I just have to say that this service makes so much sense. It's far more effective and transparent than the hope machine of contests and other services.

I mean, honestly considering the number of readers, the level of feedback, and the overall engagement the price seems like an absolute steal. Been working in and around the industry a long time and I have found this whole process to be absolutely professional and a pleasure.

Received feedback from the Gauntlet and have to say it's some of the most detailed and informative feedback I've ever received. There's an overview that hits the high points, and then a page by page drubbing that showed me what worked (and most importantly, what didn't work) with the readers. The emojis are my favorite! In addition, a producer championed it, and now, utilizing the feedback from The Gauntlet, I'm working with that producer to make the script better. Would not have happened without the Gauntlet.

These notes are truly valuable. I knew going in that this was the time to put my money where my mouth is and check my ego at the door. Thank you, ScriptHop for the opportunity to have my pilot read by so many qualified readers! It's a much-needed service for unknown writers. I'm pumped about prepping my script to be resubmitted.

A lot of writers are complaining about the cost, but I'm like, do the math. $380 for 7 reads from industry folk is the deal of the century. And if you get all 17 reads, holy mackerel, you've hit the writer jackpot.

This is the vetting service I've been waiting for for years. The feedback I've received in both of my submissions is actionable and inspiring and only serves to help me create a marketable product. Hopefully, my next rewrite and submission will be "the one" that is the catalyst. Thank you so much!

Astonishing coverage in its breadth. A breathtakingly ambitious project with notes to match. I have enough notes for a month's worth of rewrites which is daunting and also extremely valuable. Bravo, I'm (almost) overwhelmed.

I made it through Level 3 and was one of the survivors! Interestingly, I was one of the passionate minority on Level 1. The feedback was overwhelming in a very good way. It covered Concept, Story, Characters, Dialogue, Structure, Writing and Marketability. The software and feedback system they designed makes it easy to read through the feedback at a macro and micro level. Also, what was very valuable, I had a 1-on-1 meeting with Scott Foster (co-founder) after I received the feedback and he had just met with a group of the readers who reviewed Saigon Doll. The meeting was helpful because Scott summarized the major commonalities with the notes. Lastly, I was able to secure a shopping agreement with a Producer who read my script in Level 1.

The experience was good. I really like the detailed breakdown, and also having seven readers check out my script is a major plus. It's very interesting to see the different views on the same project. This was cool. Thank you for launching this.

The Gauntlet is unlike any other script service I have ever used. And that's a good thing! You can tell that such delicate care and effort was put into its creation. Getting the real opinions of seven readers in one submission is revolutionary. A fantastic opportunity and hands down the best script service I've ever entered! Highly recommend. Definitely plan on using again in the future.

A ton of feedback - plenty of bang for the buck. Can tell it's actionable, professional, and all-human insight to help me elevate my project moving forward. Far more useful in improving my screenplay than standard 'contest coverage' or just one set of pro coverage notes. You can see the consensus opinion and what improvements need to be implemented.

Will I submit more projects to The Gauntlet? Absolutely. In my opinion, this is the new Gold Standard for helping you get your work in the best possible shape you can, opening that elusive door to the inner circle, and stepping into the room with the rest of the serious people.

Unfortunately, there have been a few competitions and screenwriting platforms that used/use AI analysis for notes and feedback instead of humans lately. Thankfully, writers don't have to worry about A.I. with ScriptHop.

Out of all the feedback sources online, the Gauntlet has been the best bang for the buck. Receiving feedback from a wide range of readers ensures that you get multiple points of view instead of just one, which forces you to take bigger stock in the responses.

Admittedly I'm impatient when it comes to receiving feedback because I'm excited to know what everyone thinks, so the waiting was rough in the beginning, but now that I see the level one report and all that goes into it, the service is totally worth the wait. The comprehensive breakdown gives me a detailed look at similarities between readers to see what issues need addressing.

This format of having multiple reviewers — combined with a quick way to see the kinds of comments that recur for a script — really helps underscore where its strengths and weaknesses lie.

The feedback I received from industry professionals was golden. I have never seen a service like this before that gives critical insight into perfecting one's script. This is a service I definitely see myself using to improve my scripts for the future.

I didn't know what to expect, but what I DO know is that I got way more than I ever considered possible. The scoring based on 'similar feedback' is really useful! It's a comprehensive end-to-end package.

Remarkably, Scott Foster, a ScriptHop Co-Founder, personally reached out to me due to the differing viewpoints of the reviewers and his interest in the story. Although I've won and placed in many contests before, I've never experienced such dedication to helping writers.

