Movie Scripts

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Originally Posted by tommyboy81

I was just wondering blu psycho. Wonder how many people get there stuff stolen because all they do is send it in and say check this out. Because when you see movie scripts from a big writer its basically copyrighted. It'll say something on the front and sometimes the pages say something as well.

correct. also, in the arts field, once you do something (i.e. compose music, shoot a movie, etc) you technically own it. getting the official copyright is just the way to actually prove it.

also, NO major (and usually minor) studio just accepts material from unknown screenwriters. there isn't an address for WB, Sony, etc to just send a script and see if it gets picked up. you have to know someone or hire an agent who will do a good job shopping your work around (and will make sure its copyrighted before doing so). if you do send it to a studio address, they'll just send it back or toss it, so rarely do unknown screenwriters who foolishly attempt this method (without doing proper research that is) have anything to worry about in regards to someone stealing their ideas