Script Coverage
Do You Need Script Coverage?
A BIT ABOUT ME
Phaedra Benford is an award-winning producer and script reader with over 7 years of experience. Phaedra started her script reading career at Eclectic Pictures (London Has Fallen, Late Bloomer) and has since read for Netflix, Universal, and Paramount to provide in-depth coverage at the studio level. In addition to reading for these studios, Phaedra has read for BWIF (Black Writers In Focus), a program backed by the Lin Manuel-Miranda’s Miranda Family Fund, Warnermedia, and Rideback (It, Lego Movie, Aladdin). Lastly, Phaedra is currently a featured reader with Screenplayreaders.com who consistently works with Universal, Paramount, and Hulu.
SCRIPT SERVICES
Our script coverage is in-depth, growth-focused, and collaborative. Our base services are based on page length with additional a-la-carte services to cover all your needs.
Ideal for Shorts and Pilots
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+ 1200 - 1500 words notes
+ Elements Score Sheet
+ Pass / Consider / Recommend
< 50
PAGES
$75
Ideal for Feature Length Scripts​
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*$3/ Page over 120
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+ 1200 - 1500 words notes
+ Elements Score Sheet
+ Pass / Consider / Recommend
PAGES
51 - 120
$125
On-page, line-by-line notes with specific references and suggestions.
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+ 1200 - 1500 words notes
+ Elements Score Sheet
+ Pass / Consider / Recommend
Margin
Notes
$200
YOUR COVERAGE INCLUDES
Additional
Services
Synopsis
$25
A synopsis boils down your script into the key beats. Adding a synopsis is a great option for those pitching to studios or seeking an agent.
Follow Up Consultation
$50
This is a great opportunity to dive deeper into your coverage and get a further explanation of my points. It's also a great option to ask more detailed and specific questions.
Episodic Bundle
$420
Have you written a whole series? Our episodic bundle offers coverage on up to 8 episodes plus a review of your series bible.
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Get an idea of how your series flows as a whole through notes focused on your entire arc rather than individual episode arcs.
What Is Script Coverage?
Script coverage provides the reader with objective, constructive, professional notes on what's working and what isn't in their script
Coverage typically includes a grading system to let the writer know what standard they are reaching based on several essential story elements
Who Needs Script Coverage?
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Writers seeking representation or an agent
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Writers pitching their projects to studios/ production companies
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Writers suffering from writer's block
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Writer's needing a fresh set of eyes on their script
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Screenplay festivals