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 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 …
Working Title of the Script: “Untitled” Log line: This short film will help exorcise those “making a film about coming up with ideas for making a film” demons. Contains zombies, aliens, and a coffee shop. Locations: 2-3 Casting: 1 actor, 1 actress, 2 voice overs, at least 6-7 miscellaneous people …
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 …
Do you have a family member who’s making movies with cel phones, editing (or even animating) them, and posting the results on YouTube? We hear occasionally from parents who are excited about 26 Short Screenplays for Independent Filmmakers. Here’s what they tell us they like: Their kids like the book. …
Here’s the complete list of my ideas for short films. With links to log lines and other details about the screenplays. A brief polemic on Recycling for Filmmakers. Short film ideas are everywhere. Developing them takes time. Some filmmakers find script development tedious. Others struggle to come up with new ideas. …