I, too, was nearly scammed by Eddie Kritzer (of Hollywood) this past week. As I read through the 3 pages of your comments about him, I have to tell you that as of late October, 2010, his rates have gone up to $1,000 from the originally designated $600. AND: Sit down when you hear this one as he has hit an all-time-low. If he cannot get hold of you, the author, he will 'cajole' your mother for the 'Grand' and send her 'your' contract that she is to sign and mail back with the mega-check.
What do you get for this lofty 'service fee?' By 9 AM on November 1st, he'll walk your script into Jeffrey Katzenberg's office, whose part of the almighty Dreamworks facility in Glendale. Why can he do this? Because (evidently, of which there is none that I can find on the Internet), he placed a script there. I've been in this field long enough to smell a rat, but none smells worse than Eddie Kritzer. I cannot praise Absolute Write's Water Cooler discussion board enough for this invaluable forum and info you provide.
Sincerely, ASK
Scriptwriter: iN THE COMPANY OF ANTS
Quarterfinalist: Scriptapalooza's Intl Screenplay Competition: 2010
Chicago IL USA
Posted: Tues., Nov. 2, 2010 - 1:49 PM CST