A bespoke script development consultancy from a film acquisitions & development proffesional
Industry-informed script feedback from a film acquisitions and development perspective.
I work with writers to assess how their scripts read in a professional development context—how they are likely to be received by producers, development teams and financiers, and what is needed to move them forward.
Vision
The Script Collective is built on the belief that strong scripts are not only defined by craft, but by how they function within a professional development context.
In practice, most projects are shaped not in isolation, but through a process of editorial evaluation—how material is read by development teams, producers, financiers and sales companies, and how it sits within the wider commercial and creative landscape of film.
This service is designed to reflect that reality. The aim is to provide feedback that is grounded in how scripts are actually assessed within the industry: what reads clearly, what creates uncertainty, and what is required for a project to move forward in development.
Rather than treating feedback as subjective opinion, the focus is on positioning, execution, and viability—helping writers understand not just how their script reads, but how it will be received.
Approach
Experience in acquisitions and development informs how material is assessed—particularly how it functions within production and sales environments.
Rather than focusing solely on creative opinion, the emphasis is on how a script functions within a professional development environment—how it reads to industry readers, what it communicates about the project, and how it sits within the broader market.
Feedback is structured around three core areas:
– Narrative clarity and execution (structure, character, pacing)
– Development perspective (what would be raised in a production setting)
– Positioning and viability (how the project sits in the current landscape)
Services
Zoom Consultation (45-60 mins)
(£80-£120)
A focused one-to-one session to discuss your project or career from an industry perspective.
This is allows writers to understand how their work might be received by development teams, producers and financiers, and to get clear, practical guidance on next steps.
We can cover:
– story and concept development
– positioning your project in the market
– feedback on pitches or early material
– navigating the film industry as a writer
Please note: this session does not include a full script read. For detailed editorial feedback, see script read services.
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Script read + written notes
(£120 - £200 - depending on length/depth)
A detailed written report on your screenplay, approaching the material from a development and acquisitions perspective.
Drawing on experience reading scripts professionally, this service focuses on how your project would be received by producers, development teams and sales companies—what’s working, what isn’t, and where it may sit in the current market.
Your report will typically cover:
– concept and positioning
– structure, pacing and narrative clarity
– character and dialogue
– tone and audience alignment
– commercial and development potential
You’ll receive clear, practical feedback with specific suggestions for strengthening the script and moving it forward.
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Script read + written notes + Zoom
(£180 - £200 - depending on length/depth)
A comprehensive script development package combining detailed written notes with a follow-up one-to-one Zoom consultation.
This will provide editorial clarity and actionable direction: how it reads to producers, development executives and financiers, and what would be needed to move it forward.
The written report will cover:
– concept, positioning and market clarity
– structure, pacing and narrative execution
– character, dialogue and emotional drive
– tone, audience and commercial potential
The follow-up Zoom session allows us to discuss the notes in detail, explore priorities for revisions, and talk through next development steps for your project.
Booking
To enquire or book a session, please get in touch via email or submit your script for consideration.
Availability is limited each month to ensure detailed, focused feedback on each project.