What Agents Look For and Run From with Hollywood Agent Rima Greer - Ep #4

Don't do that! In this episode Leslie gets to the straight talk with acclaimed Hollywood agent Rima Greer about what agents will and will not look for from writers who want representation. They also discuss the differences between large agencies and boutique agencies, contract negotiation, the different paths a writer can take in their career and with each project, and much more...

Rima Greer paid her dues at the Writers Guild of America,
William Morris Agency, and Writers & Artists Agency. In 1994,
she started her own company, Above the Line Agency.

Ms. Greer has been involved in over 60 produced films, including
studio projects like HIGHLANDER, BACKDRAFT, JUMANJI,
CHARLIE’S ANGELS, and CONSTANTINE. A devotee of
independent film, she also shepherded projects such as THE
PROPHECY (Christopher Walken), ALEGRIA (Cirque du Soleil),
SLOW BURN (Minnie Driver), HE WAS A QUIET MAN (Christian
Slater and William H. Macy), and THE POKER HOUSE with
writer/director Lori Petty, starring Jennifer Lawrence.

Projects in development include SLINGSHOT at Scott Free,
DOOR WITH TWO ROOMS at Digital Riot, and an untitled
HISTORICAL EPIC with multi-Oscar- nominated producer Mike
Deluca at Lionsgate, and “Moose Murders” at MGM.

Current projects slated for release include three films for “Dolly
Parton Theatre” for Netflix, one of which has just received an
Emmy Nomination, “Backdraft 2” for Universal, award-winning
indie features “Steele Wool” and “With.,” and the upcoming
Netflix release,”Alien Xmas.”

Ms. Greer specializes in the finance and distribution of
independent film, including films from $10 million to micro-budgets of $100,000. Her first book, “The Real, Low-Down DirtyTruth About Hollywood Agenting”, was published by Quill Driver Books.