Smart Girls is deeply grateful to all of our
clients who have contributed to our success by using our services since we started in 1992
and by sharing their success stories. Many have used our services repeatedly to
support their efforts. Others have shared their success stories and satisfaction
with other industry professionals, their writers or actors groups, and peers. In
appreciation for those of you who have done so, we will be happy to put a link to your
website as a way to continue to develop our networking with each other. Some clients
who do not have websites have also generously agreed to be quoted. Happy networking!
"A few months ago, I sent a pitch "Santa's Elf" to Robert
Kosberg, a well-known pitch man in Hollywood. He liked the pitch but not the
follow-up treatment he requested. Discouraged and frustrated, I re-wrote the
treatment under the supervision of Melody Jackson of Smart Girls Productions. Upon
returning it to Mr. Kosberg's office, it was received favorably as a marketing
treatment." Brian Webster, Detroit, MI
"Meeting Melody Jackson, by chance, was the single most important
event in the early stages of my career. The gates of success are finally starting to
open--wide. This can all be traced back to her." Tom Baxter, MA
"This is a great service for actors who have tape. The way Melody
phrases the letters hits on interesting points such as what you have done with your
career. It peaks the interest of the potential agent/manager. It's also very good for
people who are new to the area, the listings are great."
Dre Michael Chaney, CA
"As a new screenwriter, Melody's critiques and feedback have been the
most valuable tools I've had. Her service is like having a personal friend in Hollywood
you trust and respect for your story structure and development."
Robert
Stewart, CA
"Melody Jackson is one of the few people that can comprehend
"dark comedies". She gave me an in-depth analysis and a solid understanding of
character dimentions. I got a professional critique verses a personal analysis, it was
very positive reinforcement." His script is called "Stickmen" and he would
like his e-mail address linked.... rattboy@ix.netcom.com.
He would also like to mention that he is a member of Scriptwriters Network.
Mike Wysocki, CA
"As an internationally published author and longtime professional
writer, I always appreciate insightful critiques of my work. Time and again, Melody
demonstrated a keen understanding for storytelling and the medium of film. Her analsis
allowed me to reevaluate my characters, storyline, and tone, enabling me to further
improve my scripts. Again, thanks."
Harvey Yazijian, MA
"The mailing list was extreamly helpful, I was very surprised at all
the responses I got, they were more then I expected."
Saul Bernstein, IL
"My critique was very insightful and helpful for the development of my
script. Melody was very professional and it was good to have something tangeable. She gave
me specific suggestions which was much better than general."
Isabel Oxford, CA
"I was very pleased and satisfied with the in-depth, unbiased script
consultation offered by Smart Girls Productions. Melody Jackson searched the woven
tapestries of script and story, as both art and craft. She delicately pointed out the
missing and misguided threads while simultaneously applauding the workmanship. I was
equally pleased with the thoughts and guidance she offered in helping me market my script
for agents and producers."
Anna Mewbourne-Elias, FL
"Melody gave me great feedback on putting the query letter together.
It was an effective way for me to contact producers and agents that I had never heard of
before. I got several responses for my script as a result of Smart Girls. It was very
beneficial and well worth it!." Her e-mail address is ... g_hulet@hotmail.com. Her script is titled
"Silouette." Gwendolyn
Hulet, NY
"The critique of my script was really solid. It was helpful to get an
opinion from someone who doesn't know me, doesn't like me and someone who doesn't care
about hurting my feelings. It was really valuable and all those addresses would have taken
me forever."
Adam Crown, NY
"I got 20 responses from the Query Letter Mailing I did. I found
Smart Girls Productions and Melody Jackson an invaluable resource. I had 20 responses from
my query letters from top companies. The benefit I got from Melody's critique is that she
helped me polish my script and get it ready to send to producers. I also got a below the
line deal in Australia. Melody is a great resourse, I found her pleasant to work with and
I intend to use her again."
Al Viola, NJ
"I thought Melody did a great job. She was efficient and very
attentive to my needs. She helped me put out positive causes."
Randall Craig, CA
"Melody really helped me with my script and gave me excellent
feedback. I feel she was a valuable tool for me to start my re-writes. She gave me great
ideas that I am applying."
