CONSULTING AUTHORS/TEACHERS
Whether it's your first or your tenth feature, filmmaking is an enormously complex process and we all need as much help as we can get.
From script and story development, through financing, production and post production, these professionals can assist you develop your project and make it great. By helping you avoid pitfalls, enhance your production value, and help you make contacts, they can save you thousands of dollars and months of time.
If you've read their books, you know what great advice they can offer. Now you have the opportunity to harness these great minds and focus them on your own project. Call or write them now and learn how they can help you achieve your goals.
| Consultant | Their Book | Reviews | Services | Rates |
| SCRIPT CONSULTING | ||||
Jennifer Van Sijll |
Cinematic Storytelling The 100 Most Powerful Film Conventions Every Writer Must Know
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"A powerful and evocative guide for screenwriters and filmmakers alike." Frank Beddor, producer, There's Something About Mary. "Here is a uniquely fresh, accessible, and truly original contribution to the field." Prof. Richard Walter |
Script consulting. | $750 per script. |
| SOUND DESIGN | ||||
David Sonnenschein |
Sound Design: |
"I consider Sonnenschein's book the closest thing to a "bible" for our work as sound designers and composers, as it knits together the artistic and technical roles of music and sound in storytelling on the screen." Brad Stokes, Amazon.com reviewer- 5 stars |
Information on sound design for film, TV, and interactive media: sound recording, editing, mixing: seminars, classes | $500 for two hour session. Per project rates are also available. |
| DISTRIBUTION & MARKETING | ||||
Mark Steven Bosko |
The Complete Independent Movie Marketing Handbook |
"Get this book if you have a finished film you want to sell! It's packed-full with incredible ideas, gimmicks and ploys to get little films out there and noticed. I wish we had this when we were doing BLAIR WITCH." Eduardo Sanchez, Co-Writer, Co-Director, Co-Editor of THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT |
Consulting on distribution, marketing, promotion and other strategies in finding sales, publicity and audiences. The seminar describes movie distribution for both traditional and alternative channels. |
Individual Project Consultation: $250/ $75 hour.
Independent Film Distribution Seminar $225 per person. Discounted group rates available. |
| STORY & SCRIPT | ||||
Stuart Voytilla
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Myth and the Movies |
"I can't recommend Stuart enough as an egoless and excellent guide. He has the ability to find the pulse of your story, and help you write it so there's no doubt the audience will hear the story's true heartbeat." | Story and script consulting including Feature Film, Television,
Shorts.
Consultation on synopses, bibles and treaments also available. (e-mail for pricing) |
$800 for feature script consultation. Includes scriptanalysis, consultation during rewrite process, and analysis of first rewrite. |
| SCRIPT & SCRIPT FORMAT | ||||
Christopher Riley |
The Hollywood Standard: The Complete and Authoritative Guide to Script Format and Style |
"He constantly made me dig deeper into the characters and
go for the emotional truth. Thanks to his input, I now have a fellowship at Disney and a script that gets managers and agents to call me." Amy Snow, Winner, 2004 Disney Fellowship |
Professional script consulting.
Also consults with developers of script formatting software. |
Feature screenplay consultations start at $550. |
STORY & SCREENPLAY |
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Michael Halperin |
Writing the Killer Treatment and Writing the Second Art |
"Michael Halperin's gift is that he actually understands the mechanics of dynamic plotting...He cuts through all the of the waffle, all of the mysticism and all of the pretentiousness and tells us in unnerving lucid terms why we're writing good stories." Graham Masterton, Novelist |
Story and screenplay consulting in person or via phone or the internet. | On-going consultation $250 per hour minimum Overview and conceptual critique $450 per screenplay Script consultation/in-depth written critique $2750 per screenplay |
STORY & SCREENPLAY |
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| SCRIPTS — FANTASY GENRE | ||||
Sable Jak |
Writing the Fantasy Film Heroes and Journeys in Alternate Realities |
"Sable Jak deconstructs the fantasy genre and examines it on every level, from characters and quests to magic and mystery. No writer preparing to embark upon the epic journey of writing a fantasy script should start without this literary talisman." Shelly Mellott, Editor Scr(i)pt Magazine | Analysis on Fantasy scripts only | $750 per script |
| ALL STORY RELATED PROJECTS | ||||
James Bonnet |
Stealing Fire from the Gods: A Complete Guide to Story for Writers and Filmmakers |
"James Bonnet’s tools will jump-start and intrigue you. Your connection to your craft will deepen, and your horizons will expand." Raymond Singer, screenwriter Disney's Mulan. “Stealing Fire is a book that needs to be read and reread and a seminar of great value to all writers.” Gene Hines, Original Writer, Producer, Cliffhanger |
Consulting and writing services on all story related projects – screenplays, novels, plays, television | Complete screenplay evaluation and consultation: first draft, revision process and second draft. $1000.00 |
| SCRIPT CONSULTING | ||||
Derek Rydall |
I Could've Written a Better Movie Than That! How to Make Six Figures as a Script Consultant Even if You Are Not a Screenwriter |
“Derek is one of the most passionate, creative writers I’ve worked with. His ability to take a thread of an idea and spin story gold is amazing! If you want a professional, artistic, and commercial take on your material, this is the place to bring your script!” Lisa Gooding, Head of Development, Capital Arts, Rob Zombie's, “The Devil’s Rejects,” Don Roos', “Happy Endings” Universal’s “American Pie: Band Camp”. |
