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But first, what is a reader exactly?

Hollywood producers use "readers" to evaluate scripts before spending thousands, or even millions, on a motion picture.

Movie producers simply don't have enough time to read all of the scripts that come across their desks.

That's where the reader comes in. The producer gives the reader a script to read.

 

The reader then makes a recommendation regarding the potential of the script becoming a popular movie.

Hence, readers are often referred to as the "Gatekeepers" of Hollywood.

Now, with all of the new media exploding all over the world, producers need readers more than ever before.

If you are passionate about movies and you love to read,

become a Gatekeeper.

If any of the above sounds familiar....

Then perhaps you have been unable to take action toward building the career you truly want

because you're operating from what I call the "Other People" mindset.


Other people already do those jobs. People working on films are simply people who love movies just like you. They all had to start somewhere.

Other people have connections. Every person working in Hollywood got there a different way. Most of them didn't know anyone when they first started.

It's not for me, it's for other people. If you're passionate about movies and you love reading, it is for you. It is easier to get started now than ever before.

With an "other people" mindset, your success is dependent on things out of your control. Everything seems out of reach and risky. You're always tip-toeing around the edges of your dream instead of taking bold action.

So if working in the industry seems "unrealistic" or like "a silly dream" or, my personal favorite,"not a real job," it's time to lose the "other people" mindset or risk staying stuck in old patterns.

"As a reader, you will...."

  • Read screenplays for producers, actors, agents, lawyers...anyone looking to produce a movie. 


  • Write "coverage" - a quick review, kind of like a book report, that gives a synopsis of the screenplay as well as what elements work and what elements in the script need more development.  


  • Move into "development" where you are helping the production team prepare the script for production by relaying notes from the producer and reader to the writer. 


  • Work directly with writers as they develop their screenplays to get them ready to submit for consideration.  

Read scripts part time for extra income, as a full time job,
and/or as a stepping stone to another Hollywood career. It's all possible.
 

If this seems way too dreamy to be true, let me assure you...it is actually possible.

In fact, I'm living proof...

I have developed screenplays with companies producing iconic films such as, JOKER, GAME OF THRONES, WALKING DEAD, GRAN TORINO, GET SMART, SHERLOCK HOLMES, AMERICAN SNIPER, BLACK SWAN,YOUNG GUNS, TRAFFIC, LOST IN SPACE, SKULL ISLAND, TAMMY, AVATAR, OCEANS 8, ZODIAC, THE THIN RED LINE, LIFE OF PI, XMEN, PEOPLE VS LARRY FLINT, SULLY, GREAT GATSBY, MR. HOLLAND’S OPUS BABE, QUIZ SHOW, FOOTLOOSE, NIXON & KISSINGER, as well as for agencies such as Innovative Artists, and contests including the Sundance Institute, the Scriptwriter’s Network and the CBS Diversity Program. I have served as a final judge on many prestigious contests while also branching into consulting and coaching writers and readers. I am also an Executive at Stage 32, leading sessions for writers.

As a writer, I co-wrote YOU CAN'T RUN FOREVER, starring Oscar-winner JK Simmons, currently in post production and I'm developing FOLLOWING FIREFLIES, a feature animated rock opera with writer/composer Adam Watts, composer of HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL.

I didn't know that being a reader was a thing until....

I was at a writer's conference and all the producers on the panels kept talking about "getting a script past a reader." I finally took a chance, raised my hand and asked, "What the heck is a reader?"

They explained it to me in the same way I'm explaining it to you.

That was it. I was hooked.

I literally left on the lunch hour, printed up business cards and handed them out to producers, telling them that I was a reader building my career. I got my first internship at that conference. I was off and running!

Then I dove in, and landed Sundance. Once I was reading in their program, doors started opening. The next step? Deciding who do I want to work with. I started reaching out to iconic producers that I love and respect, landing in the offices of Richard Dreyfuss and James Cameron, to name a few.

I also got referred. A lot. Why? Because I developed a system of doing coverage. A system that works.


And I will help you make the same transformation that I made using that system....

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What does the training cover?
~ EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ~

The Screenreader System isn't a "screenwriting course" like all the others you may have taken. It's a one-of-a-kind training that covers the ins and outs of becoming a Screenreader. Writers need to get their script PAST a reader. Having a script read is the first step in every deal made in Hollywood.

The exclusive Hollywood Screenreader System gives you everything you need to know to become an expert Reader in 5 simple steps.

