“Working with Maggie, has undoubtedly been, the most incredible experience ever. I first met Maggie through one of her 3D screenwriting workshops in Paris. I was very impressed with the quality and the professionalism of the course. I gained so much from these few days; literally giving life to the characters of the project I was working on, giving them consistence, digging out their deepest emotional dimension, understanding their motives and sculpting their humanity. Maggie is an amazing script doctor. Working on the script of Francesca & the ghost with Maggie has brought me so much freedom in my creativity, so much joy, a whole new approach to screenwriting. She always has the antidote, the most magical intuition, the emotional intelligence on how to fix things in a particular scene. Extracting the essence of it, bringing it to it’s full potential while following an invisible thread: “the logic of the heart” for these coming to life characters. She has the gift of completely lighting up and bringing a screenplay to another perspective and new level of profoundness.Few script doctors have it all: the talent, the method and the empathy. In that respect, Maggie Soboil is unique and I love working with her.\”
Isabelle Morin (Paris France)
Author, composer, screenwriter
\”Working with Maggie has been a gift from day 1 in my career in screenwriting. She is moving, inspiring, and puts her heart and soul into your script, and she never gives up until you find the core of your story and the truth behind your characters. I\’ve never worked with anyone who has pushed my creativity as she does. With her acting background and character improvisation approach, I\’ve got places I\’ve never got to before. She has helped me reveal the most complex, profound, and multi dimensional characters. And the scenes I worked on with her became the most powerful and richest moments in my script.\”
Nestor Gonzalez (Madrid Spain)
Plume & Pellicule /DreamAgo
Screenwriter/ Filmmaker and Advertising Creative Director
“Maggie Soboil…what can I say. If only I could have Maggie, brilliant, insightful Maggie, by my side every time I sit down to write a screenplay, I would be the happiest screenwriter (what an oxymoron) in the business. And I’m not exaggerating. The contributions that Maggie makes to a screenplay are priceless…right on the money. But what else could you expect from such a consummate actress and performer; from someone with such vast experience and an uncanny understanding of characters and the worlds in which they interact. Maggie is not simply a sounding board – she is a sounding soul. She is a natural.”
Djorge Milicevic (USA- Serbia),
Screenwriter – Runaway Train, Iron Will
“Maggie’s methodology is remarkable. Her simple and profound questions allowed me to explore and deepen my characters. Her generosity and her sharp mind make her quickly understand where the script problems come from and she helps us find solutions. Her extreme attention to our needs and her ability to adapt to each and every writer make marvels at every stage of the writing.”
Maude Garnier (Paris, France)
Screenwriter/ Director
AZURITE
15 FRANCS, DES FLEURS ET UNE CULOTTE
THE DIVINE SKIN
“Maggie has brilliantly created a workshop that teaches tools that nobody else in the screenwriting education industry covers, yet every actor and director use when preparing a film. The 3D SCREENWRITING WORKSHOP helps the writer breakdown & analyze his/her work in such a way that it leaves those wonderful kernels of truth which filmmakers and performers will later discover. It is an organic approach which will continue to work for the storyteller in all of their writing for years to come.”
Alejandro Seri (USA),
Screenwriter, Director, Producer: GRAIN,
Marketing Director: Final Draft, Inc. & Script Magazine
Plume & Pellicule,
3D Screenwriting Workshop, Los Angeles
“Let me tell you that although every consultant at DreamAgo was fantastic, it was your workshop and consultancy what allowed me to really challenge my own way of writing, approaching characters, defining their personalities and of course, getting nearer the truth. I am still learning a lot using your techniques and I think here is a whole new way of looking at my creativity, which I aim to delve into and perfect.”
Salva Rubio ( Spain )
Screenwriter, Writer
Plume & Pellicule
“When people ask us about our experience, we try to explain what it was like to attend Plume & Pellicule, we show them pictures, describe the days but can never convey the feeling of warmth, and professional growth we experienced beyond anything we’ve ever felt before. Maggie’s workshop was a great jewel in the riches of those 8 days. Such a powerful and emotional insight into our characters and their relationships.”
