Forgotten Quote by Shane Black
“I think a lot of people - by the time I came back with a script I liked, which took me many years, they'd forgotten who I was. Doors all the time are slamming, you meet friends that you've had for years, you'd go to the studio, and they'd say things to indicate clearly that they hadn't read it, or that they'd had their assistant sort of skim it. They wouldn't buy it. They wouldn't make it.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Discussing script development, date unknown
The quote reflects frustration with industry neglect, where after long development periods, creators find their work ignored by decision‑makers who haven't read it.
In simple terms: Creators feel ignored after long work.
Key Takeaway
Persistently pitch and seek allies early.
Themes
frustration
industry
creativity
Mood
exasperated
determined
Type
advice
industry commentary
When to use this quote
- film studios
- screenwriting
- pitch meetings
- assistant reviews
Key Concepts
script development
gatekeeping
networking
Questions to Reflect On
- How can writers maintain relevance during long development?
- What strategies ensure scripts get read?
A Different Perspective
Even with a polished script, lack of exposure can stall a project.
![“I came across the script [42], and I read it, and I said, "I really want to do this." And when I had my agent call, they said, ah, you know, it's not what they're looking for. So, OK. And then I let it go for a while, and then it just kept gnawing at me, so I kept pushing.” quote by Harrison Ford](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b04/harrison-ford-1782_agents_i-came-across-the-script-42-and-i-read-i_1163166.jpg)