Proven Strategies. Real Life Results.

Discover how hundreds of movie lovers (just like you) are already diving into reading screenplays, making new connections, launching their careers, and even writing their first screenplays!

SCREENREADERS LIKE.....

THE SCREENREADER SYSTEM

THE HOLLYWOOD SCREENREADER SYSTEM

After reading over 11,000 screenplays, I developed a system that covers all of the aspects of breaking down a script, working in the industry, and managing your mind to make it all easier.

 

Each section of the Screenreader System contains short videos and exercises specifically created to move you forward in your transformation (not just to teach you stuff).


"Material is clear and easily absorbed, propelling me forward to the next segment. Fun and confidence building." Patricia M.

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THE SCREENREADER SYSTEM IS SELF-PACED
Your access never expires.
Take your time or binge it Netflix style! 


IT DOESN'T MATTER IF YOU KNOW HOW TO WRITE COVERAGE IF YOU DON'T KNOW HOW TO FIND WORK.

Launch your Screenreader Career with These Tools:

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Screenreader System Plus 

A VIP LEVEL to guide you through the process!

  SIX MONTHS INSIDE OF THE
SCREENREADER INSIDER TRACK  MEMBERSHIP

 Personal feedback, movie night sessions, intimate coaching sessions and access to interviews with professionals. 

THE INSIDER TRACK is an elite Group Coaching Program where Screenreaders are building relationships, sharing their work, getting feedback, promoting their skills, and finding connections.


IN ADDITION TO EVERYTHING IN THE SCREENREADERS SYSTEM:
THE SCREENREADER SYSTEM PLUS
INCLUDES SIX MONTHS OF THE INSIDER TRACK MEMBERSHIP

WITH ACCESS TO:

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BONUS ~ MOVIE NIGHTS  

Screenreaders gather online to watch a movie, stopping occasionally to discuss the merits of the film.

BONUS ~ GUEST STARS  

Online Q & As with Oscar winning writers, producers, actors, filmmakers, coaches and entrepreneurs.

BONUS ~ COACHING SESSIONS  

Personal feedback on homework, live coaching sessions every week, and coverage review with Carolyn.

BONUS ~ THE WRITER'S ROOM

Submit your screenplay so your fellow Screenreaders can write their coverages based on your screenplay. A great place to give and get feedback on your own scripts!

ONCE INSIDER TRACK SCREENREADERS FINISH THE ADVANCED TRAINING, THREE ADDITIONAL BONUSES OPEN UP TO FOCUS SPECIFICALLY ON GETTING YOU MORE WORK! 

  • Screenreader Pipeline - Every guest in the program receives a directory with your info so they know where to go to find readers.
  • Screenreader Portal - Your info goes on the Hollywood Gatekeepers website.
  • Screenreader Squad - Be a guest on our social media channels so that you can share your story and find clients.

Screenreader System Plus Includes An Additional Training!

Coaching and Consulting Course picture of a screenplay on desk with a pair of glasses and computer keyboard.
  • When you enroll in the Screenreader System PLUS you will also receive the COACHING & CONSULTING BONUS 
  • This course gives you the skills to start ANY online business
  • We cover creating a product, building a website, social media, marketing, gaining an audience, and much more
  • If you are an artist and/or an author, you can apply this course to promoting that business as well
  • This training allows you to start your own consulting business so you are reliant on someone else giving you a job
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TWO PATHS TO BECOME A READER

AN ADVANCED STAND-ALONE TRAINING OR A HIGH LEVEL MASTERMIND

The Screenreader System or the Screenreader System Plus

We not only cover everything that you need to know about reading and analyzing screenplays, but we dive into the nuances of reinventing yourself. Because that is what you are doing. We are reaching for new things together. I am also a Certified Life Coach because I am serious about helping you create the life that you want. This is an amazing community. You are home.

  • Pay today and immediately receive access to the FOUNDATION lesson
  • If you don’t like the course, you have a week to cancel for a full refund 
  • No questions asked! 
  • If you cancel, keep the Foundation Lesson with screenplays, exercises, and downloads as our gift for giving it a try! 
  • If you don’t cancel within 7 days, your new path as a Screenreader will begin!  

Why Hollywood Screenreaders?

