Short films are a great and accessible way to get your feet wet as a multihyphenate (writer-producer, writer-director), and give you real world experience to set yourself apart. In the Shorts Consult, you will submit your short film script (20 pages max) to the exec of your choice, and have a 30 minute notes call to discuss feedback on pacing, character, dialogue and tone, how to elevate marketability, and strategy for next steps.
Questions? Email terra@roadmapwriters.com!
Here's what grabs my attention:
High-Concept Premise: A compelling concept that's easy to understand yet sparks curiosity. Think "what if" scenarios.
Emotional Connection: Elicit laughter or a sense of wonder. A pitch that evokes emotions creates a deeper connection with the listener or reader.
Learning Opportunity: Does the story offer a new perspective or explore a unique world? Make it engaging.
Solid Structure: A well-structured story with not only a clear beginning, middle, and end, but a clear story arc with build-up and plot points well-thought out and delivered.
feature-length romantic comedies and buddy comedies targeted for cable and streaming platforms.
Scripts penned by female writers with experience in half-hour cable and network comedies similar to "Sex and the City" particularly pique my interest.
Additionally, I'm actively seeking dark comedies written by women for long-form cable programming, similar to shows like "Fleabag."
Over-the-top, asinine comedies like JACKASS and BORAT.
Aleisha wrote, produced and directed plays, her storytelling taking center stage as One-Acts at a local theatre. From short films, music videos, and PSAs to industrial and promotional videos and sketch comedies, she explored the moving image, craving another visual outlet. This love for the arts and artists inspired her latest project, the documentary "L.A., I KINDA LIKE YOU," featuring eight artists navigating the creative landscape and the grind.
Her dedication to supporting fellow artists extends beyond filmmaking, as she coaches writers and offers a free video course to conquer writer's block. Her corresponding book, "Crush Writer's Block Forever," is a testament to this ongoing mission. In the last year alone, Aleisha has helped over 20 writers bring their scripts to life through her meticulous proofreading and editing skills. As a Script Supervisor, Aleisha sits vigilantly behind the video village or camera, meticulously ensuring continuity during filming. Her keen eye for detail has graced projects like "The Ossan," "Acceptable Level of Crazy," "Doctor's Secret Life," "Look Who's Stocking," "BET's Haus of Vicious," "October 31st," and numerous short films.
Aleisha's repertoire as a writer is as diverse as her interests, encompassing drama, comedy, adventure, and romance. Currently, she's adapting her own romance novel, "Reunion." Beyond Script Supervising and producing shorts, music videos, and industrials, she is in development on a script she wrote and will direct in the near future.
After registering, you will receive instructions on how to submit your material in your order confirmation email. After submitting your material, please allow 3-4 weeks to receive proposed times for scheduling your call with the exec.
**Please note short film script consultation material is limited to 20 pages maximum.
Be sure to familiarize yourself with Roadmap's Code of Conduct.
Questions? Email terra@roadmapwriters.com
Cancellation Policy: You may cancel your registration for a refund or Roadmap gift card if you have not yet submitted your material for review. However, once your material has been received by Roadmap, your registration cannot be canceled. Having revised material or a desire to retroactively apply a discount or gift card code are not grounds for cancellation, refunds, or gift card credit. Once your material has been submitted, the only acceptable grounds for cancellation and a refund or gift card credit is an unforeseen, ongoing emergency on the part of either the writer or the exec resulting in more than 6 weeks without any scheduling update from the exec via direct contact or Roadmap, or a sudden change in the exec's ongoing availability. In the instance of an irreconcilable scheduling issue, the writer may still receive a written feedback report from the exec. In this case, the writer is not entitled to a refund or gift card credit as the exec has read the submitted material and provided written feedback in lieu of the call.