# 25: What Producers Want In a Christmas Script

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Podcast: [Christmas Movie Screenwriter](https://stenobird.com/podcast/christmas-movie-screenwriter-6598945)
Published: 2024-10-22T19:29:00+00:00
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## Resource

Screenwriter and author Bob Sáenz discusses what producers want in Christmas scripts and advises on how to turn your holiday script into a production-ready masterpiece. Bob emphasizes the significance of writing to budget, particularly in the Christmas movie genre, as limited resources necessitate creative storytelling within defined parameters. He candidly shares how he navigates the industry, the importance of networking, and establishing authentic relationships to get scripts read, while also dispelling myths about the role of agents and managers in the screenwriting world. For an action checklist, the show notes and a full transcript go to: https://christmasmoviescreenwriter.com/25-what-producers-want-in-christmas-scripts/

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