Note to Screenwriters

Note to Film Executives

Panelists

Paul Cooper

Dr. Julia Keefer

Drew Yanno

Note: if you're a writer and need an expert script consultant, we recommend Linda Seger. 

Linda is not affiliated with our organization, however we believe she is one of the best in the business.  If you can't afford her services, we recommend you read her books. 

Director Ron Howard about Linda Seger...
I found MAKING A GOOD SCRIPT GREAT so helpful, specifically your section on the Central Question and on creating scene sequences. I've used those concepts on all my films starting with APOLLO 13.

About Philantos Films

We know how difficult and frustrating it is for writers trying to crack into the business. 

Let us share with you a brief history.  We had an idea for a feature film.  We collaborated on a script and received a "recommend" rating by a respected script analyst.  We had a lot of passion for the material and shopped it around.  We were able to get into a lot of doors and have the script read by production companies, major talent agencies, A-list talent and a studio executive.  It was an exhilarating ride, but we fell short.  Getting through doors was not easy.   We learned what most of you writers learn every day; how difficult it is to have your material reviewed let alone make a breakthrough. 

We learned that you need a great script and you need great contacts.  

We understand the dilemma.   You seemingly need an agent to get anybody to read your script.  And yet all the agencies seem to not be taking on new clients.  Now that's a dilemma.   And that's where we come in.

We assembled a panel of experts.  Our panelists are very diverse in their experience, talent, and perspective.  They know drama, story, structure, and commercial viability. 

We also know that new writers often don't have discretionary income to hire consultants or people to "cover" their scripts.  So we developed a system where our panelists will review your material at no cost to you, but we will do it in stages.  We will first review your title, premise and theme.  If we like them, then you will advance.  If you make it to the stage where our panelists have read your script and they "recommend" it, then we will consider working passionately to sell your script.  We will only make money if you make money. 

We already know we can put scripts in the hands of people willing to buy them, now we need to find great scripts. 

So please feel free to submit the title of your screenplay along with a one sentence description of the main plot and the underlying theme of your story.  If our panelists like what they see we'll go to the next step.  But again, there will be no cost to you until/unless we sell your script.