Here was our editing workflow as we edited our short film 'Lives' in 2014.
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Script Editing
Our extensive experience in writing produced scripts has given us the knowledge necessary to look at your script and edit it into something that is workable for producers while still being true to your characters, theme(s), and plot.
We'll help you with sharpening your dialogue, fill in (or remove) plot holes, make sure your characters stay true to who they are, and overall tighten your script by trimming the excess fat. We'll also consider things that producers must think about like budgets, effects, shooting period, target markets, and any other factors that producers need to consider when moving forward with a project. We've edited many scripts (both stage & screen) to fit into the limitations and/or expectations set forth by producers & directors. Several have met with a lot of success in festivals & competitions. Feel free to contact us about your script. Once we know what your end goals are, we'll discuss your script/story with you, then give you a quote. **A Non-disclosure Agreement (NDA) between you and us must be signed before we read your script.** contact: paul@zombies.com.tw |
Having someone cover your script in notes and changes can sometimes be discouraging, but always remember that a good script editor works with you to make your script stronger and more appealing to a Producer and/or audience.
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Some excerpts taken from sample reviews:
"... the script contained elements of THE MATRIX, EXISTENZ, and THE CELL. The pacing of the story drives us to keep reading, as do the twists and suspense. You are able to get us comfortable in one environment, then pull the rug out from under us and throw our minds in a completely different direction. This keeps us interested..." "...however, we never really see how Angela deals with her unplanned pregnancy; rather, we see how her parents deal with it. This is where you lose focus on who or what the story is really about. It seems that the story is about Angela's pregnancy, so we should see how she deals with it..." "...the overall feeling of the dialogue within the story gives the reader a sense of 'sameness' among the characters – that is, none of the characters really have their own distinct personality because they kind of all sound the same. A little more creativity in the character’s speech would help liven up the script a little..." "...I have trouble understanding what motivates your hero to lure young women into the bush and let them be killed. He's obviously a serial killer, but what caused him to become this way? There's a past here that needs to be explored, but it isn't. As such, the script loses some of its potential to engage the reader because we never really get into the hero's mind..." |
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