What a feature film script needs before anyone will read it
A feature screenplay generally runs 90 to 120 pages, and one formatted page roughly equals one minute of screen time. Industry-standard format means Courier 12-point type, fixed margins, and strict scene headings, action lines, and dialogue blocks. A script that ignores these conventions signals inexperience before the story has a chance to speak. Your writer handles formatting automatically, so you can concentrate on the story decisions that matter. We handle this for you.
Beyond the script itself, most people need a logline of one or two sentences, a one-page synopsis, and sometimes a longer treatment or beat sheet. These documents are what a producer, agent, or investor reads first, and they must stand alone. We write them alongside the screenplay so your pitch package is consistent and ready when the opportunity arrives. Having them early also helps if a director, actor, or investor asks to see the idea before the full script exists. Many writers find that a strong one-page pitch clarifies their own thinking about the film too.
From concept to scenes: how the development process works
We begin with a development call where you describe the premise, the lead character, and the ending you want. The writer returns with a logline and beat sheet outlining the major turning points. You approve the structure before pages exist. This is where most story problems are cheapest to fix, such as a weak midpoint, a passive hero, or a third act that arrives too late. Fixing that early is cheap.
Drafting follows in acts, so you can read the first thirty pages, respond, and steer. Dialogue is written to sound like people speaking, not like explanations. We keep scenes visual and lean, because screenwriting depends on what the audience sees and hears, not on what a character thinks. Genre matters too, and we match you with a writer who has worked in the type of film you are making. Ask us if anything here is unclear.
Rights, confidentiality and what we can honestly promise
You own the screenplay and every right attached to it. We sign an NDA before you share your concept, and we never reuse ideas, characters, or structure from one client's project in another. For anyone concerned about protecting an idea, we recommend registering the finished script with the appropriate copyright office or guild registry, and we explain how. We also advise on the difference between registering the script and protecting an idea, since only the written expression of a story can be registered, and we explain what that means in practice.
We will not promise a sale, an option, or a production, and you should be wary of anyone who does. What we promise is a professionally written, correctly formatted script with honest feedback along the way. Revisions on approved material are included. If you later want coverage, a polish, or a short-film adaptation, our team can move directly into those stages with the story already understood. The story stays yours at every point.
How We Run A Movie Writing Project
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Concept session
You describe your premise, hero, tone, and ending. The writer asks hard questions about stakes and opposition, then returns a logline for your approval. for approval.
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Beat sheet and structure
A scene-level outline shows the opening, turning points, midpoint, and climax. You review and adjust the shape before any screenplay pages are drafted. for sign-off.
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Act-by-act drafting
The screenplay is delivered in acts, so you read, react, and redirect early rather than receiving a full draft that misses the mark. as you go.
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Polish and format check
We revise approved material, check formatting against industry norms, and deliver a PDF script plus the supporting pitch documents. and a short cover note for any readers you approach.
Who This Service Is For
Aspiring screenwriters
You have a strong concept but little experience with format or structure. A professional draft gives you a working model and a script you can learn from.
Authors adapting a book
A novel and a screenplay are different animals. A screenwriter can compress your story into scenes while keeping the characters and themes you care about.
Producers and entrepreneurs
If you hold a concept or a brand story and need a script to attract talent or funding, we can write to your brief and timeline.