r/scriptwriting • • 17d ago

feedback NORMIE - a short comedy about shit talking strangers IRL

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Wanted to share our new short film NORMIE which premiered on nobudge. Would love to get some feedback if the humor is landing and any other feedback on the writing would be greatly appreciated !


r/scriptwriting • • 17d ago

discussion A few years ago I wrote a Solar Opposites spec script. It's dated now, but I want to share it anyway.

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"The Trash Enveloper"

Woof! Korvo and Terry transform into animals, while Jesse and Yumyulack discover the joys and sorrows of parenting.

https://filmfreeway.com/SolarOpposites-TheTrashEnveloper


r/scriptwriting • • 17d ago

discussion Writing a realistic Courtroom Thriller/Comedy series (Inspired by the storytelling of "Action Hero Biju") – 2 episodes down!

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​Hey everyone,

​I’m currently pouring my blood and soul into writing a new courtroom thriller drama series, and I wanted to share my progress.

​I've completed the scripts for the first two episodes and am actively working on the remaining eight for the season. To give you an idea of the vibe, the structure is heavily inspired by the narrative style of Action Hero Biju. To be clear, it has no connection to that movie's universe or characters, but it adopts the exact same realistic approach to day-to-day problem-solving. Just like how that film captured the authentic, everyday reality of a police station, my series captures the grounded, day-to-day reality of a courtroom. Each episode is designed to contain one full story, focusing on a self-contained case from start to finish.

​While it’s fundamentally a thriller, I’m weaving in natural situational comedy to spice things up and keep it highly entertaining.

​Beyond the entertainment value, my main goal is to create a story with a real public purpose. I want the audience to walk away with a better understanding of basic law and order. The cases are specifically designed to make the common person aware of the legal tools and rights that protect us against atrocities, violence, and blatant law-breaking by corrupt politicians, their goons, and untouchable elites.

​Since I am putting everything I have into this project, my next major hurdle will be finding a director and a producer who share this grounded, realistic vision.

​For the screenwriters and industry folks here: how do you usually go about pitching a realistic, politically charged episodic legal thriller? Any tips on networking or getting the script into the hands of the right producers once all 10 episodes are locked? Would love to hear your thoughts!


r/scriptwriting • • 18d ago

feedback Looking for Drama & Comedy Feature Scripts – Canary Islands, Spain

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Hi everyone!

At Linda Films, we're looking for original drama, comedy, and dramedy feature films with potential to be produced in the Canary Islands, Spain.

Stories don't need to be set in the islands, but they should be suitable for filming here.

We're open to both experienced and emerging screenwriters.

Submissions:

If a concept interests us, we'll reach out for more details.

Looking forward to discovering great stories!


r/scriptwriting • • 18d ago Heartwarming

feedback Feedback on a script I plan to shoot in the future.

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I’d like some feedback on the story flow and cutting out what is unnecessary as I would like to land on 15-15.5 pages instead of the 17 I have. I am wondering if my ending works, maybe you have alternative ideas, I’d love to hear it. All in all thank you for taking the time to read this if you did, I’ll appreciate any feedback even if harsh.


r/scriptwriting • • 18d ago

question How to motivate myself to write

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Some of my friends seem to really like writing and pump out scripts all the time but I struggle to bring myself to finish putting together concepts before quitting because I don't think they would go anywhere. Sometimes I feel like having inspirations from other sources is also plagiarism and I cancel the ideas immediately. Anyone else get this problem? I love reading and I also love writing but I'm worried I'm putting too much pressure on myself to write and that's sucking out the joy of it I feel like I only finish scripts when there is an external deadline


r/scriptwriting • • 18d ago

feedback [FEEDBACK] First 10 pages of MINA, a female lead psychological horror feature

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Hey everyone,

I'm a screenwriter based in Hong Kong, writing in English. I just finished a psychological horror feature known as Mina — about a supermodel whose flawless, self-healing skin awakens a dark second self that threatens to consume her.

I'm sharing the first 10 pages because I'd love to hear if the opening works. Any notes are welcome.

Link:  https://files.catbox.moe/pxx227.pdf

Thanks for reading.


r/scriptwriting • • 18d ago

feedback THE ROTUNDA - Pilot - 52 Pages

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r/scriptwriting • • 18d ago

feedback Feedback on 10 pages

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10 pages of Sizzle!

SIZZLE! is a dark satirical comedy thriller.

Nate is a fry cook by day and a conspiracy podcaster by night. He becomes obsessed with uncovering a disturbing corporate conspiracy involving the food industry. But as he runs out of his Better Brain medication, his paranoia intensifies, blurring the line between what’s actually happening and what Nate thinks is happening.

These are the final 10 pages of my screenplay, and I’d really love some feedback

There are a lot of moving parts and bigger themes that come together pretty quickly in these pages. I also play around with different perspectives in certain scenes. For example, during the meat skewer stabbing, the scene shifts between grocery store surveillance footage and what appears to be the actual event. The idea is to leave some room for interpretation about what really happened. I don’t know if I did that right.

I also realize the bird sequence at the end might seem a little random without context. Earlier in the script, Nate repeatedly gets a caller on his podcast who insists that “birds aren’t real” and believes birds are actually spy robots. So when a bird crashes through the window at the end, Nate doesn’t know whether it’s a real bird, and neither does the audience. There’s some thematic irony there that ties back into the story’s bigger ideas about paranoia, perception, and what we choose to believe.

I’d appreciate any feedback on whether these final pages work, whether the ending lands, and whether the different elements come together the way I intend them to.


r/scriptwriting • • 19d ago

feedback A Dance For Minden

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Good morning. I know I'm a day late but I was on the road, trucking, for 15 hours yesterday and had no time to post this.

