Script Doctor
Released 2d ago
NLP
|Generative
|Entertainment
|Arts
film-ai.io
film-ai.io
film-ai.io
The Vision: Why Script Doctor Exists
Script Doctor is the surgical diagnostic terminal for short-form screenwriting. It solves the core bottleneck of "structural rot" in short films, where 1–5 minute stories often fail due to late inciting incidents, vague stakes, or bloated dialogue. By enforcing compressed storytelling logic, it ensures scripts are production-ready before a single frame is shot. Here are specific personas who benefit most:
- AI Filmmakers: Creators needing to rapidly iterate on concepts and refine AI-generated drafts for production.
- Indie Filmmakers: Directors looking to pressure-test their scripts to avoid wasting limited budgets on poorly paced shoots.
- YouTube Shorts Creators: Digital storytellers focused on high audience retention through tight, hook-driven narratives.
The Engine: How the "Secret Sauce" Works
AI Technology: Generative and NLP (Natural Language Processing) utilizing compressed 3-act structures and modified Hero’s Journey logic specifically tuned for short runtimes.
Input-Output Loop: Users either input a logline and genre to generate a draft or paste an existing script (up to 2,000 words). The AI outputs a detailed diagnostic report followed by a "tighter" rewritten draft focused on shootable momentum.
Innovation highlights:
- Surgical Diagnostic Terminal: A specialized interface that flags specific timing issues, such as delayed inciting incidents or dialogue density.
- Short-Film Logic Enforcement: Unlike general LLMs, this engine is hard-coded to prioritize the unique pacing requirements of 1–5 minute runtimes.
- Iterative Analysis Loop: A workflow that allows users to run multiple "diagnose-and-fix" cycles to reach a final shooting draft.
The Toolkit: Capabilities & Connectivity
Flagship Features:
- Paste + Diagnose: Provides immediate feedback on structure, pacing, and stakes for existing scripts.
- Dialogue Tightening: Automatically identifies and trims exposition-heavy lines to keep the performance focused on action.
Integrations: Currently operates as a standalone web-based platform (hosted via Abacus AI infrastructure) with copy-and-paste export functionality.
The Proof: Market Trust
Status: Beta. Developed as part of the Film AI ecosystem to provide festival-grade optimization for independent creators.
- Niche Specialization: Specifically optimized for the 1–5 minute format, a high-growth area for social media and short-film festivals.
- Infrastructure: Powered by professional-grade AI modeling via the Abacus AI platform.
- User Ownership: Clear policy stating that creators retain 100% of the copyright for generated or refined scripts.
The Full Picture: Value & Realism
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Eliminates "pacing collapse" by enforcing strict short-form structural rules. | Strictly limited to scripts under 5 minutes; not suitable for features. |
| Side-by-side diagnostic interface allows for rapid, targeted revisions. | Advanced visualization features (like emotional arc graphs) are still in the roadmap phase. |
Pricing
- Free: $0/month. Includes 2 script generations and 2 diagnose/fix runs per month.
- Starter: $7/month. Includes 15 script generations and script history storage.
- Pro: $17/month. Includes 40 script generations, priority support, and early access to new features.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Who owns the scripts I generate?
A: You own your scripts entirely; the platform claims no copyright or ownership over your creative output.
Q2: Are my scripts used to train public models?
A: No. Scripts are treated as private inputs and are not published or used for public training examples.
Q3: Can I use this for a 10-minute film?
A: The tool is specifically optimized for 1–5 minute runtimes; using it for longer scripts may result in pacing that is too aggressive for the format.