Quoted from PKCardinal I see they've taken the financials off of the marketplace completely. Before, you could see it under the film positioning tab. Dave, Last Statesman posts some big audience numbers. That's cool.

Thanks.  Just don't have a clue what that means

Quoted from eldave1 Thanks.  Just don't have a clue what that means

It means you have one more thing to promote, if you want.

It also means there's one more source out there highlighting your work in a positive way. Stacking pennies, my friend.

Just another note to add to this:

I sent an email asking the following question:  "One you load up a script, are you able to delete it later, or more importantly, if you have an updated version of the script, can you replace the earlier version?"

This was the response I received:

"Hi there, you can upload as many scripts as you like and as many drafts as you like. Just make sure you add the draft number in the title. Keep in mind that your script is/was never published on the webiste. Only the ScriptBook analysis is available on the marketplace. You won't be able to delete this at the moment. In a next phase (we're still developing the marketplace) you'll be able to set up your own account and edit your scripts. However, from experience we know that writers find it helpful to compare analysis for different versions of the same script. Some companies in our client base have up to 18 drafts of the same script."

So it appears that no production company can actually go in and read your script -- only see the analytics to the script.  And while you currently can't delete something you've uploaded, you can add as many revisions as you want (making sure to properly number which revision number you've uploaded).

Gary

Thanks Gary - and as per the interview, should a Prodco like the look of the analysis they can contact your for the script.

Quoted from Gary in Houston Just another note to add to this: I sent an email asking the following question:  "One you load up a script, are you able to delete it later, or more importantly, if you have an updated version of the script, can you replace the earlier version?" This was the response I received: "Hi there, you can upload as many scripts as you like and as many drafts as you like. Just make sure you add the draft number in the title. Keep in mind that your script is/was never published on the webiste. Only the ScriptBook analysis is available on the marketplace. You won't be able to delete this at the moment. In a next phase (we're still developing the marketplace) you'll be able to set up your own account and edit your scripts. However, from experience we know that writers find it helpful to compare analysis for different versions of the same script. Some companies in our client base have up to 18 drafts of the same script." So it appears that no production company can actually go in and read your script -- only see the analytics to the script.  And while you currently can't delete something you've uploaded, you can add as many revisions as you want (making sure to properly number which revision number you've uploaded). Gary

Interesting - thanks

One last note in case some of you were wondering.  I inquired about television scripts or pilots, and whether those are an option for being uploaded in the future.  Their response:

"Hello, yes our next step will be a roll out of an AI specifically for tv scripts. At this point we don't analyze any uploaded tv scripts but will hopefully soon add this to the marketplace."

Gary

So I just put up my script "7days in La suerte" - had a lotta reads on it - biggest two problems I've encountered is independents say to do it right it's a major studio film (costly) and some of the characters having extreme personalities would only come off believable if an accomplished person played them (I don't understand that one but got it three times.) Interested to see what this computer says.

Just curious if producers can't read the screenplays - How do they contact us if they like it. And why is the financial part fuzzier out. (Fuzzied? Is that a word?)

Quoted from JohnI So I just put up my script "7days in La suerte" - had a lotta reads on it - biggest two problems I've encountered is independents say to do it right it's a major studio film (costly) and some of the characters having extreme personalities would only come off believable if an accomplished person played them (I don't understand that one but got it three times.) Interested to see what this computer says. Just curious if producers can't read the screenplays - How do they contact us if they like it. And why is the financial part fuzzier out. (Fuzzied? Is that a word?)

They contact you through the email you register with.

Financial is fuzzied out because they do not offer that analysis for writers for free - actually not sure they offer it all

I believe the financial stuff is available to studios/producers but only those that have signed up, I think there's 2 that have funded development of the service so far so I imagine it's their reward at the moment.

Guess the computer didn’t like my story - Gave me slightly below average in all categories (i.e. 5.9 in IMDB 57 in the next one. )

Audience reach 0.7

Of well - I guess if it’s ever made not a lot of computers ‘lol be coming to see it.

Put my western up. Got okay reads by producers - it’s still out there - Want to see the difference.

Quoted from JohnI Guess the computer didn’t like my story - Gave me slightly below average in all categories (i.e. 5.9 in IMDB 57 in the next one. ) Audience reach 0.7 Of well - I guess if it’s ever made not a lot of computers ‘lol be coming to see it.

It is a fun exercise - but again not sure what it means. e.g.,  Not sure if a computer/AI can tell you if dialogue made you laugh or cry, etc.

One thing I did notice in looking at a couple of scripts - the closer you are to a cookie cutter script (I.e. end first act at page 30 - look at their graph) the better it is which makes sense with a computer program.  Saving he cat scripts would do well over non-sequential tandem scripts - I think. But like you said I’m not taking it seriously - not unless it gives me some feedback I can make it better with.

That’s “makes my scripts better”

So I gave this a whirl by uploading Who Wants to Be a Princess? and got the feedback.

The AI classified it as "adventure" instead of "family," which may mean I need to strengthen the theme.

The script is probably not structured quite the way the AI expects it to be, thinking Act II started about six scenes later than it really did.

Oh, and it tagged the romantic interest as the antagonist. That may mean I need to find a way to introduce the real antagonist earlier. It did mark the real antagonist as the least likable character, so at least that's working

I used the feedback form to let them know what they got wrong about the script, trying to sound as constructive as possible. For one thing, it looks like there are zero G-rated scripts in their sample set, and that may be skewing the AI to read things as if written for an older audience.

I'd say this system can find issues with your script, especially ones you're likely to miss when reading your own work. But not sure I'd trust it to make a go/no go decision on a real project, though.

Edit: The AI says this film (as it understands it) would be more popular with critics than real audiences. I'm getting an Oscar!