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Script Mentoring

If you’re looking for guidance about your script’s prospects or wondering where to take your script next, take advantage of our Script Mentoring packages to take your writing and script to the next level…

STUDIO COVERAGE

This is the format used by major studios to present the core elements and qualities of a script to top executives. Find out how the industry would report your script now and whether it would succeed in the marketplace. Use the dropdown menu on the right side of this page, to get Studio Coverage from $99 from either WriteMovies or directly from Alex Ross.

DEVELOPMENT NOTES

This is the format and insight that major studios would provide to you about your script in order to recommend the changes you need to make next, in order for your script to fulfil its potential while staying true to your vision. Use the dropdown menu on the right side of this page, to get Development Notes from $149 from either WriteMovies or directly from Alex Ross.


 

It’s impossible to nail a script without serious professional feedback.

Yes, you can circulate it amongst non-pros for free and they will love it (they like every script), leaving you to wonder what went wrong when your script is turned down by every company in town. NOBODY is better qualified in why films succeed and fail than our founder Dr. Alex Ross – and thanks to him our highly experienced team have turned many writers and scripts into success stories. Let us show you how to turn your script into a triumph – and get free entry to our current or next screenwriting contest at the same time!

Our script reports (below) follow industry-standard formats. Meanwhile, if you’re starting out or you want to improve in a specific area (such as ‘story concept’ or ‘pitching’), check out our ACADEMY, a Virtual Film School to take you to the top…

Have your scripts, books, articles mentored direct from Alex Ross with WriteMovies.com!

Dr. Alex Rossdr alex ross mentor profile

Over twenty years in the Hollywood film industry working with and for the studios as agent, manager, and producer. “I ran close to 7000 pitch meetings, most with the studio heads of production. Worked with several Academy nominees and discovered two.

​One of the very few film industry professionals with a research background.  I recently completed a Ph.D. looking at how production companies turn their scripts into blockbusters. Eight years of research, interviewing hundreds of filmmakers. If I cannot make you succeed, no one can.

I am a member of the British Film Academy (BAFTA) as well as an expert consultant to the European Union’s EACA program, which I advise on which film projects to invest in.”Mentoring & Editing Options direct from Alex Ross:dr alex ross mentor

“Studio Coverage: This is the same feedback a studio analyst will provide the executives or agents will receive when you submit for consideration. You need to know what they say about your script before you actually submit it, as once they have turned you down they are extremely unlikely to reconsider. This costs $179. Contact us!

​Development Notes: These are the same notes that writers who have been optioned will receive from the studios and production companies. They are much more detailed and address every issue that needs fixing. Whereas Studio Coverage is about telling the executive why to acquire a project, or mainly not, as the case may be, Development Notes are purely geared towards helping you fix all issues. I also provide detailed margin notes for the entire script. On top of this, through our email exchanges, I will get a good idea of what your goals are and I will provide you with bespoke guidance on how to get there. Nothing makes me happier when one of my clients comes back to me with a deal. Remember: this is not some script consulting service, this is mentorship. Most of my clients have been with me for years because it is hard to find anyone who will tell you the truth in this business. My only agenda is your success. Available for $299. Contact us!

Development Margin Notes: The same level of detail as the Development Notes above, but without the report. The cool thing about this option is that you see exactly where the issues with your script are alongside my recommendations on how to fix them. $250. Contact us!

​New project concept pitch: Few things are more important than getting the concept of your script right before investing months of your life on a project that has little chance of selling from the get-go. We am glad to provide you constructive feedback as well as improvement suggestions. Either up to four pitches of up to half a page each or one longer synopsis of up to four pages. $100. Contact us!

​Short film script: Tell me what you need, what your specific concerns are and you will get detailed notes to address all issues. Contact us!

​If you have a novel, play, short story, or article that you think could make a great film please email us. We would be happy to discuss the project and provide you with a detailed report on how to proceed, to include advice on how to get the script written or access to screenwriters. On a merit basis, we would also be happy to make introductions to agents and producers.

For producers, I am able to provide detailed insight into the revenue potential of a film project. Please email us.

One-hour face-to-face meeting at BAFTA in London or in Beverly Hills to discuss your project and career, charged per appointment – email us.”

 

Get your scripts, books, and articles mentoring direct from Alex Ross with WriteMovies.com today!

 

By submitting to any of our screenwriting contests or consultancy packages, you are accepting our TERMS AND CONDITIONS (see below) and PRIVACY POLICY (click here).

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

“By Submitting work to WriteMovies, I agree:

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Email your script – in PDF or docx format to info@writemovies.com. Up to 130 pages with a coverpage including your contact details (a $0.50 surcharge is due per additional page) – or your book, also stating your name and email address, a short synopsis, and any additional authors. By submitting to us you are accepting our Terms of Service (see the contest pages for information about these) and Privacy Policy (click here).

Services marked as ‘Alex’ in the list are provided directly by Dr. Alex Ross himself – literally the world’s most qualified person in why films succeed and fail!

Promoting great global storytelling since 1999.

Since we were established in Hollywood in 1999 we’ve been the company who help you choose the best scripts and projects, develop them to their fulfil their potential, and get them sold and produced, with two Oscar-nominated writers among our notable success stories. Our acclaimed services and contests mirror how your script will fare in the industry right now.

Any writer looking to move their script to a higher level can’t go wrong by turning to WriteMovies for feedback.

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Producer of SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE, RAIN MAN and many other top films

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