Tianna Langham (England),
Screenwriter/ Filmmaker
Plume & Pellicule
“I had a great experience in the workshop with Maggie. She gave us a new tool. And I’m sure I will use it many times in the future. Working with actors was a very interesting way to give life to my story. With her method I could identify the problems of my material and find good solutions. I could explore and try different possibilities for my scenes. I really enjoyed that possibility and learned a lot. Her advice and especially her great attitude give me a lot motivation and confidence for writing.
Thank you Maggie!”
Jonathan Barg (Buenos Aires, Argentina)
EICTV, San Antonio de los Banos
Cuba
“I would like to tell you how fantastic your 3D writing workshop was. It proved me that there was another way to write, much more powerful. Playing my scenes allowed me to make them more accurate and to point what was not working, and also to find solutions to problems I would never have noticed without you method. It was like if I was able to “touch” what I wrote. From now on, I will always use your 3D writing method to write my scenes because it is very efficient, realistic and pleasant. I would also like to thank you for the energy and the optimism. That was amazing! Working and learning with you is a real pleasure and a strong experience. All of your remarks are constructive and positive and you were always able to take the best of each participant of the workshop. I guess that is also why that session was unforgettable to me. I would strongly advise those who read these lines to have a working session with Maggie because it is probably the best way to efficiently improve your writing skills.”
Jean Marc Taba ( Paris, France)
Screenwriter
“I was very lucky to benefit from Maggie’s insight during my Plume et
Pellicule workshop. Maggie has a knack of asking the right questions, the only ones that make you find the truth of your characters and story. She helped me tremendously during the rewriting of my screenplay.”
Stephanie Joalland (France),
Filmmaker/ Screenwriter
“I had an amazing experience working with Maggie Soboil to adapt my novel, The Fifth Sacred Thing, for the screen. Maggie gives so generously of her time, her attention and energy, and her passion and enthusiasm are vastly supportive. At first, I was a bit hesitant to let anyone come between me and my novel, but I felt she guided me through a process that brought my own vision out more clearly. The peak moment in our work was her 3-D screenwriting workshop. it was immensely helpful and fun to see my writing brought to life. Maggie’s approach is quite different from the dozens of screenwriting books I’ve read. She encouraged me to follow the emotions, the relationships, and the behavior. We ended up with a deeper, more moving script that was tight and dramatic. I’m really grateful for the opportunity to work with Maggie, and so appreciative of how much she gave to this process. If you have a chance to use her services, jump at it! I hope we’ll continue our collaborations, far into the future!”
Starhawk (USA)
Screenwriter/ Novelist,
THE FIFTH SACRED THING,
THE SPIRAL DANCE,
DREAMING THE DARK
“3D Screenwriting is utterly unique. As someone who has taken many, many screenwriting courses and workshops, this approach takes the writer inside the mind of a character by choosing a pivotal scene and placing the writer inside his or her shoes. This results in profound insights as to how the character would think and behave. Once writers have experienced being inside the character, they will inevitably be guided by instinct toward the truth of what that character wants. The scene then becomes a kind of hologram containing keys to finding the character’s emotional truth for the entire screenplay. Brilliant!”
Joseph Eastburn (USA),
Published author, Screenwriter,
Former Writing Professor at USC
“Maggie Soboil is bursting with humanity, creativity, attentiveness and above all… she’s a prodigious script doctor. She immediately catches what’s not working in a scene and her analysis is always relevant. The level of her workshop is exceptional and highly professional. There are not a lot of script doctors of this level in France. My personal gain from the workshop is a fistful of ideas that illuminate my screenplay, and very interesting options for the scenes which we explored.”
Yves Lavandier (Paris, France)
Filmmaker/ Screenwriter/ Script Consultant
Author: WRITING DRAMA
Creator of web series: HATS OFF TO THE SCREENWRITERS
“3D Screenwriting is utterly unique. As someone who has taken many, many screenwriting courses and workshops, this approach takes the writer inside the mind of a character by choosing a pivotal scene and placing the writer inside his or her shoes. This results in profound insights as to how the character would think and behave. Once writers have experienced being inside the character, they will inevitably be guided by instinct toward the truth of what that character wants. The scene then becomes a kind of hologram containing keys to finding the character’s emotional truth for the entire screenplay. Brilliant!”
