Testimonials
“Gregg and Bart opened our minds to so many creative possibilities. Everything they taught our team we can now apply to our future projects. We can't wait for our next Script Accelerator.”
狗二孔 KONG ERGOU
Producer
Liu Cixin's THE THREE-BODY PROBLEM, John Woo's THE CROSSING
"Bart has been an extraordinary advisor for screenwriters at the Sundance Institute Labs. His vast knowledge of story structure, generosity of spirit, and passion for the filmmaking process make him an inspiration."
MICHELLE SATTER
Director of SUNDANCE INSTITUTE’S Feature Film Program
“Time is money. Script Accelerator saves both. Typically, 'notes' come from all parties and writers can spend months going in 'ill fated' directions. But after one session with Gregg and Bart, we clarified all aspects of the film from the genre, to characters, to act structure. I absolutely recommend Script Accelerator. They streamline development and offer objective insight & clarity in a process that is frequently muddled with many voices. ”
DAVID LEENER
Production Executive
TRANSFORMERS, NATIONAL TREASURE, DEJA VU
"I had the pleasure of working with Bart and Gregg on an upcoming Jackie Chan project. The Accelerator was highly educational, productive, and exhilarating. Gregg and Bart are a true dynamic duo, complementing each other so well. Besides being able to master immense amounts of material in a very short time, they quickly identified core issues and actionable steps. What started out as a rough, problematic story outline ended up elevated to a highly compelling and exciting long-form treatment. I can't emphasize how invaluable it's been to work with Script Accelerator."
ALEX ZHANG
Executive Producer
GREYHOUND, RESIDENT EVIL (2021)
"Gregg is my secret weapon. Whenever I have an important story to tell, I bring Gregg on board and he always makes it better. He’s ruthless but caring. Honest, but demanding. He not only solves tough problems with brilliant solutions, but he teaches me how so I can do it for myself the next time. He wants nothing but the best for me and my work — bringing Gregg on board is an investment in myself."
TC JOHNSTONE
Director
RISING FROM ASHES, TEEN PRESS
“Bart is as focused and unrelenting as a samurai, slicing through all that isn't sound. Thoughtful and gentle, he uncovers the hidden core and tosses out the clutter.”
DAVID ARATA
Oscar-nominated Writer
CHILDREN OF MEN, SPY GAME, THE ANGEL
“Many people provide useful feedback, but Gregg and Bart provided a collaborative experience that will stay with me for years to come.”
NICHOLAS KOTAR
Fantasy Novelist/TV Writer
VIKING QUEEN, THE RUSTED BLADE
“Working with Bart and Gregg was magical. We took an unfinished concept and created a compelling TV series, complete with three-season arcs... not to mention reworking the pilot script into a gripping drama. These two are geniuses.”
KATHARINE MCKENNY
Producer/Founder
WILDWOOD STUDIOS
“I've worked with a number of great screenwriters including Harold Pinter and Tennessee Williams and count Bart among the best. As a script doctor, he is in a class of his own.”
JOHN HEYMAN
Producer
A PASSAGE TO INDIA; Pioneer of foreign pre-sales & Creator of structured-financing: CHINATOWN, AWAKENINGS, HOME ALONE
“If you could hand your script to only one person in the world, it would have to be Bart Gavigan.”
TONY DRAZAN
Sundance-winning Director/Writer
ZEBRAHEAD, HURLY BURLY, AMERICAN PLAYHOUSE
"As an agent, producer and executive, I’ve worked with hundreds of writers and have never met anyone with Bart’s mastery of story. He’s a screenwriting treasure."
JOEL NEWTON
Producer
THE KIDS ARE ALL RIGHT, LUV, SPHERES, Founder The Virtual Reality Company, CityLights, The Congregation
“The Accelerator convinced us that creative work can be better, less stressful, and more fun when you do it with Bart & Gregg. Their process led us to new, exciting discoveries and enabled our team to unite behind a creative vision. We saw in real-time the ramifications of certain creative choices and that helped us quickly overcome the obstacles that so many writers, producers, and executives must face on their own. We highly recommend Script Accelerator and look forward to the next one.”
SHUJIN LAN-SHUSTER
Producer/Founder
Dingli Entertainment
"Bart serves writers with the zeal and selflessness of a missionary. His work is a devotion and, like Puck, he seems to be everywhere at once, dispensing with power and sensitivity the most knowledgeable, tacitly, immensely practical and original advice."
STEWART STERN
Oscar-nominated Writer
REBEL WITHOUT A CAUSE, THE UGLY AMERICAN, SYBIL
“Nothing short of amazing, taking you deep into the story incredibly fast. Bart inspires a hunger for superlative craft while helping you discern the key commercial take on your material. Take any opportunity to put your stories and characters in front of this master storyteller.”
RALPH WINTER
Producer
XMEN 1/2/3, HACKERS, ALTERED CARBON
“Bart's insights are invaluable at every stage of the process – not just because of his knowledge of structure and mechanics, but also because of his keen attention to the deeper elements of writing.”
ED SOLOMON
Writer
MEN IN BLACK, NOW YOU SEE ME 1 & 2, BILL & TED'S EXCELLENT ADVENTURE
"Writing movies is like trying to find your way through a forest which seems to have no end. If you’re lucky enough to meet Bart among dark trees, he’ll help you guide yourself out into the light."
ROSE TREMAIN
Writer/Booker Prize-Winner
DARK RIVER, RESTORATION, MUSIC AND SILENCE