Elaine Roberts is an award-winning producer and screenwriter with a proven track record of taking projects from idea to final cut. With credits including Woolina and the No Birds—the top-grossing animated feature film in history in the Middle East—and collaborations with global studios like Baboon Animation and GoKidGo, Elaine brings both creative insight and hands-on production expertise.
As a consultant, she helps screenwriters refine their scripts for market readiness and guides filmmakers through budgeting, talent attachments, production planning, and securing distribution. Whether you need a sharp creative eye, a seasoned production strategist, or a partner to navigate the business of filmmaking, Elaine knows how to turn vision into a finished, marketable film.
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Script Consulting
Review and assess your script for compelling characters and plot, effective dialogue, adherence to the intended genre, and story structure.
Packaging for Distribution
Review the script, potential talent, director, and genre to assess market value.
Assess the script’s adherence to the intended genre.
Provide guidance for talent (and/or director) attachments with genuine value for distribution.
Provide sales estimates based on talent and director.
Budget and Finance Plan
Review the budget for the value of the package based on sales estimates.
Review the budget to utilize local and international film incentives.
Review the budget for accuracy in all phases of shooting (production and post-production) including schedules, personnel, and related costs.
Review the budget for adherence with Union contracts for actors and crew including their fees and fringes, bonds, and budget/contract levels or limitations of distribution.
Based on the above reviews, recommend alterations to the budget to best utilize incentives and that it conforms to sales estimates.
Provide guidance on the finance plan as it relates to budget, investors, incentives, and distribution.
Pitch Decks
Provide guidance and feedback on pitch deck visual design and content to effectively convey the project, story, key crew, potential cast, and suitability for the market.
Review pitch deck content to ensure any claims are accurate and applicable on topics such as: budget, financial plan, distribution, access to talent, and comparables.
Selling A Completed Film
Review and assess the film for genre suitability, pacing, and appeal to foreign markets.
Review and assess the film for technical, story, and directing merit.
Review and assess the lead cast for distribution (monetary) value.
Review and assess the value of key crew based on previous produced films, film sales, and festival recognition.
Payments - Policies - Turnaround
Payments
All services are paid in advance.
Script Consulting Fee
$___ for one page written summary
$___ for one page written summary and 30 minute phone call
All Other Consulting Services
$300/hour. One hour minimum and billed in 30 minutes increments thereafter.
Policies
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Turnaround
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Contact
elainerfilms@gmail.com • +1 (305) 982-7835