Every script on First-Look is graded by Knox, a human-trained development agent, built by writers, for writers.
Every script gets a headline First-Look Score from 0–10, plus its own score on each of the eight dimensions below. Each one comes with what's working, what needs work, and specific suggested fixes.
Pacing, act breaks and set-piece cadence.
Interiority, arc and contradiction.
Voice, subtext and specificity.
Fresh angles versus genre staples.
Cause-and-effect, world rules and stakes.
What lands, and what aches.
What the script is actually about.
Visual grammar, set pieces and tone.
Alongside your logline, summary and comparable titles, every Knox report runs the same strategic read a buyer's desk would use to uphold the industry standard.
A tight logline and a full synopsis of what's actually on the page.
What's alike, what's different.
Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats.
Pros, cons and comparable successes to frame the pitch.
Where the world could go: sequels, spin-offs and series.
Every principal role and key setting, itemized.
A prioritized, actionable list of what to do next.
Script coverage is a professional read of your screenplay that assesses its craft and market potential. On First-Look, coverage comes with a First-Look Score and a full report on structure, dialogue, originality, pacing, plot, and theme.
A First-Look Score is a 0 to 10 rating from Knox, a human-trained development agent built by writers, for writers. It gives writers actionable feedback and buyers a consistent signal of production-readiness.
Knox was defined by Chad and Carey Hayes, the screenwriters behind the $2.8B Conjuring franchise, to represent the industry standard for craft.
Your first five Knox reports are included with a writer membership; additional coverage uses credits. Buyers join free to browse. See the pricing page for current details.
