Script to Screen’s Script Development Service provides access to experienced, thoughtful story developers who can help you progress your screen story in a meaningful way. The service has been designed in response to an industry need for access to paid feature film, short film and limited series consultations and edits by quality script developers.
Script to Screen’s Development Model
Our Script Development Service is underpinned by manaakitanga (showing respect, generosity and care), excellence, and rigour. The service is not about experts telling writers what they should do, it is about providing thoughtful interventions that move the work forward and make it stronger.
There are six services, each begins with a conversation with your developer to explore your intention, motivation, and the kaupapa of your story. The writer may record conversations. This service allows script developers to work to their own style, and there is no universal approach for writers and projects, so the service descriptions are a guide. Much of the developers’ work is reading and preparing their feedback for the development meetings.
Our script developers are working creatives who do development work when they have time available. You can read their biographies to work out who could be good for your project depending on the type of work you are developing, the stage you are at, the genre of your story, and the kaupapa of the project. Script to Screen can also help you work out who the best developer may be for you.
To find out more about the services and the developers, please look at the tables below.
Feature Film
1) In-depth Discussion
2) Script Consultancy
3) Script Edit
Offers a discussion and feedback on where the script is at, and guidance on how to move forward from the current draft.
In-depth development, with the consultant guiding the writer to a workable plan for the next draft. The writer then writes the draft without the developer.
In-depth development, with the consultant guiding the writer to a workable plan for the next draft. The developer continues to work with the writer throughout the writing of the draft all the way through to delivery.
– Intensive face-to-face meeting/s in person or online, up to 120 min;
– Most developers provide notes or bullet points of 1-3 pages covering the key points, or there is an exchange of emails discussing the issues that have arisen during the meeting;
– There is no further consultation during or after writing the draft.
This may include:
– An initial intensive face to face conversation in person or online planning the next draft;
– Follow up notes;
– A number of meetings (up to three) as the writer progresses the draft. These are structured by the writer and the developer so the plan is tailored to suit both parties working styles;
– The developer will read what the writer provides prior to the meetings;
– A read of the completed draft followed by a meeting.
This may include:
– An initial intensive face to face conversation in person or online planning the next draft;
– Follow up notes;
– A number of meetings as the writer progresses the draft. These are structured by the writer and the developer so the plan is tailored to suit both parties;
– The developer will read what the writer provides prior to the meetings;
– Detailed notes (written or verbal) on both the big picture and page by page as the writer moves through the process, including detailed feedback on drafting/sequences;
– A read of the resulting draft and a follow up conversation which may include minor polishes.
Fee: NZ $1,150 (+ GST )
Fees and process differ between script consultants.
Fee range: NZ $2,875-$4,600 (+ GST )
Fees and process differ between script editors.
Fee range: NZ $5,750-$9,000 (+ GST )
Short Film
4) In depth script discussion
Offers discussion and feedback on where the short film script is at, and guidance to move forward from the current draft.
Fee: NZ $440 (+ GST )
Series
5) Pitch Deck – In-depth Discussion
6) Pitch Deck for a limited series, with pilot episode
Offers a discussion, feedback and guidance on strengthening your Pitch Deck.
Offers a discussion, feedback and guidance on strengthening your pitch deck and pilot episode.
– Intensive face to face meeting/s in person or online, up to 120 min;
– Most developers provide follow up notes or bullet points of 1-2 pages covering the key points;
– A read of the re-worked Pitch Deck followed by a meeting with the developer, up to 60mins.
– Intensive face to face meeting/s in person or online, up to 180 min;
– Most developers provide follow up notes or bullet points of 1-2 pages covering the key points;
– A read of the re-worked pitch deck and pilot episode followed with a conversation, up to 60 mins.
Process may differ between developers.
Fee: NZ $880 (+GST )
Process may differ between developers.
Fee: NZ $1,400 (+ GST )
Other enquiries can be sent to Script to Screen’s Executive Director, Dale Corlett.
