placed in everyone of them.
Q: Were you satisfied with the adminstration of the contest? Did they meet their deadlines? Did you receive all the awards that were promised?A: I was very satisfied with the administration of the contest. They did everything according to schedule. They seem to be well organized.
Q: Were you given any feedback on your script? If so, did you find the feedback helpful?A: Feedback is available for an additional price, but I entered on the basic level, which did not include feedback or notes.
Q: Has your success in this contest helped you market your script? Were you contacted by any agents, managers or producers?A: I was just notified about my placement in the contest, but I'm hopeful that it will open a few doors for me with MISS 'N YOU. It's a hard script to pitch in a logline, because many feel that the World War II setting lends itself to a big budget. However, most of what I call for could be done in CGI.
Q: What's your background? Have you written any other screenplays or television scripts?A: I'm a freelance writer in advertising and have written many other screenplays. I've had some success, but have yet to land an agent and/or manager. Frankly, I find the writing a lot easier than the marketing.
Q: Do you live in Los Angeles? If not, do you have any plans to move there?A: No, I live in Dallas. Due to circumstances involving work and family, I will not be moving to Los Angeles.
Q: What's next? Are you working on a new script?A: I'm writing a low budget thriller with limited characters and locations. I realize that the chances of a studio sale are slim to none, so I'll try the indie route with my next project.
Posted Tuesday, September 30, 2008
