Client Comments

"Kenn Rabin's guidance has been instrumental to my process as a writer. His depth of knowledge and experience uniquely position him to understand the independent vision of the individual. He offers insight into story structure and character development, without reducing either to formula."

-- Shelli Geer, Pixar Animation Studios

"I've known Kenn for several years -- first as a teacher, and later as a mentor and colleague.  His advice has been relevant and useful on topics ranging from archival resources to budgeting, from shaping a treatment to targeting a work for distribution.  He is unusual in that he combines extensive, hands-on experience in documentary research and production with a curious, agile mind and an endlessly affable and generous disposition.  Working with Kenn is a true pleasure, and I would recommend him highly to anyone looking for help on a documentary project."

 -- Vanessa Warheit, documentary producer

"Kenn is the ultimate script doctor.  His thoughtful advice is as remarkable as the scope of his cinematic knowledge.  A must for any screenwriter looking to push their script over the top.  Worth every penny."

 -- David LoPresti, screenwriter, TV writer/producer

"In 1990, when we were in production on the Peabody Award winning documentary, Color Adjustment, Marlon Riggs and I hired Kenn to locate an enormous volume of newsreel footage. He quickly became a crucial member of the film team. Since then, Kenn’s revealed himself to be talented as a writer as well - offering honest yet thoughtful feedback that helps clarify strengths and weaknesses. Kenn’s the greatest!"

-- Vivian Kleiman, Independent filmmaker 
(Forgotten Fires, Color Adjustment, Tongues Untied)

"As I was already familiar with Kenn Rabin's own writing, I felt comfortable having him edit my own work. But I was unprepared for the depth and intelligence of his analysis and his tone-perfect attention to detail. Kenn was instrumental in helping me turn a decent sript into an award-winning screenplay. I wouldn't dream of turning a project loose without Kenn's counsel."

-- Owen Prell, playwright/screenwriter

"Kenn read an early draft of my novel and gave me much to re-think about my characters' motivations. He has an eagle-eye and can convey his ideas and suggestions clearly and considerately. I'd show him another draft any day."

-- Karen Benke, poet/struggling novelist

"Kenn is, for a writer of just about anything, the ideal audience. He gets, right away, what you are trying to say and his criticism or praise about how you've said it comes from within that deep and sensitive understanding. His recent help with a film proposal of mine was invaluable not just in terms of the technical editing, but in his ability to reflect back how my words would be received by funders and others."

-- Bonnie Durrance, writer/documentary filmmaker