CONSULTING

So you finished your screenplay. You know it has some holes, but you can’t see the forest for the trees, and it’s like pulling teeth to get some honest, objective feedback that not only identifies your script’s strengths and weaknesses, but also provides helpful direction on how to tighten and clarify your story. 

Veteran Screenwriting Professor, Co-Founder of The Script Lab, and International Script Consultant Michael Schilf leaves no stone unturned, providing three types of services: analysis, mentoring, and development. 

ANALYSIS

Comprehensive analysis on character, story, structure, voice, and form. Not only will you receive in-depth feedback that identifies what works and what doesn’t, but you will also be supplied with detailed suggestions on how to repair and improve your script. Contact for Packages and Prices.

MENTORING

Exclusive mentoring programs, where you’ll be coached through the process of building your screenplay from story concept and character creation to development outlines and multiple script drafts, all while helping you navigate through problems and pitfalls that occur along the way. Contact for Packages and Prices.

DEVELOPMENT

Comprehensive development services to get your story on track. His step-by-step professional guidance will help you build a memorable story with complex characters, helping you sculpt it all into a solid structure in treatment form that will become the foundation to writing your script. Contact for Packages and Prices.


TESTIMONIALS


"Michael’s feedback is succinct, insightful and unique. He provided industry insight while fostering and respecting my own creativity. His advice on story development enhanced not only my story, but my writing skills in general. As his script analysis proves, Michael is not only a consultant, but a mentor."

— Noelle Buffam, Bickleton, USA


“Michael’s analysis exposes your fortes as well as flaws. Wherever your struggles lie, he never fails to pinpoint what crucially needs to be fixed, while still emphasizing your strengths. Ultimately, you will have both the knowledge and inspiration needed to successfully complete your screenplay.”

— Emil Rasmussen, The Empyrean Light


"Michael is a highly qualified professor and professional consultant as well as a talented writer and entrepreneur. I feel more confident in my abilities after working with him. His guidance was instrumental in developing my skills and creativity as a screenwriter. A great mentor, he really cares about your success.”

— Nate Thompson, Mid Life Crises

"If you're serious about becoming a screenwriter, Michael provides invaluable ideas and new perspectives for your story. When working with him, soak up his knowledge and experience to gain insight into his genius ways of making your story better. He's the first person I would take my script to for consultation."

— Dalar Melkon, Adana


"Michael's expert knowledge and insight is essential for any screenwriter wanting to take their script to the highest level. He truly places himself in the world of your script and breaks it down to its raw essence. I walked away from my experience feeling refreshed and ready to get to work."

— Lauren Campi, Madonna Bees


"Michael has an uncanny ability to tell what technical aspects are missing based on a story that mysteriously falls flat. His notes are detailed and concise; his approach is personalized, to the point, and effective. Not only will your script improve when you work with Schilf, your own skill in writing will as well."

— Pam Glazier


Michael’s guidance gave me a complete understanding of what to do with my story and how to improve it. He discussed characters, storyline, structure as well as flaws, and his vision and passion for screenwriting is infectious. Very satisfied. Highly recommended.”

— Julius Barbosa, The Untold Story of Sidney Rigdon


"Michael provided great tools to get me thinking about how to develop believable characters with interesting personalities and real problems. All of his notes were specific, thoughtful, and extremely helpful, and his words of encouragement made me want to tackle that 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 15th draft."

— Andy Stires, Monster Zoo


"Michael is a next-level guy—elevating every scene to its greatest potential. Through honest critiques and enlightening tips on story development, Michael helped turn my curiosity about screenwriting into a full-blown passion. He provided me with valuable tools to turn ideas into action, get the script done, and done well."

— Melanie Larsen, Monster Maggie


"Michael''s evaluation is honest and genuine. His high energetic style, openness in sharing his knowledge, skill, experience, and understanding of the field of screenwriting created a renewed inspiration for my writing and the storytelling process."

— Marisol Torres