Interview (Written): Milan Tomasevic

A Black List interview with Milan Tomasevic.

How did you first hear about The Black List?

I was in York University’s film program when I heard about it. It seemed like a chance to get alternate opinions from industry readers and have a wider viewability on scripts outside of the classroom. I’m glad I gave it a shot.

Since using The Black List, how has your career been impacted?

I landed a great LA based manager Bernard Kira of BMK|ENT who found my specs on The Black List site. Since then, I optioned my first TV project HARBORAGE to Todd Cohen and Laura Terry of Full Fathom Five and my feature CONSUME is with Peter Pastorelli, Marshall Johnson and Eddie Rubin of Long Road Films. Along with other TV and feature specs, I’m involved in a dystopian Western project with Canadian writer-producer Cameron MacLaren and up-and-coming director Rob Grant.

Any tips for writers interested in the site?

Every script is a new life. More so, every draft is a new life. You might have one screenplay that doesn’t quite click and another one that gets a response. If you know this going in then you will be more inclined to share your scripts to find out what works and what needs tweaking. After a few more drafts you can throw it back in the ring and see if it holds up. Lastly, I encourage writers to put their best stuff out there because you never know who’s reading it.

For more of the interview with the Black List’s Kate Hagen, go here.

Twitter: @milanrambles.