Script Coverage

A screenplay coverage report is a three to five page report on your script, which is filed by film and production companies and literary agencies when your script is submitted. Interns and assistants, or other wannabe screenwriters acting as independent contractors, are the ones doing the reading and script coverage, not agents and producers.

The script coverage report contains a 1 – 3 page story synopsis and a page or two of personal notes. Screenplays are rated with a system evaluating story, style, character, script format, dialogue, concept and marketability. Each script will gain a “pass” (rejection), “consider” or “recommend.” Because no one wants to look like an idiot, it is rare that a script is recommended.

It’s a system to condense material. The problem is that it could be anyone who is evaluating your material. If that reader doesn’t relate to, understand, or simply despises your subject matter, you are bound to get a negative review. But who said the world was fair?

But you can still use script coverage samples to market yourself and your screenplay. There are screenwriting consultants who provide this service ranging from $150 to $300. You can use the coverage in your query letters, for investment packages and to tack onto the top of your script when you submit it to ensure that agencies and production companies have an existing report to look at.

For script consultants you can visit my site www.writtenbyclark.com if interested in getting a quote for coverage, notes or related services including screenplay books