Script Coverage for Short Films
Personalised guidance, in an affordable way that unleashes the full potential of your screenplay.
What is script coverage?
Script coverage is a professional report used in film and television development to evaluate a screenplay. It is commonly used by producers, development executives, agents, and readers to quickly assess whether a script is ready for production or requires further development.
TAILORED EXCLUSIVELY for short films (up to 25 minutes),
Our Script Coverage is designed to be affordable and personalised. We act as your creative ally, playing the role of devil's advocate to get you thinking deeply about your screenplay.
We’ve delivered over 230 script reports and are well-equipped to help you with your project. Your script coverage provides insightful and actionable feedback and report(s), ensuring that you receive a comprehensive guide to enhance your storytelling.
What we may look at.
Thematic Exploration
Plot Dynamics
Character Development
Pacing and structure
Visual Storytelling
Dialogue Evaluation
What do you need to do?
1. Book below.
2. Email a PDF copy of your screenplay to info@underscorestudios.co.uk
3. Along with the answer to these two key questions:
How did this idea come to be?
How do you want the audience to feel?
Meet your script advisor
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Founder and Company Director of Underscore Studios, Jordan John is a writer and creative producer with over a decade of experience in storytelling and script development.
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• A Creative UK Screen Launchpad Leader
• Top 5 finalist in the 2025 Shore Scripts
• BSFA & BFI-longlisted Writer
• Two-time Arts Council England awardee, Jordan’s work spans film, theatre, and education — from his poetry film These Streets (Bifa qualifying Mansfield Film Fest) to his upcoming short Threads (produced by Finite Films) and his current stage play Upward Living.
Jordan has trained with industry leaders at Film London, Philip Shelley, and the National Film and Television School, and his career includes collaborations with Finite Films, Theatre503, and contributions to COMMON: An Anthology of Working-Class Monologues.
With a sharp eye for story, structure, and voice, Jordan offers insightful, industry-informed feedback to help writers refine their scripts and realise their creative potential.
