are you just trying to view our stories first then know how you will work on yours?

Absolutely not. I can easily go to the nearest bookstore and buy a dozen novels for ideas.

I need a movie that's as tight as a Hollywood script. No offence, but some of the scripts I've been sent are quite watery. Like Nollywood scripts. There's no rising action, climax, and satisfactory resolution. Stories that just stumble forward with no clear structure or purpose. How can I buy a script that I can't even read?

That's why I've been directing people to the excellent scriptwriting articles at www.wordplayer.com

Some of the stories I've been sent are ok, but they are not in script form. In that case, what can be done?

What I have now:
- 2 or 3 pretty nice crime stories that are not in script form. Guess I wasn't looking for crime.
- A good horror movie that someone is writing. The problem: I'm not really into horror.
- A good romantic novel that lady refused to sell to me because she wants to eat it with okro soup.
- A very personal, cemodic list of "things I want to mock in a movie" that I have been compiling.
- 20 scenes of a campus story that I find to be quite dry.
- The synopsis of another story that I find to be quite dry.
- Phone number of several writers who say they can't send me their stories unless we meet.

I guess I'm trying to be a Nigerianized Hollywood producer rather than a Nollywood producer.
I want to create movies for those who are tired of watery Nigerian movies i.e. Hollywood fans!

I like action, but I don't like senseless gore in a movie. A good romantic comedy will definitely make my day!

My email address was not working when I first posted this thread. That's a big oops!

@ Seun. I subtitle Yoruba movies. I would love to work on any Yoruba movie u intend to produce. thanks. U can reach me on taiwooba'yahoo.com

Thanks. I'll keep that in mind. I'm also interested in the right Yoruba script.

Another thing I'm looking for in a movie is an underlying message that I'm happy to promote with the movie.

The first movie I produce will be a 60 minute movie for VCD and DVD release internationally.

hey seun, i tried sending you an email but it did not go thru, please email me @ keepingit_gangstar@yahoo.com i think i have a proposal for u, or drop another email address to get u @

Topic closed. Why? I decided to go the writer/director route.
I very much appreciate all those who have sent in script excerpts or synopses.
I think my real aim was just to express myself, and so I need to write.

Seun:

Topic closed. Why? I decided to go the writer/director route.

Tough route my friend. . .

Yeah, but probably much easier than trying to convince and train people to write to my satisfaction.

pls, must it b a script? can't one give u a story in u can do d script yourself. cos i have a dance movie story that i intend to use in d future to encourage youngsters. i'm a dancer en a good writer. thanx [color=#990000][/color][i][/i]

You need to turn it into a story/script as quickly as possible. You can't protect an idea, but you can protect a script.

Seun is right, u need to turn it into a script. You get paid less for a storyline dan a ready made script.

Hey Seun i dont know if you still need a script writer. i have written nice scripts and i was wondering if u were still searching for one. bye and hey i write songs so for any sound track. feel free to holler

hello Seun,
I suppose the others might know you but I dont. what are your credentials ? how will I know that your claim is authentic? I just need more proof

This website is my greatest credential so far. My next credential will be my first low-budget TV/movie production.

are you the moderator of this website then?

Yep. I'm the owner, manager, and sole employee.

Seun, whatz up now!i have several compose songs.i have started to wonder why nigeria is not like america,where most musicians consult people for songs.Well my this thing is purely niga.U can contact me via my mail hafoll@yahoo.com Mind u money is not everything!!! medal

My plan is gradually coming together. Plese be patient with me, guys. I know you're ready for action!

seun, let me know you got it and secondly what you think.

seun why do u think anybody we trust u with their story, that u will get back to them if you like it. even big studios in america dont do that. am a writer and i will advise no body to do what u asked. meet pll face to face so that they know who collected the story they have spent sleepless nights for. seun think of a better way that will show respect to writers, something dignifying, not conditions.

seun i have written stories for good directors like tj bamishigbin, woorked with tajudeen adepetu. if you want us to work together, iam also for the revolution. maybe if you contact me on 08023241075 or hafeeskeshinro@yahoo.com. we just might click

Yes, you can meet me face to face, if you really want to. I can't be begging you and paying you at the same time!

HOW CAN I REST ASSURED THAT MY SCRIPTS WON'T BE USED WITHOUT ME BEING EXCLUDED FROM THE EVENTUAL PROFITS?

HOW CAN I REST ASSURED THAT MY SCRIPTS WON'T BE USED WITHOUT ME BEING EXCLUDED FROM THE EVENTUAL PROFITS?

In some countries, you can register your screenplay online with the writer's guild. In Nigeria, you probably have to deal with producers you trust, although I've heard that there's also a way to register a script in Nigeria

A producer that cares about quality won't even think about stealing a script. First, the cost of a script is not high compared to the cost of getting name actors to star in your show and all the logistics, so how much money is the producer saving? Secondly, the producer will still have to pay a writer to rewrite the script. If he steals your script, he won't be able to ask you to rewrite the script to suit his purposes, and he won't be able to get a new script from you - or other writers who know what he did. Such behavior is just not worth it for serious producer.

The purpose of registration is to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the script is yours since you registered it first.

The best way to operate is to use the scripts you've written as samples of what you can do, and distribute them widely. When a producer reads the script, he may not buy it, but he will call you the next time he needs a script!

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I have a screenplay in hollywood format that i want to sell.contact me at gloryadine@yahoo.com for the logline and synopsis.

I have a script for sale. mail me on ayofineboy2000@yahoo.com

It's been a while Seun have you made that movie yet?

I hope you still want to make that great Nigerian film

The industry lacks movies with the right mix of drama, suspense, romance and thriller. All these can exist in one movie . We also don't have any decent romcoms (you indicated ur interest in those, will be difficult to find)
OR

You can choose to do a simple, appealing romantic movie with a happy ending and a great plot in between.

What ever the case, don't lose the dream, cos I'm totally looking forward to the first Nairawood movie

if any one lack unique story of all any genre i think i am the best answer. seun i am the answer for you. currently i have a powerful award winning script ALABALA MEJI. pls find out about the script. anyone can talk to me on talentstoryking@yahoo.com or +2348034495217. welcome to my world!

Hi seun.
I got like three hand written screenplays, but i don't have a laptop to type them, i'm thinking just to give you one of the stories. one romance, action and adventure. Which one will you want? okerekenkem@yahoo.com

You say you want great script and stories for movie production then i can asure you i have want you want. There is one thing all script writers must understand, Nigeria's  are tried of a particular story line no matter how you polish it, it will have the same meaning, stories two lover but parents objecting, stories like Occult and diabolic stories. A good script writer must be able to come up with
new concepts,
be creating,
set up idea's with new look,
set up something a will create great and long lasting impact.

I am such a writer, my concepts are tight and different, but the problem is gelling a true producer,  one can trust, who is ready to go into production without wasting too much time, one who will be sincere and honest.

Early this year i lost my precious script to 419ers who made me pay a ransom of 15, 000; for marketing of the script, and in the end i really i was duped. i don't want to mention names but it might suprice you to know that the person in question is a popular face in Nolly wood, but what can i do. All these things are discouraging and that had really made me to lose interest in writing; but not withstanding i  have like two or three good and marketable script on ground.

I wouldn't want to discuss further on this issue again through nairaland; if you feel i may be try, then email me through: davidson4hope@yahoo.com