Produced Screenwriter, Director, and Producer
Script Coverage
$149.00 · 7 days · up to 130 pages
*As a writer, producer, and director, I approach notes from both a storytelling and production perspective* A professional script coverage report designed to evaluate your screenplay from both a creative and market perspective. Coverage includes a logline, synopsis, strengths and weaknesses analysis, category scores, and an overall Pass, Consider, or Recommend verdict. Feedback focuses on concept, structure, character, dialogue, pacing, and commercial potential. Ideal for writers seeking an objective evaluation of their script before contests, queries, rewrites, or submissions.
You'll receive
Accepts: PDF, Fountain, Final Draft, Story outline, Google Doc, Plain text
Development Notes
$249.00 · 7 days · up to 130 pages
*As a writer, producer, and director, I approach notes from both a storytelling and production perspective* Comprehensive development notes focused on helping you improve your screenplay's next draft. I evaluate concept, structure, character development, dialogue, pacing, theme, marketability, and overall execution. Rather than simply identifying problems, I provide actionable suggestions and rewrite strategies designed to strengthen the script while preserving your voice and creative intent. Ideal for writers preparing for a major rewrite, contest submissions, producers, or industry outreach.
You'll receive
Accepts: PDF, Fountain, Final Draft, Story outline, Google Doc, Plain text
Chris Niespodzianski is a Pittsburgh-based writer, director, producer, and author with experience across independent feature film, screenwriting, development, packaging, and distribution. He co-directed and produced the feature film The Other Side, which secured distribution through Gravitas Ventures. He is also the co-writer and producer of the feature film #SKANK, which has attracted talent including Ron Perlman and Kevin Dillon. In addition, he is the author of the nonfiction filmmaking memoir Make the Damn Movie (Even If It Sucks), which chronicles the challenges and lessons learned while producing his independent feature film The Other Side. His background includes script development, fundraising, casting, production logistics, post-production, distribution, and the practical realities of getting independent projects made from concept to market. Chris brings a filmmaker’s perspective to story development, with a focus on character, structure, tone, producibility, and helping writers strengthen the version of the project they are trying to create. He is also the co-creator of OneMoreDraft.com, a platform dedicated to connecting writers with industry professionals and helping storytellers develop their projects.
Over the past two decades, I have developed, written, produced, and directed independent film and television projects from concept through distribution. My experience includes screenplay development, packaging, fundraising, casting, production, post-production, festival strategy, and distribution. I co-directed and produced the feature film The Other Side, which secured distribution through Gravitas Ventures, and am currently producing multiple feature film projects in active development and pre-production. I am also the author of the nonfiction filmmaking memoir Make the Damn Movie (Even If It Sucks), which chronicles the challenges and lessons learned while producing The Other Side. As a writer, I have developed feature films and television pilots across multiple genres, including drama, comedy, horror, science fiction, and thriller. My approach to notes focuses on story structure, character development, dialogue, pacing, marketability, and producibility, with an emphasis on actionable feedback that helps writers improve their projects while maintaining their unique voice. I am also the co-creator of OneMoreDraft.com, a platform designed to connect writers with industry professionals and provide meaningful development resources for storytellers at every stage of their careers.
Specialties
CREDITS PRODUCED / IN PRODUCTION #SKANK Co-Writer / Producer Feature film currently in pre-production. Attached talent includes Ron Perlman and Kevin Dillon. The Other Side Co-Director / Producer Independent feature film distributed by Gravitas Ventures. 5 Writer / Producer Supernatural thriller feature film currently in pre-production. SELECTED PROJECTS Fare Share Creator / Writer Half-hour dark comedy television pilot. Before Your Eyes Creator / Writer One-hour drama television pilot. The Aether Gate Writer Science fiction thriller feature screenplay. OTHER OneMoreDraft.com Co-Creator Screenwriting and project development platform for writers, producers, and industry professionals.