The Role Of A Script Supervisor And Why You Need One

Learn from Brenda Wachel, Script Supervisor for CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER, COLLATERAL,  JURASSIC PARK 3 and the upcoming Apple series CHIEF OF WAR starring Jason Momoa, and more!

PLUS! You'll receive The Art of Script Supervising checklist and a Guide to Observing as a Script Supervisor! 

Making a film is an adventure like no other. Many artistic people come together in this beautiful format, with one common goal: to tell a story that moves and entertains an audience. Every person and department on a film set is vital to the success of the project, but the positions are often misunderstood or unnoticed, and it’s particularly true of a Script Supervisor. Commonly referred to as “the glue of the film set,” the Script Supervisor is the in charge of continuity on set and the bridge between filming and post production. You may have a great script, a spectacular director and cast, a talented cinematographer, production designer, and gorgeous costumes, but if you don't have a strong Script Supervisor you will never end up with the result that you ultimately want. 

Many people are unaware of all the responsibilities of the Script Supervisor. The title is mysterious, as is the quiet and invisible nature of the work. What is the role of a script supervisor? How can this person help a film? How does a script supervisor work with the entire creative team and what does a script supervisor do for a director, cinematographer, the crew and the actors on set?

In this exclusive Stage 32 webinar, you will learn not only what the role of a Script Supervisor entails, but also why the position is crucial to any film or television production and how you can best utilize a Script Supervisor on your next project. Teaching you everything you need to know about the role and importance of Script Supervisors is Brenda Wachel, an accomplished feature film script supervisor who has worked with critically acclaimed directors across the globe. Some of Brenda’s notable credits include CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER, COLLATERAL, BRIGHT, JURASSIC PARK 3, OCTOBER SKY, I AM SAM, the upcoming Apple series CHIEF OF WAR starring Jason Momoa, and more!

Over an information-packed 90 minutes, Brenda will teach you the role of a Script Supervisor and how this role affects the experience on set, in the editing room, and the final completed picture. A good Script Supervisor helps a director and the whole crew avoid continuity missteps, assures they have cinematic choices in the editing room, and becomes their narrative storytelling accomplice. It all comes down to understanding and communication. Nurturing the vital relationships between a Director, a cinematographer, the actors and key crew members, the right Script Supervisor will lead you to a much more promising result in post production.

You will walk away from this webinar with a solid understanding of the role of Script Supervisor and how invaluable a Script Supervisor can be to a director’s creative goals and implementing their vision. You will learn how you can best work with, and utilize, a Script Supervisor to elevate your next project!

PLUS! Brenda will provide you with exclusive handouts to help you make the most out of a Script Supervisor. Downloads include:

• The Art of Script Supervising - A Checklist
• Matching - A Guide to Observing