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Script Ideas for Short Films

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 …

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 …

Recycled: ideas for short films!

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. …