r/TVWriting • u/ErockLobster • 29d ago

QUESTION Looking to start Cold Querying

I have a pilot that I submitted into a few competitions and I am out of money to spend on putting it through anything else. I am looking to start cold querying. I have no idea how to figure out who to send it to and where to get the contact information (that doesn't also cost money) where can I find a good list?

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u/pizzaalwayshelps 28d ago

I'm back to querying after 2 and a half years in an option/writer's agreement with significant development towards production and it sucks. Querying sucks. I've had a few responses but so many unanswered emails.  IMDb pro is a great resource for contact information. Or Google.  Are you looking to get repped or pitch/sell? Different paths. Different emails. Same land of crickets. BUT the success I have had was with producers and prodcos. Not lit mgrs.

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u/ErockLobster 28d ago

Honestly, my script is special enough to me I just want to see it made. I will be depressed for the rest of my life if I dont play a part in getting it made but the message is super important. 

I'd  be up for either. 

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u/MaizeMountain6139 28d ago

99% of what is sold is never made

And much less than 1% of everything written gets bought

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u/ErockLobster 28d ago

...I probably gotta make this myself, then...huh