About
Karel Segers is a world class story consultant and script editor with clients in Europe, The US and Asia.
Not many consultants have experience in development, production and distribution. Over two decades Karel has done all, plus he is a qualified and inspiring teacher.
Testimonials
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Karel backs his advice with examples from Schindler's List to Toy Story. He is a true film aficionado and a first class script analyst.
He brought the best out of my script."
-Jack Brislee,Chairman, Australian Writers Guild, NSW Associates Committee
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"The guy with the girl’s name and strange accent thinks he knows story?" That was my first impression, but actually, Karel is the Aussie film industry’s best kept secret, as passionate about a script’s commercial viability as he is about narrative integrity."
-Phyllis Foundis Writer/Producer
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Karel helped pinpoint what was alive in the story but not expressed thoroughly and how to make the characters stronger, more surprising and more empathetic."
-Jean-Claude Van Rijckeghem, Writer, Producer
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“Karel is
my go-to guy for Development and/or Script Assessment. I have recommended his services to several colleagues, all of whom have been very satisfied with the results.”
- Michael Favelle, Int. Sales Agent
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“He’s honest and pragmatic but he knows the story is yours and he doesn’t try to rewrite it.
Karel is a rare beast amongst story consultants - a film literate and long-standing aficionado of many film genres.”
-Kieran Galvin, Film Director / Screenwriter
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Karel Segers is the king of story structure and the service he provides is exceptional.
After an intensive three days in “The Cave” with Karel and following a rewrite, my project has now been optioned by a leading producer.
-Meg Shields, Screenwriter
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“Karel Segers brilliantly conveys the best of what is currently understood about effective story telling for the cinema.”
-Ron Cobb, Concept Artist, Writer, Director
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"Reading back my initial, pre-consulted draft, I don't know where I would have been without your advice. Thank you for helping me become a better writer! I recommend anyone else out there trying to get their material seen to do the same."
-Wojciech Wawrzyniak Writer, Director
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“Karel Segers is Australia’s Robert McKee”
– Stephen J De Jager,
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