"I love your screenplay -- but I can't sell it!"

After years of hearing producers, agents, managers, and other bottom feeders tell me that they love love love my screenplays -- with nothing to show for it -- I finally have some good news to share:

• I optioned one of my screenplays to a Polish producer, who wants to make American-style romantic comedies that can enjoy international success. They are now translating the script and raising money for an expected 2011 shoot in Warsaw.
• While attending Movie Night at Chalet Edelweiss, a restaurant that screens Swiss movies on Wednesday nights, I met the producer, who happens to be the brother of a woman I knew from 10 years ago. When he announced that he was looking for comedy scripts, I jumped at the chance to pitch him. He invited me to send him several scripts, which he sent to his reader, whose glowing coverage included the following: "This in my opinion was a great example of a romantic comedy... I would absolutely recommend it... It has the potential to be a great film." Here's hoping the producer agrees!
• I just posted one of my favorite screenplays, which I've used as a writing sample for several years because everyone seems to respond to it (although no one seems to want to produce it), on Amazon Studios, a user-generated online development and production venture built around monthly contests and community feedback. They have a first-look deal with Warner. Bros., so please click the link today and give "The Work of Art" your highest possible ratings!