"After
I hired Jim for his Professional Script
Analysis, I was amazed that his comments
went deeper than books and college
courses. I watched his DVDs,
and then asked him how I could better
myself as a screenwriter. After
he revealed he had a set of teaching
paradigms which functioned as a course,
I committed to flying across the country
for a week-long intensive training
session. Having been world-class
in another field, I know it when I
see it: Jim's mentoring is world-class."
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—Wayne Chiang
1999 StarCraft World Champion |
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"Jim
Mercurio provides concise, comprehensive
instruction and challenges writers
to develop their craft and take their
writing to the next level."
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| “Had Jim Mercurio
been one of the consultants
I reviewed when I
did my 'Analyzing
the Analysts' article
for Creative
Screenwriting
magazine, he would
have walked away with
top honors… More
than any other analyst
I've ever used, Jim
gives USEFUL and incisive
comments. Further,
Jim proposes solutions
for every problem
he finds, many of
which were right on
the money. I rewrote
my last screenplay
utilizing almost every
one of Jim's notes,
and the script went
from "pass"
to "wow!"
in under a week. You
can't do better than
this guy.” |
— Jim
Cirile
(multi-produced
WGA screenwriter)
Los Angeles, CA |
| “I'm a newcomer.
I don't want to feel
good. I need to be
challenged. Jim challenged
me and my writing
in a very constructive
way. If you are a
talented writer who
wants to become the
best writer possible
with the best script
possible and you are
willing to walk the
extra mile, Jim is
the one who can help
you get there. He
did it for me." |
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—Mirco
Betz
(Sold script Peace
of Light to
Roland Emmerich/Centropolis)
Los Angeles, CA
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| “Jim Mercurio
is a crucial part
of my development
process. He is a rare
blend of storytelling
intuition and an analytical
mind. So Jim always
understands both the
big and little picture
of where I'm trying
to go with each project
and helps me get there.
That's why I consult
with him for both
studio assignments
and specs.” |
— Michael
Lent
(Lent has worked
on the feature films Hellseeker
for Miramax/Dimension
and
13 at Universal. His book Breakfast
With Sharks
was published by Random House)
Los Angeles, CA
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| “I
can't recommend Jim enough. Twice
now he has nailed beautifully the problems
I was having with my story, but couldn't
put my finger on. With the first
story, I incorporated his suggestions and
my screenplay was optioned within the week. If
you've got a 'polished' screenplay that
isn't selling, stop beating your head against
the wall and contact this guy.” |
—David Hodel
(Writer/Producer) |
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“I have been
going over your notes
like the Dead Sea
Scrolls. You got
me nailed.... Can't
find much, strike
that, ANYTHING I disagree
with.” |
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—Lawrence
Tassel
Boston, MA
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| “Jim’s
feedback was invaluable.
His knowledge of film
genre, theory, formulas
and structure is exceptional.
After working with
Jim, my script was
optioned by an Academy
Award-nominated director.” |
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—Pam
Bassuk
Burbank, CA
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| “All I can
say is WOW. Jim really
spent a lot of time
and did his homework.
His attention to detail
was astounding…
he almost knew my
script better than
I did.” |
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—Mike
McCarty
(Sold treatment
for Junk
to Dimension Films)
Los Angeles, CA
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