Screenplay Mechanic

Writer. Producer. Screenplay Analyst (10,000 scripts and counting). I’ve read material for every major film studio and now I read for private clients worldwide.

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@Sethrogen @kibblesmith I had to read this one for Regency and Fox. Still can’t believe they went forward with it AND it landed that cast...

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So, while my passion project is destined for a dusty shelf, if anyone wants to read for fun, please feel free to download the PDF and enjoy...

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I wrote a spec biopic on this exact subject last year, entitled "STIRLING". It's one of my favorite screenplays, but I left Gersh in 2018 and my managers didn't sent it wide, so next-to-nobody even read it.

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‘Peaky Blinders’ Creator Steven Knight Adapting Ben Macintyre’s SAS: Rogue Heroes As TV Drama https://t.co/ccsaU1p2xu

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Now, a TV project by #StevenKnight based on @BenMacintyre1 ’s excellent book ROGUE HEROES has probably killed it. Unfortunately, mirror projects happen all the time, or in my case several times (hello, Dunkirk). But it’s the risk of writing on spec. It stings but c’est la vie.

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Proofreading is among the many services I offer. Don’t let your mom get the completely wrong idea about the script you just finished...

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Read these words of wisdom from my friend @ed_solomon. I’ve read 10k screenplays and overwriting scenes is arguably the most common misstep I see. Ed’s comments about the collaborative nature of filmmaking (and a script’s role in that process) are pure gold.

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So much yes. I can’t tell you how many producers I know who bought pitches only to discover the “writer” couldn’t write for shit. https://t.co/qo7yc9FIGb

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Download 100+ movie scripts from the last 8 years including I, Tonya, The Invitation, Kubo and the Two Strings https://t.co/6g86KABlak #screenwriting

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"Don’t use 20 words to describe something when 10 will do." Andrew Hilton, The Screenplay Mechanic https://t.co/gPOsaoVvVy #screenwriting #screenwriters

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@DannyManus Haha. Thanks! Facebook destroyed that years ago. I’ve actually had a personal Twitter account for a year or so, but I only use it to follow journalists, news orgs etc.

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@LeeZJessup Great book!!

[Lee Jessup @LeeZJessup]

What are agents & managers looking for, and how do you get their attention? Find out in my CHAPTER GIVEAWAY from my book BREAKING IN! https://t.co/az4SNq55L9 #amwriting #screenwriting #TVwriting

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Today I read and wrote notes on a 171p comedy, a horror feature, a TV treatment, and I had two long phone consultations. How was your Monday?

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Agents and managers want to work with people who appreciate them. A little humble goes a long way https://t.co/AyiQWNF5vk #screenwriting #amwriting #tvwriting #scriptchat