Script Analysis


Every writer that enters the screenplay competition has the opportunity to receive a written analysis on his or her entry. Screenplays will be given fair, thoughtful consideration by one of Sixth Borough's experienced producers. Upon completion, they will in turn write a review that hopefully will give insight to help the writer improve their work.


Quick Tips

  1. If it does not move your story forward, get rid of it.
  2. Scene headings are meant to help keep the reader oriented, make sure the information provided does this.
  3. Make sure there is conflict and tension in your script. Give the audience a reason to want to keep reading.
  4. Keep your scenes short. Anything longer than 3 pages per scene will tend to feel like it is dragging on. Typically, scenes are between a half a page to a page in length.
  5. Watch for typos. Presentation matters when others are reading your script.
  6. Make sure you know what’s at stake for your character(s) and that the stakes are high.
  7. One way to create suspense in your story is to use an incident with a deadline.
  8. You should know more about your character than you ever intend to put into your script. This will help make your character come to life.
  9. There has to be at least one character for which your audience is rooting.
  10. Avoid using coincidence at key parts of the script. If you must use it, try to fit it into the story organically.
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