Producers - Services

 

WHAT DOES A SCRIPT CONSULTANT DO FOR A PRODUCER?

You may have optioned a book or acquired a screenplay, but you need to bring the raw material to the point where you can attract financing. You might need advice as to how to adapt a book to film; or you need a specific kind of rewrite, whether for dialogue, story or character development. This is the point where you should consider using a "script doctor".

As a producer's script consultant I will:

  • analyze and evaluate your script or manuscript
  • identify and solve story problems
  • provide effective suggestions for re-structuring
  • help you develop more compelling characters
  • guide you in adapting a book, play or story to film

Producers:
Script Development Services:

 

DEVELOPMENT NOTES

A 10 - 20 page analysis of the screenplay, including: identifying and analyzing story problems, story logic, character development and characterization, structural concerns and thematic issues. Includes general notes, page, scene and sequence notes, problem-solving, guidelines for rewriting, a story conference and all subsequent telephone conferences during the rewrite process.


REWRITE NOTES

A 5 - 7 page general analysis of the rewrite and/or polish of a feature-length screenplay, including: identifying and analyzing story problems, story logic, character development and structural concerns, and story conference. This service is not available to new clients.

SYNOPSIS OR TREATMENT NOTES

A 5-7 page analysis of a script treatment or long synopsis, not to exceed 15 typed pages, double-spaced. This will include all areas of concern as listed above, as well as targeted notes for restructuring.

PROJECT ASSESSMENT ("COVERAGE")

A 3-5 page assessment of a project in development (also known as "coverage"). May include synopsis, if required by client, and rating of concept, characters, dialogue, story structure, visual interest and commercial prospects; as well as evaluation of strengths and weaknesses regarding the viability of the project, and potential for development.

Sample Coverage

Development Notes are $2500, all other services please inquire.