Someone actually came to me with an incredible script, i couldn't believe that someone in Nigeria could write that. I have seen and read so many scripts but I must confess it was awesome. I have never seen such movie in Nigeria, it is actually an action movie though. I asked her if she wanted to sell it, I might consider buying; but she insisted that she wanted to act and co-direct in the movie, because there are some parts she feels she might have a better opinion to aid the director. After analyzing this script, I understood that it was gonna cost some millions. She told me that she had some cash, Big one! to start with, but she is not sure if it will be enough and that she doesn't have any idea about marketing the movie to international TV networks, she needs an experienced director to aid her and most importantly financial support. So I decided to share this, if you believe there is any way to turn this script to a movie, please notify me. She actually needs a film producer or sponsors that can fund the movie or half of the movie, a good director that can direct stunts and action scenes, and a market review (international), it is a tv series, about 5 seasons and not too expensive (at least it's worth it, and will really sell, believe me). please call me with your view, I can arrange a meeting, so you speak with her and also see the script, I don't know.. ciao

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An "action tv series" of about 5 seasons and not a movie?
That should cost plenty ooo! Goodluck sha.

Hmmm....action TV series.... 5 seasons ... aiming to be taken up by international tv.... writer wants to act and be assistant director. May her dream come true.

I like your 'style' OP.

Hmmmn! The hustle is real. Op goodluck with your action script.

Seriously serious....Havent been done b4. Is there any movie that havent been produced b4? Best of luck and dont forget to contact Teco Benson for the direction if you want the best direction.

hahaha.. thanks all.. I hope it comes real, it will cost a lot.. I will share with all Nairalanders if this dream becomes a reality.

Hi,

It's a worldwide fact that of all screenplays circulating in Hollywood only about 5% are production ready. I started off with this so Nollywood writers could be encouraged and know that we are better than most writers out "there".

It is also a fact that most Hollywood big budget movies have failed terribly at the box office where Independent American movies made on budgets as low as $15,000 to $15,000,000 have earned as much as $100,000,000 to over $500,000,000.

I know $15,000,000 is a lot of money over here, but it's also good to consider the movie production cost in the US vis-a-vis the low budget movies. Nollywood's cost of production is far cheaper than what is attainable in Hollywood. And I'm not talking about sfx which, of course, most of the American Independent movies are made without.

It's great when a writer after bleeding on his laptop for months, even years, is able to get his/her screenplay to an appreciable level. It's something every writer desires and something one who attains that "Recommended" level should pop champagne for.

Now getting to the core of this post. While the lady might have cash to spend, I know she understands, but I thought I should state this for those that might not, the success of a movie doesn't thrive on large budgets. It thrives on the passion of the screenwriter, the "relatability" of the 3 Cs of screenwriting, the creativity of visionary directors, the proficiency of the production and marketing team and the quality of the acting, not actors. Though an A list actor could make a movie, it's also a fact that over 50% of A list actors have had box office failures.

I encourage the lady with the great script to keep going for what she wants with the passion I could feel from the words in the post. And also to re-imagine scenes as we all know that one scene can shoot up a budget to over 50%.

I wish her the best of luck.

I can be reached on LinkedIn (https://ng.linkedin.com/in/chidi-ezeibieli-a0070327) or twitter (@kscreens) for those that might want to continue this discussion in detail.

I wish everyone the best.

Sly did it. Why not.

imho, the big problem here is that this lady "thinks" she can act while it takes much more than just a good script to become an actor. as much as she is passionate about this, she can just let the chosen actors know what she is trying to portray here and they will recreate that.

it takes a LOT to become a proper actor.

Jayboy124:
Sly did it. Why not.

but Sly is/was an actor when he did, while she isnt

Hustling.

yxizzy:
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can i reach you personally with this contact?