This comprehensive training will answer all the questions you may have about how to become a reader. But not just any reader. A Hollywood Screenreader. I have coined this term because I am passionate about raising the bar for readers in the entertainment industry. There are no other trainings like this for readers. I have read over 11,000 screenplays. I know what it’s like to read for huge studios, individual writers and boutique agencies.

WHAT SETS HOLLYWOOD SCREENREADERS APART?

At Hollywood Screenreaders, we train readers to represent the script. To uplift the writer. To retell the story in a coverage that gives each screenplay its best shot at being produced. 

Respecting the process is of the utmost importance at Hollywood Screenreaders. Too many times readers are overwhelmed and eager to burn through scripts. We train readers to keep in mind the importance of paying attention to details and producing succinct and thorough coverage to make the process easier for everyone involved. If a Development Director and/or Production Team receives quality coverage, they are better able to focus on their job of producing quality movies. Agents and managers are also able to focus on representing their client, rather than reworking a coverage.

Readers need to be able to provide a support system for producers. Producers are often overworked and undervalued. We train readers to be a source of support by teaching them to listen to the needs of the producer and the producer's team. Hollywood Screenreaders are aware of the multifaceted job of the producer and of their importance within the overall goals of a development office. Their coverages reflect that understanding.

We have a 'no-snark" policy. We train readers how to avoid the pitfalls and sidetracks that will cause a reader to become burnt out. Burnt out readers produce sarcastic coverage. Let's face it. They're mean and bitter. We train readers to understand the nuances of finding...and keeping....a job. If a reader is having trouble finding work, there are legitimate reasons. We tackle those reasons and help readers overcome the challenges. In this business, readers can stay as busy as they want....it's in their hands.

Readers should be the conduit between writers and producers. They need to understand what the producer wants and be able to retell a writer's story in a succinct and valuable fashion. 

Hollywood Screenreaders is here to raise the bar of the reading profession as a whole.

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AND BECAUSE I ACTUALLY GIVE A FAQ!

Your Most Popular Questions, Answered:

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  • Can you guarantee employment? We are a training center not a job board. The only person that can guarantee your employment is you. People spend hundreds of thousands of dollars to go to college with no guarantee of employment. Unlike college, we coach you every week and give you tools to find clients, where to look, and what to do to keep those clients once you have them. The rest is up to you. You can create the future that you want. We are here to help you do just that. 
  • How long will it take me to get started?  You can dive in today to get started with the START HERE section to make using the platform effortless. We have compiled answers to our most common questions so that you have those available as soon as you sign up. You will also be able to access the entire FOUNDATION section so you can start learning how to analyze a screenplay right away. Then after the seven day trial period is over, the entire Screenreader System opens up.

    As you progress, I recommend that you take your time. It’s not a race and there is no such thing as being late or behind. We want you to do this at your own pace and not be stressed. We’ve actually designed the Screenreader System to mimic what your life will be like as a reader, meaning you can set your own pace. That being said, in the Screenreader System Plus and Accelerator Programs, you have six months within the Insider Track membership - this is intentional. We’ve actually limited the time to six months to incentivize people. We have so much fun that sometimes people like to just hang out and we want to be sure you actually get out there and get working! Within those six months, you can get through the materials and graduate so that I can look at your coverages and we can get you going with the Promo Pack in order to promote you and help you find work as one of our graduates.

