ful of trouble. Hint at a mystery, a menace or
a problem to be solved -- something the
hero has to cope with later.
tery, defeat the menace or solve the
problem.)
the first act.
development.
obstacles to his or her success. A
lover, child or friend is in danger.
Or the hero must overcome skep-
tics, or outwit or outrun govern-
ment agents who would try to
stop him, all the while struggling
with inner demons borne from
all those years of ridicule when
no one would listen to him.
corners the villain in a physical conflict.
There can even be another plot twist that
sends the story in another direction that in-
tensifies the problem. For example, the nu-
clear bomb meant to stop the creature only
made it mad -- and bigger and badder.
him prisoner and framed for a murder rap;
the girl is presumably dead, everything is lost
and the different murder method is about to
dispose of the suffering protagonist.)
are cleared up in course of final conflict as the
hero takes the situation in his own hands.
unexpected person, having the sought-
after "treasure" be worthless, the crea-
ture be a product of man's own genetic
tampering, etc.
la vista, baby" should do.
the words "mega" or "dino" somewhere
in the title. Megaquake, Megafault,
Dinocroc and Dinoshark are good exam-
ples. Combine them to create a "mega-
dinosaur" and you're on your way.
Credits: The Fallen, Weiner Dog Nationals, Samurai Avenger: The
Blind Wolf
Genres: All
Note: Send submissions with a filled-out submissions form to
submissions@camelotfilms.com.
17941 Ventura Blvd., Suite 205
Encino, CA 91316
(818) 343-8950
Credits: Casper: A Spirited Beginning, Men in White, Timecop 2
Description: Started by Mike Elliott and Rob Kerchner, two for-
mer producers for Roger Corman, Capital Arts specializes in di-
rect-to-DVD features and sequels to first-run theatrical releases.
Genres: All
Notes: Query Lisa Gooding at info@capitalarts.com.
11600 San Vicente Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 820-6733
Credits: Dinoshark, Dinocroc, Supergator, Spacejacked
Corman has discovered a who's who of writers, actors and direc-
tors over his lengthy career.
Genre: Drama, fantasy, sci-fi and horror
Notes: Send a query letter via snail mail to Roger Corman.
5524 Colbath Ave.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91401
(310) 980-8626
Credits: The Way Home, Terror Tract, Conjurer
Genre: All
Notes: Email queries to Clint Hutchison at
clintonhutchison@gmail.com.
36-40 11th St.
Long Island City, NY 11106
(310) 410-9405
Credits: Poultrygeist: Night of the Chicken Dead, Toxic Avenger (series)
Genre: Comedy, horror
Notes: Troma's website offers information on how to submit a
script or completed film. Visit: www.troma.com/jobs/.