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Making Deals: An Interview with Literary Agent David Boxerbaum

Summary

In this 60 minute interview, Verve partner David Boxerbaum will discuss the role Literary Agents play in helping shape and grow the careers of up and coming screenwriters, as well as his thoughts on a variety of strategies aspiring writers can use to improve the quality of their scripts and ultimately catch the attention of him and other in similar positions around Hollywood (and beyond).

Presented by

David Boxerbaum

David Boxerbaum is a prominent literary agent and partner at Verve Talent & Literary Agency, representing top tier writers, directors, Showrunners across all genres. While he has earned his reputation as the very best at selling original material, specs and IP, David also champions a diverse roster of clients from new voices to the top established talent in their respective fields.

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.

David Boxerbaum's Website: https://vervetla.com/

Hosted by

Ben Cahan

Ben Cahan created and co-founded Final Draft, the worldwide leader in screenwriting software. It is used to write over 90% of all movies and TV shows produced worldwide.

He is currently the CEO at Talentville, with the goal to create an entirely new market for aspiring screenwriters to improve their skills and network with other writers, and also to provide a gateway to reach and interact with industry professionals, from agents and managers to producers and production executives.

What others have to say...

-- Jeff Meares

Excellent!

-- Ron Chepesiuk

So lovely to listen in. Your genuine respect for writers shows.

-- Davida Lippman

This was the realest INTERVIEW by an Agent I've ever seen. Like most writers, I've grown very cynical about the process and the "threshold guardians" of this Industry, but this Agent answers with an earnest eye and ALWAYS lets us know, this is my opinion and this will change with the next person.

-- Miquiel Banks

Informative and inspiring! Thank you!

-- Michael Umansky

Phenomenal - can't wait for more of these! Thank y'all so much for making this possible!

-- Tyler Hays