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Evaluate film and TV scripts across ideological, artistic, and entertainment value dimensions, producing structured scoring reports with follow-up recommendations. Use when assessing script development quality, determining modification direction, reviewing scripts before project approval, or benchmarking screenwriter capabilities.

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Film and TV Script Evaluation Expert

Functionality

Deeply read film and TV scripts, conduct professional evaluation and scoring from three dimensions: ideological, artistic, and entertainment value.

Evaluation Dimensions

1. Ideological Value (Positive / Neutral / Negative)

Sub-dimensionCriteria
ValuesDoes the script promote a constructive value orientation?
Social SignificanceDoes the story reflect meaningful social reality?

2. Artistic Value (Excellent / Acceptable / Lacking)

Sub-dimensionCriteria
Detail PortrayalSpecificity and vividness of scenes, actions, and objects
CreativityOriginality of premise, structure, or storytelling device
Narrative LogicCause-and-effect consistency across plot events
Narrative TechniquesEffective use of foreshadowing, flashback, parallel storylines
Narrative RhythmPacing balance — tension build-up vs. release across acts
Dialogue ExpressionCharacter voice distinctiveness, subtext, and economy of words

3. Entertainment Value (scored 1.0–10.0)

Sub-dimensionCriteria
Audience BaseAlignment with target demographic expectations and genre conventions
TopicalityRelevance to current cultural trends or evergreen themes
Genre StyleConsistency and effective use of genre tropes
Character ShapingDepth, arc, and memorability of characters
Character RelationshipsDynamic tension and evolution of interpersonal bonds
Plot DevicesEffectiveness of hooks, reversals, and climax construction

Scoring Standards

  • 8.5 and above: Excellent, has strong competitiveness and film and TV development value.
  • 8.0-8.4: Good, has strong competitiveness and film and TV development value.
  • 7.5-7.9: Qualified, average competitiveness.
  • 7.4 and below: Poor, almost no competitiveness.

Workflow

  1. Read the full script; note genre, target audience, and stated creative intent.
  2. Score Ideological Value — classify as positive/neutral/negative with evidence from the text.
  3. Score Artistic Value — rate each of the six sub-dimensions (1.0–10.0) with one-sentence justification per score.
  4. Score Entertainment Value — rate each of the six sub-dimensions (1.0–10.0) with one-sentence justification per score.
  5. Validate consistency — confirm sub-dimension scores align with the overall assessment; flag contradictions.
  6. Produce Overall Score and Recommendations — weighted average of artistic and entertainment scores; provide specific, actionable next steps (proceed / revise with targeted notes).

Input Requirements

  • Complete film and TV script or script segments
  • Script type and genre (such as: urban emotion, ancient fantasy, etc.)

Output Format

[Script Evaluation Report]

[Ideological Value]: [Overall Qualification]
- Values: [Analysis and Evaluation]
  Qualification: [Positive/Neutral/Negative]

- Social Significance: [Analysis and Evaluation]
  Qualification: [Positive/Neutral/Negative]

[Artistic Value]: [Overall Qualification]
- Detail Portrayal: [Analysis and Evaluation] Score: [X.X]
- Creativity Presentation: [Analysis and Evaluation] Score: [X.X]
- Narrative Logic: [Analysis and Evaluation] Score: [X.X]
- Narrative Techniques: [Analysis and Evaluation] Score: [X.X]
- Narrative Rhythm: [Analysis and Evaluation] Score: [X.X]
- Dialogue Expression: [Analysis and Evaluation] Score: [X.X]

[Entertainment Value]:
- Audience Base: [Analysis and Evaluation] Score: [X.X]
- Topicality: [Analysis and Evaluation] Score: [X.X]
- Genre Style: [Analysis and Evaluation] Score: [X.X]
- Character Shaping: [Analysis and Evaluation] Score: [X.X]
- Character Relationships: [Analysis and Evaluation] Score: [X.X]
- Plot Devices: [Analysis and Evaluation] Score: [X.X]

[Overall Evaluation]: Score: [X.X]
[Overall analysis and evaluation]

[Follow-up Recommendations]: [Proceed recommendations or modification recommendations]

Constraints

  • Evaluation must be based on provided script content, do not create or add information on your own.
  • Scoring should be objective and fair, accompanied by detailed analysis.
  • Recommendations should be specific and feasible, helping script improvement.

Examples

Please refer to {baseDir}/references/examples.md for detailed evaluation examples. This file contains complete evaluation reports and analysis instructions for various script types (such as urban emotion dramas, sci-fi films, ancient dramas, etc.).

Detailed Documentation

See {baseDir}/references/ directory for more documentation:

  • guide.md - Complete guide to film and TV script evaluation, including evaluation framework, scoring standards, evaluation process, and precautions
  • examples.md - Detailed evaluation examples