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" Before you approach a production entity or even a potential producer, you should write up a treatment and register your show with the Writers Guild of America. "

Penelope Spheeris

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Producer

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Penelope Spheeris

Doing

Book

" Decline III, I funded myself, from the studio money. That, and I sold a lot of drugs. Kidding. Don't print that. "

" If you are looking for a producer, try to contact established producers. Don't let the fear of theft paralyze you, or you will never get anywhere with it. "

" Now, it's almost impossible to go out and do a film about a new form of music. "

Penelope Spheeris

Music

Now