Screenwriting services
Screenplay coverage
If you’ve been staring at your new screenplay for weeks (or months!) and you’re still not sure how to make your writing *pop* - why not get a coverage report from us! We’ll read your script and provide a comprehensive coverage report to give you a temperature check on the strength of your writing. OUR COVERAGE INCLUDES - A logline suggestion - A short synopsis - Suggested comps & est. production budget - A screenplay overview (Structure, Plot, Pacing, Character, Dialogue, Tone) - A score out 60 (based on our overview) PRICING Screenplays up to 120-pages £70.00 (+£1.00 for every additional page) Screenplays up to 70-pages £45.00 Screenplays under 20-pages £25.00 Add a 20-minute Consultancy Call for £15.00 All scripts must be provided as .pdf and in proper screenplay format - Courier New, 12pt font, double-spaced, A4 or US Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) TURNAROUND TIME We will discuss your project with you and provide an estimated date for completion before the work is agreed. Our standard turnaround time is usually between 2-5 business days from the date of payment, unless otherwise stipulated in your statement of work. HOW TO PAY Once the work has been agreed, you will be sent an invoice with a payable link via Stripe, allowing you to pay safely using a debit or credit card.
To get your screenplay coverage report, visit our contact page to make a request.
Developmental Editing
If you’re struggling to crack your script, and standard Screenplay Coverage doesn’t cut it, you might want to consider Developmental Editing. These sessions do everything your Coverage Report does, plus they give you specific alterations you can make to your script that delve down to the very bones of your story. We aim to help you restructure your narrative, rewrite your characters and dialogue, adjust your pacing… whatever isn’t working, we’ll give you specific, workable steps to fix it. We provide the sounding board and careful tutoring that will help you understand why your writing isn’t where you want it to be, so that you can perfect your script and become a better writer in the process. DEVELOPMENT EDITING INCLUDES - A FREE 20-minute Consultancy Call - A full Screenplay Coverage report (see previous section) - Plus, specific changes and suggestions for your script (based on report) - A Feedback Call (up to 1.5 hours) to discuss your report PRICING Screenplays up to 120-pages £160.00 (+£2.50 for every additional page) Screenplays up to 70-pages £130.00 Screenplays under 20-pages £90.00 Add a follow-up Feedback Call (up to 1 hour) for £50.00 All scripts must be provided as .pdf and in proper screenplay format - Courier New, 12pt font, double-spaced, A4 or US Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) TURNAROUND TIME We will discuss your project with you and provide an estimated date for completion before the work is agreed. Our standard turnaround time is usually between 5-10 business days from the date of payment, unless otherwise stipulated in your statement of work. HOW TO PAY Once the work has been agreed, you will be sent an invoice with a payable link via Stripe, allowing you to pay safely using a debit or credit card.
To book in your developmental editing session, visit our contact page to make a request.
COMMISSION A screenplay
This is one for the filmmakers and producers who have great ideas but might not have the skills to write a good script. If you need someone to write your script for you, or maybe just some help outlining to iron-out your ideas, we can help. PRICING (OUTLINES) Feature Outline (up to 120-pages) £250.00 TV Series Arc (up to 10 episodes) £1,000.00 TV Pilot Outline (up to 70-pages) £100.00 Short Outline (up to 20-pages) £50.00 Page counts refer to length of the project, outlines are usually between 1-5 pages depending on the complexity of the story. PRICING (BESPOKE SCRIPTS) Bespoke scripts are costed on a case by case basis, to find out more information please visit our contact page. TURNAROUND TIME We will discuss your project with you and provide an estimated date for completion before the work is agreed. HOW TO PAY Once the work has been agreed, you will be sent an invoice with a payable link via Stripe, allowing you to pay safely using a debit or credit card.
To learn more about commissioning a screenplay, visit our contact page to make a request.
option a scrEENPLAY
My original portfolio consists of high-concept TV Pilots and Features in the Thriller / Mystery / Sci-fi / Horror genres, focusing on complex, often flawed female leads. High drama, high tension and with a lot of action.
If you would like to discuss optioning any of my original scripts (samples below), or would like more information on my wider portfolio, please visit our contact page.
