The Evolution of a Script Development Career

This article will focus on how best you can start your career in script development.

One of the questions we’re asked most at Industrial Scripts is, “how do I build a career in script development?”

It’s not an exact science by any means, but the key to getting ahead in script development is to pay your dues.

Where Do I Start?

As we have already touched upon, starting a career in script development may seem daunting. You may be asking yourself, where do I begin? I don’t know anyone in the industry who can help me? What do I do?

There is no clear-cut answer. However, there are a couple of things you can do to kickstart this process. 

The blunt truth is that Ridley Scott is not going to hire you as his Head of Development without you working as a Development Executive first.

To beat the legions of others to a Development Executive position, of course, you’ll have to first prove yourself as a Development Assistant or industry Script Reader. This means reading for big, reputable companies.

To get these jobs you’ll have to impress the powers-that-be somehow. This is usually either through your work as a runner or as a script reader for small companies/for free.

It is crucial at this early stage in your script development career to get your name out there.