Finishing Line Press, a press with a history of publishing poetry and prose, extends its editorial purview to screenplays through this evaluation service. For a fee of $500, screenwriters receive an extensive assessment of their script by Shay McCleavy, a filmmaker and professor, culminating in a live meeting via Zoom or telephone. This offering is positioned not as a contest but as a professional development opportunity, providing direct, personalized critique from an experienced practitioner. The evaluation is tailored for screenplays only, and the press explicitly states that all manuscripts will be considered for publication unless the writer opts out. This dual nature—feedback and potential publication—suggests a curatorial interest in identifying screenplays that align with Finishing Line Press's editorial sensibilities, which may include a focus on underrepresented voices given the listed genres of film, BIPOC, and Writers of Color. The live meeting component allows for a dialogue that can deepen the writer's understanding of their work's strengths and areas for revision. While the fee is significant, it reflects the individualized attention and the expertise of the evaluator. The absence of a prize or competition structure underscores that the primary value lies in the critique and the possibility of publication, rather than a ranked outcome. Writers should approach this as an investment in their craft and a chance to engage with a press that has a demonstrated commitment to nurturing writers.