Why Choose Cinematechnophrenia?
Proven Track Record
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Academy Nicholl Fellowship Semifinalist - Top 1% of screenplay competition
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Shudder Original Content - Streaming platform success
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International Recognition - Films screened at 20+ festivals worldwide
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Industry Relationships - Established connections with distributors and festivals
Unique Perspective
Unlike consultants who only analyze, John creates. Every recommendation comes from hands-on experience navigating the entire filmmaking process from script to screen.
Collaborative Approach
Your vision remains central. John's role is to help you realize it more effectively, not to impose his own creative agenda.
Flexible Service Options
Whether you need intensive on-location support or targeted remote consultation, services adapt to your project's needs and budget.
Screenplay Development & Consultation
Creative Production Services
Script Analysis & Development
What You Get: Comprehensive screenplay analysis from a Nicholl Semifinalist who understands both artistic vision and commercial viability.
Perfect For:
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Writers seeking professional feedback on feature screenplays
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Producers evaluating script potential before greenlight
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Filmmakers preparing for festival submissions
Deliverables:
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10-15 page detailed script analysis
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Character development recommendations
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Structure and pacing notes
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Genre-specific commercial insights
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Rewrite roadmap with priority actions
Investment: $750 - $1,500 (based on script length) Timeline: 7-10 business days
Story Consultation (Remote)
What You Get: One-on-one story development sessions via video call with a filmmaker who's navigated the path from script to screen.
Perfect For:
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Early-stage concept development
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Solving specific story problems
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Genre expertise for horror/thriller projects
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Pitch preparation and refinement
Format: 90-minute intensive session + follow-up notes Investment: $300 per session Available: Weekdays and weekends (EST/PST)
Director for Hire
What You Get: Full directorial services from a filmmaker with theatrical releases and streaming platform success.
Experience Includes:
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Feature films with theatrical distribution (Dark Star Pictures)
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Streaming platform releases (Shudder, Discovery+, HBO Max)
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International festival premieres (Sitges, Fantasia, FrightFest)
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Anthology series direction for executive producer Eli Roth
Specialties:
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Horror and thriller genres
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Atmospheric character-driven narratives
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Working efficiently within budget constraints
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Guiding actors through complex emotional material
Investment: Day rates starting at $1000 Includes: Pre-production planning, on-set direction, post-production supervision
Creative Producing Consultation
What You Get: Strategic guidance on bringing your creative vision to life within realistic parameters.
Services Include:
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Creative vision development and protection
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Director-producer collaboration strategies
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Cast and crew recommendations
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Creative problem-solving for production challenges
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Festival and distribution strategy alignment
Format: Project-based consultation with ongoing support Investment: $150/hour or $2,500/week intensives Available: Remote or on-location
Contact
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