tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4706282221761427996.post6408374040561049059..comments2024-03-07T20:15:45.996-08:00Comments on The Bitter Script Reader: An interview with Justin Marks: Part I - Breaking in and the road to STREET FIGHTERThe Bitter Script Readerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16575166527272639709noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4706282221761427996.post-11582450447714138272016-04-28T09:38:31.111-07:002016-04-28T09:38:31.111-07:00Great interview and so many heartfelt, in not pain...Great interview and so many heartfelt, in not painful, truths. You're absolutely spot on in that IMDB doesn't tell a fraction of the writer's journey. In the seventeen years I've been here, I've been fortunate enough to have had a couple of films produced, worked as a director, but most relevant, is that I've written for twenty producers, celebrities and companies. Most never got made, but still, I was paid, which enabled me to hustle for the next gig. The hard reality is that, that which the writer creates, rarely ends up on the screen. Once you've been hired, you're at the whim of the employer. The only way to retain the truth of your art is to partner with a producer and direct the show yourself. Alas, therein lies the rub; after the Great Recession, for most of us low to mid level writers, paychecks went from six figures to five or ten grand, if you can find a gig. I know of several working writers that have sold their specs for this amount, and now count themselves lucky; myself amongst them. Or if you get hired, it's the same deal. Justin is a great writer and obviously, doesn't take his success for granted and his honesty is both refreshing and encouraging. Anyway, love the site and although I visit often, post rarely, for some reason that escapes me. Digital overload, I guess. I know, I know, I'm babbling. Sorry. renegademaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17768850230369181417noreply@blogger.com