Recommend
When a screenplay reader gives a script a recommend it means that person believes so strongly in that screenplay that if they had the money they would produce it themselves. The script is well-written, is original, with a great concept, theme, well defined characters, interesting plot, and engaging dialogue. A recommend is very hard to get. A screenplay that gets a recommend is in the top 2-5% of all scripts received in a studios development department.
Consider
This category is where the screenplay reader feels that the script has potential and will give the script a maybe “consider.” It could mean that the script has a few problems but the premise is so appealing that it should be considered. The script could be well written but if the reader is not sure the screenplay could make money, he/she might give it a “Consider.” 5-10% of all scripts get a consider.
Pass
The majority of all scripts (95%) will unfortunately warrant this recommendation. This is a known fact in the industry. Visit any story department at any studio, production company or agency and they will confirm this. The reason most screenplays are given a “Pass” varies. It could be the script is illogical, has no premise, no theme, not original, no plot, one dimensional characters, on-the-nose dialogue, etc.
Note: Not only will the script be evaluated, but the screenwriter's writing ability will be evaluated as well.
When a screenplay reader gives a script a recommend it means that person believes so strongly in that screenplay that if they had the money they would produce it themselves. The script is well-written, is original, with a great concept, theme, well defined characters, interesting plot, and engaging dialogue. A recommend is very hard to get. A screenplay that gets a recommend is in the top 2-5% of all scripts received in a studios development department.
Consider
This category is where the screenplay reader feels that the script has potential and will give the script a maybe “consider.” It could mean that the script has a few problems but the premise is so appealing that it should be considered. The script could be well written but if the reader is not sure the screenplay could make money, he/she might give it a “Consider.” 5-10% of all scripts get a consider.
Pass
The majority of all scripts (95%) will unfortunately warrant this recommendation. This is a known fact in the industry. Visit any story department at any studio, production company or agency and they will confirm this. The reason most screenplays are given a “Pass” varies. It could be the script is illogical, has no premise, no theme, not original, no plot, one dimensional characters, on-the-nose dialogue, etc.
Note: Not only will the script be evaluated, but the screenwriter's writing ability will be evaluated as well.