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Silent short film screenplay “Pee Shy”

Working Title of the Script: “Pee Shy” Film Synopsis / Log line: Some of history’s best cinematic moments are silent images that evoke excitement, awe, and joy. Others depict etiquette in a men’s restroom. Locations: 1 Casting: 3 actors This silent short film screenplay tells its story entirely through pantomime, acting, and …

Montage short film screenplay – “Ten Pages About You” (also a Romantic Comedy)

Montage is a fundamental language of film, as it relies on visuals that are edited together into something coherent. The real key to understanding how montage works is in the editing room as images are being juxtaposed and spliced. Working Title of the Script: “Ten Pages About You” Film Synopsis …

Teachers! Looking for scripts for a class to analyze or produce?

Take 26 Short Screenplays for Independent Filmmakers for a test drive in your classroom. Or apply online for a free copy, if you’re a teacher. How do these screenplays fit into a class? The book contains 26 classroom-ready screenplay exercises.  Each exercise contains a short film script and demonstrates a specific aspect of …

Dramatic short film screenplay: working title “Rock God” (party scene)

Working Title of the script: “Rock God” Film Synopsis / log line: An aging rock musician confronts a mysterious girl from his past who reappears after years of silence. A character study of unconventional choices. Locations: 1 Casting: 5 actors, 4 actresses. Additional people in the background, optional. Genre: Drama (also …