Script Reading Service
Screen Yorkshire offers a professional script reading service to companies and individuals in the Yorkshire and Humber region. This service is available for feature film scripts, television projects and detailed treatments. Please note this service is not available to short film scripts.
The service will include an assessment by Screen Yorkshire staff of the project's potential in terms of attracting interest with broadcasters and financiers, and the chances of it securing funding for further development including from the Screen Yorkshire Production Fund.
We will also commission a detailed script analysis from one or more readers who have considerable industry experience and expertise.
If you are a limited company, a sole trader or a partnership, then the first use of the service is FREE. Any subsequent use of the service will be chargeable at the subsidised rates below. These rates are the same for any individual who would like to use the service:
SERVICE RATES
Treatment (up to 20 pages) £40
Treatment (from 20-40 pages) £60
Treatment (over 40 pages) £80
Screenplay (up to 120 pages) £100
Screenplay (over 120 pages) £150
TV episode (up to 60 pages incl bible) £60
TV episode (over 60 pages incl bible) £80
Before using this service, please read the Guidance Notes carefully. An Application Form should accompany all submissions.
Download Guidance Notes
Download Application Form
If you have any queries regarding the service, please email schemes@screenyorkshire.co.uk
Case StudyFaye Alexander, Trainee Production Secretary
I first got in touch with Screen Yorkshire when I applied for the Fast Track trainee scheme and worked on two productions as Trainee Production Secretary. Working as a trainee 4 years ago led straight on to paid employment, and I have been working non-stop since then as a Production Co-ordinator in documentaries such as Animal 24:7 and The Canoe Man - John Darwin, and Production Secretary in feature films and TV dramas such as The Cottage (pictured), Heartbeat and The Royal Today. Not only did Screen Yorkshire help me with funding for further training during my fast track placements, but the Production Liaison team has been a wonderful source of assistance in enhancing my CV and putting me in touch with Line Producers. Their Crew and Freelance Development Manager is always on hand to answer my questions and guide me in the right direction, and I have met so many friends and colleagues through the crew networking nights.
