How you approach the prep work of outlining your script—whether for your first draft or your 10th—can make all the difference when you sit down to face the blinking cursor. No matter how detailed or macro, all outlines must contain the standard structural integrity and character arcs for your particular format and genre. Submit your outline (10 page max) and the executive will conduct a 30-minute notes call to give you and your story ground-level guidance. You'll discuss how to refine set up of the structure, pacing, theme, and character development for your script.
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Character forward please. And grab my attention and be unique. Stand out from the crowd.
I'm just interested in character forward stories with plenty of depth. I'm looking across all genres with all kinds of characters.
Chris Coggins has over two decades of experience in feature, television and digital series development and production. She began her career directly after graduation from The University of Southern California School for Cinematic Arts working as a Creative Assistant at Escape Artists/Sony Pictures.
At Escape Artists she assisted on productions THE PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS, THE WEATHER MAN, THE TAKING OF PELHAM 123, KNOWING AND THE GREAT DEBATERS. There, she ascended through the ranks and procured numerous projects for the company including THE ENDS OF THE EARTH, FALL FROM GRACE, SEVEN POUNDS, MASTERPIECE, RUMSPRINGA! and I WANT TO *$&% YOUR SISTER. She also secured the scripts for and co-produced THE BACK-UP PLAN and HOPE SPRINGS .
Coggins then moved on to working at Allison Shearmur Productions at her home studio Lionsgate and procured projects BURIAL RITES, ENDANGERED and NERVE for the studio. There, she also developed PRIDE, PREJUDICE AND ZOMBIES and CINDERELLA.
She then progressed to Rock Paper Scissors Entertainment as Head of Development. There she built a production slate, produced the PSA Take Yourself on a Date and was responsible for development on the company’s new media projects for The Oscars, HBO and Amazon.
Coggins’ recent independent projects include producing the spec pilot ANGELINO HEIGHTS, PSA Not on My Watch and the music video for Alekesam's All is Forgiven.
Next, Coggins worked at Luc Besson’s studio EuropaCorp and procured projects Unt. ANISTON SUPERHERO PROJECT, FAE, and the English-language remake for the Japanese blockbuster SHIELD OF STRAW.
She moved into management at Heroes and Villains Entertainment representing writers, and directors. Currently, She is a member of Film Independent, LACMA, the LA Conservancy and the spcaLA.
After registering, you will receive instructions on how to submit your material in your order confirmation email. After submitting your material, please allow about 3-4 weeks to receive proposed times for scheduling your call with the exec. If you haven't heard from your exec by the 3-4 week mark about scheduling, please email terra@roadmapwriters.com so we know to check in with them on your behalf about their proposed dates/ETA for you.
**Please note script outlines are limited to 10 pages maximum. Please contact terra@roadmapwriters.com for pricing on a consultation for a script outline exceeding 10 pages.
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