Script Consulting (film, TV, outlines, treatments, coverage, loglines,
pitches)
Script Doctoring Seminars Speaking Script Consultant Trainer |
$797 In-Depth Script Analysis $997 In-Depth Analysis + ‘Story Solutions’ Meeting |
| COSTUMES | ||||
Richard LaMotte |
Costume Design 101: How to Design Costume For Film and Television |
Specializes in period costumes, ethnic costumes, military uniforms, breakdowns and budgets, sourcing/purchase, sample fabrication, contract construction, custom painting and agin, costume sketches, storyboards | Research, Consulting, Art Work, Technical Advice Extensive on-hand 2000+ image library plus professional outside resources |
$50 hour + $2.50 per image, 2 hour minimum. Weekly rates negotiable. |
| SCRIPT & DIRECTING | ||||
Mark Travis |
Directing Feature Films:The Creative Collaboration Between Directors, Writers and Actors |
"With astonishing clarity, Mark Travis articulates the
techniques and skills of film directing." "Mark Travis is the only practical teacher of directing
I've ever met—and simply the best. I learned more from him than
I did in four years of film school!" |
Script Consulting done in person or via phone or Skype. Directing Consulting: includes Script Analysis and Breakdown for the Director, Prep for Casting, The Casting Process, The Rehearsal Process (using The Travis Technique), Staging, Preparation for Production, Production and Post Production. Seminars and Workshops on Film Directing Speaking Engagements on all aspects of Filmmaking |
$750 Initial Script Consultation $150 per hour for private hourly consultation $2,000 per day for Seminars, Workshops, Lectures |
| DIRECTING CAMERA | ||||
Gil Bettman |
First Time Director How to Make Your Breakthrough Movie |
"Gil Bettman offers a well constructed concept of his lecturing. The conclusion is that he owns an outstanding didactical gift.... By the students and my own experiences with Gil Bettman I feel no doubt to see him as a real enrichment for any film school." Hark Bohm, Dean of Film Studies at the Hamburg (Germany) Media School |
How to move your camera like Spielberg, Zemeckis or other top name directors. A 3 day intensive lecture course, or a 5 day lecture course, or a 10 day workshop. |
All three cost the same price: $5000. |
| FILM ACTING | ||||
Steve Carlson |
Hitting Your Mark Making a Life - And a Living - As a Film Actor |
"Both film and acting students found the experience extremely
valuable. Steve's presentations are practical, immediate, involve
the participant in an active and meaningful way and are presented
from the perspective of a lifetime's experience." Jay E. Raphael, Director, Actors Training Program, University of Utah |
Seminars familiarizing the stage actor with acting on a film set.
Students learn what's expected of them and why. 6 hour one day seminars -or- two 3 hour seminars in one day to cut down on class size. (For classes or groups only) |
$1,000 per day plus expenses |
| SCRIPT/FILM EDITING | ||||
Richard D. Pepperman |
The Eye is Quicker: |
“Richard 's invaluable advice and guidance on my film has
helped to transform my documentary into a moving and powerful film.
It has been a rich and rewarding experience to have worked with Richard.” Ian Ross, Director of Fading Light |
Script consulting for editing and pacing, film and video editing consulting | $300 per hour |
| BUDGETING & PRODUCTION | ||||
Deke Simon |
Film and Video Budgets - 4th Edition |
"There are few things more important to the success of your
movie than the solid foundation that a good budget brings. Film and
Video Budgets is the best (and most entertaining) resource I've come
across." Scott Billups, DP/VFX supervisor and author of Digital Moviemaking, 2nd Edition. |
• Consulting for fiction and all forms of non-fiction films & videos (documentary, industrial, public relations etc.). • On-going coaching for your project (pre-production through post). Use me as a resource for information and to help you achieve the result you want. You choose the number of sessions. |
• Free 15 minute introductory consultation. • One-time or on-going coaching $100/ per half-hour session |
| SCRIPT CONSULTING | ||||
Christopher Kenworthy |
Master Shots: 100 Advanced Camera Techniques to Get an Expensive Look on Your Low-Budget Movie |
"THIS BOOK SHOULD BE BANNED! These are the really cool tricks
and yechniques of shooting that professional directors keep secret
just for themselves to use. Why should they be given away for a few
dollars?" John Badham, Director of Saturday Night Fever and WarGames |
• Script Consulting, with an emphasis on making your story something that will appeal to directors, actors, producers and financiers. |
• $900 Initial Script Consultation |
| SCRIPT CONSULTING | ||||
Jeffrey Hirschberg www.ThreeAct.com |
Reflections of the Shadow: Creating Memorable Heroes and Villains For Film and TV |
"Fresh and powerful. You will look at the fascinating
mystery that is the good guy/bad guy divide in all new ways, and
get clues to clarify and enhance this dynamic in your story, thanks
to Jeff’s book." "Create great characters and viewers will follow your story
anywhere! This insider's guide shows exactly how to do that, using
current examples, numerous excerpts, and advice from top screenwriters.
A must read!" |
• Idea consulting |
• Several packages available on www.ThreeAct.com or $125 per hour. |
| PRESENTATIONS / PRODUCING | ||||
Michael Wiese |
The Independent Film |
"After working with Michael for 30 minutes, I pitched and
raised $20,000 for my first short." Seminar attendee
"...if you follow the guidelines here, you'll wield a finely-honed financial weapon rather than a blunt instrument when you meet with bankers, lawyers and completion bond companies. This book lowers your stress level by altering your perception of the budgeting process." DGA (Director's Guild of America) Magazine |
Wiese is only available a few times a year for seminars, workshops or consulting on producing, directing, pitching, distribution and marketing or career objectives. | Fees: flexible, please inquire, kenlee@mwp.com. |
