I'm an aspiring college filmmaker in Austin, Tx. I am having trouble coming up with great ideas for shortfilms. So, that's where you come in! I want to turn your short story into a short film and give you credit for it on the film (if I decide to make it). What would be cooler than seeing your short piece turn into a visual piece?
PLEASE READ THE REST SO THAT YOU KNOW WHAT I'M LOOKING FOR AND SO I WON"T HAVE TO READ A SUBMISSION THAT DOESN"T FIT. THANKS.
(Ok so you don’t have to write a screenplay of it or anything. I can do that. All I want is your story. If you don’t have one, then feel free to give me a premise for one. Or if you know of one that you have read somewhere on Storywrite, let me know the name and where it is on the site. I’ll contact the writer and see if it’s ok to film it.)
As far as what I’m looking for: I appreciate things that makes the audience THINK. PLEASE no stories revolving around a character committing suicide or something...furthermore, NO PERSONAL REFLECTIONS OR POEMS PLEASE! I need a story and characters. I want something I can give STYLE to and make for a cool watch.
Violence amongst humans is perfectly fine. (Violence from a werewolf or killer trees is not.) Spare me anything that includes elaborate costumes and makeup please. I have a limited budget. I like horror but I'm not gothic. It's just not my style (Donnie Darko=good though). Also, I don't like fantasy or sci-fi AT ALL.
MAKE SURE IT CAN FIT SOMEWHERE BETWEEN 2-15 MINUTES IN LENGTH. I don’t think I’m ready to step outside of anything longer yet
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Thanks and good luck!
PLEASE READ THE REST SO THAT YOU KNOW WHAT I'M LOOKING FOR AND SO I WON"T HAVE TO READ A SUBMISSION THAT DOESN"T FIT. THANKS.
(Ok so you don’t have to write a screenplay of it or anything. I can do that. All I want is your story. If you don’t have one, then feel free to give me a premise for one. Or if you know of one that you have read somewhere on Storywrite, let me know the name and where it is on the site. I’ll contact the writer and see if it’s ok to film it.)
As far as what I’m looking for: I appreciate things that makes the audience THINK. PLEASE no stories revolving around a character committing suicide or something...furthermore, NO PERSONAL REFLECTIONS OR POEMS PLEASE! I need a story and characters. I want something I can give STYLE to and make for a cool watch.
Violence amongst humans is perfectly fine. (Violence from a werewolf or killer trees is not.) Spare me anything that includes elaborate costumes and makeup please. I have a limited budget. I like horror but I'm not gothic. It's just not my style (Donnie Darko=good though). Also, I don't like fantasy or sci-fi AT ALL.
MAKE SURE IT CAN FIT SOMEWHERE BETWEEN 2-15 MINUTES IN LENGTH. I don’t think I’m ready to step outside of anything longer yet
.Thanks and good luck!
