Script Editor

Proficient in ways to assess scripts and narrative styles, diagnose weaknesses and identify changes required

Well-versed with the principles of story-telling and character psychology

Knowledge of locating the scripts premise, assessing it for its dramatic strength and clarity and matching it to the version approved by the production house

Adept with assessing the unity of the script i.e. to ensure that all key sequences draw their dramatic energy from the central idea/premise

Proficient in confirming the integrity between the character and the plot

Adept with assess if the screenplay?s structure is in line with requirements and if there is accessible clarity to the narrative?s progression

Ability to assess every scene to confirm if the division is correct vis-a-vis time and location and to evaluate its placement in the progression of the screenplay

Well-versed with examining dialogues for their rhythm, uniqueness of voice, economy of style and assessing if they serve in driving the narrative forward and in revealing the characters

Knowledge of concepts relating to general topics (like history, mythology, politics, technology) to identify gaps in logic, authenticity and credibility

Knowledge of elements of the script i.e. character, conflict, premise, story, narrative structure, causality, turning points, story development, story set-ups in opening sequence, genre, plot and story, setting, structure and theme

Proficient in working on word processing software and scriptwriting, formatting software like Final Draft, Movie Magic and Celtx

Adept with typing in regional languages using Unicode

Well-versed with applicable copyright norms and intellectual property rights to protect work and sign contracts