Luke Thomas
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Doing my best. Writing scripts. Here to learn and connect. 95% nachos. Lit Rep: @KalaGuess at K Station Media
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The fact that I’ve been paid for my writing will forever blow my mind. I literally spent part of my youth in a trailer park/homeless being told that working as a forklift operator was the path for me, and only one of my parents finished high school.
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2020 - Started writing again after a 7 year hiatus.
2021 - Signed with my manager and optioned a bunch of scripts.
2022 - My hopes are to see something go into production, sign with an agent, and meet more cool and genuine people.
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My awesome manger just moved over to Zero Gravity Management and decided to drag me along with her. So I guess I'm with Zero Gravity now, which to be honest, is pretty darned cool.
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Producer is letting me watch audition tapes for one of my scripts and it’s wild to see my words read aloud (this is my first time).
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Just finished my first draft of this tight 90 page thriller. Felt good. Starting the new year right. Really feel good about this script.
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I wrote 70 pages between yesterday and today. My brain is fried but I feel good because I finished a first draft!
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Today I finished a script that I had put in a drawer months ago. Suddenly it clicked into place and over the last few days it just flowed out of me. It’s a pretty out there horror script but feels great that a draft is done.
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Over the last 2 weeks I've had script requests from 10 execs/producers. I did this through cold queries (although a few had read me before and were fans). I also made sure these queries were targeted well. Reps are nice but you still have to make your own momentum.
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I've been feeling discouraged about writing as of late, but out of the blue just got a call from a producer who read a fuck it script of mine. He said "I fucking love this script. I need to help you get this out there right now." Not a bad start for the week.
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I have a script called $612 that’s gotten me generals and was considered by an A List actor. It’s inspired by my time working in a shelter. I want it to be made so bad but it hasn’t found the right eyes. Hard to hold onto hope! Anyone else have a script like this?
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Not gonna lie… feeling kind of nervous today. Meeting with a cult director this afternoon. Just rewatched two of his movies on the Criterion Channel and he’s never directed anyone else’s screenplay but he loves mine. Gonna just try and enjoy the ride.
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Well I’m meeting with the head of development for a studio after a good general. Definitely not freaking out.
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The film industry is VERY tough. Treat the people you meet along the way well. Not with the expectation of something, just with with the appreciation that someone gave you their time.
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Finished a high concept horror script about the toxic masculinity I grew up around in a small town. I've got to say 1) I actually feel really proud of it. 2) It was very cathartic to write. Also if you're a producer and want to read it feel free to message me or my manager... 😬
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Signed a thing today. First deal of the New Year (and with a really cool company to boot)! Here’s to many more (cuz I have an awesome manager now!)
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Gonna sign this option agreement today. Very excited to talk about it when the time is right. Exciting place to be working with! First one of the new year!
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I never post about my real life on here but I just had my student loans forgiven (I’m a public servant) and it feels like 1000lbs just got lifted off me. I always assumed any money I made off screenwriting was just going to go to student debt.
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#screenwriting
is a strange journey. Some days you’ll feel like everything is falling apart and the next day your name will be in the trades and the director of a best picture nominee will personally request your new script. You never know what the day will hold. Keep going.
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Updating since a lot of people were curious how this was gonna go: Already heard back from one producer (who made a movie I really enjoyed last year). Meeting in 30 minutes. Good vibes are welcomed.
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Over the last 2 weeks I've had script requests from 10 execs/producers. I did this through cold queries (although a few had read me before and were fans). I also made sure these queries were targeted well. Reps are nice but you still have to make your own momentum.
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Admittedly I don’t know much about the film industry, but I have found that by and large people just want to work with people they get along with. It’s not hard to be kind, even if you disagree. (This isn’t a subtweet or anything, just reflecting)
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Had an option officially extended. This one is really near and dear to my heart so it’s really awesome seeing amazing people believe in it so much.
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Getting ready to sign an option with a company that made a movie I LOVED last year. Third option in as many month. Feels like a fever dream. Can’t wait to take out my WILD action comedy in April. Execs and Agents, feel free to get at me or my manager 😬 😅
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December I signed with my new manager. January I optioned a script. February I optioned a script… here’s hoping for March… 😬 that said, I busted my butt in 2023 to set these up. Can’t wait to see what’s next, but even if it’s nothing, I’m very proud of what I’ve accomplished.
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I just had 2nd offer on a script in the same day. What in the actual heck is going on?! Am I being pranked?!
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February 1st and just had my first offer of the month. Time to start thinking (and taking a few deep breaths). Sundance is pretty much over I guess.
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I dug into my e-mail and realized it was this week two years ago that I started querying reps for the first time. This week I’m starting it once again. This time I have 6 optioned scripts, producers and execs that are fans, and I know what I want... Here we go….
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I'm actually going to meet an exec in person. Not in LA. This is a bold new world.
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Screenwriting Twitter is awesome. I optioned a script through here the other month and just got back some amazing feedback for my rewrite based on the Producer’s notes. I’ve been kind of discouraged with writing as of late, but I think 2023 is gonna be special.
