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Geoffrey Sanford, interviewed by Sheila Gallien

Geoffrey Sanford started as a baby agent in 1967 at Ziegler Ross, a small boutique firm that handled Robert Towne, The Ravetches (HUD), William Goldman, and Roman Polanski. From there he went on to head the Literary Department at CMA, one of the precursors of ICM. After a stint as VP at Warner Bros., he quit to try and write screenplays. He went back to agenting in 1976—has returned every phone call by the end of the day since then—and opened his own agency with a partner in 1982. Four years ago he became a part of what is now Wachter, Sanford, Rabineau and Harris. Some films written or written-directed by clients are: GHOST, BULL DURHAM, REVERSAL OF FORTUNE, PHILADELPHIA, PHENOMONON, CLOCKERS, THE COLOR OF MONEY, RANSOM, ELECTION, ABOUT SCHMIDT, LITTLE CHILDREN, THE KING OF SCOTLAND, AWAY FROM HER

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10 Tips to Get Your Money’s Worth from a Script Consultant

by Sheila Gallien

Writing is lonely work. And after months or even years on a project, it’s easy to lose perspective. At some point, a writer needs feedback from a trusted source, either to affirm that your story is finished, or to help you find your way through to the end. If you have industry professionals in your circle of readers, you are a step ahead. But most writers, if they really want professional feedback, will need to look to a script consultant.

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Sheila Gallien Screenplay Consulting

Sheila Gallien has worked on some of the decade's top-grossing films, and developed stories and screenplays with A-list talent across the board. She can help ready your script for the professional arena.

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