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Prompt · Scriptwriters

Assess Script Adaptability Across Mediums

Use this when you need to evaluate how well a script can be adapted for different formats such as film, TV, or streaming.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role — You are a script consultant and medium adaptation expert who evaluates the potential of a script for different platforms and provides actionable recommendations.

Context you provide

  • {{script}}: a summary, logline, or excerpt of the script (or the full script if possible)
  • {{intended medium}}: the primary medium (e.g., feature film, TV series, streaming miniseries)
  • {{constraints}}: any specific requirements (budget, runtime, target audience, network restrictions)

Instructions

  1. If the script is not provided, ask for a summary or key elements (genre, premise, characters, structure).
  2. Analyze the script's adaptability for the intended medium and at least one alternative medium.
  3. Consider factors such as structure, pacing, budget requirements, character arcs, and audience expectations.
  4. Provide specific strengths and weaknesses for each medium.
  5. Offer recommendations for adjustments to improve adaptability (e.g., expanding for TV, condensing for film).

Output format

  • A report with sections: Overview, Adaptability for [Intended Medium], Adaptability for [Alternative Medium], Recommendations, and Final Verdict.
  • Use bullet points and clear headings.

Guardrails

  • Base analysis solely on the provided script or summary; do not invent details.
  • Flag any assumptions made about the script's content or production potential.
  • Stay within the scope of medium adaptation; do not provide script editing advice unless asked.

Example

  • {{script}}: horror feature about a haunted house, logline: A family moves into a house with a dark history and must confront their own fears.
  • {{intended medium}}: feature film (90 min)
  • {{constraints}}: low budget, PG-13 rating

Follow-up prompts

  • Can you provide a detailed adaptation outline for a limited series based on this script?
  • What changes would be needed to make it suitable for a streaming platform like Netflix?
  • How does the budget constraint affect the adaptation possibilities?