The last post was about the Oscars and how most Award winning Screenwriters are in their 40's and above. One possible reason was just the shear odds of getting your script made, let alone winning an award. Maybe it takes several tries to beat the odds.
Let's look at the past 4 years of Oscar winner for Best Original Screenplay.
How many films did he write prior to this win? 68.
As you can see this game isn't for the young--only for the young at heart.
Let's look at the past 4 years of Oscar winner for Best Original Screenplay.
2010
The King's Speech
- David Seidler (74).
- David Seidler (74).
How many films did he write prior to this win? 18 movies or television series.
2011
Midnight in Paris
- Woody Allen (75)
- Woody Allen (75)
How many films did he write prior to this win? 68.
2012
Django Unchained
- Quentin Tarantino (49)
- Quentin Tarantino (49)
How many films did he write prior to this win? 17.
2013
Her- Spike Jonze (44)
- Spike Jonze (44)
How many films prior to this win? 13.
As you can see this game isn't for the young--only for the young at heart.
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