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Script coverage is often shocking and sometimes painful for writers. We’ve been through it, and we feel you! AFMI offers writers the opportunity to have their scripts scored by local professionals with over 40 years of combined screenwriting, playwriting, and commercial video scripts at an affordable price.

BONUS! We’ll provide you with something most other script coverage services can’t – a personal meeting to discuss the notes with you, directly followed by a brainstorming session to help you re-envision your script and story.

We focus on the strengths of your story and script and what needs fixing by concentrating on broad strokes. Our blind script coverage also avoids unconscious bias. Because we’re also producers, directors, UPMs, and 1st ADs, we think cinematically (about what the story will “look like” on the screen, the audience, and what will interest investors and distributors.) 

Even the shortest films need to start with a script breakdown and budget! Often a missed or skipped step by independent filmmakers, we make it accessible with training. Work with an AFMI Staff Producer to break down your script and create an initial budget. Learn simple methods to structure what you need and cut back on what you don't! Too many indie content creators spend their resources on the wrong elements. This package sets you up for success. 

Why are you making a project? Who do you want it to reach? No matter the answer, you will need marketing, and it should begin at the beginning of your project development, not after you've finished filming. Work with AFMI to put together a project marketing package that effectively captures the visual character of your story and presents the best argument for investment, distribution, and viewing. 

Podcasts are here to stay and continue to draw audiences, but like most things, producing a quality podcast is more complicated than perceived. Even your podcast logo can make or break your reach across players! Are you serious about developing a podcast that attracts sponsors? We can help! Receive options such as engineer support for recordings, post-editing, episode upload, and optimization across players for negotiated package rates based on the project size. 

Ready to produce your story while learning the business of producing from development to distribution? AFMI's micro-production services support short films with a budget of $20,000 or less. Work with our team to develop, fundraise, film, and distribute your project and learn everything from budget line items, SAG agreements, and the tax credit application program! Do you have a feature-length project? Check out our feature submission process.