The chance to get 12 (or hopefully 17!) readers' responses to one's material is incredibly valuable. The on-page script notes are genius because you are getting real time responses to every joke, incisive line, or surprising scene turn, so you are able to better calibrate what consistently works, where there are logic issues, or overlooked moments that would benefit from more pushing on. That was far and away the most useful aspect of the experience. Additionally, it was interesting to see what kind of reader (studio reader, festival reader, producer, agency reader) responded to the material, and what kind didn't, because I could also then weigh that into my assessment of their notes.

But, I think the benefit of the Gauntlet is to be able to get a huge amount of reader reaction data in a very short time, which then vastly shortens the rewrite time. I will definitely resubmit this script to the Gauntlet as the reactions did help me to find the note behind the note, even if, as is usual in development, the fixes suggested were maybe wrong but the reactions were correct and extremely helpful.

I was extremely skeptical going into this experience, and figured it to potentially be a complete write-off, but I am very pleased with the result! More than any screenplay contest, or the Black List, your service provides actionable feedback that I have already seen make the script better and stronger.

In the feedback, I could tell the evaluators spent time crafting their thoughts and breaking down the finer points of my script in full detail. If anyone is considering submitting, absolutely do it! It's an amazing opportunity for your writing.

Putting my award-winning screenplay through the Gauntlet was an experience like no other. Allowing it to be scrutinized at every level gave me the insights that I feel my story needs to try and take to the next level. An outstanding process with no sugar-coating that I know will only make my screenplay better. I am being meticulous with my rewrite based on their multi-layered notes in order to put it back through again. I cannot recommend ScriptHop enough and look forward to putting more of my work through this unparalleled process in the future!

The wealth of notes and detail is immensely helpful and deeply encouraging as towards next steps. I look forward to polishing and then re-entering this script at a later date!

Participating in ScriptHop's Gauntlet was an eye-opening experience that transformed how I approach my script. The feedback from the analysts was incredibly thorough, highlighting both the strengths of my story and areas for improvement with actionable suggestions. Their insights helped me refine key aspects like dialogue, thematic resonance, and pacing, while also deepening my understanding of character development and conflict escalation. What stood out most was how the Gauntlet didn't just critique but encouraged growth, providing a roadmap to elevate the script while respecting my creative vision. I now feel more confident in my ability to create a polished, impactful story, and the feedback has become an invaluable resource as I prepare for the next draft. Thank you to the ScriptHop team for this amazing opportunity and I plan on re-entering my script very soon to the Gauntlet. I highly recommend it to any writer looking to push their work to the next level!

The ScriptHop Gauntlet's actionable feedback on my script is invaluable. The on page notes really help me to see what's working and what needs more attention. Thank you to everyone who took the time to read SUNDOWN. Back to work.

As painful (and exhilarating) as some of the feedback is to read, the specificity of many of the readers/commenters and the truth behind their words (which explain the pain) make this an extremely valuable tool for the rewriting and reimagining of the pilot and the series as a whole. This is so much information to digest that I gave it a good once over and will have tackle it slowly as my ego allows. LOL. A really great experience, and I look forward to resubmitting after much contemplation, introspection and self flagellation. :)

I have submitted this to one other place - a script competition - and the feedback I got back was so obviously written by ChatGPT I felt extremely annoyed. A waste of time and money. There are some notes from commenters that provided instructional feedback, which I was not expecting. Very specific things to work on, including ideas for reframing the story and the characters, very clear notes on reformatting, that it made me felt like at least a few people reading it were really championing me and cheering me on. The instructional feedback is the most useful. It is more difficult to process shorter comments like "this joke isn't funny" because the very next commenter will say "great joke". But this is also helpful, because it shows me that I need to be myself. That's all I can do. I can't be everyone's cup of tea, but that's not a very interesting thing to be anyway. Thank you!

These notes are extremely detailed, actionable, and come from a variety of readers. At first pass, there are some things that were mentioned by a majority of readers at all levels. That is super helpful, as often times a writer can feel like a reader just didn't "get" their writing. I can't wait get onto rewrites. The Gauntlet is an invaluable service that I would definitely recommend.

With this being my first submission, wow! I had no idea I would receive so much insightful information and notes. This is beyond helpful and I will definitely be utilizing the Gauntlet in the future. I really appreciate all of the time, dedication and advice generously given by the analysts. Thank you all!