  • What if I can’t make the IT sessions? The sessions are recorded so that you can watch them at your convenience. You can also send us questions and/or post them in the Facebook Group and we will answer them during the live session so that you can see the answers in the replay. We often do special sessions on nights and weekends - we try to mix it up and every few months we do a poll so that members can pick the best time and day for our regular sessions. You can also dive in and binge sessions from the last two years. So you’ll have plenty of content to help you on your journey.
  • What if I am an actor? There is an entire section in Getting The Gig bonus called Perspectives that demonstrates how an actor breaks down a screenplay. I have a degree in drama with an emphasis in acting so I walk you through how an actor prepares.
  • What if I write screenplays? I highly recommend the Screenreader System for writers. You will see how to write a screenplay that will get past a reader! Many of our students have written screenplays after going through the course because now that they understand how to break down a script, writing one is much easier. Being a reader is also invaluable for writing. It is a front and center position for seeing why people choose certain films to develop. Not to mention the contacts you will make as a writer will make it easier for you to launch your career. I have had many rewriting gigs based on the relationships I made as a reader. The current film I am writing all started because the producer was someone I worked with as a story consultant on a previous project. 
  • Is this a referral site? We don’t act as a headhunter but we do have the Promo Pack for our alumni. The promo pack consists of three main components. We put our alumni into the Screenreader Pipeline which is a directory that I share with producers and companies that need readers. We also have the Screenreader Portal available for you so you can have your information on our website. This allows you to use our site so that you don’t have to build your own website and you’ll have a link to share with people. Or you can build your own site and share it on our page since we already have traffic coming to our page with people looking for information about readers. We also invite you to be on the Screenreader Squad so that you can be on panels and we can feature you in social media with interviews on YouTube, Clubhouse, on our podcast, etc. We want to tell everyone about you so that you can get some traction and people can see that we are creating qualified readers. This isn’t just a course, it’s a movement!
  • What if I don’t have time? As your coach and mentor, I will challenge you on that. We all have the same amount of time. It’s up to you to use the time to do the things that are important to you. You have to value the things you want. If you want to know what you value, look at what you did today, and yesterday, and the day before that. I want to get you where you are doing things to build your career everyday. Even if it’s just for a few minutes. There are people that are changing the world with the time that they have. If you're here right now you’ve already proven your values are in the right place. You'll just have to do what you did today to make it work. I believe you are one of those people that can make anything you want happen.
  • What if I can’t afford it? If this is cutting into your ability to pay for essentials, then you might need to wait, start planning and budgeting in order to join later – Although if you join later, we can’t guarantee the price will still be the same. However, when you think about the fact that you'll get weekly career coaching in Screenreader System Plus, you can use that coaching to walk you through steps so you can earn the money you will spend to take this course. You will also have access to archives where you can watch previous trainings that we’ve done on productivity, money management and wealth building. How long will you wait to get started? Getting out of your comfort zone is where true growth happens.
  • What are the stats of how many people have graduated and are working? I’ve dug into this to try to provide a concrete answer but it’s such a slippery statistic. Some people start working before they graduate and never finish. Some people take the course to write a screenplay so they’re not interested in finishing, they just want the script analysis part. But I can confidently say that this is a course you can finish and we are fully committed to helping you do so. And our graduates are making things happen. I our readers are reading for industry professionals people that work with names such as Kevin Heart and Keanu Reeves. Our readers are also starting their own businesses, they're creating courses and resources for writers, they're starting podcasts, making films, receiving awards in film festivals, and they're reading screenplays for producers, writers, contests, fellowships and festivals. And let’s not forget that Ed and Paula met in the program and are now married!
  • Where do I find work? That is a huge question with a multifaceted answer. Everyone is different. There are a lot of paths you can take. Being a reader is like being a casting director. You’re trying to find the right script for the right producer. So since you are the reader that is looking for screenplays that will match the type of the movies a producer is looking for...then you need to decide what type of producer you want to work with. If you love horror films, you look for clients in that genre. Or maybe you want to work with writers. We walk you through how to do that. The way the course is laid out is part of the training to get you accustomed to the lifestyle of being a reader. We have alumni that are focusing on reading for producers, some that are producers and use it to be able to communicate with writers, some are consultants, we even have someone that started a screenplay competition so he’s hiring his fellow alumni to read for him, some pivoted and got inspired to write screenplays and now their placing in competitions and optioning their work. That’s the beauty of it. You decide what you want to do and use the tools to map out your unique Success Path.  
  • Can I do it from Canada? Yes. You can do it from anywhere. You don’t necessarily have to work for American companies anymore. Big distributors like Netflix are looking for deals outside of the United States. You can work with aspiring filmmakers in your own community to help them get their stories prepared so that those producers can strike deals with American companies. Or you can work with American companies remotely.
  • Is the course lifetime access?  The Screenreader System is 100% lifetime access. Your access to the Screenreader System, Coverage Corner and Getting the Gig will always be yours to keep.  If you’re in the Screenreader System Plus, you will also have lifetime access to the Coaching and Consulting Bonus for free forever. 

    With the Accelerator and Screenreader System Plus Program, you receive 6 months within the Insider Track Membership. This comes with access to weekly live trainings, movie nights, special guests, the facebook  group, live coverage review, the writers’ room and live course review sessions, the Screenreader Portal, Screenreader Pipeline and the Screenreader Squad for six months.  After that, you can stay in the membership if you want for a small monthly investment. But if you decide not to renew you’ll get to keep the course. Your access to the Screenreader System never expires.

