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Are you a movie producer or other entertainment professional searching for a stellar script? Or a savvy screenwriter eager to have your work produced as a feature film? If you answered “yes” to either question, then be sure to check out the InkTip online network. After signing up on the InkTip Website, entertainment professionals have exclusive access to the best selection of screenplays on the Internet. In addition, an InkTip Membership Executive will be assigned to your account and will personally work with you to help find out what you need.
InkTip is also a valuable tool for screenwriters, whose work will be viewed by some of the hungriest producers in the business. To date, more than 80 feature films have been produced from scripts and writers who were found through InkTip. Whether you’re looking for that next big script, or are eager to jump-start your screenwriting career, InkTip can help.
MM recently spoke with InkTip founder Jerrol LeBaron about this innovative company.
Kyle Rupprecht (MM): How did InkTip get started? What need were you trying to fill?
Jerrol LeBaron (JL): Well, during my short stint as a screenwriter, there were gigantic gaps in the film industry that were calling out to me. It’s difficult for entertainment professionals to find and read scripts from new writers, and even when they try, there are legal obstacles. So their standard response has simply been to not accept any new writer’s material. I designed InkTip to make it fast and easy for entertainment pros to find both proven and unproven writers and scripts, all while minimizing legal risks.
Now, with the InkTip’s new Web 2.0 Website up, we’ve streamlined our services, making it even easier for entertainment pros to find what they need.
MM: Some of InkTip’s most obvious benefits are to screenwriters; what are some of the biggest ones? How does it also benefit movie producers/directors?
JL: Well, InkTip is in the unique position of catering to both screenwriters and entertainment professionals, so through the years we’ve had to evolve to successfully serve both. The obvious benefit to writers is that instead of relentlessly throwing your scripts to a bunch of producers and reps who may or may not be interested in your materials, we have created a marketplace where the producers and reps come to you. We give writers the exposure and access that they need. Along the same line, we also offer e-newsletters to our writers that contain brand new leads and calls-for-scripts from production companies—outlining exactly what it is they are looking for. So we remove the guesswork and give writers the information they need so that they don’t waste their time or anyone else’s.
We benefit producers, directors, agents, managers and name talent by making it easy and fast for them to find exactly what it is they are looking for, while protecting their interests. A director could be looking for something so specific, like an action/adventure that takes place in three or less locations with a female lead and a giant spider for a co-star, and if it exists, we will find it for them.
MM: How many movies have been made through InkTip?
JL: We know that at least 85 films have been produced through the InkTip network; more than 50 of them are listed on IMDb. Some of InkTip’s facilitated featured films include San Saba (starring Vivica A. Fox), Long Lost Son (starring Chase Crawford), I Want to Marry Ryan Banks (starring Bradley Cooper), Johnny Was (starring Vinnie Jones), Outrage (starring Michael Madsen), and How Did It Feel? (starring Blair Underwood).
Through InkTip in 2008, Masiela Lusha, actress and CEO of Illuminary Films, picked up On, Cupid!, Angel Hair and Yellow Rose of Savona to top off Illuminary’s five-film slate. Also, last year, Jessica Biel produced Hole in the Paper Sky, a short she and her producing partner, Michelle Purple, found through the InkTip network.
MM: InkTip also has its own magazine. How does the printed version of InkTip differ from the online version?
JL: The magazine is a publication that we distribute to entertainment pros every couple of months, and that is funded by the writers who list their titles in the mag. Nearly 4,500 professionals subscribe to the magazine and thousands more receive it via e-mail, so it’s a great way for our writers to get even more exposure for their work. InkTip Magazine is kind of a way for producers and other pros to take InkTip offline. Plus, we get great feedback from them all the time, telling us that they look forward to receiving it and like being able to take it with them on business trips or just to the bathroom. It’s definitely garnered a lot of success for us and our writers.
MM: What’s the best piece of advice you would offer a burgeoning screenwriter who wants to place a listing on InkTip? What qualities do you think all the produced InkTip scripts share?
JL: The best piece of advice is to keep writing. When a writer has multiple scripts to their name, it makes them that much more likely to have success. That said, there is no one quality or characteristic shared by all of the produced InkTip scripts, and that is the exact reason why we work so well. Every producer has his or her own taste, and one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. Fortunately in Hollywood, a writer can hear a thousand “nos,” but all is takes is one “yes.” So, if you have several scripts with different styles and subject matter, you are opening the doors to more and more producers.
MM: How do you see today’s climate in Hollywood—both with the recent labor disputes and the current financial situation—helping up-and-coming screenwriters? There are many who believe that today is the day of the indie moviemaker—do you agree with this? Why?
JL: Well, it is tough to see the entertainment industry go through such a difficult time, but it has definitely opened some significant opportunities for independent filmmaking. Regardless of the economic climate, people always want to see movies, and even if the big studios are slowing down on productions, the distributors still want content. It’s a great time to produce good movies.
