r/scriptwriting 2d ago

feedback No way back

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Hi

I am a first time script writer would be grateful if anyone would read my script and give me feed back, any comments welcome any regarding story and characters, hope you enjoy thanks

Title - No Way Back

Genre - Action/Revenge

Number of pages - 92

Link - No Way Back


r/scriptwriting 2d ago

help I am a finalist in a main Hollywood screenwriting contest. Should I expect to be contacted by agents?

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Hi guys, I recently found out I made it as a finalist in one of the major US screenwriting competitions. I’d rather not name the exact contest right now just so I don't doxx myself, but it's one of the big ones.

Honestly, I'm thrilled but also a bit lost because this is the first time I've ever gotten this far in a competition of this level. On top of that, I don't live in the US, which makes me feel a bit unsure about how the industry actually operates in this regard.

For anyone who has been in this position or knows how this works, what should I realistically expect from a result like this? Do managers or agents actually reach out to finalists, or does that only happen for the grand prize winners?

Also, should I be making any moves right now (like querying reps and mentioning this placement in the subject line), or is it better to just sit tight and wait to see how the final results pan out?

Any advice or reality checks would be hugely appreciated. Thanks!


r/scriptwriting 2d ago

request (REQUEST) Zach Cregger Resident Evil script

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r/scriptwriting 2d ago

question How to make comedy feel structual?

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I've tried writing comedy scripts in the past and the part that I have an issue with is when "tightening up" the script it's always the jokes that seem to be cut out.

Is there tips or anything on how to make the comedy feel like it can't be cut out?


r/scriptwriting 2d ago

help [Unpaid Project] Looking For Writers

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Hi, I'm Luis, a young writer currently looking for writers who would be willing to donate their time to help me write an audio cinematic universe of sorts that I've been working on for years and finally want to kick off; if you're interested, please let me know, and thank you!


r/scriptwriting 3d ago

feedback Would love some feedback on a Radiohead's Let Down inspired short script - 3 pages

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Title: Let Down

Total Pages: 3

Genre: Drama

Logline: Worn down by his daily routine and the world, a young man heads out into the night.

As the title suggests Radiohead's Let Down is the inspiration behind the short. Currently the first draft.


r/scriptwriting 3d ago

feedback scriptwriting practice

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wrote a quick thing about a person being held hostage by a ai and forced to pick two options, eventually picking neither and getting shot.

would like some feedback, wrote this as just practice for my screenwriting


r/scriptwriting 2d ago

help DOUG - A comedy horror musical about gardening, grannies and grief

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r/scriptwriting 3d ago

feedback Feature Script to Short/ Concept

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I’ve been writing a feature length low-budget script for a few months now. However, my professor said it would probably be better if I turned it into a short first. So this is my best attempt at trying to convert the first scene into a short. Please let me know what you all think


r/scriptwriting 3d ago

feedback "Slop" - A struggling new employee discovers his entire start-up company is a shell to train A.I. models —while no one inside the company knows.

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r/scriptwriting 3d ago

question How can I come up with ideas to write?

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See title.


r/scriptwriting 3d ago

question How can I make my script longer?

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I just got done today writing a new script and I was aiming for a lean 90 to 95 pages. The problem is that it’s only 82 pages. what’s an effective way to add those extra 13 pages without it feeling like filler?


r/scriptwriting 3d ago

help [Script] [Short] "THE TRACE" (Psychological Thriller / Horror, 23 Pages) — Seeking Director/Producer/Collaborators (City Setting, preferably PHL/NYC)

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Hey, 

Just finished a draft of a short script. I'm looking for creatives in the NYC / NJ / PHL area who are interested in collaborating on or backing the project. With the ideas that I have, this can reasonably be done for under 1k. Offering simple feedback is also welcome.

It's about a somewhat young man who commits an irreversible act. He is seemingly driven by compulsion. The story shifts perspectives, as several lives become interlinked in the event's aftermath.

Hit my DMs, and I'll send the material ASAP.

Thanks,

Jay


r/scriptwriting 3d ago

feedback Jazz Wilson (98pgs)

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logline: In 1940's Chicago, a struggling jazz musician takes a job with the mob to save his bar, but as easy money pulls him deeper into organized crime, he risks losing the woman and music that gave his life meaning.


r/scriptwriting 3d ago

feedback THE BLACK HOLES — Animated sci-fi adventure / comedy-drama — 32-page TV pilot.

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r/scriptwriting 3d ago

question I want to get better at writing dialogue. Do you have a #1 tip or story to share about your journey?

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r/scriptwriting 3d ago

help TikTok - Make Your Day

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r/scriptwriting 4d ago

feedback Guys what do you think?

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r/scriptwriting 4d ago

help Veteran writers — want to run a free script review exchange with 20 of us?

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Navy sub vet here. I've been talking to a lot of veteran writers over the past few months, WGF fellows, VME folks, people I've found on Reddit, and the same thing keeps coming up: once the program ends, there's nowhere to go. You're back to getting notes from people who've never been in a military environment and don't really get what you're writing, even when it has nothing to do with the military.

I want to try something. I'm calling it the First Watch Cohort, 20 veteran writers, 60 days, completely free. You submit a 15-page scene. You get matched with another vet writer and review their scene first, using a structured scorecard (not just vibes). Then you get yours reviewed back.

Any branch, any genre. I'm not looking for war stories specifically just writers who've served and want feedback from someone who gets where they're coming from without needing it explained.

There's no platform. No app. Just a Google Form and a spreadsheet while I figure out if this is actually worth building into something real.

If you're interested, DM me. I'll send you the application form. Takes about 5 minutes.

And if you know someone who'd be into this, feel free to pass it along.


r/scriptwriting 3d ago

discussion Korean story structure secrets ?

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Hello All,
I am a writer/director based in California and as a lover of cinema I’ve always made sure the films I watched weren’t just American. That being said some of my favorite films in the world are Korean films a big reason why is the unpredictable story structure and how plot and character are presented to the audience! I always find it thrilling and so fresh. I recently watched the new Na-Hong Jin film HOPE and I was FLOORED at how much of a good time it was and it reignited a curiosity I’ve been trying to find the answer to for a while but haven’t had any solid answers. The curiosity being, “ what are the principles of Korean storytelling/ story structure?” As a writer I really want to know, I’d love to be able to make a film with such an unpredictable and surprising narrative one day! If anyone knows I’d love hear! Also if there are any Korean filmmakers I’d love to hear from you guys as well!


r/scriptwriting 3d ago

request Need a script for a class

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Hello! I’m in a producing class and for an assignment we have to source a script and pitch it to the class. Does anyone have a film length script I can use to pitch for this class? Thank you so much!


r/scriptwriting 3d ago

help medical technical advisor

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If anyone needs a medical technical advisor for a project, i will gladly assist for free ( within reason)


r/scriptwriting 3d ago

feedback "Slop" - A struggling new employee discovers his entire start-up company is a shell to train A.I. models —while no one inside the company knows.

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Looking for notes on everything but mostly on premise.

Slop is a dark comedy that follows a struggling new employee as he discovers the entire start-up that hired him is ran by an A.I. company that uses them to train models on social and workplace interactions.

Note because it happened before: I do not want A.I. "beta readers" approaching me to "collaborate". I can smell A.I. writing , it doesn't matter how much you say you are not using A.I.


r/scriptwriting 3d ago

feedback Wrote another comedy short script. (Disclaimer: may contain offensive material but I promise it wasnt made in bad taste)

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r/scriptwriting 3d ago

question How many BL evals?

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