CREATIVE COACHING FOR FILMMAKERS AT EVERY STAGE
If you're looking for career coaching, need help with a pitch, script or cut, or are seeking advice on festival strategies -- we're here to help you at any creative stage. We draw from two decades of experience above and below-the-line, as well as our processes developed in the Sundance Institute, Tribeca and Film Independent labs. We offer the following services to help you drill down on the meaning and structure of your film, to put yourself in the best position to maximize industry exposure.
FREE 15 MINUTE CONSULTATION
Let’s hop on a zoom, discuss your goals and your project, and explore whether our services are a good fit for you. We can discuss individualized coaching, or provide more detail on our menu of services below.
TESTIMONIALS
“Moss has a sharp sense of tone, theme and character. They see inside a story with remarkable accuracy and relay their insights in an inspiring and down-to-earth manner. I recommend them to anyone who needs expert eyes on their work.”
EVAN DICKSON | imdb | TOTEM, V/H/S 85, V/H/S BEYOND
“Working with Retrospecter is a fantastic experience. They know how to elevate a script, and offer precise, smart advice to get your screenplay where it needs to be. I can't recommend them enough, especially if you're working in the genre space.”
KATHY CHARLES | imdb | JAKOB’S WIFE, LOVE BOMB, CASTLE FREAK
“Their feedback is consistently thoughtful and constructive. They not only give the script their full attention, but work to understand what I as the writer was trying to accomplish. Having notes from writers whose own work I admire is invaluable - they talk the talk and walk the walk.”
CHRIS DEVLIN | imdb | COBWEB, TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE
GENERAL CAREER/PROJECT CONSULT — $200
A review of up to 30 pages and one 60-minute zoom. Discuss your project, your career path or your filmmaking needs. This can involve anything from creative feedback, choosing the right project to focus on, casting, crewing up, financing, or strategies to secure industry representation.
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GRANT WRITING FEEDBACK & STRATEGY — $200
A review of two drafts of lab/fellowship/grant materials up to 30 pages and two 30-minute zooms. We draw from our own experience working at the Tribeca Film Institute reviewing grant applications, as well as our success in winning grants and fellowships from Sundance, Yaddo, NYFA, Tribeca Rooftop, Film Independent and Women In Film.
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SHORT / PILOT CONSULT — $300
Review of up to 60 pages / 60 minute cut, detailed written feedback and one 60-minute zoom. Notes on your screenplay and help working through issues of story, style and theme. We can also help hone a log line, synopsis, develop additional pitch materials and cement a festival strategy.
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FEATURE SCREENPLAY CONSULT — $500
Review of up to 120 pages / 120 minute cut, detailed written feedback and one 60-minute zoom. Notes on your screenplay and help working through issues of story, style and theme. We can also help hone a log line, synopsis and additional pitch materials.
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COACHING — $100 / hr
Ongoing screenwriting and career coaching, tailored to your needs.
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