Dream it. Believe it. Write it.
Why you should consider working with me:
- I’m a filmmaker. I learned how to think visually. I know how a sentence in a screenplay translates onto the screen. I know all the technical aspects of filmmaking and I know how to keep your screenplay production efficient.
- I’m a writer. I know how hard writing is. I still write. I’m familiar with the frustration and the helplessness writing can cause sometimes.
- I’m a teacher. I have the ability to educate you and make you understand what doesn’t work and how it can be addressed.
- I’m a creative. I can come up with examples on the fly, to show you what you can do to improve your script.
- I have the experience of 15 plus years of honing the craft of screenwriting.
Note:
I don’t care too much about what others say, about what to do and what not to do. I believe that there are no golden rules in storytelling. If your story is about real emotions and has a structured physique, so that people experience a fulfilling catharsis in the end, it’s fine by me.
My motto is: No need to fix it if it isn’t broken.
Whenever you’re stuck with your writing, or have trouble finding ground with a producer, or don’t know how to read certain notes, or simply want to improve your script by talking to me you’re welcome to do so.
I get brought in to writers rooms to fix storylines, or help communicate between writers and producers, or get hired to find scripts for producers.
So whenever you need this kind of guidance feel free to ask for my availability.
Please email me to discuss prices and availability at hi@benscharf.com
I don’t need to be physically present, a Skype conference call is fine too.
What you will get:
- I will read your logline
- We will have a Skype session for an in person coaching session of up to an hour, discussing potential, genre, target group and how to make your idea a high concept idea.
Please email me to discuss prices and availability at hi@benscharf.com
Free with this package: The character exposition worksheet and 3 secrets to writing a successful movie
What you will get:
- I will read your screenplay (up to max. 125 pages) or pilot script
- We will have a Skype session for an in person coaching session of up to two hours, discussing format, style, story and character introductions, action, description and dialogue
Please email me to discuss prices and availability at hi@benscharf.com
What you will get:
- I will read your screenplay (up to max. 125 pages) or pilot script
- I will provide extensive annotations addressing format, style, story and character introductions, action, description and dialogue
- I will write annotated comments and suggestions of what to address and how to address it in a future rewrite
- We will have a Skype session for an in person coaching session of up to two hours
Please email me to discuss prices and availability at hi@benscharf.com
Free with this package: The character exposition worksheet and 3 secrets to writing a successful movie
What you will get:
Current draft:
- I will read your screenplay (up to max. 125 pages) or pilot script
- I will provide extensive annotations addressing format, style, story and character introductions, action, description and dialogue
- I will write annotated comments and suggestions for the entire script
- We will have a Skype session for an in person coaching session of up to two hours
Next draft:
- I will read your new draft
- We will have another Skype session (one hour) as a follow up to the new draft and discuss your ideas, what works and what can be more polished
Please email me to discuss prices and availability at hi@benscharf.com
Workshops.
Keynotes.
University Courses.
Rates upon request.
Please write to me at hi@benscharf.com
General Notes:
Please excuse randomly occurring spelling and/or grammatical errors. I’m no english native, but I decided to provide my knowledge in english so many of you can profit from it. The fact that I’m no native doesn’t mean that I can’t get my points across, and everyone who worked with me will certainly approve this.
I will decide wether I want to take on a project. My time is very limited and therefore I have to choose carefully what projects I pay attention to. And another very important matter is, that I want to care about your project to provide the best guidance possible.
PLEASE NOTE: An additional PayPal FEE (2.9% + 0.30) will be charged!