How do you get an agent? How do you get in the union? Do you need a manager? Answers to all these questions (and more) will be shared in this one day, two hour workshop giving you an insider’s view of navigating the competitive landscape of film and television commerce. You’ll learn how to protect your story’s rights and submit your material to competitions and fellowships that serve as springboards for the writers of tomorrow. The veil over agencies and management companies will be lifted so you know just how and where and who to submit your scripts to. Michael will share advice on how best to navigate option and purchase negotiations with attorneys on both sides of the aisle. What’s more, you’ll learn how to survive and succeed once your project is put into development, production, and distribution. Lastly, if not most importantly, you’ll learn how to get paid as a writer for services rendered and over the long term with residuals that last a lifetime.