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WHAT I OFFER
Good script analysis can pinpoint problems with structure, character, dialogue, tone, even something as simple as formatting, that can make the difference between a script that attracts collaborators or drives them away. If I feel your script can benefit from my input, you tell me your goals for the project, and I'll give you in-depth and comprehensive notes (typically 5 to 10 single spaced pages) that address all aspects of your script, including structure, character, dialogue, and tone, as well as detailed page notes that pinpoint specific issues. The notes will be tailored to your goals, whether it's for the Hollywood marketplace, or a no-budget production set for next month, or anywhere in between. I'll help you clarify your theme, the arcs of your characters, and help you shape what you have into a document that will have the best shot at attracting the collaborators you need to realize your vision for the project. |
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WHAT IT COSTS
I don't charge a cent to read your script. Before we work together, I want to know if I can really help. I won't offer any feedback, but I will let you know if I think you need to do some more work before I can help. If I think I can offer something really constructive, it will cost $350 for overall notes on structure, character, tone, etc. as well as page notes on where I think changes will be most effective. If you want to keep me in the loop on revisions, it will cost $175 every time you re-submit a draft for analysis. But here again, I will only agree to further submissions if I think I can really help. |
WHY ME
Over the years I've worked with some of the most successful producers and studios in Hollywood. I've sold scripts outright, had them optioned, and been hired to re-write films in development and in production. I know what industry professionals are looking for, and what will turn them off by page two. Here are just a few of the projects I've worked on:
BOBBIE SUE, DeLine Pictures and Warner Bros.
HENCHMEN, 21 Laps and 20th Century Fox
HAPPY LITTLE FAMILY, Millar Gough Ink and Walt Disney
WAKE UP CALL, Millar Gough Ink and 20th Century Fox
MINIMUM WAGE, Tapestry and Participant Media
BIGFEET, Monster Foot Productions
FREE BIRDS, Strange Weather and REAL FX
ART OF CHEATING, Original Media
OMG, Strange Weather and Dark Horse Entertainment
But let's be honest, most writers are not going to make a living writing for Hollywood. I've had the amazing good fortune to be one of the few who do, so far, but note that almost all of the titles above are still in development. It's a tough business. And there are enough workshops, coaches and graduate schools out there more than willing to take your money on the promise of a "career" in screenwriting. I can't promise you that. No one can.
I can promise to help you be a better writer. I can help you hone your craft for the right audience and give you your best shot at attracting the attention of Hollywood professionals. But that's not your only option. If it were, I wouldn't offer this service.
Because while I've worked with producers and executives willing to spend millions on a good story, I've also worked with actors and crew willing to work for nothing more than the satisfaction of making great art. Both are thrilling, worthy endeavors. But they require a different set of story-telling skills. I know what it's like to tailor a script for a tight budget (or no budget at all), and how to avoid some of the script-based pitfalls of independent filmmaking. If you're committed to the art form, you don't have to wait for permission from Hollywood to make a great movie. All you need is the blueprint.
Whether it's a Hollywood studio and an A-list actor, or a group of friends with a decent camera, they're all just looking for a story to rally around, a story that gives them a common purpose. I'd like to help you give them that purpose.
If you're interested, hit the contact button and let's start the conversation.
Over the years I've worked with some of the most successful producers and studios in Hollywood. I've sold scripts outright, had them optioned, and been hired to re-write films in development and in production. I know what industry professionals are looking for, and what will turn them off by page two. Here are just a few of the projects I've worked on:
BOBBIE SUE, DeLine Pictures and Warner Bros.
HENCHMEN, 21 Laps and 20th Century Fox
HAPPY LITTLE FAMILY, Millar Gough Ink and Walt Disney
WAKE UP CALL, Millar Gough Ink and 20th Century Fox
MINIMUM WAGE, Tapestry and Participant Media
BIGFEET, Monster Foot Productions
FREE BIRDS, Strange Weather and REAL FX
ART OF CHEATING, Original Media
OMG, Strange Weather and Dark Horse Entertainment
But let's be honest, most writers are not going to make a living writing for Hollywood. I've had the amazing good fortune to be one of the few who do, so far, but note that almost all of the titles above are still in development. It's a tough business. And there are enough workshops, coaches and graduate schools out there more than willing to take your money on the promise of a "career" in screenwriting. I can't promise you that. No one can.
I can promise to help you be a better writer. I can help you hone your craft for the right audience and give you your best shot at attracting the attention of Hollywood professionals. But that's not your only option. If it were, I wouldn't offer this service.
Because while I've worked with producers and executives willing to spend millions on a good story, I've also worked with actors and crew willing to work for nothing more than the satisfaction of making great art. Both are thrilling, worthy endeavors. But they require a different set of story-telling skills. I know what it's like to tailor a script for a tight budget (or no budget at all), and how to avoid some of the script-based pitfalls of independent filmmaking. If you're committed to the art form, you don't have to wait for permission from Hollywood to make a great movie. All you need is the blueprint.
Whether it's a Hollywood studio and an A-list actor, or a group of friends with a decent camera, they're all just looking for a story to rally around, a story that gives them a common purpose. I'd like to help you give them that purpose.
If you're interested, hit the contact button and let's start the conversation.
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