Pitch It or Ditch It?
Screenwriter captains identify warning signs that an OWA may be a dead end.
When it comes to the question of whether OWAs are worth pursuing, writers have a range of perspectives. To some, OWAs are the devil’s game—stay away!—while others see them as opportunities if you’re smart in your approach. So, when should you say no way to an OWA?
Connect asked several screenwriter captains for their cautionary advice. The biggest concern among the writers interviewed were phantom OWAs, fake or highly dubious projects that producers often present as real jobs. Phantom OWAs come in many forms: Read more >>
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