What Literary Reps Look for in Screenplays

with David Boxerbaum

Thursday, August 10, 2023

at 2:30 pm PST 

What Literary Reps Look for in Screenplays

with David Boxerbaum

Thursday, August 10, 2023

at 2:30 pm PST 

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Landing the right literary rep is one of the most challenging but most important steps in the career of any emerging screenwriter. Join us for a live Q&A with spec sale super agent David Boxerbaum of Verve about how and where he finds his clients, the right way to find and work with your rep, and how to make your spec stand out.

About Our Guest

David Boxerbaum

David Boxerbaum is a prominent literary agent and partner at Verve, representing top tier talent including showrunners, franchise-builders and huge horror helmers. While he has earned his reputation as the best in the spec game, David also champions a diverse roster of writers and directors, and is known for his ability to find new voices and to jump start careers. He began his career working for producer Jerry Bruckheimer before moving to the William Morris Agency, transitioning to Endeavor and then to Paradigm where he cemented himself as a leader within the agency and the literary field. As a part of the Verve Partnership, David was involved in the monumental decision to sign the WGA Code of Conduct in May 2019, and in the move to up assistant pay in response to the #payuphollywood initiative.

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