MM: How do you see the company changing in the future? What plans do you have for it?
JL: I can’t give away too many secrets, but suffice to say, InkTip is going to be expanding quite a bit in 2009—both online and off. It’s shaping up to be a pretty exciting year.
MM: Anything else you’d like to add?
JL: Just a sincere “thanks” for holding this interview. And to anyone reading this: If you want to learn more about how we do what we do, there is a great InkTip Explained video up on our homepage at InkTip.com.
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COMMENTS | POST A COMMENT 
- Comment by Danny R on 5/15/09 at 7:47 am
This is just a great resource. One of the biggest problems for screenwriters is getting people to actually look at their work. Maybe this could work with novels as well. Natural Remedies for High Blood Pressure
- Comment by yolanda on 5/22/09 at 3:23 am
are you only based in America becouse a’m a South african film student and i would like to send one of my script to you guys
- Comment by Big Sur Mike on 5/29/09 at 4:06 pm
This is a great service. I have a friend who tried to submit some material to agents and everything was returned. Great idea.
- Comment by Old Fashioned Toys on 6/07/09 at 7:25 pm
I’m a real cynic so although I like the idea behind this I can’t help but feel Hollywood would rip off the script writers by stealing ideas and not attributing properly.
But I’ll keep an open mind. I hope it works out - I really do, because it’d be a great way for lesser known but highly talented individuals to get noticed.
- Comment by T.W. Kennedy on 7/16/09 at 9:45 am
InkTip.com has been a great resource for us.
Very helpful and supportive folks.
T.W. Kennedy
Producer
KENNEDY FILMS & ENTERTAINMENT
Long Beach, California- Comment by Natasha on 7/21/09 at 9:11 am
Inktip works. I’ve had my scripts requested three times from prodcos who found my login and synopsis on inktip.
- Comment by Xenu on 3/31/10 at 10:22 pm
Besides the fact that InkTip is useless, know that you’re also supporting the cult of Scientology.
Jerrol LeBaron is a longtime Scientologist who has given over $40,000 to the “church.”
http://www.truthaboutscientology.com/stats/by-name/j/jerrol-lebaron.html
Oh, and the comments that support InkTip? They’re from fellow Scientologists (it’s SOP for Scientologists to flood the internet with comments supporting one other).
Essentially, LeBaron has taken the Sceientology playbook and adapted it to the screenwriting market. And just like Scientology, it offers very little benefit to the unfortunate souls who gladly empty their wallets for empty promises.
Even that photo is a lie; LeBaron hasn’t had that much hair in years.
Stay away from InkTip!- Comment by Natasha on 4/12/10 at 12:59 pm
People’s religious views are their own. I’ve had success with inktip in the past and I am not a Scientologist. Regardless, never put all your eggs in one basket. There are several ways to break in to Hollywood and several sources available to do so. Inktip is only one of many.
- Comment by Xenu on 5/27/10 at 6:22 pm
Hey Natasha,
“Never put all your eggs in one basket. There are several ways to break in to Hollywood and several sources available to do so” is a standard shill line that Inktip uses to distract from the fact that Inktip is useless.
Are you sure you don’t work for them?
- Comment by Natasha on 5/27/10 at 6:34 pm
Xenu, after 10 years of doing this, I certainly don’t put all my eggs in one basket. Duh! And I definitely don’t work for them. Why would you think that? Is it solely because it has worked for me? It may not work for everyone but it does work for some. It’s all about CONCEPT, CONCEPT, CONCEPT in this industry...truly the writing is secondary. You can be a fab writer but if your concept sucks, well, it’s going to be hard to get someone interested. However, if you have a great concept, someone will take interest regardless of what method you use to market that concept. Inktip is just one of many avenues. On another note, if someone from inktip would like to give me a check, I would gladly accept.
N.
- Comment by Xenu on 5/27/10 at 6:35 pm
Also, Scientology isn’t a religion, it’s a cult. Google the names Lisa McPherson and Paulette Cooper and you’ll quickly see that Scientology is a dangerous organization.
For example, did you you know that Scientologists broke into and bugged government offices in order to smear their critics? What type of religion does that?
Have you heard of Fair Game? It was Hubbard’s policy of attacking anyone who criticizes the cult. Hubbard’s motto: “always attack, never defend,” which is quite similar to Inktip’s approach.
Hubbard dictated that it was perfectly okay to lie in order to protect the cult; Inktip engages in the very same practices.
In fact, I think you’re an Inktip/Scientology drone who’s here defending Inktip, the same way Tory Bezazian would defend Scientology on the internet during her time the OSA.
But you’d never admit that, would you?
Let me leave you with this: if you’re so free, how come you’re not allowed to read certain books, watch certain tv shows, or talk to certain people? That doesn’t sound like a bridge to total freedom to me.
