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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Recorded Phone Consultation
Felicity will meet with you via Zoom to discuss your project and will send written
notes after the consultation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Recorded Phone Consultation
Max will meet with you via Zoom to discuss your project.
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.
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.
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.
Scripts on the Slate have been optioned or produced, and many writers
now have agents and managers.