BlockReel Script Lab is hiring experienced freelance script readers for our 2026-2027 season.
At the Script Lab, our mission is to ensure every writer walks away with actionable, craft-first notes they can immediately apply to their next draft. That is why every script is read in full and evaluated by experienced industry readers. We do not use AI for coverage or judging.
What you will do:
Read feature screenplays and TV pilots in full.
Write focused, constructive coverage: logline, synopsis, character breakdown, craft strengths, development areas, and scoring metrics.
Score scripts for initial and semifinal selection rounds.Details:
Pay: Paid per completed coverage (competitive per-script rate shared with shortlisted applicants).
Timing: December 2026 through February 2027.
Format: 100% remote. Flexible schedule within agreed delivery turnarounds.
Readers who deliver outstanding work this season will receive priority consideration for future seasons and year-round paid services, including standalone coverage and comprehensive development notes.Requirements to apply:
A brief note highlighting your professional reading or development experience.
One sample of coverage you have written (spec or produced material, redacting confidential details).
Your estimated reading capacity (how many scripts you can cover per month).Shortlisted applicants will complete a short paid test read.
Note: Readers cannot enter the Script Lab in the same season. All scripts are strictly confidential, and readers sign a confidentiality and no-AI agreement (materials may never be uploaded to external AI tools or models).
How to apply:
Click "Apply for this Position" above. Include your background in your cover letter, your monthly script capacity, and a link to your coverage sample in the portfolio links section.