Script-Tonic is a dynamic training/consulting resource for narrative and documentary filmmakers. We want to help fix your story - fiction or non-fiction. We provide an in-depth analysis offering suggestions and constructive criticism.

SCREENWRITERS and FILMMAKERS, getting your script read or solicited by studio executives and representation is harder than ever. Script-Tonic's coverage and story notes are designed to maximize your chances of grabbing their attention.

Why Script-Tonic?
Experience. Andrew Zinnes is a Los Angeles-based script reader who has worked for Paramount Pictures, Artisan, Norman Lear, USA Network, and Scriptapalooza. He is the author of the popular industry books, The Documentary Film Makers Handbook, and The Guerilla Film Makers Handbook. Zinnes teaches The Documentary Film Makers Course, and offers private, one-on-one documentary consulting.

It’s no secret that this is a competitive industry. You may only get one chance for your script to make a big impression. Is your story ready? Script-Tonic will help you get there through encouagment and constructive critique.

DOCUMENTARIANS now there is Doc-Tonic.

It is so easy to get lost. You may have a great concept, but no idea how to start bringing it to life. You may have so much footage, you don't know what story to tell. Or you may not know how to navigate the legal and distribution minefield and be paralyzed that way. Doc-Tonic offers The Documentary Film Makers Handbook, The Documentary Filmmakers Course and Documentary Consulting to help you find your way.

Doc-Tonic Consulting: A four hour, intensive one on one session with consultant Andrew Zinnes to help move you through specific problems with your project. To se e a list of clients click here.

Price: $400/4 hour session. $200/2 hour session. Flat rates for long term consulting available.

Contact 310-941-2168 to set up a time or for more information.

Script-Tonic Services
Coverage Tonic
Story Notes Tonic
Treatment Tonic
Logline Tonic
The Documentary Film Makers Course
Documentary Consulting
The Guerilla Film Makers Handbook
The Documentary Film Makers Handbook

THE DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKERS COURSE:

San Francisco/Berkeley - May 3rd-4th, 2008

London - June 21st-22nd, 2008

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