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This was the beginning of an exciting time. Two scripts in a row got 8’s and started me down this path I’m on.
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The kindness of writers/execs/producers that reached out today to help me find a new manager was kind overwhelming. I’m super anxious so connecting (and asking favors) is really tough for me, but wow. This community is amazing.
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You know that thing where you send your script to someone important and immediately find an error? Never gets old…
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I had two exciting things happen today. One I can’t talk about and one is that I signed with a new manager.
@KalaGuess
at K Station Media. Super excited for what’s next.
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Had a big manager request my latest script yesterday. Immediately noticed a typo on the first page this morning. Oh well.
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First page of my thriller: CLEAN. Still one of the favorite first pages I’ve written. An earlier draft was on
@The_Grey_List
and it now has a great producer and director attached.
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Was doing a rewrite based on producer and director notes and hit a moment where I just realized how amazing feedback from others can be and how much it can enhance a script if you go into it with open ears and a collaborative spirit.
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Today my manager told me that one of my weirder scripts was one she could see winning an Oscar… and… it meant a lot. Sometimes it’s hard to just be yourself with your writing, but GO FOR IT!
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Cool I made the Quarter's... but I had to e-mail them and take it out of the running... for good reasons 😀
Congratulations to the quarterfinalists of the 2024 TSL Free Screenplay Contest.
View the list:
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If there’s one thing I know about screenwriting it’s to put tons of songs into the script. Especially by popular artists. Producers LOVE that kind of stuff.
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Ended my week yesterday with a director I like attaching to one of my scripts. No complaints here.
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I’m so excited to write this year. That’s all I’ve got to say. Just can’t wait to see what excites me and what I come up with.
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Three scripts out to execs and producers. It feels soooo good to get things out there again!
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Further updates: 2nd producer got back to me. Loved it/my writing but didn’t see how they could get it made. Asked to see loglines for all my other scripts since they liked my writing so much.
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Over the last 2 weeks I've had script requests from 10 execs/producers. I did this through cold queries (although a few had read me before and were fans). I also made sure these queries were targeted well. Reps are nice but you still have to make your own momentum.
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Set up a general with a studio that I’m VERY excited about. They like my world building and I’ll be honest, I’ve been really trying to work on that over the last year, so it feels good to know it paid off.
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Two scripts out. Two meetings today. Feels good to be back in the swing of things.
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My greatest skill as a screenwriter is my ability to completely forget who I sent scripts to and to be pleasantly surprised when I get a random email from someone liking said script.
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@RWWFilm
It took a lot of effort, but happy the execs and producers responded. Here you go:
"I’m writing you about my (genre) feature script: XYZ
LOGLINE: xyz
Comp: x meets y
Happy to send if you’re interested.
Luke Thomas"
Super basic like how
@johnzaozirny
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Are there really rules to loglines or do you just have to hook someone with an intriguing sentence?
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Being unrepped again has been interesting. Spent time recalibrating. Asking myself what I want going forward. Talking with execs and producers that have supported me. I’ve re-centered to one important thing: I’m writing just to write. Everything else is a bonus.
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All these people signing with reps today is making me happy! It’s not a competition, it’s a community.
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Putting myself out there for any reps or execs. I’m a feature writer that likes big ideas with very real people (product of being a social worker). I have several features that have been optioned and several more thrillers/horror/sci-fi specs available. Here’s some 1st pages:
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GERTIE - Terrorists take over a retirement home on bingo night and the only person that can save the day is a 70 year old hit-woman named Gertie. — an insane Die Hard in a retirement home riff— here’s the 2nd page as well for fun…
#firstpagefriday
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Got to meet with a really rad producer who is now officially working to produce one of my scripts. That makes 7 scripts underway. Something’s gotta get made!
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I'm repped but a lot of times I just wish I had a more experienced writer that I could bounce business questions off of. Hard to network like that from the PNW!
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I don’t have a manager (used to). Don’t have an agent. But I’ve got several options and a few on the table (here’s hoping!). Just hustle/make connections/ be kind/and put yourself out there.
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Had a rep read a script— had a good zoom— they read another script and emailed me to say they really liked it as well— then they disappeared. You never know with screenwriting. Just keep going.
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For those asking just how this happened. It mostly boils down to me getting 8’s on
@theblcklst
and a Producer finding me on there. Also used the 8’s to query and got a manager that way. She took over and continues to mine the other scripts I’ve written and help me get them ready.
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While I’ve appreciated my time w/ my manager at Zero Gravity, I have parted ways with them.
That being said, if anyone is looking to rep a screenwriter who has optioned several screenplays (and has lots of fresh material) let’s talk!
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I know this sounds nuts but they already read it and got back to me. Which is absolutely wild I’ve never ever someone read something this quick. Lots of positive things to say but ultimately a pass. They even gave some amazing feedback that helped me break open the third act.
Had a big manager request my latest script yesterday. Immediately noticed a typo on the first page this morning. Oh well.
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It feels like there’s a strange stigma about writing and holding a full time job in another field. I just want to say that I do both. I’m happy with both careers. Both fulfill me in different ways. Being a writer isn’t a binary option in life.
