The current state of Hollywood script development is chaotic, to say the least—but what if there were a way to reclaim it for writers? In this episode, guest host Charles Haine returns to No Film School to speak with Brian Austin and Scott Foster, the creators behind ScriptHop and the newly launched The Gauntlet. They dive into how the traditional process of script discovery has broken down and explore how the Gauntlet offers a transformative path forward—one that empowers writers with meaningful feedback, professional endorsements, and real chances at industry attention.

In this episode, No Film School's Charles Haine and guests discuss...

• The breakdown of traditional story departments at major agencies and studios

• How ScriptHop began as a library tool and evolved into a platform empowering writers

• The creation of “The Packet” to help writers better market their scripts

• Why Script Gauntlet isn’t just another screenwriting contest

• How the Gauntlet provides detailed, collaborative feedback from active industry professionals

• Why professional endorsements through the Gauntlet could change the script discovery game

• Their strategy for launching scripts through curated industry slates

Memorable Quotes:

• "Hollywood is kind of a pro-spaceship town."

• "It is so crazy to me that the first guard of feedback is... so untested."

• "This is the best reader dollars I've ever spent."

• "We're going to be a more important aggregator of analysis than say Rotten Tomatoes."

Guests:

• Brian Austin

• Scott Foster

Resources:

• ScriptHop

• The Gauntlet

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