Maja Zimmermann (Switzerland),
Co-Writer & Producer: ARIJUNA
Plume & Pellicule
“Maggie has an uncanny ability to mine the emotional riches that exist within a screenplay, whatever the genre, whatever stage of development. We were astounded by what she revealed to us through her simple yet brilliant methods; character depths that we strive for, that are within reach, but not yet discovered. Maggie has given us tools we’ll use again and again for the rest of our careers. Our gratitude is immense!”
Chris Bessounian (USA-Australia)
Screenwriter/ Filmmaker
Plume & Pellicule
“I’m still flying high… What a magnificent experience, creatively and personally. Your workshop was mind-blowing. I reached the deepest recesses of my characters and learned who they really are. “
Sheila Sawhny (USA) – Screenwriter
Plume & Pellicule
“Maggie’s 3D Screenwriting Workshop transcends the words and constructs of the page and forces us as writers to breathe the subtext and the emotional truth of our characters. It is not an intellectual exercise by any means, rather an opportunity to inhabit our characters and allow them to move in unexpected ways. Maggie is a master at sensing where our characters truly want to go and gently steering them towards their true destiny. She takes self-conscious, stilted dialogue and turns it into a free-flowing, honest exchange. This workshop is especially beneficial for writers (like me) who spend way too much time holed up in their head. “
Hayley Schore (USA) – Screenwriter
Plume & Pellicule
“Maggie worked with me for years with diligence and without judgment as I slaved to find my story, learn how to write a script and find the rhythms of a successful writer. Without her support and commitment SWEET LAND would never have made it to celluloid.”
Ali Selim (USA),
Director/Screenwriter
Winner, Best First Feature
Independent Spirit Awards
Los Angeles
“It would be impossible to overstate the impact Maggie Soboil has had on my writing life. She is a master script-coach who deftly combines tender, inspiring encouragement with piercing insight and criticism. Her knowledge of the screenwriter’s art is staggering, providing perspective that is as varied as it is invaluable. Passion is Maggie’s hallmark and, simply put, it never wavers or wanes. Regardless of the subject matter, she throws herself into the story – consistently driving… pushing… digging… for what she calls truthfulness. Not truth, per se, but ‘truthfulness’. Truthfulness in character, in situation, in motivation, in action, and in dialogue… Hers is an illuminating process that brings growth to any writer open to it. None of this is easy, but it is always fun, because – most of all – Maggie Soboil is a joy to work with. Better yet: she’s a joy.”
David Allison (USA),
Filmmaker/Screenwriter
Plume & Pellicule
“I walked into Maggie’s workshop with a scene that was less than polished. I had no idea what to expect but as we discussed the scene , I realised Maggie knew exactly what I was trying to convey. Then we played it out. I watched my mediocre scene develop into a powerful, emotional, pivotal moment. I walked away not only with a better scene but with a better script.”
Susannah Farrow (Australia),
Screenwriter
Plume & Pellicule
“Working with Maggie has been one of the most positive and enjoyable experiences I have had as a screenwriter. With her insights and meticulous eye for detail, I was able to refine and solidify my characters and plot. I found her to be professional, always prepared, and flexible. Thanks Maggie. I owe you an Oscar!”
Bassem Nasir (Jordan),
Screenwriter – Plume & Pellicule
“Maggie’s passion, insight and development abilities make you write better than you ever thought you could. Your characters become more complex, exciting, and dramatic, which makes you not want to stop even when you write “The end”. Maggie provides a safe haven for the storyteller in you to come out. And then she guides you from page one through fade out, taking that story and making it into a rich and compelling film. With Maggie’s passion for films, character, and the process, you can’t help but get swept up in her enthusiasm and create something so much richer than anything you could have possibly dreamed.”
Sharon Saks (USA), Screenwriter
“Maggie Soboil has been an incredibly valuable asset to my career and creativity. She has a true gift for finding and elevating the positives in a story or a script in imaginative ways. I’ve been particularly impressed by her ability to nurture and expand characters and storylines without losing sight of their essence and their place in the screenplay. I’ve known her for ten years and she’s never failed to impress me with her insight and understanding and also her respect and compassion for the creative process. On top of that, her exuberant nature, joie de vivre, unfailing sense of humor, and contagious energy make work feel like fun. There are too few Maggies in this world, and I consider myself extremely lucky to work with her.”
Dave Hanson (USA),
Screenwriter
Staff Writer – Jay Leno , David Letterman Show