  • How does it help to be in the community? I can’t say enough about the community. They are amazing. They support each other. Some of them have been starting businesses together. They’ve formed screenwriting partnerships. For example, we have a lot of people that read for the Austin FIlm Festival. A group of them got an Air B & B together to attend the conference. Some of them had Producers badges which gets them into everything and allows them to meet a lot of people. So cool, right? Then, while they were together, one of the Screenreaders was shooting a trailer for a film. So the group actually helped her on the set of her shoot. So here we have a bunch of people that didn’t know each other before joining the Screenreader Program suddenly in Austin shooting a film's trailer together. It’s so exciting. I can’t wait to see what else grows out of this experience. And my favorite story is two members meeting and getting married. So cool. 
  • Do you give us feedback? In the Insider Track we have a team of our Certified Coaches that look at your homework and give you feedback along the way. They also look at your coverages, give you feedback and then they give me a heads up when it looks like your coverages are ready to go. Then I do a video review and give you direct feedback so that your two coverages are solid and ready for use.. Then you use those as samples to get jobs. 

    The Screenreader System is as stand-alone, self-paced course so I don’t look at your coverages and you won’t get direct feedback on your homework, but we put a ton of samples in the course of our best students’ work so you can compare and make sure you’re up to speed. 

  • What if I’m not a tech person? - If you’re here asking this question, you have enough skills to be a reader. We also have a very committed customer service team that will help you with anything you need
  • Do you do one-on-one coaching? Yes. My coaching practice is separate from the group.  I have limited spots available. That said, priority for booking those spots goes to Insider Track members. You can book a spot by emailing a request to Team@

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YOUR LEVEL OF SUCCESS IN ATTAINING THE RESULTS CLAIMED IN OUR MATERIALS DEPENDS ON THE TIME YOU DEVOTE TO OUR PROGRAMS, IDEAS, AND TECHNIQUES MENTIONED, YOUR FINANCES, KNOWLEDGE, AND VARIOUS SKILLS, SINCE THESE FACTORS DIFFER ACCORDING TO THE INDIVIDUAL. WE CANNOT GUARANTEE YOUR SUCCESS OR INCOME LEVEL, NOR ARE WE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY OF YOUR ACTIONS.

MATERIALS IN OUR PRODUCTS AND OUR WEBSITE MAY CONTAIN INFORMATION THAT INCLUDES, OR IS BASED UPON, FOWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE THE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995. FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS GIVE OUR EXPECTATIONS OR FORECASTS OF FUTURE EVENTS. YOU CAN IDENTIFY THESE STATEMENTS BY THE FACT THAY THAT DO NOT RELATE STRICTLY TO HISTORICAL OR CURREN FACTS. THEY USE WORDS SUCH AS "ANTICIPATE," "ESTIMATE," "EXPECT," "PROJECTS," "INTEND," "PLAN," "BELIEVE," AND OTHER WORDS AND TERMS OF SIMILAR MEANING IN CONNECTION WITH A DESCRIPTION OF POTENTIAL EARNINGS OR CAREER SUCCESS.

ANY AND ALL FOWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS HERE, OR ON ANY OF OUR SALES MATERIALS ARE INTENDED TO EXPRESS OUR OPINION OF EARNINGS AND CAREER POTENTIAL. MANY FACTORS ARE IMPORTANT IN DETERMINING YOUR ACTUAL RESULTS AND NO GUARANTEES ARE MADE THAT YOU WILL ACHIEVE RESULTS SIMILAR TO OURS OR THE TESTIMONIALS OF OUR CUSTOMERS. IN FACT, NO GUARANTEES ARE MODE THAT YOU WILL ACHIEVE ANY REULTS FROM THE IDEAS AND TECHNIQUES IN OUR MATERIALS. THESE PRODUCTS AND MATERIAL ALSO DO NOT GUARANTEE EMPLOYMENT OF ANY KIND NOR DO THEY GUARANTEE THAT YOU WILL SELL A SCREENPLAY OR HAVE YOUR SCREENPLAY READ BY PROFESSIONALS IN HOLLYWOOD. WHILE WE PROVIDE AS MUCH SUPPORT AS POSSIBLE, YOUR ABILITY TO ACQUIRE WORK IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY AND THERE IS NO GUARANTEE THAT YOU WILL BE HIRED AS A READER OR WITHIN THE FILM INDUSTRY.