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A screenplay for a movie that is shopped or sold on the open market, as opposed to one commissioned by a studio or production company.
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Spec script — A spec script is a speculative screenplay, one that the Variety slanguage dictionary defines as being shopped or sold on the open market, as opposed to one commissioned by a studio or production company. [ [http://www.variety.com/index.asp?layout … Wikipedia
Spec — may refer to: * spec is a music video or commercial which its creator produces at his own expense to improve his showreel in order to get a paid job. Often the people involved work for free and there is no video commissioner in between. * spec… … Wikipedia
script — (also shooting script) refers to the written text of a film a blueprint for producing a film detailing the story, setting, dialogue, movements and gestures of actors, and the shape and sequence of all events in the film; in various forms, such… … Glossary of cinematic terms
Script coverage — is a filmmaking term for the analysis and grading of screenplays, often within the script development department of a production company.While coverage may remain entirely verbal, it usually takes the form of a written report, guided by a rubric… … Wikipedia
Shooting script — A shooting script is the version of a screenplay used during the production of a motion picture. Shooting scripts are distinct from spec scripts in that they make use of scene numbers (along with certain other formatting conventions described… … Wikipedia
Dreams on Spec — Directed by Daniel J. Snyder Produced by Daniel J. Snyder Gary Edgren … Wikipedia
on spec — As a gamble, on the chance of achieving something • • • Main Entry: ↑spec * * * on spec informal phrase without being asked to do something, or without an agreement that something will happen He wrote to them on spec and they offered him a job!… … Useful english dictionary
Screenwriting — is the art and craft of writing scripts for film, television or video games.Writing for film is potentially one of the most high profile and best paying careers available to a writer and, as such, is also perhaps the most sought after. While it… … Wikipedia
Screenwriter's salary — A typical writer s deal usually comprises:* Option: Monies paid in exchange for the right (the option ) to produce and therefore to purchase outright a screenplay, treatment or other work within a certain period. * Guarantee: Literally, the money … Wikipedia
Screenplay — This article is about the media object. For other uses, see Screenplay (disambiguation). Main article: Pre production See also: Screenwriting Sample from a screenplay, showing dialogue and action descriptions A screenplay or script is a written… … Wikipedia
