ottomobiehl: good luck but this sort of thing is a kind of Hell i wouldn't wish on anyone.
one of my friends has been trying to do this for years. right now one of his scripts is in the hands of Geraldine Chaplin. no kidding. :-(
But, often, it's all about who you know and nothing else. believe me if it was about talent everybody I know would be rich.
anyway, the only thing you can do is be persistant and hope for some luck.