Script Clean Pass

A technical sweep of the screenplay correcting presentation issues that signal inexperience to professional readers.

This service focuses on the document itself, not the underlying story.

Why this matters

In professional script reading environments — production companies, agencies, and competitions — readers often make an initial judgement within the first few pages.

If the screenplay shows repeated formatting errors, spelling mistakes, or inconsistent presentation, it signals that the writer may not yet understand professional script standards.

In those cases, the script may not be read to completion and will rarely be passed to the next stage of consideration.

The Script Clean Pass exists to remove those early signals, ensuring the document reads as a professional screenplay from the first page.

Includes:

• Formatting corrections

  1. 1. 1. • Scene heading consistency

           • Dialogue layout adjustments

           • Tightening overwritten character descriptions

           • Removal of common novice signals (excess camera direction, dense action blocks, etc.)

Ideal if:

• You believe the story already works

• You want the script to read like a professional document

• You are preparing the script for circulation or submission

This service does not include structural notes or story analysis.

Typical use: Writers often use this pass just before submitting a script to festivals, producers, or competitions.

Scope: Scripts up to 120 pages.

Turnaround: approximately 2 weeks from submission.