Ok, so why The Script Genie?
As a reader, I am frustrated by the amount of scripts with great potential that are overlooked for petty reasons. Scripts with format and spelling mistakes have been thrown back into the slush pile (or used to steady a desk). Because readers are overburdened with work and underpaid, it takes a very special script to catch their attention. Basically, my job is to help your script shine.
Why Our Analysts?
*We have been surrounded by Hollywood our whole lives. Living in Los Angeles, and currently working in the "industry," wehave access to all of the trends in the industry.
*We are/ have been story analysts for Sundance Films, New Line Cinema, Brett Ratner Productions and have read and analyzed scripts for other major studios and production companies.
We are well-versed in the current practices and trends in Hollywood and have studied all of the, “greats,” such as Linda Seger, Robert McKee, John Truby, Viki King, Christopher Vogler and Aristotle’s Poetics to name a few.
We have dgrees from/studied film at both, UCLA and USC.
Script Genie Services include:
Comprehensive Evaluation:
*Detailed page-by-page comments written on your actual script
*Editing for basic grammar and spelling mistakes
*Commentary that assesses all of the industry, “musts” (plot, tone, premise, characterization, etc.)
*Basic suggestions for improvement.
* This commentary will be based on the exact same things that the omnipotent, script readers are taught to look for. However, I will write commentary on your script in PLAIN ENGLISH, instead of industry jargon!
Investment: $145
In Depth Analysis:
In addition to the service as stated above, you will recieve detailed suggestions and ideas to enhance your screenplay.
Also included is an hour phone consultation for FREE (a $60 value).
Investment: $225
Value: PRICELESS!
*If you would like a SYNOPSIS included in your evaluation, add $45.
(A synopsis is your whole script boiled down to ONE page! This is hard for the writer to do him/herself because there is a tendency for the writer to want to add every plot point and detail to the synopsis.)
A synopsis will allow you to see exactly how a Studio Reader "gets" your screenplay.
*Turnaround time: your script will be sent back to you 10 days from when it is received.
*Rush delivery (4 days from when received & sent overnight mail) add $50 + postage
Phone consultation or IM, $35 per half an hour or $60 for full hour.
A second evaluation from Script Genie is $75