The First-Look Score is a clear, market-focused score showing how close your script is to being
taken out, packaged, or put into production.
What matters most: structure, originality, emotional impact, cinematic execution, and overall
marketability. Each score instantly communicates where your script stands—whether it needs work or
is ready to move.
Bonus: You’ll receive a script analysis with actionable feedback on how to improve specific
areas. If the notes make sense and lead to a higher score, use them!
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6.0 – 6.9: Potential is there—a cool hook, original world, or strong character. Draft is
still early. Story may lose momentum, tone may be inconsistent, or characters aren’t fully alive
yet. Still, there’s something that makes us lean in.
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7.0 – 7.9: “This works—with notes.” Story mostly tracks, characters mostly click, and it
reads with a clear identity. Some rough edges may remain—act two stalls or emotional turns don’t
fully land. Not broken—just needs sharpening.
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8.0 – 8.9: Ready for the room. Emotionally resonant, visually driven, structurally sound.
Characters have agency, tone is clear, concept feels fresh. May need a few things tightened—but
inspires confidence from page one.
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9.0 – 9.9: Rare. A 9-range script doesn’t just work—it feels elevated. Strong voice,
surprising story, emotional core lands hard. Makes people say, “Who wrote this?” Ready to go out
now—with confidence.