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“Derek Rydall is one of the top creative people in this business. His insight on story and knowledge of structure consistently amazes me. Creative, conscious, and insightful, Derek (and the rest of the staff at Scriptwriter Central) is an attribute and a gift to any project,” – Matt Seigel, Producer, WideAwake Films, "Big Brother (Fox),” “Pop (New Regency),” “Life Coach (Fox),” “Soul Mates (Sony),” “Holiday Club (Fox),” “Destiny (New Regency)”

"As a script consultant, Derek Rydall was instrumental in keeping the ideas flowing, while maintaining a strong sense of what we needed in order to make our project a commercial success. His writing process challenges, excites and leads stories in ways I never dreamt possible! Thanks to Derek, and his team at Scriptwriter Central, we were able to attract the creative team and talent to bring my career to the next level!" --Daniel Rangel, Producer-writer-actor, "Lawful Descent", "Losing Lenny", "False Evidence Appearing Real", "The Final Lesson,”Luis Valdez's “Zoot Suit/La Bamba” and Peter Gilbert's “Hoop Dreams/Prefontaine”

“Working with Derek is a synergistic experience tantamount to a fission reaction. We can generate more material than we have time to harness—the true mark of an explosively creative process. He has a keen ability to analyze material, whether on the page or pouring from your head, and an intuitive knack for asking the hard questions that lead to the right solutions. Whenever you need a little diagnosing, prescribing, or just plain scribing, I highly recommend getting a second opinion from this script docs at scriptwriter central!” --Bill Lae, writer-director-producer: “SuperGuy: Behind the Cape” Mockumentary and TV series, “The Couch Critics” Movie Review / Comedy Show, “BigScreamTV,” “Merlin” TV series, “ “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” and “Outer Limits.”

“Derek is one of the most passionate, creative writers I’ve worked with. His ability to take a thread of an idea and spin story gold is amazing! If you want a professional, artistic, and commercial take on your material, Scriptwriter Central is the place to bring your script!” Lisa Gooding, Head of Development, Capital Arts, Rob Zombie's, “THE DEVILS REJECTS,” Don Roos', “HAPPY ENDINGS” Universal’s “AMERICAN PIE: BAND CAMP,” Queen Latifah's “THE COOKOUT” “ Paramount's “THE PRINCE & ME 1&2.”

The Script Clinic Registration

Registration:

None of this information will be distributed to any third parties. It is only being typed onto this page for you to print out. The information you are providing will only be known to you and The Script Clinic. If there is more than one writer, each writer must fill out and print two copies of this form. ALL REQUIRED FIELDS MUST BE FILLED OUT. We will not accept any incomplete forms.
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Please review this page. If all of your information is correct, click “Submit”

Submission Release Form

1. I understand that Scriptwriter Central / The Script Clinic (The Company) will not review any work without this signed Release Form.

2. I hereby grant The Company and its affiliates the right to read and evaluate the accompanying screenplay material (The Submission), entitled: ________________________. I acknowledge that the submission was written by me (us). I also acknowledge that I (we) am (are) the sole owner(s) of this work and its copyright.

3. I understand that The Company and its affiliates are exposed to many stories, ideas, concepts and other literary materials, through this service and via other means. I also understand that many stories, ideas, and concepts are similar or identical, and that different stories, ideas, and concepts frequently relate to one or more common underlying themes and may closely resemble other works.

4. I understand and agree that I will not be entitled to any compensation or other consideration because of the use of such similar or identical material, stories, ideas, and/or concepts that may have come to you or your affiliates. I hereby release The Company and its affiliate from any and all claims, liabilities and demands that may be made by me asserting that you have used or appropriated The Submission, or any portion thereof.

5. I acknowledge that The Company recommends that I copyright my screenplay submission with the United States Copyright Office and/or register my screenplay submission with the Writer's Guild of America. I also acknowledge that it is my responsibility to copyright or register the submission prior to submitting it to The Company and hereby release The Company from any claims that arise from my failure to do so.

6. I also attest that no confidential relationship is established by submitting this material to you. I understand that The Company and its affiliates are under no obligation other than to provide Literary Evaluation.

7. I understand that Literary Evaluation is a subjective process, allowing for reasonable disagreement as to the relative merits of the submission. I also understand that the evaluation may or may not be complimentary or positive in its judgment, and that the evaluation fee is non-refundable.

8. I understand that The Company may retain or destroy the submission, and I acknowledge that I possess additional copies of same.

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Screenplay, manuscript, teleplay or treatment
2 completed and signed Registration Forms (from each writer)
2 completed and signed Release Agreements (from each writer)
Check or money order made payable to ScriptwriterCentral for the full amount of the analysis.

Mail to:
Scriptwriter Central / The Script Clinic
25852 McBean Parkway, Suite#133
Santa Clarita, CA 91355-3705

* ‘Overnight Delivery’: at an additional charge
**’Unlimited Follow-up’: Basic script questions, via e-mail only, and only on the ‘executive’ packages
***’Money-Back Guarantee’: Consultant will contact client after reading first act, and give a brief analysis. If, at that point, client is unsatisfied with results, they may receive a full refund.
The Script Clinic reserves the right to refuse any submission.
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