David Hohl has worked in various film industry positions since the age of 21. He later moved to Los Angeles to study film, and has a BA in Humanities with a film emphasis, and a professional studies certificate in Film & Video from UCLA. During his years in L.A. he had the opportunity to study at American Film Institute, UCLA, and other specialized seminars where he learned from some of the top industry pros. A job at Disney marketing gave him the chance to work on international press kits, including the writing of the academy award press kit for Beauty and the Beast.

David worked for several years at Screenmusic International and Hollywood Media where he acted as a script reader for new projects, a writer on K-Tel produced and nationally distributed story albums, and assisted the President, Emmy award nominated composer, Robert Walsh, with film projects.

David has read hundreds of scripts as an analyst, studied film analysis/coverage at AFI & UCLA, has written and produced scripts, and has studied with some of the top screenwriter instructors in the world. He has concentrated as a professional script analysis for the past seven years. His latest script, In Search of Lovecraft, recently completed post-production.

"As a beginning screenwriter, Mr. Hohl's professional insight guided me in developing a marketable property. His constructive analysis was thorough, and his enthusiasm inspired me to work harder to create my vision. After using David Hohl's HotScripts twice, I give my highest recommendation. His reasonable fees are money well spent." -Ari Mello (Writer of CAESAR)

"David knows how to hone in on a script's weaknesses and was willing to custom--taylor my coverage for specific questions I had. Your money is well spent here." -Jay
Note: Jay's script was optioned after analysis.

David suggests all aspiring horror screenwriters to read Stephen King's Dance Macabre. For general screenwriting, read Syd Field's Screenplay. Classical: Aristotle's Poetics. And for grammar, Elements of Style is a must. Some of these suggestions are cliché, however, it is because there is truth there. I have many other suggestions, but unless you've read these classics, there is no point. Once you have these down, you can expand.

Services:

Full Script Analysis: $325 full analysis with 4-5 pages of notes plus comments on each script page needing it. Covers all main areas with suggestions for improvement.
Mini Analysis: $195 basic notes. This is a smaller version of the full analysis for people on a budget.
Consulting: $85/hr. one hour min. Consulting in general screenwriting/story, or specialized consulting in investigation (David is a licensed P.I.), or occult/magick, which he is an expert in.

Contact: hotscript@sbcglobal.net
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(310) 496-0999
David Hohl