SAMPLES portfolio
Pilots & Features
A desperate runaway, working 3 jobs to buy his comatose brother into a virtual reality run by a shady corporation, must infiltrate a dangerous neo-luddite group to retrieve his stolen savings
TV PILOT | 1-hour Drama, Sci-fi/Thriller
A covert PI races to track down a girl who is on the run from an evangelist cult that wants to make her a martyr.
TV PILOT | 1-hour Drama, Thriller
To read the full script, please send a request through our contact page.
Shorts
A couple heading for divorce buy a sentient marital aid to try to move past their differences, but with fatal consequences.
SHORT | Sci-fi/Horror
Script was commissioned by Dir. Kairon Edwards
Two friends take a hike in the woods and end up in a terrifying game of cat and mouse.
SHORT | Horror
A lonely young boy befriends the strange girl next door only to discover she and the man she lives with are harbouring a dark secret.
SHORT | Quiet Horror
Sketches
why should you choose me?
I’m a professional screenwriter with a BA in Film & Video Production, I’ve been studying film and film production since 2009, meaning I have a dearth of grass roots practical experience straight from the trenches of the industry! Being a screenwriter with practical filmmaking experience, I help writers tailor their scripts to their budget and understand how they fit into the wider filmmaking process.
I have a reputation for giving considerate, highly-detailed feedback along with an empathetic and efficient service. I’ll help you understand what works and what improvements can be made, so you’re not left guessing how to fix your script. I like to give writers the tools they need to understand how to identify the shortfalls in their writing so they can level up with every new screenplay.
Testimonials
"Ideas are just fragments of thoughts that flow through our consciousness. Occasionally, ideas turn into more; They become bridges that connect with other thoughts, concepts, and experiences, and transform into epiphanies. This is what I hoped to share in my book, "Onward, At Last". Yet how can a book of epiphanies be translated into a story worth watching? Only through the extraordinary talent of a gifted writer. Sammie is a rare talent because she listened to my aspirations so deeply she actually made them her own. And in doing so, Samantha was able to write a relatable story of a woman who came to realize my opus epiphany: "truth that leads to our sense of purpose is found within each of us, but only if we quiet the noise of our busy modern lives". If you have an idea for a story worth telling, I strongly recommend you contact Obsidian Elephant" Kevin Howard, Author & Filmmaker (Commissioned Screenplay) ——— "By far the best place I went to for coverage. Friendly and approachable, whilst still being honest, detailed and willing to talk through feedback with you. Well worth your trust!” Benjamin Bury, Screenwriter (Coverage Report) ——— "Sammie has been an invaluable source of support and constructive feedback for my creative work, whether it’s a script or a short story. Her excellent grasp of narrative structure, character development, and general story elements sets a high bar for anyone providing similar services regardless of cost. Thanks in large part to her deft guidance, I am better able to incorporate critique and make progress in my craft, whereas before I was stuck in the mindset of “this draft is my first and only". As I navigate my own writing career, I consider Sammie a precious secret I’m graciously sharing with the world.” Winnie Khaw, Author & Screenwriter (Development Editing) ——— "Sammie, she truly helped edit my screenplay, as I did not have much experience. She was patient and reassuring. She helped me realise the insecurities I have in my writing and gave me a newfound confidence” Rehman Ahmed, Screenwriter & Director (Developmental Editing) ——— "Sammie provides the most amazing, thorough coverage. Highly recommend!” Jennifer Archer, Screenwriter (Coverage Report) ——— Get 10% off your first order by providing a testimonial on your experience with our service (not valid if discounted price falls below 50% of original service price.)
For every 5 successful referrals to our services you'll receive 1 FREE Screenplay Coverage Report.
To find out how you can join our referral scheme, send a request through our contact page.
Terms & Conditions: Participants will receive a referral code, which you must pass along to any customers you refer in order to claim your Screenplay Coverage Report. A "successful" referral must result in a paid client for Obsidian Elephant. Reward is earned once all 5 referred clients have paid their invoices in full. The same client can be referred more than once but must make a new purchase with every referral. Obsidian Elephant reserves the right to terminate the referral scheme at any time, however, participants who have already entered the scheme will be given 1 year from the date of cancellation to complete their 5 referrals and earn their report. Scripts reviewed as part of the scheme must adhere to the guidelines stipulated in the service description.