Confidentiality, Curiosity & the Challenge of Trust
By Sai Vijendhiran – Inventor of the Screenplay Auditing Process
Every screenplay audit I do is a completely new journey.
The story structure, the writing approach, the thought process of the writer—none of it repeats.
That’s the beauty of it.
And that’s also the challenge.
ЁЯза Different Minds, Different Maps
The mindset of every writer I meet is different.
Some are confident.
Some are confused.
Some are defensive.
Some are dreamers.
But the audit begins at zero every time.
No assumptions.
No shortcuts.
I listen, I diagnose, I recommend—with total freshness and neutrality.
❓ The Common Question
Almost every filmmaker or writer I meet eventually asks:
“Which famous movie did you work on?”
“Can you show how a bad scene became better?”
I understand the curiosity.
They want proof.
They want to see transformation.
They want to measure my work through a portfolio of results.
But here’s the truth—
ЁЯФР The Ethical Dilemma
Most of the scripts I audit are under strict confidentiality.
They are still in development.
They are someone's dream.
They are not mine to share.
When I say I cannot reveal scenes or names, I ask them this:
“If I shared your audit report with someone else, how would you feel?”
“Wouldn’t you want it to be confidential until you are ready to share it?”
It’s always the same reaction: silent agreement.
ЁЯМ▒ The Real Testimonial
In this industry, people want visible testimonials.
But what they forget is:
The most powerful testimonial is their own experience.
If my audit helps them, they should be the ones to share it.
That’s how trust builds.
ЁЯФН Final Insight
Screenplay Auditing is not about past credentials—it’s about present clarity.
It’s not about dropping big names.
It’s about helping you, the current writer, solve your unique challenges.
