CONSULTING //


"She's the she-devil of feedback, the priestess of criticism and she'll whip your script into perfect shape every time!"

        -Boris Rodriguez, Writer & Director (Eddy the Sleeping Cannibal)


"Her take on story is unique; and her advice should definitely be solicited if you want to look at your work from an angle that nobody else thought of."

        -Alex Franchi, Writer & Director (The Wild Hunt)


"Elza isn't interested in changing your screenplay, but helping you figure out what you want to say so you can have a more productive rewrite."

        -Jay Reid, Grand Prize Winner - Cours Ecrire ton Court (Phases of the Moon)


MISSION & APPROACH


Having written scripts and read for others for over 30 years, I am well versed in the joys & pains of writing and, more importantly, rewriting. I love helping creatives get to the core of their idea, push through blocks, and find out what process is right for them. It’s not about my giving you solutions, but helping you find them yourselves. It’s normal to get lost, to have doubts. In fact, it’s essential to the creative process. You have to explore different avenues before realising you knew the way all along. I will help you navigate through the ups and downs of creativity, without losing your aim, find your way to the core of your story and putting the puzzle pieces that are all there in the right place.


I specialise in fantastical projects (horror, supernatural, mystery, mythology & general strangeness), but am open to all genres. 

Je lis et écris également en français.


SERVICES & RATES*


SCRIPT CONSULTING

Script read with notes - $450 CAD
Includes script read, 4 pages of notes.
Covers concept, genre, structure, and execution, looking at the project’s potential, what I feel you’re trying to achieve, and how best to improve it.
Script read with a meeting - $450 CAD
Includes script read, 60 minute meeting
This is an hour-long discussion covering concept, genre, structure, and execution, looking at the project’s potential, what I feel you’re trying to achieve, and how best to improve it.
Script read with meeting and notes - $600 CAD
Includes script read, 4 pages of notes, and a 60 minute meeting


GRANTS & PITCH CONSULTING

Grant application consultation - $450 CAD
Includes read, margin notes and 60 minute meeting

Pitch document consultation - 250$ CAD
Includes read and margin notes

 
OTHER SERVICES

Proofreading, formatting, dialogue pass (English) - 50$/hr (Minimum 1 hr)

Translation (French to English) - 0.20$/word


Directing Consulting - Price based upon individual needsIf you need a refresher, or have a team that would benefit from my advice, I will be happy to set up a consulting workshop tailored to your needs.

Artistic Doula - Price based upon individual needs Is there a project you have been wanting to birth for a long time but don’t know how to start? Let’s get you started together! I help guide the idea from your heart and head to the page, and accompany you as the project evolves.

CLIENTS


Amelia Moses, Producer, Screenwriter & Director “Bleed with Me”
Annie Macdonald, Screenwriter & Owner Cinemannie

EMA Films
FilmPEI
Kaye Adelaide, Screenwriter & Director
Louise Lapointe, Producer
Mariel Scammel, Director, Screenwriter & Producer
Pierre Larouche, Screenwriter
Productions 1976
Quirk Films
Sid Zanforlin, Screenwriter & Director
SODEC (Société des entreprises culturelles)
...among others


*All prices are in Canadian dollars (CAD). Prices are before tax.

Meetings can be online or in person.