What We Offer
We offer a range of services to meet the needs of every client. Have something else in mind? We'd be happy to work with you to create a custom quote.
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An in-depth breakdown of your script. Structure, character, dialogue, and an honest assessment of what's working and what isn't. A real cold read from a professional with comprehensive analysis.
Feature Screenplay
Standard — $150 / 10 business days
Rush — $250 / 5 business days
Rapid — $325 / 3 business days
TV Pilot
Standard — $125 / 10 business days
Rush — $175 / 5 business days
Rapid — $250 / 2 business days
Short Film
Standard — $100 / 10 business days
Rush — $150 / 5 business days
Rapid — $250 / 2 business days
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Script Coverage, plus a 60 minute call to dig into the notes together, answer your questions, and map a clear path forward. Talk about your script at length and put the personal touch to help untangle what’s already in your story, and what could be there in the next draft.
Feature Screenplay
Standard — $200 / 10 business days
Rush — $250 / 5 business days
Rapid — $325 / 2 business days
TV Pilot
Standard — $150 / 10 business days
Rush — $200 / 5 business days
Rapid — $300 / 2 business days
Short Film
Standard — $125 / 10 business days
Rush — $175 / 5 business days
Rapid — $300 / 2 business days
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60 MINUTE SESSION
One on one session for writers at any stage. Focuses include: developing an idea, breaking a story, solving a specific problem, or figuring out what to write next. Come with a script, a premise, an outline, or just a question. We'll figure it out together.
(comes with a flat reading fee, $100 for features, $50 for Pilots, $50 for Shorts)
Single Session — $100 (plus reading fee)
4 Session Package — $350 (plus reading fee)
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You've decided to apply. Now let's make sure your application is as strong as the work that inspired it. I'll provide detailed notes on your Portfolio, Statement of Purpose, Supplemental materials, and personal narrative, along with a one hour consultation to bring it all together.
Standard — $500 / 2 weeks
Rush — $700 / 1 week
Rapid — $1,000 / 3 days
*Doran Seff Screenwriting MFA APPLICATION PREP and any other services, programs, classes, memberships, etc. provided by Doran Seff/Doran Seff Screenwriting DO NOT guarantee admission into any school, university, college, or other institution. We will put your material in the best position to succeed that we can. We CANNOT do the work for you.
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Sometimes a script doesn't need notes — it needs work. I'll roll up my sleeves and get into the pages with you, rewriting and refining at the craft level. Priced per page based on scope and turnaround.
Consultation: $50/project
Custom Quotes per project available upon consultation.
*The $50 Consultation Fee will be applied as credit toward your final project cost.
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Have an idea you need brought to life? Let's talk. I love getting involved in new projects and take my work very seriously. There are a finite number of projects I can take on in this capacity, but I’m open to all ideas!
Consultation: $50/project
Custom Quotes per project available upon consultation.
*The $50 Consultation Fee will be applied as credit toward your final project cost.
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For writers who want more than occasional feedback — an ongoing creative relationship with regular sessions and between-session access for questions, page reads, and real time guidance. Rates are tailored to your needs and goals.
Monthly Retainer — Rate upon inquiry
Consultation: $50/project
*The $50 Consultation Fee will be applied as credit toward your final project cost.
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COMING SOON
Finding the Storyteller Inside You
A live monthly lecture on the craft of authentic storytelling, hosted on Zoom. Come ready to think differently about your work. Questions welcomed through moderated Q&A.
Live Attendance — $30
Replay — $25
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Pillars of Pedagogy
No Templates
Each story requires its own approach. We don’t use any 12 Step, Write a Screenplay In One Weekend!, cookie-cutter story format. If you have a method that’s important to your process, we’re happy to incorporate it into our work. Our approach is more holistic, designed to help you face the idea of a blank page, that hot deadline, or the story problem you just can't seem to crack.
Authenticity
The thing that separates competent stories from special stories is authenticity. You already have that. Our methods take the things you’ve learned about the world the hard way, your unique perspective, and apply it to your stories in ways that are totally authentic to you and your voice.
Characters come first
Until you have a character that wants something, you don’t have a story. What do they want? What do they fear? What do they have to overcome to get what they want? We help you dive into the psychology of your characters to find their truth, and build a story around their wants and needs.
Finding The Truth
Sometimes the hardest part of storytelling is finding what a story really wants to say. A well-told story is almost always an extrapolation of one small, simple truth that resonates. We’ll help you find what your story has been dying to say, and bring that truth to the pages.
Testimonials
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“Doran has been an invaluable part of my writing process for years. Working with him helped me become a finalist in the very first screenwriting competition I ever entered. He has a rare ability to quickly understand the story you’re trying to tell, sharpen your vision, and help you find your authentic voice. One of Doran’s greatest strengths as a coach is that he enhances your natural instincts and style rather than imposing his own viewpoint onto the material. He knows how to bring out the strongest version of your voice and story, which makes the collaboration both creatively rewarding and incredibly effective. Doran’s fundamentals for scenework are exceptional, and his command of dialogue consistently elevates every script he touches. I can’t recommend him highly enough — if you work with Doran, your screenplay will be stronger, sharper, and far closer to its full potential.”
Alex L.
Script Title- True Colors
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"Doran's grounded, analytical feedback and firm grasp of dramatic structure ensured that my fantastical and high concept story stayed human and emotional. His notes on clarifying and grounding each characters' motivations were especially helpful."
Alexander W.
Script Title- All The Worlds
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"Doran was truly fantastic to work with. While I was wrestling to uncover the core of my thesis film, he patiently sat down with me, even over Zoom, to dig into the nuances of structure and story. His insight helped me craft something that not only stood out among my classmates but also truly reflected the themes I cared about. Thanks to his guidance, my film recently played at the American Pavilion at Cannes and is now on its festival journey at Dances With Films LA. I couldn’t be happier with the final story, it’s exactly what I hoped to achieve, only better. I’m beyond grateful for the experience and can’t wait to collaborate with him again!"
Ant Roberson
Script Title - At What Cost?
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"Doran was an incredibly helpful provider of feedback on many of my scripts. His sharp knowledge of how to make characters come alive, and his attention to detail in terms of character development helped many of my pieces feel more vivid and alive. One of his strengths I value is dialogue. Many of his notes on dialogue sharpen my pieces. I am very thankful for his help and development."
Nia Robinson
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“Doran’s constructive feedback coupled with his strong understanding of storytelling is so valuable for any writer looking to take their script to the next level.”
Aidan Cullen
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"While I have not worked with Doran on a screenwriting project, he has been completely transformative to my writing in general. Doran Seff has provided me with generous feedback on my poetry collection “Notes From The Shower Floor”, and on other works of both fiction and poetry. Doran’s talent is in his effective, efficient, and essential feedback delivery style. He does not work in fluff but rather in focus. His feedback is razor sharp and to the point, which truly allows the receiver to grow their understanding of storytelling at a rapid rate. What I most appreciate about Doran is his undeniable candor, he tells you like it is. If you’re looking for a writing mentor, script doctor, etc. with a no bs mindset, he is your guy. After following Doran’s guidance, I have 2 poetry publications under my belt and a whole new understanding of the craft of storytelling. "
Hannah Levy
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