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Producer-Level Feedback


For the Advanced Writer
Accelerator
A New Way to Elevate Your Material
  • A set of notes including a one-page synopsis, custom logline, and several pages of analysis uniquely tailored to your needs as a writer
  • Four full script reads, two for each draft, by ISA Story Executives Jeffrey Ryan Morales and Felicity Wren
  • Two recorded video consultations (45 to 60 minutes each) to discuss the analysis and give advice for revision
  • Consideration for the ISA Development Slate
$699
ISAConnect $599
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Marketability
Improve Your Pitch and Presentation
  • A thorough creative review of the screenplay to assess and sharpen your script’s marketability. Offering insights to develop your pitch for agents, managers and producers
  • Full script read by Felicity Wren, ISA’s VP of Development, Co-VP of Development with Creative Screenwriter Productions
  • Recorded phone consultation (45-60 mins) plus written notes
  • Consideration for the ISA Development Slate
$599
ISAConnect $499
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Executive
Appeal to Studio Execs & Showrunners
  • An in-depth, industry-level notes session to help you refine your script as a sample, impress executives, contest judges, and help you land general meetings and assignments
  • Full script read by Max Timm, ISA's Director of Education, Co-VP of Development with Creative Screenwriter Productions
  • Recorded phone consultation (45-60 mins) plus written notes
  • Consideration for the ISA Development Slate
$599
ISAConnect $499
Order Now Learn More

Accelerator

Our most intensive notes service, The Accelerator is for advanced writers seeking new ways to elevate their material. This service is perfect for writers who are taking on complex and challenging projects that require a higher quality of commentary or simply want their material held to the highest standard of examination. Screenplays are automatically considered for the ISA Development Slate.

What You’ll Receive

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Executive-Level Screenplay Analysis

  • One page of feedback giving a broad view of how your material might be received.

  • Multiple pages examining specific story elements that could be improved. Each script
    receives a unique list of elements tailored to the project’s needs and potential.

  • A new logline composed by the Story Executive.

  • A one-page plot synopsis, a highly useful tool for examining your overall narrative
    and pitching to professionals.

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Meeting with Two Story Executives

  • They’ll meet with you via Zoom to discuss the analysis and provide advice for the revision.

  • You’ll write and submit a revision of your screenplay.

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Second Executive-Level Screenplay Analysis

  • These notes are more focused on the development prospects of the piece, its place in the
    market, and examining the material with an eye towards production.

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Second Story Executive Meeting

  • Both executives will again be present to discuss how the project has progressed.
    This meeting is to further discuss the project’s current state and outlook.

Who You’ll Meet With

Felicity Wren

An award-winning actor, originally from London, Felicity studied all areas of Performance for her Honors and then Masters Degrees. She then formed her own Production Company: Unrestricted View and they run a theatre in London. Since moving to Los Angeles over a decade ago, Felicity has continued acting and producing, winning five performance awards and producing sixteen film projects to date. Felicity serves at the VP of Development at the ISA and works directly with the Development Slate Writers, ISA Top 25 Screenwriters to Watch, and the ISA community.

Jeffrey Ryan Morales

Jeffrey Ryan Morales has been consulting writers and producers for over ten years. His clients have grown from learning the basics of screenwriting to selling projects for up to six figures. This is via a rigorous style of commentary which always rewards strong writing with strong criticism. For any kind of story, he ensures that a draft lives up to its writer's vision. At the ISA, he trains and coordinates our reading team and reviews all screenplay notes and contest evaluations. He has edited hundreds of notes and overseen tens of thousands of contest submissions.

Marketability

The Marketability Consultation is for the advanced writer seeking insight on the industry marketability of their script and guidance to pitch to agents, managers and producers. You’ll have an in depth conversation regarding the strengths of your writing with the ISA’s VP of Development and gain a greater understanding of where your project fits into the market. This knowledge will prepare you to confidently take meetings with executives in all areas of the industry and lean into your project’s unique and special qualities.

What You’ll Receive

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Full Script Read by a High Level Executive

  • Felicity Wren, ISA’s VP of Development and Co-VP of Development with Creative
    Screenwriter Productions, will read your screenplay.

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Recorded Phone Consultation

  • Felicity will meet with you via Zoom to discuss your project and will send written
    notes after the consultation.

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Consideration for the ISA Development Slate

  • Your project will be considered for the ISA Development Slate. Over 80 projects
    from the slate have been produced, and many writers have received representation.

Who You’ll Meet With

Felicity Wren

Felicity Wren helms the Development Department at the ISA, including the Development Slate, helping writers take their careers to the next level. Originally from London, Felicity studied all areas of performance: writing, directing, acting technique, and script analysis for her Honors and then Masters Degrees. She then formed her own production company: Unrestricted View, which runs a theatre in London and curates three independent film festivals annually. Since moving to Los Angeles over a decade ago, she has continued acting, writing and producing, winning five performance awards, and producing eighteen film projects to date. Felicity is also the VP of Development for Creative Screenwriter Productions, who develop and produce low to mid-range budgeted films written by ISA’s top members.

Executive

The Executive Consultation is for the advanced writer looking to appeal to agents, managers, producers, and contest/fellowship judges. What is the most effective way to present your material to grab their attention? How can you best sell your skill set, experience and unique voice? We’ll cover these questions and more.

What You’ll Receive

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Full Script Read by a High Level Executive

  • Max Timm, ISA’s Director of Education and Co-VP of Development with Creative
    Screenwriter Productions, will read your screenplay.

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Recorded Phone Consultation

  • Max will meet with you via Zoom to discuss your project.

