Screenreader System Plus

Screenreader System

A step-by-step guide to reading scripts in Hollywood. Without living in Los Angeles.

CLICK HERE to register for a Masterclass: "How to Make a Living Reading & Analyzing Screenplays"

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Learn how to analyze scripts for Hollywood writers and producers.

And you don't have to live in L.A.

Join Carolyn J Carpenter and Douglas Shaner for a one-of-a-kind course that covers the ins and outs of becoming a Hollywood Screenreader. The course dives deep into the following areas:

Foundation
Story
Characters
Voice
Coverage Corner

Includes the GETTING THE GIG Bonus!

Everything you need to know about how to find clients once you know how to analysis screenplays! Within this bonus course we cover:

BONUS Inside Outside Technique
BONUS A Day in the Life of a Reader
BONUS Landing the Job
BONUS Producer's Perspective
BONUS Writer's Perspective
BONUS Actor's Perspective
BONUS Libraries of Scripts
BONUS Tools of the Trade

Also, have a front row seat with Carolyn J Carpenter as she shares details about her film projects as a writer and as a producer! Get a behind-the-scenes look at her upcoming films YOU CAN'T RUN FOREVER (Cowriter; Starring JK Simmons & Alan Leech- currently in post - more news once it's released!) and FOLLOWING FIREFLIES (Producer/Writer: Currently in Development)

PLUS!!

As part of the Screenreader System Plus you will be allowed into our INSIDER TRACK MEMBERSHIP! for six months! As a members you will be a part of:

FEEDBACK
Attend weekly coaching sessions on zoom to tackle anything and everything holding you back!

Get feedback on all of your homework. Carolyn will also personally review your sample coverage!

Do you write screenplays? Put your screenplay in the Writer's Room to get coverages from your fellow readers!

Join study groups and office hours within the membership to get help with everything!

PROMO
Once you're ready, we will promote on our website for free!

Join the Screenreader Squad to make public appearance with us on social media so that people know you're available to read their screenplays!

Be part of the Screenreader Pipeline - a directory of our graduates that goes to Producers, Contests and Writers that are looking for readers!

COMMUNITY
Join your peers in a private Facebook Group. Meet your future study buddy, business partner, and/or spouse! Yes, it's all happened inside of our supportive and loving community!

Come to Movie Night to get together online with your peers as we watch and analyze a movie together!

Meet others in the weekly coaching sessions! We're family in there!

HOLLYWOOD SCREENREADERS IS PRODUCED BY MIDNIGHT TABLE TALKS - A MEDIA COMPANY.

RISK FREE

Join today. Try the course for 7 days. If it's not for you, cancel within 7 days to receive a full refund. Keep Phase One Act one as our gift!

