Writing scripts is my side hustle. Sold one that was sooo close to getting made. Had a director, an up-and-coming star, but then the production company went under. Now my baby sits in a vault, gathering dust. Every now and then I send out feelers, but it’s tough, you know?

Oh totally. It’s a pit of despair for scripts that's for sure. Sometimes the studios buy up properties just to keep competition from getting them. Or they can't find the right director or cast. Licensing issues also come into play a lot. Imagine having your masterpiece bought but then shelved …