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- Contest was judged on February 17
- Rewards: Gold: 100
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A brief insight into the life of a demented and prolific serial killer, and the mind of the man assigned to interview him.by Xineph 5900 words, 57 comments, on Mar 8 5:54 PM 2007. In Crime, Dark, Fiction, First person, Murder, Other, Short story
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by CactusJack 700 words, 40 comments, on Aug 27 3:46 PM. In Chapter, Crime, Fantasy, First person, Young adult
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by Quank 3500 words, 1 comment, on Feb 1 12:20 AM 2008. In Fiction, Irony , Short story
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A Full, Formatted Short Film Screenplay. ADULT.by beerstorecowboy 4000 words, 3 comments, on Jan 3 7:23 PM. In Screenplay• Viewed by judge. [remove]
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She lived in the house opposite mine, seldom spotted outside. If she had been a stranger, I would have scarcely known her, let alone have narrated this tale. The facts about her love life seemed to convey much about her that• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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A man walks these streets without a gleam of hope in his eyes1• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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I lit the cigar and placed it in the corner of my mouth, sliding the lighter back into my pocket. My fingers groped around the cigar as I tby CelesteSanford 1100 words, 5 comments, on Aug 15 1:21 PM 2007• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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A short story based on Our Solemn Hour by Within Temptation. My first fantasy.by Lithron 800 words, 29 comments, on Dec 6 12:31 AM 2008. In Action, Contest, Death, Fantasy, Fiction, First person, Short story• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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Mel Kline squat uncomfortably in a the bush just off the Dans Bridge. He was watching a man who sat on the bridge dangling his feet over th• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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"Hey, could you go a little faster? We're never going to make it to the party if you're driving like an old woman!" The girl whined, crossing her arms over her chest and pouting at the boy driving the porche. He rolled his eyby CelesteSanford 1100 words, 3 comments, on Oct 22 6:17 PM 2008. In Horror, Murder, Short story, Suspense• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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I always wondered what was it is like to eat dinner with one’s family on a daily basis. According to the commercials on “Nick at Nite”, it makes students more likely to get higher grades and increases quality of life. I do noby dont stop believing 700 words, 5 comments, on Jan 2 3:58 PM• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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9/11 is a date that has haunted Robyn. Now she is in New York City with her journal open, ready to write.by angellove 3700 words, 18 comments, on Jan 28 2:31 PM 2007. In Fiction, First person, Religious, Spiritual, Supernatural, Tragedy• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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/ SHE STOOD IN A SHADOWED DOORWAY / / by Robert Davidson. / / She stood in a shadowed doorway for a few moments before stepp• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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A story about Rachel and Jeff; two eighteen year old's who are dating and visit Rachel's family. But it's not as easy as it sounds. Youby flowerbee1234 2400 words, 2 comments, on Oct 26 2:28 PM 2008. In A little bit of mystery, Comedy, Fiction, Love, Romance• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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"Remember your first schoolday?" I asked my son, smiling. / "Actually, I can't remember much of first or second grade... But I do remember• Commented on by judge. Prewrite
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The Girl with the Glass Heart
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by MsAlee 500 words, 41 comments, on Oct 16 11:56 PM 2008
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The year was 1920, two years after Luitenit Robert Jay Garfield returner from the great war. Four years of fighting in european trenches doby Rat -DFW Punk- 800 words, 14 comments, on Jan 13 6:45 PM. In Action, Dark, Phsycological, Strange, Thriller, War• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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LEDA AND HER DEMON LOVER1 / By Robert Davidson2 / Mirrors are living lies, Leda Angelopolos thought. They reflect only the• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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Kirsty, Niki, Sam, and Nadia were all planning to celebrate Halloween at Damon’s mansion. All of them were going to dress as vampires as a theme. Sam came over early to help Damon garnish his house with a bunch of Halloween d• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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When I woke up, I knew she was gone. She was still where I had left her, sitting unmovable on the sofa, but she was gone. I kissed her forehead and sat down besides her. I could feel her hand on my thigh, but she was still no• Viewed by judge. Prewrite
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Wow sounds really cool. i have a few girly things that would suit but nothing that completely fits description. If I think of anything, I'll def have a go!
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You specifically exclude suicide, but would you accept a story about a suicide bomber? When I wrote it I had specifically in mind that it would make quite an cinematic experience.
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yes you certainly can. i just didn't want any contributions that had to do with personal reflections on like a friends suicide or something of that nature. while a poem or reflection is great, it's not much of a 2-15 minute story.
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I added three stories just because they are all really different.
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cool. thanks. i'll read them when i get the chance
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Thanks, I hope these were what you were looking for ^^
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Hi, I just entered a story titled "Summer's Rain," and I realize that this may be thought of as a little too dark. If it leans too far in that direction, notify me and I'll happily remove it.
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wooooah
wow.. I'd love to see my writing interpreted by a film-maker.. I wish I had something for this.. oh wait, I might have something 
*enters*
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i'll read these after this saturday guys sorry...i'm filming something now and don't have time
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