We can be reached at www.thescriptarchitect.com

Mission Statement:
We strive to go the extra mile with our critiques, raising our clients' scripts to professional status. We guarantee our services and provide affordable consultations. Our goal is to make the script represent the clients' vision, not ours.

About Us:
Our script critiques are comprehensive, though we specialize in particular areas related to critiques. Our specialties include punching up dialogue and creating lean visual descriptions that leap off the page -- especially to readers' eyes.

Our experienced proofreader Christina has over five years of experience. She is also a court reporter, giving her extensive expertise in the mechanics of the English language. On occasion, she also offers typing services for writers. If interested, contact us for details.

Currently, our founder, Sammy Montana, is a story editor for a well-known film and tv production company. As a person who has been lucky enough to travel and live in various countries, Sammy Montana has his hand on the pulse of international cultures. He coaches writers in creating authentic, 3-D, non-stereotypical, and complex Middle Eastern (Persians and Arabs) and East Indian characters. He also lends his expertise in the creation of Muslim characters. Our clients have expressed their satisfaction with our services by sending referrals our way, which makes us feel honored.

Sammy Montana's acting experience ensures that your characters will speak to potential actors who might influence the green light for your screenplay. Currently he is a short-story writer and screenwriter who has studied at UCLA Extension as well as with Karl Iglesias and Michael Hauge. Many of his critiques are based on other experiences with numerous script consultants such as a Linda Seger-trained consultant. Please see the FAQ for rates and other information at www.thescriptarchitect.com
Sammy Montana
VP Production and Development/Head Script Consultant

Script consultation: $300. Please see "FAQ" section for details.
Proofreading: $165. Please see "FAQ" section for details.
Script coverage including one hour phone meeting: $120.
English to Arabic translation of script or vice versa: $4000. Please see "FAQ" section for details.
Major or Minor script rewrites: $4000. Please see "FAQ" section for details.

Can I try a sample of your service?

Absolutely. We will provide our in-depth critique of 10 pages for $45. The $45 is applied to the $200 should you use our service on the same script within two weeks from the date you receive the critique.

Do you provide detailed proofreading?

We work with a freelance proofreader who has been a court reporter and proofreader for 8 years. The charge is $150. Please note that spelling mistakes and occasional grammatical punctuation are covered under our in-depth critique service for no extra charge.

What are your rates?

For a very limited time, our rate is $200. Within the next few months, our rates will increase. Do not worry. They will still be reasonable.

Some Testimonials
"Sammy's comments on my script were incisive and thoughtful, and I definitely feel his critique will help me to improve the script I submitted to him. Sammy spends a great deal of time when he reviews a project so I would recommend that you submit only your best work for his review. "
Jim Hoffman - West Hollywood, CA

"I wanted to express my sincere thanks to you for all the work you did reviewing my script. I appreciate all your helpful comments and will be implementing them soon. Thank you very much. It was great of you to do so."
P.J. O'Connor - Los Angeles, CA

RECOMMENDED CLASSES AND BOOKS: Screenplay by Syd Field and Linda Seger's books. For classes, we recommend any of the UCLA Extension classes on screenwriting. Watch and analyze movies in your genre. For writing style read short stories, some novels, spec scripts, and shooting scripts in your genre.