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I had a lot of fomo with AFF… but now that my feed is non-stop pictures of positive Covid tests…
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My script that was in this last year has an awesome producer and director attached. Shoot your shot.
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Updates: Out of the 10 people I sent this to I've had 5 (!) execs/producers express interest after reading. Currently making some decisions on what's next. Lesson is: TARGET YOUR QUERIES WELL! Also I should note this script had a flashy elevator pitch, which helps.
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Over the last 2 weeks I've had script requests from 10 execs/producers. I did this through cold queries (although a few had read me before and were fans). I also made sure these queries were targeted well. Reps are nice but you still have to make your own momentum.
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Fifteen years of working with the houseless and today I FINALLY housed someone after what was one of the most complicated/headache inducing few weeks I've ever experienced in this line of work. Maybe this is why I have such thick skin when it comes to screenwriting. Onward.
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Trying to figure out the best time to go to LA this year, cuz my manager is pretty darned cool and I’ve got some people to meet.
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Had a friend tell me they were really affected by what I would say is my most personal script. Really made me feel proud. It's about homelessness, addiction, what our intentions truly are when we help those in need. VERY inspired by my life as a social worker.
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Just sent a new draft of the most unhinged script I’ve written to the producer who optioned it. I haven’t spoken much about this one, but I really hope people get to see this one. It’s a wildly bloody Christmas movie and I’m very proud of it.
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I will not start writing this new idea I had until I finish rewrites on two of my other scripts. I will not start writing this new idea I had until I finish rewrites on two of my other scripts. I will not start writing this new idea I had until I finish rewrites on two of my othe
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First draft is done. One of the more mind bendingly strange ones that I’ve written. Here’s to the next draft.
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I finished a first draft of an action comedy and I had more fun writing it than any other script I’ve written. Tell me about the scripts you had the most fun writing.
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Sent a really tight draft of a script to a producer that has an option on it. So stoked for this one. Probably the wildest thing I've ever written. Now to rest and get back to other rewrites tomorrow!
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Clean. -
After being forced to clean up a grisly murder, a motel maid is presented with a way to secure her autistic brother’s future when she takes out her captor and steals 300k from him, problem is that she’s not the only one in town that needs that money.
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I need to get better at loglines. I’ve got scripts that have gotten me multiple generals when I had a manager, but now can’t get responses from manager queries (granted there pretty hard as it is). Mastering the art of the logline is essential!
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Gave it a month. Now to get some eyes on it and do another pass with this Mr. Rogers meets Collateral thriller.
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I currently have 6 optioned projects. Here’s hoping 2023 is the year for at least one of them!
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Production company from a big name actor that had been considering a script of mine (that I LOVE) about homelessness (I’m a social worker) for the last 6 months finally passed on it today. Onward and upward… happy birthday to me I guess?
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#1stpagefriday
90 pages of non stop thrills.
clean.
After being forced to clean up a grizzly murder, a motel maid is presented with a way to secure her autistic brother’s future, but she quickly finds her dark past catching up with her when things go awry.
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Last time I was looking for a rep I got 8’s on two scripts in a row from
@theblcklst
and was a finalist with the
@cassianelwes
fellowship there. Now I’ve got a toddler and inflation is wild. How are you all affording reviews and contests?! Do I need a second job?
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And yes I understand that's a lot but I did a bunch of research and made spreadsheets beforehand, so it was a bit of campaign. Also made sure loglines and scripts were looking real good. It's not easy by any means.
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I'm "my film school was DVD bonus features" years old.
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Last tweet of 2022:
I think I did a good job screenwriting and helping people get off the street and into housing. I hope I do it again next year.
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My only screenwriting goal is to get Keanu Reeves to star in something I write.
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When directors that I admire pass on my material, I just have to pinch myself because I feel so lucky that they even considered it in the first place.
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Feeling more confident that in 2023 I’ll see one of my scripts go into production. Heard from a few producers that have my stuff optioned that they’re feeling bullish about it. Here’s hoping! Until then I’ll be writing and searching for a rep to help me get to the next step!
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One time
@franklinleonard
set me up with a
@theblcklst
evaluation and this is what happened. They are responsible for a lot of good things that have happened with my writing.
JOANNIE'S CUSTOM PHONE SLEEVES by Luke Thomas was one of the best scripts our readers read last week.
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That feeling when your script is now in the hands of the rep of the actor you wrote the script for in the first place… (thanks to your rad producer)
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Heyyyyy my script CLEAN is on here! Some people say that it reads like a line of cocaine… Thanks for doing this
@RWWFilm
!
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Decided to put one of my old scripts up on Coverfly. Always loved this weird weird script. Really nails the Funny, sad, strange, beautiful ethos I live by with my writing. It even had an 8 on the Black List!
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JOANNIE'S CUSTOM PHONE SLEEVES by Luke Thomas was one of the best scripts our readers read last week.
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February 1st and just had my first offer of the month. Time to start thinking (and taking a few deep breaths). Sundance is pretty much over I guess.
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