Analysts

In Hollywood, most submissions are first read by a company’s “Readers.” Their analysis is then turned into a “Coverage Report”, and is often the only thing the company ever reads. This initial phase of the submission process can make or break a submission. At ScriptShark, our team of analysts is professional readers that take a step beyond a standard coverage report and provide notes that will help you grow as a writer.

Manuscript Analysts

	CD Worked for Roxbury Publishing, Los Angeles Times View analyst bio »
	DS Worked for Overlook Press, Annalemma Magazine View analyst bio »
	KM Worked for Graywolf Press, Archipelago Books, Welcome Books, Guggenheim Museum Publications View analyst bio »
	MH Worked for Random House; S&S; Viking Penguin; Scholastic; HarperCollins; IMG Literary; NY Times Book Review View analyst bio »
	MR Worked for Anderson Grinberg Literary Management (now defunct) and Writers House (both literary agencies) View analyst bio »

Screenplay Analysts

	AL Worked for Media Artists, Lionsgate, Universal, Granada View analyst bio »
	AP Worked for Mandalay Pictures, Sierra/Affinity Pictures, Paradigm Talent Agency, Red Wagon Productions View analyst bio »
	EK Worked for CAA, ICM, Mandalay Pictures, Overture Films, Benderspink, Twisted Pictures, Davis Entertainment, Craftsman Films, Dark Trick View analyst bio »
	JB Worked for United Artists, Paramount, Cruise-Wagner, Phoenix Pictures, View analyst bio »
	JP Worked for Brian Lutz Management, Niad Management, PAGE International Screenwriting Awards View analyst bio »
	KZ Worked for Paradigm, FilmEngine, New Films International View analyst bio »
	MG Worked for Gold Circle Films, Goldcrest Films, Global Media Television View analyst bio »
	RB Worked for CAA, Rat Entertainment, Ocean Pictures, Lightstorm View analyst bio »
	RR Worked for Disney, Paramount, Liminal Entertainment View analyst bio »

ScriptShark’s top-quality analysts set us apart from the competition. Our film-educated readers have actual industry experience.

Analyst Requirements

Read for two major companies in the past.: You are looking for a professional opinion and that’s what we provide. ScriptShark analysts must have experience at reputable companies.
Understand the fundamentals of Studio decisions.: Even more important than just having read for the studios, our analysts are put through a rigorous testing system to make sure they know the foundations of what makes a good screenplay.
Possess writing experience themselves.: We believe it’s difficult for a non-writer to critique the foundations of the material. In turn, ScriptShark only hires analysts that write themselves. Most of our analysts have written on assignment or had material optioned in the past.
Must enjoy screenplays of all genres.: While our analysts may have a preference for an individual genre, ScriptShark makes sure they enjoy and understand the mechanics of all films.