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Consideration for the ISA Development Slate

  • Your project will be considered for the ISA Development Slate. Over 80 projects from the
    Slate have been produced, and many writers have received representation. Please note that
    Development Slate consideration and selection is a highly competitive process.

Who You’ll Meet With

Max Timm

Max Timm has 17 years of experience in developing written material and writers’ careers. His focus with the ISA is to find and support up-and-coming, emerging screenwriters, and to guide them with career-long education. His personal coaching, consulting, and development service, The Story Farm, develops writers and their material much like a studio executive or literary manager would: walking a writer through the development process one draft at a time. His online class, The Craft Course in Screenwriting, offers writers an in-depth yet easy to understand approach to professional full development. In order to connect with as many aspiring writers as possible, he also helped create and launch the ISA’s popular podcast network, an interview-focused podcast, as well as his solo podcast, The Craft. Aside from focusing on education, Max has joined forces with his ISA cohorts to launch a production and development company called Creative Screenwriter Productions where they develop and produce low to mid-range budgeted films written by ISA’s top members.

What Writers Are Saying

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Sharyon Anita Culberson

Screenwriter
"Thank you so much for this very thorough and lovely analysis! I appreciate the care and detail that was taken, and I’ll definitely be using the suggestions. :)"
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Judy Abingdon

Screenwriter
"I can tell that the reader really got into the reading matter as their notes show a detailed understanding of the script. Their love for the craft shines through with every constructive comment."
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Melissa White

Screenwriter
"(The feedback) is extremely helpful, and contains some very actionable and easy to implement suggestions for improvement. This is the best feedback I've received yet!"
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Peter Roach

Screenwriter
“Probably one of the best script analyses I have ever had. Boom. This is where the script works, this is where it does not and why. Give this reader a bonus.”
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Byron Anderson

Screenwriter
"This evaluation is the most useful assessment I have received on my script. Thank you for providing such thoughtful guidance, which will assist me in taking (my project) to the next level."
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Phae Amara

Screenwriter - Actor
"Truly, this feedback has been incredibly helpful. I am so thankful I submitted to ISA, these suggestions will elevate my script to a whole new level.”
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Brian Wapole

Screenwriter
I have received notes from many contests and screenwriting services. Throughout The Accelerator process, Jeffrey’s notes, his take, his philosophy on how to assess one's own writing have made the script materially/markedly better. Jeffrey has gone above and beyond to make my script the best that it can be.
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Gabriel Utsey

Producer-POV Entertainment
The caliber of writers is top notch and working with ISA has allowed me to discover and meet writers I may not have known otherwise. Working with ISA as a producer ensures that I am able to work with individuals with unique voices and points of view, ensuring the best storytelling.

You'll Be Considered for the ISA Development Slate

All submissions for Producer-Level Feedback are considered for the ISA Development Slate, the ISA's premier list of internationally talented screenwriters. The Development Team supports, champions and promotes these skilled individuals to producers, managers and agents in Hollywood and beyond, forging relationships and building careers. Many Slate writers have had scripts optioned or produced, have received representation or have been staffed on series among, other successes.

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Oliver Warren

Development Slate Writer
Script Optioned
Commissioned to Write P..
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Birgit Myaard

Development Slate Writer
Script Produced
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Alan Baxter

Development Slate Writer
Signs with Lit Manager
Meetings with Showrunner
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Michael Goldenberg

Development Slate Writer
Script Under Shopping
Agreement & out to Prod..
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Crystal Harris

Development Slate
Signed with Lit Manager
Producer General Meetings
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Andy Byrne

Development Slate Writer
Feature Project Optioned
Hired to Write Feature
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Stephen Siegel

Development Slate Writer
Signed with Lit Manager
Optioned Writer
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Annika Pampel

Development Slate Writer
Script Optioned
Project in Production
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pp Hsiung

Development Slate Writer
General Meeting
with Miramax
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Chris Martin

Development Slate
Script Sold
Shopping Agreement Signed
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Rachel McClard

Development Slate
Signed Shopping Agreement
Signed with Agent
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Steven Feld

Development Slate
Signed Shopping Agreement
POC Produced
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Slate Writers Succeed

Scripts on the Slate have been optioned or produced, and many writers
now have agents and managers.

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pp Hsiung
After winning the ISA Diversity Initiative Selection, pp Hsiung was invited onto the ISA Development Slate, which led to a general meeting with Miramax.
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Jordan Trippeer
ISA Development Slate writer Jordan Trippeer has been hired to co-write a sci fi action feature called MUMBAI X by producers at The Verve Circle.
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Kaisha Bicknell
Development Slate writer Kaisha Bicknell optioned her original script, SUMMER AT CHARLOTTE'S to Princ Films and, after completing filming in August, the project is currently in post-production in collaboration with Trilight Entertainment.
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Michael Graf
Michael Graf signed a shopping agreement with producer Rob Pero for his screenplay, THE LAST INDIAN WAR. "I'm absolutely thrilled Rob shares my vision for the project to bring this inspirational true story about indiginous kids overcoming incredible odds to battle for a national football championship to the big screen."
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Drew Thomas
Drew Thomas was discovered by the ISA Development Department after submitting his screenplay Troll to an ISA Writing Gig. After meeting with the ISA Team, and discussing his aspirations, he was offered a shopping agreement so that the ISA can pitch Troll to its industry contacts. A longtime independent filmmaker, Thomas is thrilled to have found a new and exciting path to success through the ISA and can’t wait to get his work in front of people....
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Chris Courtney Martin
ISA's Development Slate writer Chris Courtney Martin's "cerebro-scandalous" Dramatic Thriller feature script PRODIGAL has come under a shopping agreement with Creative Screenwriter Productions.
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