Scriptnotes Podcast 681 - The Waiting Game
Mar 25, 2025
John and Craig dive into the challenges of waiting for project approvals, offering strategies to handle uncertainty. They discuss the role of script supervisors and the ethical concerns surrounding AI in film. The hosts also critique listener scripts, emphasizing the importance of character depth and clarity. A fascinating narrative on a pirate battle reveals complexities in adaptation and character development. Plus, a nostalgic encounter with Cookie Monster evokes childhood memories of cultural icons.
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Hidden AI Production Deal
- A writer's script was optioned by a producer intending to use generative AI for production without prior disclosure.
- Upon learning this, the writer negotiated out of the deal to protect the script and their creative integrity.
Contract Clause Against AI Use
- Always include explicit contract clauses that forbid using your material to train or assist generative AI.
- Insist on clear terms to protect your work from unauthorized AI use from the start.
Mastering the Waiting Game
- Waiting for decisions in screenwriting projects is a common and frustrating experience involving factors beyond writing quality.
- Writers have limited control and should practice patience and do other creative work while waiting.