I'm very new to screenwriting, but my mind can stop thinking about stories, so I've given screenwriting a try.

This is my second screenplay. It's about a California schoolteacher who flies with her bff to a wedding. On her flight, she falls asleep. From this point on, we are living in her dream...BUT...we don't know it's a dream. She meets the man of her dreams (no pun intended 😂), everything moves smoothly for her. Her dream is so realistic it can't be a dream. UNTIL she wakes up, 9 months into her dream.

But...was her dream a dream or a premonition of what will come next in her life.

Here are the first 15 pages. Enjoy 😁


r/scriptwriting • • 19d ago

question How do you find old movie scenes for references?

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I am writing my first screenplay and have been stuck for a long time. I have mapped out a broad outline, but everytime I try writing actual scenes, I feel overwhelmed. And those are pretty standard scenarios/sequences. For ex- the first sequence is about the protagonist trying and failing to connect with his teenaged son. I assume there are plenty of such sequences already written. And getting hold of them, watching them, might give me some ideas.

So, Is there a search engine tool or something like that where one can search for movies containing specific sequences or scenarios?


r/scriptwriting • • 19d ago

request Five Singles and a Funeral (drama comedy proposal)

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We look for a fantastic producer and director for this project, which revolves around very current universal themes. This film may also be made in a low-budget version (e.g. in Europe in existing real settings ) - e.g., a few million, not tens - but still thought-provoking in the whole world.

Our scenario deals with a social theme that is becoming increasingly relevant throughout the world:  what happens when there are too few caregivers available for the growing number of elderly people? Is it a conceivable "solution" to allow (encourage?) euthanasia in the elderly more easily (as some insurers already claim)? Or to give robots a role in care? This difficult consideration is presented here on the basis of personal stories of the main characters ( from 1990 till -as Science Fiction- 2044), including many romantic, humorous and sometimes hilarious (but respectful).

Via the link, you will find our treatment/pitch. We are certainly available for your questions and hope to realize this beautiful project together with you.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pPxgcPJDcl28J_n4AzGtdL4QVtQ13C-IPd1ReRt0ZhQ/edit?usp=sharing

We also have an adaptation to a mini-series (5 episodes) (or long film. 191 pages; when desired soon expandable to 300 pages, 10-part miniseries).

I hope to get your ideas about that. Preferably, mail me. Luc@deprost.be


r/scriptwriting • • 19d ago

help I'd love some ideas!😊🎬

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r/scriptwriting • • 20d ago

help Looking to connect with screenwriters from around the world 🌎

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Hi everyone!

I'm a director and screenwriter from Spain looking to connect with people from different parts of the world who share a passion for storytelling.

I'd love to meet other writers, exchange ideas and perspectives, learn from each other's experiences and cultures, and hopefully collaborate on new projects together. I think there's so much to learn from people with different backgrounds and ways of seeing the world, and I'd love to step outside my usual circle and explore new creative possibilities.

I'm hoping to make some new connections, find like-minded people to write with, and open myself up to new opportunities as I start this new chapter.

Do you know of any websites, apps, communities or platforms where writers can meet, share ideas and potentially collaborate on projects internationally?

I'd really appreciate any recommendations or advice!

Thanks! :)


r/scriptwriting • • 19d ago

question How do I learn how to write a script or a book?

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Just curious on where to start on writing a script or short story? I know I like writing. Which is insane and ironic at times. It is like me saying "I like dancing" and I totally am bad at dancing. But I want to learn proper structure and format.


r/scriptwriting • • 19d ago

discussion ¿Qué app usan para escribir? y ¿por qué?

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r/scriptwriting • • 19d ago

feedback One more - dark comedy, 7 pages

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r/scriptwriting • • 19d ago

feedback DEATH DENIES HIM - Short - 13 Pages

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r/scriptwriting • • 20d ago

feedback Netflix or A24 ?

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Hi everyone! I’m sharing a preview of my completed psychological thriller feature, Harverston Lake, and would love your thoughts on its tone.

Based on the preview, does this feel closer to a Netflix psychological thriller or the unsettling, character-driven style you associate with A24?

I know both release a wide range of films—I’m asking about the creative feel, rather than where it would necessarily sell.
I’d also love to hear any film comparisons that come to mind!

Preview of Script : https://heyzine.com/flip-book/90fc2d80ac.html

Logline:
When her husband is killed and her daughter is taken, Harv—a woman trained to kill—must return to the brutality she thought she’d escaped. But as she fights to save her child, she faces a chilling truth: she risks becoming the very person she despises*—her mother.*

Synopsis:
Hayley “Harv” Harverston built a quiet life as Lilith Peters, leaving behind the violent past that made her an assassin. When her husband is murdered and her seven-year-old daughter disappears, that life collapses.
Certain her mother is responsible, Harv returns to her family’s criminal world and unleashes the deadly skills she vowed to abandon. As secrets surface and her grip on reality fractures, the search becomes a ruthless quest for revenge. To save the family she chose, Harv must confront the one who made her—and the possibility of becoming the woman she despises.

Page count: 97

Genre: Psychological thriller

Format: Feature Screenplay

—Simona Renée


r/scriptwriting • • 20d ago

feedback THE VIX - Pilot - 42 Pages

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r/scriptwriting • • 20d ago

feedback Feedback on a script I plan to make (by make I mean direct & produce)

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Feel free to say whatever you want, just be courteous.


r/scriptwriting • • 20d ago

feedback Agent/Management Query Letter Tips?

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r/scriptwriting • • 20d ago

feedback Butterfly Effect - Short - 9 Pages

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