Bio
Daniel Calvisi
I live in Los Angeles, California, the movie and television capital of the world.
I am a professional movie studio Story Analyst, Teacher, Writer and private Screenplay Consultant with over 15 years of experience working professionally on the craft and business of screenplays.
I am an industry veteran, having worked for studios and production companies that made commercial movies for theatrical release in the U.S. and around the world.
My employers have included Miramax Films, Dimension Films, Twentieth Century Fox, New Line Cinema, Polygram Filmed Entertainment and Clinica Estetico Films (production company of Academy Award-winning director Jonathan Demme, “The Silence of the Lambs”).
I have evaluated written submissions for executives who developed and/or executive produced the films CHICAGO, LIMITLESS, SPY KIDS, SCREAM 2 & 3, CHOCOLAT, THE WEDDING SINGER, ONE FINE DAY, THE GAME, ULEE’S GOLD, MIMIC and many others.
I wrote hundreds of coverage reports on the job as an A-list studio Reader.
I have taught screenwriting and story analysis at four educational institutions, including the New School University in New York City.
I have worked with over 500 private clients as a Screenplay Consultant.
I am a paid screenwriter.
I am an Inktip.com-approved Screenplay Consultant.
At the Inktip Pitch & Networking Summit
I was given a very positive rating in the Creative Screenwriting Magazine Analysts survey.
I am a published writer in Script magazine.
I am a contributing writer in Now Write! Screenwriting.
On set with Steven Bauer (Scarface, Breaking Bad)
I am the President of The Writers’ Building, an exclusive online screenwriters group.
I have a B.F.A. in Film and Television from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts.
I am the author of the Story Maps book series.
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This is my full-time job, not just a side venture.
I hope to work with you and help you to improve your craft and meet your goals!
-Daniel Calvisi
For more about me: Why Hire Me?
My E-Book: Story Maps: How to write a GREAT Screenplay
Related: Don’t Pay for Script Coverage
Related: Choosing a Script Service for your Screenplay
At the Mad Men Season 3 premiere
Where are you at in the screenwriting process?
- I would like to develop an all-new concept into a screenplay with the guidance of a professional Story Analyst with major movie studio credentials.
- I would like to get professional notes and coaching on my completed screenplay.
- I would like to hire an industry pro to write or rewrite my script for me.