A “polite” pass is quite contrary to substantive notes. When they are polite, they don’t want to see you again. If they really liked you and your project they’d be cruel. Or something close to it. So how do you know they never want to see you again?
- It’s too close to what we are already committed to.
- We can’t wait to see what you do/have next!
- We’d be interested if you beef up the comedy/action/horror/penis jokes.
- Our slate is too full to pay it the attention it deserves.
- We have very defined focus these days.
- It doesn’t fit our model.
- We love it, but