Course Curriculum

1. Hello!
2. Your 5 Step Success Path - AKA "The Screenreader Walk of Fame! "
1. Screenreader System Plus Course Syllabus
1. How to Succeed in this program!
2. How to Finish What You Start!
3. How to Join the Private Facebook Group!
4. How to download PDFs and upload homework!
5. How to make sure you get your course related emails!
6. How to find Optional Recommended Reading
7. Your Success Path: Where Are You?
1. FOUNDATION Format
2. FOUNDATION CRASH The Screenplay
3. FOUNDATION Screenplay Terms and Abbreviations
4. FOUNDATION Structure
5. Super Fun Story Structure Comparison Charts
6. FOUNDATION Genre
7. FOUNDATION Movie Moments Exercise
8. FOUNDATION Completed Example Exercise - Movie Moments
9. FOUNDATION Plot Point Review Exercise
10. FOUNDATION Completed Example Exercise - Plot Point Review
11. FOUNDATION QUIZ
12. FOUNDATION Your Feedback
1. STORY Toolbox
2. STORY Layering the Story
3. STORY Reader Red Flags
4. STORY Story Elements Exercise
5. STORY Completed Example Exercise - Story Elements
6. STORY - Quiz
7. STORY Your Feedback
1. CHARACTER Building a Protagonist
2. CHARACTER Supporting Characters & Case Studies
3. CHARACTER Villains and Sidekicks
4. CHARACTER Casting
5. CHARACTER Character Arc Exercise
6. CHARACTER Build a Character Info Sheet
7. CHARACTER You Are a Casting Director Exercise
8. CHARACTER Completed Example Exercise - You Are a Casting Director
9. CHARACTER Quiz
10. CHARACTER Your Feedback
1. VOICE The Overall Script
2. VOICE Dialogue
3. VOICE Completed Example Exercise - Dialogue Exchange Exercise
4. VOICE Completed Example Exercise - Subtext
5. VOICE Quiz
6. VOICE Your Feedback
1. RETURN TO POSITANO by David D'Angelo - Romantic Drama
2. THE CYCLE by David D'Angelo - Horror
3. UNCROWNED CHAMPION by David D'Angelo - Biographical Drama
4. THE DEVILLE STRANGLER by David D'Angelo - Dark Comedy
5. WAITING FOR PRIMO CARNERA by David D'Angelo - Drama
6. GAME PLAN by XXXXXXXX - Drama
7. MARY by Ana Gomez - Biblical Drama
8. GOLDFISH TEACHER by Ellie Ro - Dramedy
9. A DOUBLE VICTORY by Subrina Wood -- Historical Drama
1. COVERAGE Basics
2. COVERAGE Page One Elements
3. COVERAGE Synopsis
4. COVERAGE Comments
5. COVERAGE Final Statement Exercise
6. COVERAGE Rewrite Rewrite Rewrite Exercise
7. COVERAGE A Coverage in Phases Tutorial GOLDFISH TEACHER
8. COVERAGE Coverage Template Tool
9. COVERAGE Screenreader Coverage Checklist
10. COVERAGE - Reviewing the Coverage Check List
11. COVERAGE Adaptations
12. COVERAGE Bonus Session Finding The Hidden Gem
13. COVERAGE Speed Reading Info Sheet
14. COVERAGE Student Example Coverage - RETURN TO POSITANO
15. COVERAGE Carolyn's Review of Student Coverage for RETURN TO POSITANO
16. COVERAGE Student Example - MARY Sample Coverage
17. COVERAGE Carolyn's Review of Student Coverage of MARY
18. COVERAGE Coverage Template
19. COVERAGE Screenreader Editable Template Use for Coverage
20. Author Permission Form
21. COVERAGE Quiz
22. COVERAGE Your Feedback
1. Submitting Your Coverage Instructions
2. Last Chance to compare your coverage sample with the Screenreader Coverage Checklist
3. SUBMIT YOUR COVERAGES HERE
4. Coverage Template
5. Coverage Template, editable .docx file
6. Author Permission Form
1. FINAL EXAMS Instructions
2. THE FOUNDATION Final Exam
3. THE STORY Final Exam
4. THE CHARACTER Final Exam
5. THE VOICE Final Exam
6. THE COVERAGE Final Exam
7. FINAL EXAMS Your Feedback
1. CONGRATULATIONS!
2. THE SCREENREADER CREED
3. JOB SEARCH TUTORIAL
4. COACHING & CONSULTING
5. FINAL FADE CHECK LIST
6. SO....WHAT DID YOU THINK?

About this course

$1,997.00
95 lessons
8.5 hours of video content

Get started today for only $1997!

RISK FREE

Join today. Try the course for 7 days. If it's not for you, cancel within 7 days to receive a full refund. Keep Phase One Act one as our gift!

About the instructor

Founder Carolyn J. Carpenter

CURRENT PROJECTS: Co-wrote a Lionsgate thriller starring Oscar winner JK Simmons. In development as a Producer/Writer with an Animated Rock Opera alongside Adam Watts, composer of HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL and CAMP ROCK. 📘Story Analyst/Reader for filmmakers and companies producing iconic films such as JOKER, GAME OF THRONES, WALKING DEAD, GRAN TORINO, GET SMART, SHERLOCK HOLMES, AMERICAN SNIPER, BLACK SWAN, YOUNG GUNS, TRAFFIC, LOST IN SPACE, AVATAR, OCEANS 8, ZODIAC, THE THIN RED LINE, LIFE OF PI, XMEN, PEOPLE VS LARRY FLINT, SULLY, GREAT GATSBY, MR. HOLLAND’S OPUS BABE, QUIZ SHOW, FOOTLOOSE, NIXON & KISSINGER, as well as for agencies such as Innovative Artists, and contests including the Sundance Institute, the Scriptwriter’s Network, and the CBS Diversity Program. 🎬📘Founder of Hollywood Gatekeepers - Training people to read and analyze screenplays for the Hollywood film industry. 🎥🎉 Connect with me at [email protected] 🎥 HollywoodGatekeepers.com 🎤Guest Speaker: the Newport Beach Film Festival, the American Scriptwriters Association and the Writer’s Network, the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Santa Ana College, American Film Association, Midsummer Scream, Assisteens Assistance League Conference, CaterCon, and the YMCA, among others. 📘 RANDOM WOMEN, a book of scenes and monologues now available on Amazon. SAG/AFTRA/EQUITY