Daniel P. Calvisi is a professional Story Consultant, published writer
in Script Magazine, and former movie studio Reader with over 7 years of
recent industry experience. Daniel worked for over 5 years as a Senior Story
Analyst at Miramax Films, working for executives who produced "Chicago,"
"Gangs of New York" and "Chocolat," among others. On
the job, he analyzed high-priority submissions coming from such names as
Johnny Depp, Pierce Brosnan, Ethan Hawke, Elmore Leonard, John Grisham,
and Jennifer Lopez, to name a few. He has written over 450 coverages on
the job as a Reader and worked with over 200 private writers as a Story
Consultant.
Daniel offers a DISCOUNT ON CONSULTATIONS TO CURRENT INKTIP MEMBERS!
See the website for SEASONAL DISCOUNTS AND NEW OFFERS.
Daniel has worked as a professional Story Analyst for studios like Twentieth
Century Fox, New Line Cinema, Polygram Films and Jonathan Demme's Clinica
Estetico Films. As a teacher, Daniel has taught his simple but powerful
"Story Maps" method of screenwriting for four educational institutions,
including the New School University in New York City and Cabrillo College
Extension in Aptos, CA.
His recent clients have included industry professionals, overseas producers
and new writers from all walks of life. All of his clients have welcomed
his detailed and direct story notes, FROM THE RANK BEGINNER TO THE LONG-TIME
INDUSTRY PROFESSIONAL.
From Daniel: "My consultations provide you with specific advice on
producing a stronger draft to reach your goal of pro submission-quality
and spec sale. My notes are always very particular and thorough; I offer
constructive criticism without pulling punches followed by positive strategies
for solutions. I am very supportive and encouraging, but also very tough
and direct, for the express reason that this industry is incredibly tough
and you face a lot of competition. Your work has to be
GREAT, not just good, to get past the pro Readers and move up the ladder.
I know what it takes, and I know how to coach you to get there.
If you’re looking to write your NEXT SCRIPT with personal guidance
from a pro or in an online group class environment, then see the CLASSES
page of my site for some great options.
My consultations are all ONE FLAT FEE; I don't charge by the hour nor do
I include extraneous services or fees.
My services offered include handnotes on your draft, typed story notes,
in-person meetings, private classes and coaching, and training in how to
be a professional reader!
My two most popular screenplay consultations are the MASTER CONSULTATION
and the FULL CONSULTATION. Both are very thorough and give you not only
my "real-time" response on the page as a professional industry
reader but also my detailed suggestions for improvement.
You can also read the BIO and WHY HIRE ME? pages for more information on
my background, credentials, and lists of major produced films that I have
had contact with.
Thank you very much, good luck, and I look forward to working with you!
