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!
Character, character, character. Who is this person and why should I care? If I don't immediately know a positive, negative and dream characteristic about this protagonist, then I'm not going to be interested on their journey.
However, that being said, the main thing that I often tell clients is: What and where is the story? Don't waffle - I should be able to pick out ~where~ the story is and where it's going: that's all the matters!
Particularly interested in female-centered and Asian-American centered stories!
Through my company, I am not at liberty to produce unsolicited scripts without going through an agent, but I am more than happy to give you script and producer notes and help you with career tips and how to get signed by an agent!
Madison Hookway currently works as the Executive Assistant to revered film producer Amy Pascal at Universal.
Originally hailing from London, Madison has worked for many British and American production companies - including Hello Sunshine, Team Downey and Zero Gravity Management for the last 6 years in both assistant and creative associate roles. She has been on set and worked in the writers rooms for a myriad of projects that include the SPIDER-VERSE trilogy, THE MORNING SHOW (2019), WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING (2022), and CHALLENGERS (2023). Having studied Acting, Screenwriting and Cinematic Arts at USC's acclaimed School of Cinematic and Dramatic Arts, Madison has the ability to bring a unique and relevant perspective to clients.
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.