The Tim Ferriss Show

Ep. 10: Brian Koppelman, co-writer/producer of Rounders, Ocean's Thirteen, The Illusionist, etc.

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Jun 3, 2014
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ANECDOTE

Rounders' Rejection

  • Brian Koppelman and David Levien's screenplay for Rounders was rejected by every Hollywood agency.
  • A young manager's belief and persistence led to a producer optioning the script, eventually landing a deal with Miramax.
ADVICE

Handling Rejection

  • Evaluate reasons for rejection dispassionately.
  • Address valid criticisms; ignore meritless ones.
ANECDOTE

The Manager's Role

  • Koppelman and Levien's manager, a young man with few connections, got Rounders to producers through networking.
  • A producer eventually championed the script, leading to Miramax's interest.
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