There's a bewildering world of script doctors, story surgeons, and analysis acupuncturists out there to take your money and maybe help you with your script. To help you make a decision on who to hire, here are a few links to consultants we find to be reliable. And remember - always get a second opinion!
ON THE PAGE SCRIPT CONSULTATION
Pilar Allessandra's On the Page Script Consultation and Screenwriting Classes provides ongoing classes, workshops and private consultations for screenwriters at all levels. Classes take a "dig into the pages" approach, inspiring students to write or rewrite their stories in a matter of weeks.
Their approach is specific, hands-on and respectful of the writer's vision. You will learn practical exercises to crack your story wide open and erase writers block. What we don't offer are vague buzzwords or judgmental ideas about what a movie "should" be -- just industry-savvy practical advice. Students and clients have sold to 20th Century Fox, DreamWorks, Paramount and MGM, and include the 2002 Nicholl Fellowship Winner and 2003 Open Door Winner..
KARL IGLESIAS
When it comes to teaching screenwriting, my philosophy is simple: the greatness of a movie is judged by the emotional impact it has on its audience. A great movie is produced from a great script. Therefore, a great script is judged by the emotional impact it has on its READER, whether it is an agent, producer, or actor. My focus is to analyze and present the available dramatic techniques that cause the essential storytelling emotions, such as anticipation, tension, curiosity, interest, empathy, and surprise.
