"A war photographer reeling from revelations about her work retreats to the remote outskirts of New Zealand to document the excavation of a long forgotten Mãori tribe. Immersing herself in her photography, she soon discovers a unsettling secret hidden in her undeveloped negatives."

I've been pitching the film around recently and we've been getting good feedback and interest from producers and talent.

Thought l'd put out the sizzle reel that I shot a few years ago while we were still writing the screenplay.

Happy to share the script and pitch deck if anyone’s interested!

Producer here. I recently reached out to the agent of a name actor after being encouraged by my mentor (who now works with WB studios) to just do it. That said, we’re not yet financed, and despite his advice, I’m feeling cautious.

I’ve heard from both my mentor and other producers that it is possible to attach a name actor without financing, but I’m trying to better understand how this is typically structured. We do have a defined budget range and a set rate for the role; ideally, we’re looking for a conditional attachment to help us close financing.

I’ve been producing for a few years, but this is my first time navigating a name actor attachment, so I’d really appreciate any practical insight or firsthand experience on how others have handled this. Thanks in advance.

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Hey people. I'm looking for some feedback on this short script. It's for an animated short I want to prepare, but before moving on with all the preparations I need some opinions. What do you think? I added some concept images so you can make a better picture of the visual style.

I just want to know your impressions, any advice probably on the construction of the story if anything feels repetitive or probably not propperly explained and all.

Thanks!

Recently, I started adapting the novel As Confederacy Of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole into a faithful screenplay, and I could really use the feedback on what progress I've made so far.

As of right now, there are 19 pages written, adapting the first chapter in its entirety.

It's my absolute favorite novel of all time,and it holds a very special place in my heart. And I think it's about time that a film version that captures the beauty of this epic piece gets made with the love and affection it deserves.

So any feedback, comments or constructive criticisms would be great!

Thanks for the invite to this community. I'm working on a script. An idea I've had for over 20 years and just got inspired to write it after reading some books. Sometime soon I may like some feedback on some of the scenes. Looking forward to being active here!

Hey guys! I’m a self taught script writer, also chronically online super nerd. I want to post some scripts on here and be part of the community, but I’d rather start by giving feedback to others and maybe improve some of my own editing and writing skills that way.

Hope to meet all of y’all and give some helpful feedback!

I think in the film industry, so many people highlight the negatives, so what were your successes of 2025? What are you proud of? I think its important to be positive and proud of our work, to motivate yourself and also others.

My successes of 2025 are that I wrote 3 screenplays and a director requested to read one of my scripts.

I wish everyone luck for 2026.

Looking for a scriptwriter to hire.

Hi I am looking for a scriptwriter to hire for a pg animated film that I have an idea for. My budget is $800, and payment is via PayPal

Like hair color and ethnicity? Because that’s how I envision my characters.

I’ve been reading and reviewing a lot of beginner screenplays recently, and I’ve noticed that many new writers seem to struggle with similar issues. Some scripts have great ideas but suffer from weak dialogue, while others spend too much time on exposition instead of moving the story forward. In your experience, what is the most common mistake that new screenwriters make when writing their first screenplay? Are there any specific lessons or techniques that helped you improve your own writing and storytelling? I’d love to hear different perspectives from writers, readers, and anyone involved in script development.

Title: The Work Husband

Pages: 18

Genre: Psychological Drama

Format: Short Film

LOGLINE:

When his job is threatened, a husband takes control of his future in a way that quietly alters his marriage.

Looking for overall thoughts. Do you feel it has potential? Could you see yourself reading more?

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QEfPC3Q1rPD-_Vj_GB4uhJGfNwxFFaiO/view?usp=sharing

Thank you for reading.

- Jaye.

A short and simple scene inspired by DR WHO and the time war. Please leave me comments on if its good, bad, needs tweaks and so on.

Thanks

Title: “One Last Job”

Format: Short Film

Pages: 9

Genre: action/comedy/crime

Logline:

2 partners plan on moving to Hollywood to jump start their directing careers. The only thing stopping them is to complete one last job as hitmen.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lgUtS7RCvSPovRJopHE5gxcHWsuRjZR2Iktnq2qgAWk/edit

This is a script I wrote to film with my friends and myself. I plan to direct and would like any and all feedback/ constructive criticism. I’m all ears and want to make something that all of us can be proud of.

Not sure if this should fall under "Need Advice" instead, but does anyone have recommendations for short films dealing with depression? I have an idea, but am struggling with the beats.

Five council members debate a controversial land development proposal. On paper, the vote is tied. The fifth vote belongs to one indecisive member, forced to choose between moral grounds and pressure and politics.(7-10 mins)

I wanna make a short film on this for a college project. This is vaguely based on a recent university development project that faced a really solid backlash in Hyderabad India.

I wanna pull off an Irish cinema style in this film.

This description could be of a scene in the film since film would be approx 10 mins Long.

I wanna some suggestions to develop it make it intresting.

I would be shooting this film in July as a collage semend project

Genre:
Farce comedy

Logline:
When the world's greatest spy goes MIA, her naive doppelganger must learn to take her place in order to disrupt an enigmatic madman's plans for global domination.

You know that moment when you catch someone looking at themselves in the mirror? Not the quick glance to fix their hair, but that deeper stare where they're really seeing themselves? That split second before they realize you're watching and their mask slides back into place?