Vidar Nystad, CA
"
Melody broke down my script and
took it to the next level. She gave me structure upon what I already thought was
structure. She brought emotion to places I didn't expect. As a result of Melody's
critique, my script has been a finalist in 7 different contests, I am planning on bringing
all my scripts to Smart Girls." Duane Tudahl, CA
"Being a first time scriptwriter, I found my critique very helpful
and just what I needed. I have followed Melody's advice and suggestions. I have cleaned it
up and I will be sending it back to Melody for a second look because I know I will get an
honest opinion."
Mike Jones, PA
"Smart Girls Productions is awesome. They are the most professional
and efficient company of it's kind. They helped me obtain a manager as well as an agent
from their lists. They cater to your personal needs and help direct you to where you will
fit in with specific agencies and managers. They are also extreamly positive and are
always looking out for your best interest. Smart Girls Productions is a life saver, thanks
a million."
Jeffrey Yarborough, CA
"We thought Melody's comments were well thought out and very useful.
By implementing her suggestions we made the finals at the Texas Film Institute screenplay
finals. We were very satisfied with the results." Their script is called "Harry
King" and he wants a link to his quote...elijahgordon@msn.com
Bob Gordon, MD
"I really enjoyed Melody's critique. I feel like she is great for
insecure writers and she gave me a positive feeling. She did not destroy my ego."
Lorri Shundich, CA
"Smart Girls made all the difference in my query letter. As a result
of the improvements, I just optioned my script to Skylark Entertainment.
" Andrew Williams, IL
"I thought the service was very satisfying. Melody is very good at
helping writers present themselves in a professional manner."
Dave Carr, OH
"Melody made me feel very organized and empowered when I left her
house. She has a great energy.
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Alice Dahlke, CA
"I was stuck. I knew I needed to do a rewrite on my synopsis and the
novel itself. My writer's group was no help. I turned to Melody Jackson at Smart Girls and
she gave me the kind of straight-shooting fedback I needed to tighten and tauten my crime
thriller. I now have an enthusiastic agent and high hopes for "Voices n the
Night."
Dave Wolf, CA
"Top Notch Professional. Melody knows what it takes to make a script
sizzle. She helped me get my script thru the Hollywood maze and into top producers. Best
money I ever spent." His script is called "Cold Sweat" and he wants a link
to his e-mail...greek86@hotmail.com
. Vic Kakavas, CA
"Smart Girls and Melody gave me a through critique of my script. She
had a gentle approach and was very positive. I got the good and the bad. It was very
affordable and I feel like I got a lot for my money. I will use Melody in the
future." Her script is called "The Front" and wants to be linked to her
quote with....dlouth@gte.net Jodi
Louth, MI
"Smart Girls gave me a professional and attention getting query
letter. It opened up a world of new contacts for me. I throughally enjoyed working with
Melody." His script is called "The Second Age" and his e-mail address is lordefect@hotmail.com Eric
Ramesh, CA
"Melody was very good at her evaluation of characters." he also
will call to link his web site to quote as soon as he gets it up and running.
William Rossbach, IL
"Melody Jackson did an excellent job analyzing my screenplay
"Alias". I was impressed with how complete and helpful her oral and writted
critique was. She helped me focus on what my story was "really" about. What was
my theme? this allowed me to further develop the important plot points in my script. I
plan on having her review it again when I have another draft complete."
Jim McEnroe, MN
"Smart Girls service was very quick and efficient, it gets the job
done." Jean
Carol, CA
"Melody was very instrumental in the further development of my
screenplay. She gave me great feedback and excellent comments. The things she pointed out
were the exact things that people mentioned as being the "highlights".. The
script was very well received and we are going to production shortly." He has a web
site www.greenvalleyent.com his email address is mvalverde@greenvalleyent.com His script
is called "Losing Grace" and he wants to let you know how much he loved your
critique, he is directing the picture and they are going to production. Michael
Valverde, GA
"Melody was very easy to work with. She made everything go smooth and
it saved me a lot of time."
Jerry Ackerman, CA
"Melody's critique was excellent...She gave great feedback and gave
specific suggestions on how to improve the structure and flow of my script. She did a
super, super job and I look forward to using the services again, it was well worth the
money"
Judy Andrade, CA
"Smart Girls was very helpful and professional. I appreciate that
because there are a lot of flakes in this town."
William
Olin, CA
