Build a project that gatekeepers cannot ignore
A great script is only half the battle.
We provide the structural autopsy and strategic packaging to move your project from your desk to the production office.
Stop Writing for Yourself Start Writing for the Room
Most scripts stall in the development phase because they lack one of two things: structural integrity or market alignment. At ScreenRefine, we provide both.
We don't just give you notes. We provide the specific, actionable intelligence that development executives and funding bodies are looking for. We help you identify the logic gaps in your story and the strategic gaps in your presentation.
The Insider Advantage
We don't just give notes. We provide Actionable Intelligence.
Strategic Alignment: We ensure your project meets the rigorous standards of agencies.
Structural Integrity: We perform master-level autopsies on your narrative to fix logic gaps and pacing.
Market Positioning: We use professional marketing and business management principles to package your art for success.
Your Story Deserves to be Told
Whether you are preparing a short film for a festival or a feature-length script for major funding, we help you treat your project with the professional rigour it deserves.
Don't let your art stay in the "No" pile. Let's build your path to a "Yes."
The Industry Isn't a Secret, It’s a System
For years, we sat behind the closed doors of major production companies and funding bodies as insider script readers. We saw the same names succeeding over and over again.
They weren’t always the most talented, and they didn’t always have the best stories.
They succeeded because they knew how to navigate the system. They knew the unwritten rules that keep so many brilliant voices on the outside.
We got tired of seeing immense potential wasted simply because a writer didn't have the "map" to the gatekeepers.
Our mission at ScreenRefine is to change that. We believe every writer is unique, and nobody else can tell your story for you.
Don't let your art die behind a "No."
We provide the professional script consultation and screenwriting education needed to help you be seen by the industry.
Follow your sparkle. Express your art.
Our Unique Solution
Meet Luke Monaghan: Your Lead Script Consultant
Luke is the creative force behind the ScreenRefine analysis process. Having spent years as a professional reader for high-level industry gatekeepers, he understands exactly why scripts are selected or sidelined.
He doesn't just read your work; he performs a master-level autopsy on your narrative framework to identify the structural gaps that cause projects to stall.
With a deep specialisation in story mechanics, Luke helps you bridge the gap between a creative draft and an industry-standard project.
Every Story & Structure Analysis includes a private one-to-one session with him. In these consultations, he works directly with you to troubleshoot your story beats and align your unique vision with the rigorous demands of professional funding bodies.
Expertise: Narrative Logic, Character Evolution, and Structural Integrity.
Philosophy: “Every writer has a unique sparkle. My job is to provide the structural integrity that allows that sparkle to be seen by the industry.”
Our Services
Insider expertise to help your project pass the gatekeepers.
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A master-level autopsy of your narrative. We identify structural gaps and provide a one-to-one consultation to ensure your script is airtight.
Best for: Deep development and fixing story logic.
Rate: From €200
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Professional industry coverage that mirrors the feedback protocols of major funding bodies. We test your script’s market potential and thematic coherence.
Best for: Final polish before professional submission.
Rate: From €100
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Strategic evaluation of your visual materials. We ensure your deck aligns with the expectations of international producers and investors.
Best for: Preparing for pitches and funding applications.
Rate: €250
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We bridge the gap between your script and the application. We draft your loglines, synopses, and statements to make your project submission-ready.
Best for: Navigating funding bodies and festival applications.
Rate: €450
Strategic Bundles
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Pair any two services for the same project and receive a 20% bundle discount.
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Our elite, end-to-end partnership. We guide you through the full cycle, from initial structural analysis to the final drafted application.
Rate: From €600
Hear from the Writers We’ve Guided
The roadmap to moving past the gatekeepers.
“The feedback was sharp and insightful. It equipped me with the tools to improve my script to an industry ready standard."
— Eoin
“I recently attended 'Getting past the gatekeeper' workshop, it truly was fantastic and I would go so far as to say the most informative few hours I've ever had in my life.”
— Ciana
“Luke’s insights were a game-changer. I finally understood what was missing.”
— Emerging Filmmaker
"The Gatekeeper's Playbook is the course I have been searching for. After years of rejection and wondering what was missing, this course clearly shows you behind the curtain. It provides an in-depth look at the script reader's process and how to best set up your screenplay for success when it comes to funding applications."
— Verified Student
"I believe my screenwriting will be stronger for having absorbed this vital information. I gained the confidence to move forward with more clarity and energy. Luke is a kind yet uncompromising teacher, and I have nothing but positive insights from the experience."
— Verified Student
"Incisive and intelligent advice and analysis that provides a vital edge in a competitive industry."
— Verified Student
Why Writers Trust the ScreenRefine Method
Based on our most recent feedback, writers who complete our sessions walk away with more than just notes. They gain:
Strategic Clarity: Understanding exactly how marking structures work at funding bodies so they can prepare submissions effectively.
Structural Confidence: Mastering the "core message" and character alignment that catches a reader's eye in the first ten pages.
Actionable Wisdom: Nuggets of insight on craft, premise, and character delineation that transform a rough draft into a professional standard project.
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