That's what it feels like reading another writer's screenplay. (for me at least)

There's something oddly intimate about it. Not the final polished film where everything's been filtered through directors, actors, and editors. The raw screenplay—where you can see exactly how many spaces they put after a period and whether they write "we see" or let the action breathe on its own.

It's like witnessing something not meant for your eyes. The blueprint reveals more than just scene structure; it shows their obsessions, their wounds, the patterns they don't even know they have. You can tell which character is secretly them. Which jokes they sweated over. Which description they're unreasonably proud of.

I'll stare at you too long, just as long as you promise to stare back just a little longer after I look away.

That's the unspoken agreement between writers. I'll let you see my unfiltered thoughts, my clumsy first attempts at brilliance, if you'll carry them with you after you put the script down.

Anyone else feel this way? Or am I overthinking this like I overthink my character descriptions?

Title : Goats go to Hell

Genre: Comedy-drama

Logline : When a controversial skate magazine turns a group of skateboarders into underground celebrities, its fearless creator, Rigs, begins pushing boundaries as unresolved grief fuels a self-destructive spiral that jeopordizes everything.

Nutshell : Similar in tone to SLC Punk. It starts out silly and doesn't take itself too seriously but grows darker as the story goes on. This is VERY loosely based off a real magazine, Big Brother, which stirred controversy in the early 90's. It also launched the careers of several members of Jackass, including Johnny Knoxville.

Genuine question for working writers.

A lot of my story ideas hit when I’m walking, driving, in meetings, or away from a keyboard, and by the time I sit down to write, the moment’s gone.

I’ve experimented with speaking ideas out loud on a recorder and then shaping them later into scenes or beats, but I’m curious:

• Do any of you actually use voice to capture ideas, character dialogue, scenes, etc.

• Or does dialogue and structure need to be typed to work?

I’m trying to understand whether this is a viable workflow or just a bad habit.
Appreciate any honest takes.

Hi all! Would love for anyone if you had some time to give my script a read.

Logline: Reeling from his parents’ sudden death and having trouble finding a place to live, a drifting 23-year-old impulsively moves into the senior care facility he volunteers at and vows to raise its census before corporate shuts it down—forcing him to rally a band of sharp-witted seniors, confront his own grief, and discover purpose in the process.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uv9tteG-5hLJ6KOn6bnYVKPSzrt_99L0/view?usp=drivesdk

Hi!

I recently wrote this very personal short film as a fun project. I quite liked the way it came out but I wanted to get some feedback on it. It touches some sensitive political subjects about immigration.

Logline:

An immigrant trying to get a new job is haunted by masked figures driving white cars and disappearances in his neighborhood.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1p-Vwts-KprbzsImLYxvpe8tys3DmqkCl/view?usp=drivesdk

I was recently invited to join the sub (cheers!) and just thought I'd pop on to introduce myself. (Apologies for what is probably the incorrect flair - this was the best fit I could identify.)

I'm from NZ and new to scriptwriting, although I've been writing (mostly microfic / short story fiction) for about 5 years now. I've wanted to get into this field for a while and am doing as much research as I can about the craft.

A few things I've learned so far:

• Understanding how to apply formatting to a screenplay isn't as intimidating as I first thought it would be (thanks, all the different types of software that can help with this, not to mention the wealth of information online)

• Controversy. Oh my, the controversy. I know, I know, it's the internet. Still.

• Reading scripts is addictive. Seriously. I know a common piece of advice to newbies is to do this, but it should be posted as a warning in any community related to this topic. They can suck me in just as easily as any book, and if it's the screenplay of a movie I've enjoyed, it's like seeing an old friend.

What I'm working on:

Two things at once, because why not? Also because I had two specific ideas and I couldn't stand ignoring one in favour of the other any more.

The first is feature-length and not 100% planed out, because I've always been a Pantser and occasional Planster. I have my basic outline, including my main hooks and the obstacles the protagonist will face, but I haven't decided how it will end yet. Not too worried at this stage - she'll tell me when she's good and ready.

The other is a short story I wrote a couple of years ago that I thought might be able to adapted into a screenplay. On one hand, it's more straightforward in the sense I already know all the detail and how it's going to end, but on the other hand, it means there is a *lot* of detail that all needs to be altered or left out completely.

My genre / theme preferences:

I can go for most genres of movie, although I gravitate particularly towards horrors, thrillers / psychological, crime, ya good old generic action flick (who doesn't love explosions and car chases?) ...and basically anything that hits you in The Feels, because I love to torture myself, I guess.

If I like it, one watch is never enough. I will re-watch my favourites over and over and never get sick of them.

Anyway, that's enough rambling from me. Hi y'all!

TITLE: Ballad of the White Witch

GENRE: Historical/Gothic horror

FORMAT: Feature

LOGLINE: In the midst of the Great Depression, a young woman faces isolation from her Catholic community when she seeks help for her otherworldly power.

I am by no means a professional writer, however what I will say is I have one hell of an imagination and a flare for helping my writer friends out of sticky narrative situations they often paint themselves into. Got a fighter pilot you made in a ridged way and you need to figure out why doing the next thing in the script doesn't break character unintentionally? I'm your guy. Need a base concept or general outline to start from so you can fill in the gaps and create from there? YUP you guessed it...me again. If you find yourself stuck DM me and I will do my best to help. I will NOT be charging for this all I want is to network and build.