BRISA SYLVESTRE
Congratulations! Finishing a screenplay is a tremendous milestone and worthy of celebration! The most challenging part of writing is sitting down with an empty page, and putting your vision into words, countless times over until you have a piece of work. If you haven't yet, take time to thank yourself for your commitment to the process; bake a cake, pop champagne, pop champagne whilst baking a cake. You get the picture.
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Now that your screenplay is written, the editing process beings and is the time to polish it and make sure it stands out in the competitive creative market. Putting effort into getting feedback on your script, rewriting and revising it will help you create a stronger script that feels fresh that will enable you to have a strong submission to festivals, or production outlets alike.
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For every writer, producer, studio executive, and more, feedback is an important part of the creative story. Creatives should have the opportunity to see how their script compares within the current creative market and be given crucial feedback that can help elevate their writing to its highest potential. ​
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With my diverse experience, more in depth in my bio below, I am able to provide well-rounded feedback along with strong grammatical expertise and as a writer myself, deliver this all with a positive, constructive tone to help champion writers to create stronger drafts, clearer characters, and make sure their unique voice shines through without losing the magic of their vision. ​
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My notes provide:
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Positive, constructive feedback relating to plot, characters, tone, dialogue, and theme with complimentary feedback on spotted grammatical errors.
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Professional feedback with structure, character dynamics, dialogue and theme
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Actionable insights to help strengthen their script and takes into consideration with writer goals and how it compares to similar scripts in their genre.
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Scripts are read in entirety, and custom notes provided - no AI is used in my feedback process.
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MEET YOUR READER
Brisa is a lifelong Irish Catholic New Englander residing in a small town in Massachusetts with her husband and dog, Dunkin. She has trained extensively with leading comedy center The Second City in screenplay writing, writing for late night TV, writing web series, writing for TV and Film, satirical writing, acting and stand up. She has also trained with the Magnet Theater in NYC, ImprovBoston and The Comedy Studio in Boston. She has been featured in the Burbank Comedy Festival, Salem Comedy Festival and National Ladies of Laughter Competition in NY for her stand up. She also has a B.A. in communications from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst and worked as a designer for a Big 4 firm for a decade before heading full-time into entertainment working as a promotional model, brand ambassador and host where she is trusted to represent top brands.
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While working for a Big 4 firm, Brisa was a top performer reading, editing, formatting and designing thousands of creative projects that appeared in places like The Wall Street Journal and honed her editorial as well as technical skills.
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With years of experience in comedy writing for top satirical publications such as McSweeney's Internet Tendency and The Hard Times, and has evaluated scripts for a major film festival competition, The Austin Film Festival and Nashville Film Festival, Brisa brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her craft. She knows what makes a script stand out and will help champion and guide writers to improve their work and voice while assisting producers in discerning which screenplays are ready to come into the world.
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Brisa understands comedic principles and the underlying factors of what drives funny. She enjoys all types of comedy with a focus on parody and satire. Her favorite movie areTommy Boy, The Scary Movie Franchise, and many of Adam Sandler's films. Her favorite TV shows are satirical and situational comedies in nature such as I Love Lucy, South Park, Arrested Development, Curb Your Enthusiasm and Key&Peele.
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In addition to comedies, Brisa analyzes drama screenplays and is very familiar with army structure, mannerisms and veteran issues as her grandfather was a retired master sergeant and Korean war veteran as well as her husband, an army veteran who was an army infantry paratrooper during Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. These unique experiences help Brisa read war dramas with discernment and care.
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Brisa is a lifelong skier, starting at age 4 and has years of professional ski training, skiing in New Hampshire and big mountains out West in Colorado and Utah and has extensive knowledge of ski culture and expert skiing.
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Why am I telling you all this? No reason I just needed someone to talk to. I'm just kidding... Because background is important when a reader reviews your work, real life experiences bring a layer of authenticity to your work and Brisa's background and life experiences help shape the work she does.
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Lastly, Brisa is a Certified Screenreader with Hollywood Gatekeepers and operates with core values with a huge personal belief in lifting other's up which helps provide thoughtful but, actionable constructive criticism that ultimately serves to empower writers and creatives to reach their potential.
Screenplay Offerings
Screenplay Analysis
Unlock the potential of your screenplay with an in-depth reading and analysis. A meticulous review of the script provides actionable feedback on plot, characters, dialogue, and structure. This comprehensive evaluation will help you understand where your screenplay stands creatively and prepare it for submission to festivals. Elevate your storytelling and ensure your script resonates with audiences and readers alike.
Screenplay Coverage
The script coverage service offers a comprehensive analysis for writers and producers, featuring a concise 1-2 page synopsis that captures the core of the story. Strengths of the screenplay are highlighted as well as areas for improvement and further development are identified within the story. You'll receive essential insights to refine and elevate your storytelling. The script coverage and synopsis process will assist you in expressing your vision with clarity and effectiveness.
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Unlock Your Screenplay's Potential with Expert Feedback and Coverage​
The advantages of receiving feedback on your screenplay:
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Feedback on your screenplay is essential for honing your craft and improving your storytelling.
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Provides fresh perspectives that can uncover blind spots and strengthen your narrative.
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Constructive criticism helps you identify areas for improvement, ensuring your screenplay resonates with audiences.
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Embracing constructive feedback ultimately elevates your work to its highest potential.​​
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Screenplay feedback offers a valuable opportunity to assess your script within the creative community. It provides actionable insights to improve your structure, characters, dialogue, plot, and overall story before you submit to festivals or producers.
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Script coverage offers writers and producers a thorough assessment of their screenplay, aiding producers in deciding whether to advance with a project. It highlights the screenplay's strengths and weaknesses, offering insights into areas needing further development.
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What You Will Receive:​
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Screenplay Feedback: 1-3 pages of evaluations covering plot, character, world-building, dialogue, structure, and overall feedback, along with a logline.
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Script Coverage: 1-3 pages of detailed evaluation and a 1-2 page story synopsis, providing insights into the current status of your screenplay.
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Screenplay Analysis
Unlock the potential of your screenplay with our in-depth reading and analysis service. We’ll meticulously review your script, providing actionable feedback on plot, characters, dialogue, and structure. This comprehensive evaluation will help you understand where your screenplay stands creatively and prepare it for submission to festivals. Elevate your storytelling and ensure your script resonates with audiences and readers alike.
Screenplay Coverage
Our script coverage service delivers an in-depth analysis for writers and producers, featuring a concise 1-2 page synopsis thatulates the core of the story. We emphasize the strengths and potential areas for enhancement, sure your narrative connects with its target audience. With our knowledgeable recommendations you'll receive essential insights to refine and elevate your storytelling. Allow us to assist you in expressing your vision with clarity and effectiveness.
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Empowering you to captivate your audience.
