A method and system for assessing script running time are disclosed. According to one embodiment, a computer implemented method comprises receiving a first input from a client, wherein the first input comprises a script, the script comprising spoken audio and video elements. A second input is received from the client, wherein the second input comprises a value of words per minute. A third input is received from the client, wherein the third input comprises a non-verbal duration. A duration of the spoken audio of the script is calculated by multiplying the value of words per minute and the spoken content of the script. A duration of the script is calculated by summing the duration of the spoken audio and the non-verbal duration and the duration of the script is returned to the client.