As frequent readers of this blog will know, I’ve got a book length collection of short screenplays for short films. People ask me from time to time, “What kinds of film genres and scenarios do your short scripts include?” Here is the exhaustive (and somewhat annotated) list. The links take you to blog …
How dialogue works in film – artistically speaking What’s good dialogue? Words that efficiently express character and plot, while also drawing people into the drama or comedy of the situation. Dialogue can be witty, erudite. Dialogue can reveal the subtext of motivations and desires for the characters. But at a …
Monologues are handy tools for any actor or actress who’s building a career. While these are short film scripts, you may find these screenplays useful as audition monologues. Break a leg! How short films can help an acting career… How a short film worked for Vin Diesel Working Title of …
Working Title of the Script: “The Pixie Girl League” Film Synopsis / log line: A shy, awkward, nerdy guy and a manic Pixie Girl discuss the internet, video games, and how to meet attractive women. What could possibly go wrong with that? Locations: 1 Casting: 1 actor, 2 actresses, and some miscellaneous …
Working Title of the Film Script: “Workin’ Girl” Film Synopsis / log line: A talented actress gets to be funny, angry, frantic, and dramatic. She gets to speak in several different accents. She can roller skate, if she wants. And she gets to cry. All within the span of ten …
Working Title of the Film Script: “The Sitter” Film Synopsis / Log line: This short film screenplay showcases a talented actor whose clueless character just can’t seem to make a good decision. Locations: 4-5 Casting: 3 actors, 2 actresses Men are clueless. But each guy is clueless is a unique, special way. …