Matthias Börner

After nearly 13 years in the film and TV industry, consuming countless scripts, films, and TV shows and earning several degrees in theater & film studies as well as screenwriting, I’ve learned a few things along the way. One of them is how to identify both major and subtle issues in storytelling. Through years of study, my past work as a script consultant for Sommerhaus Film & Series Productions, as well as collaborations with a variety of companies — including Constantin Film, Wild Bunch/Senator — I’ve developed a specific lens for reading material and thinking about stories – especially when it comes to comedy or darker genres and their conventions.

My approach is to analyze scripts and concepts with a clear eye while always keeping both the writer's vision and the intended audience in mind — identifying what works, what doesn’t, and where potential pitfalls may lie in terms of story, plot, tone, and character. When something works well, I’ll make sure to point it out; when something doesn’t, I’ll explain why and offer concrete suggestions on how to approach it. Based on my experiences, my aim is to support you on your path by sharing what I see before my internal eye. I provide guidance — you choose the path forward.