Documentary film development

Documentary has real challenges because the fact that something really happened doesn’t mean it will make a film that works. “Merely true” is not good enough. Our documentary specialists, John Hughes and Karin Altmann, can help you find the story at the heart of the material.

There is a range of ways in which ScriptWorks can assist

reviewing proposals
reading, consulting and reporting on the script
viewing and advising on research footage and cuts
advising on the narration script
editing the script
editing or re-writing the narration, and
consulting in the cutting room.

You decide what ScriptWorks advice or services you need, then

Send us a one page synopsis. We will tell you within three business days if we are able to assist and, for this, there is no fee.

If we all agree to proceed we will ask you to send us your project material.

We will agree on the nature and extent of the task and, on the basis of $100 per hour, will negotiate the fee.

Prices are current for all work commenced before December 31, 2010. Prices are quoted in Australian dollars. Australian clients need to add GST. Clients from countries other than Australia are charged at current exchange rates (at time of invoicing) with tax-free pricing when applicable. All fees are payable in advance except where otherwise negotiated. currency converter