FilmForward en script consultant Sarieke Hoeksma presenteren een nieuwe serie rondom het professionaliseren van script development in film en televisie. De tweede editie in deze reeks is een Masterclass en Deep Dive met de Zuid-Afrikaanse script consultant Tracey-Lee Rainers, in samenwerking met Story Oasis. Let op: de voertaal van dit programma is Engels.
In the process of developing a film script, a screenwriter or filmmaker often works closely with someone who reflects with them on the storylines, structure, characters, themes, dialogue, genre, tone and more. This role goes by many names: script consultant, script editor, story editor, script advisor, script coach, dramaturg or head of development, among others. The variety of titles and roles within this profession is in line with the many ways in which script consultants contribute to the development of a film. They work closely with writers, yet often independently, with limited insight into the methods of other script consultants.
This programme aims to connect script professionals from the Dutch and international film industry to share their perspectives on script development. How do script consultants approach the analysis of a film script? How do they engage in dialogue with the filmmaker? And how do they navigate working across cultures and within an international context?
This second Deep Dive in the series features international script consultant and story editor Tracey-Lee Rainers. The day will start with a Masterclass, for which a ticket is included in this Deep Dive. After the Masterclass, the eight selected participants will have lunch together and start this Deep Dive session. Tracey-Lee will take a closer and more concrete look into script consulting during the afternoon. Using a case study — material participants will have read in advance — Tracey-Lee will offer an inside view of how she analyses the filmmaker’s material, prepares for the meeting, and engages in dialogue with the filmmaker. Through the exchange of readings and interpretations, the group will examine different approaches and reflect on what might foster further professionalisation and collaboration within the field.
Practical information
Location: Nieuwe Instituut, Museumpark 25, Rotterdam.
Time schedule:
9.30 Walk-in
10.00 – 12.00 Masterclass Script Consulting with Tracey-Lee Rainers
12.00 – 13.00 Vegetarian lunch
13.00 – 17.30 Deep Dive Script Consulting with Tracey-Lee Rainers
17:30 drinks
Costs: €150 excl. VAT for the full program (incl. lunch, drinks, Masterclass, and Deep Dive).
There is a partial fund available through the platform Werktuig PPO. See for more information and eligibility the website of Werktuig PPO.
Application process
To be considered for the Deep Dive, please apply via the button at the top of this page. Applicants will be asked to provide a short biography and motivation, along with basic personal information such as name and profession.
Please note that participation is limited to script consultants / script coaches etc. with an active professional practice in script development.
The application deadline is Wednesday 14 February, 14:00 hrs. All applicants will be notified on Monday 19 February latest.
About Tracey-Lee Rainers
Tracey-Lee Rainers is a South African script consultant working globally. She has contributed to award-winning films such as Address Unknown (Nadine Cloete, 2020), I Do Not Come To You By Chance (Ishaya Bako, 2023) as well as various streaming hits. As a co-founder of Story Oasis, she is dedicated to collaborating with creatives from all parts of the world. Her experience includes mentoring at international labs like the Jumpstart Produire Au Sud x Durban Film Mart, the Realness Creative Producer Indaba and Triggerfish UNESCO Directors Lab.
In addition, she serves as a sought-after consultant for co-productions, including the South African-Netherlands initiatives. In 2024, Tracey-Lee and her team achieved a victory at Content London, winning the International Drama Series Pitch. That same year, she was honoured with an Entrepreneur Award for Story Oasis.