- Comment by Natasha on 5/27/10 at 6:43 pm
Also, what I say is to think positive and follow your gut. If you believe inktip is useless, then don’t use them. Everyone has to make that decision for themself but if no one requests to read your work that doesn’t necessarily mean the site is useless. They provide a service. They can’t make producers want to read your work. That’s up for us to do in the logline and synopsis. Just like if you enter the Nicholls. If you don’t win or place in the finals doesn’t negate the entire process because some people do win and make it to the finals.
I say try it and if nothing comes out of it, try something else. In this industry, there are plenty people out there waiting to take your money. Just do your research and use your gut. At least that’s what I do and I guess I’m not doing too bad since I have had two options and a sale but like I said, I’ve been in the game for 10 years parttime since I do have a day job that more than pays the bills.
Good luck.
- Comment by Natasha on 5/27/10 at 6:50 pm
Xenu, seriously, SERIOUSLY! Don’t you have better things to do with your time? Shouldn’t you be writing or something? I don’t give a hoot about whether they are scientologist or not and I’m not going to have a debate over whether they are or not because honestly, it doesn’t matter to me. Who cares? I’m not responding to any more of this nonsense. DON’T USE THEM IF YOU DON’T WANT TO. It’s not that difficult of a decision to make. Just let others make that decision for themselves. If Scientologist wanted to buy a script from me then I’ll gladly say here’s my account number. Peace!
- Comment by Xenu on 5/27/10 at 6:56 pm
Typical Scion drivel; rather than answering my questions you revert back to the standard “Inktip works for some people, but not everybody” party line that Wynn, Cookson, et al hand out like candy to anyone who questions the legitimacy of their organization.
The Nicholls is a contest run by the non-profit AMPAS; Inktip is a questionable business venture run by a Scientologist. Comparing the two is ludicrous at best.
- Comment by Xenu on 5/27/10 at 7:00 pm
I’m happy to let others make decisions for themselves, but aren’t they entitled to hear both sides? Oh, right, Scientology forbids that. Know why? Because if people heard both sides, Scientology and Inktip would never have any new members/customers.
- Comment by Xenu on 5/27/10 at 7:21 pm
Folks, one of Scientology’s standard practices is setting up phony websites and fake personas to defend the cult on the internet...and that’s exactly what “Natasha” is. Don’t be fooled by the pictures on her website, she’s either Jared Wynn, Chris Cookson, Norma Lebaron, or Jerrol himself.
Tick, tock Jerrol. What are you going to do when the Feds expose Inktip for what it really is? Time, that’s what. Hopefully hard time.
- Comment by Natasha on 5/27/10 at 8:09 pm
Dude! What is your problem? You obviously have issues. You don’t even know me and now you are including me in all your idiotic thinking! Give me a break. At any rate, I’m unsubscribing to this post all this nonsense because it’s so crazy it really doesn’t even warrant a response. Some people have nothing better to do. I’ve said what I had to say. I don’t care about Scientology at all. It is SO not important to me. I love Jesus. Unlike you, I don’t have any agendas. I’m just trying to sell my scripts. I am who I say that I am and I don’t have to prove it to you. What have you sold!! I don’t have anything to hide and I’m just not going to entertain this craziness any longer. You can’t reason with people with mental issues.
At any rate, good luck people.
I hope you sell your projects. See you on the red carpet one day.
- Comment by Natasha on 5/27/10 at 8:15 pm
One final thought, I have heard of internet crazies before but after 14 years on the internet I had never come in contact with one before, until now. Unbelievable!
- Comment by Private Van Insurance on 4/28/11 at 5:44 am
can a high concept spec screenplay be character-driven, or does it depend?
- Comment by Okey oyunu on 5/12/11 at 5:23 am
Okey dünyanın en zevkli oyunlarından birisidir. On binlerce üyenin bir arada buluduğu okey oyunu dünyasına katılmak, artık çok kolay. Ücretsiz olarak okey oyunu oynayabileceğiniz mükemmel bir site sizleri bekliyor. Sizde hemen http://www.okey-oyunu.com adresinden oyunu indirebilir ve muhteşem okey oyunu dünyasına katılabilirsiniz. Online olarak dünyanın her bölgesinden insanlar ile kıyasıya mücadele içerisine girerek, kendinizi ispat edebilirsiniz.
- Comment by atm machine on 7/21/11 at 1:10 am
We are all meeting at one evening for dinner along with families at one place, so we want to relax and have some fun, suggest some new ways of entertainment, not regular dance by professionals, some thing different.
- Comment by alarabforum2012 on 8/24/11 at 6:24 pm
One final thought, I have heard of internet crazies before but after 14 years on the internet I had never come in contact with one before, until now. Unbelievable! ازياء بنات
ديكورات- Comment by مدونة العصابة on 10/04/11 at 10:22 pm
We are reading, keep writing! Thanks for explaining!
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