Film Production Services

Production Planning & Consultation
Producer / Line-Producer
Unit Production Manager
(DGA)

Film Development Services

Our Current Projects

Movie Promotional Reel
Screenwriter Workshops
Production Art
And One Sheets
Film Project Development
Fun Stuff
Film Development Producer
Executive Producer
Producer
Line-Producer
Unit Production Manager (DGA)
Call For Fees

Courses for Screenwriters

Group Workshops and Privates

Consult - 1
Screenwriting as a Career
$199 /4 group sessions
Filmed Entertainment Ecosystem
"For Any Screenwriter Who Hasn't Sold
A Screenplay Yet
And Simply Doesn't Know How"
This Workshop Brings Clarity To The Problem of How To Break Into Hollywood,
Gain Confidence, Make A Plan,
And Write Your Way To Success!
Before You Jump The Last Hurdle You'd Better Already Know Where You Want To Land
Discussion Topics / Q&A
How to Sell a Script?
Writing Episodics or Features?
How to Make a Perfect Pitch
Am I a Writer, or a Writer/Producer?
What if I Don't Live in L.A.?
Do I Need an Agent?
Do I Need a Manager?
Do I Need Both an Agent and a Manager?
What's in a Pitch Package?
How Much is My Script Worth?
Coming Soon:
MODULE $79.00 / BOOK: $39 (Both: $99)
Consult - 2
Logline, Synopsis & Query Letter
$399 /6 private sessions
Agents / Literary Managers
"To SELL Your Script You MUST Create A Dynamic Logline, A Lean And Powerful Synopsis, And A Proper Query Letter"

"If Any Of Those Elements Are Weak...
All Are Weak!"
Creating A Great Logline
Requires Journalistic Skills.
Whereas Writing a Query Letter Is An Exercise in Strategic Diplomacy.
Course Outline
(Weeks 1 - 6)
- Writing a Powerful Logline: 1st Draft

- Logline 2nd Draft: Edit & Revise

- Writing a Powerful Synopsis: 1st Draft

- Synopsis 2nd Draft: Edit & Revise

- Writing a Powerful Query Letter: 1st Draft

- Query Letter: Revise & Polish
Consult - 3
Crafting a Winning Treatment
$599 /8 private sessions
Treatments that Sell Scripts
THE ALMIGHTY TREATMENT

"A Well Written Treatment Sells Scripts"

"Writing A Great Treatment
Is An Exercise in Creative Restraint"
Course Outline
(Weeks 1 - 8)
- The Purpose of a Successful Treatment
- Outline: Act I / Act II / Act III
- Treatment: Act I - Draft 1
- Treatment: Act II - Draft 1
- Treatment: Act III - Draft 1
- Treatment: Act I, II & III - Draft 2
- Treatment: Act I, II & III - Draft 2 Revision 1
- Treatment: Act I, II & III - Final Revision
- Final Draft & Polish

Writer/Producer Consultations

Advanced Script & Production Analysis
Keith Payson
Producer/Writer/Director
DGA - UPM/1dt A.D.
Keith Payson is a film producer specializing in creative story development and physical production. His consulting firm provides services to producers, directors, and screenwriters seeking clarity both in character and story development as well as production & distribution strategy, scheduling, budgeting, location selection & tax incentive comparables, and the creation of complete business and production plans for investment packages and production funding campaigns.
Production Plan
Strategy & Breakdowns
Plan A
$799
(8 Private Sesions)
"If You Can't
Articulate Your Product
And Your Production Strategy...
You'll Never Cut A Deal"
CONSULTATION OUTLINE
- Script Read: Logline, Synopsis & Treatment
- Story: Structure, Analysis & Inciting Incident
- Character Arcs & Structural Analysis
- Dialogue Analysis & Polish
- Cast: Breakdown & Budget Strategy
- Sets: Location & Stage Breakdowns
- Effects: VFX, CG & Stunt Breakdowns
- Production Analysis
*Video Report Emailed Within 7 to 10 Days
Production Business Plan
With Budget & Schedule
Plan B
$1,199
(8 Private Sessions)
"Identify The Benefit,
Declare The Risk...
Then Show Them How & When The Money Returns"
CONSULTATION OUTLINE
- Distribution Strategy & Analysis
- Investment & Funding Strategy
- Box Office & Casting Strategy
- Guilds & Unions vs. Non-Union
- Logistics: Stage & Location Strategy
- Production Assumptions & Plan
- Preliminary Schedule
- Preliminary Top-Sheet Budget
*Video Report, Schedule & Budget
Emailed Within 7 to 10 Days
Get in touch

Please provide a brief message below with your most important questions, email me at
keith(at)filmproductionservices(dot)info
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