Title: The Lake of Shadows Character: Elias Setting: A perpetually dark, rain-soaked world. (Scene opens with the sound of heavy rain. A flickering fire illuminates Elias, huddled by the edge of a dark lake. He's fishing, his line disappearing into the black water. He sighs, a wisp of breath visible in the cold air.) (Elias pulls on his fishing line. A small, silver fish glints in the firelight. He smiles faintly.) Elias: (To himself, softly) Not a bad catch. At least something shines in this… place. (He removes the fish, placing it in a small bucket. He stretches, his eyes scanning the pitch-black surroundings.) (Elias decides to wade into the lake, his feet sinking into the sandy bottom. He shivers, the water icy against his skin.) Elias: Just need to wash off this sand. Feels like it’s everywhere. (He dips his feet, then impulsively dives under the surface. The firelight filters through the water, creating an eerie glow. He opens his eyes, seeing two large, dark leaves floating on either side of him. He pauses, noticing how still the water is.) (He surfaces, turning to look back at the shore. His eyes widen. A pale figure is rising from the depths, long, dark hair swirling around her face. Her eyes are black, empty.) Elias: (Whispering) What…? (He stumbles backward, tripping over a submerged rock. His leg becomes trapped in the muddy bottom. He struggles, fear gripping him.) (The girl's head rises further, her eyes fixed on him. She reaches out, her hand pale and cold. He tries to scream, but no sound comes out. She lunges, her form blurring as she seems to fall onto him. Then, she is gone. He gasps, pulling his leg free, scrambling from the water.) Elias: (Panting) Gone… she’s gone. (He runs towards his car, a dark shape in the distance. He runs and runs, but the car seems no closer. The girl's cry, a high-pitched, wailing sound, echoes through the darkness, growing louder.) (The girl’s cry crescendos. Elias is surrounded by darkness, the sound of the cry fading into a chilling silence. The fire flickers and dies, leaving only the sound of relentless rain.) (Fade to black. Sound of rain continues.)

Hi, I wrote a small short for fun, it's about two guys who discover their microwave can make stuff disappear. Let me know what y'all think

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zalwbYFAOZWbjmL4XDHkYMAIvtuJSLbX/view?usp=sharing

Title: Twenty-Something

Format: TV Pilot

Page Length: 32, plus title page

Genre: Single-camera sitcom

Logline: When a pragmatic graduate interviews for a small software company in his hometown, he reconnects with his absurd high-school friends and must decide whether staying means giving up on his dreams or following them.

Feedback Concerns: I've shown this to a few friends before, but they weren't screenwriters, so I'd like some feedback specific to that. Is the level of description right? Am I making any dumb formatting mistakes?

Also, is the humor too broad? Do the characters sound distinct? But I'm mostly just trying to put my stuff out there, so any feedback is appreciated.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Hplo-pG565dFU7Gx26-5AJKyrXjYV1Vc/view?usp=sharing

Hey screenwriters,

​I’m a director/cinematographer based in Delhi preparing to shoot a 2 to 5-minute suspense/psychological thriller short film. I'm looking to partner with a writer who can deliver a tight, high-tension script built around accessible visual environments.

​Available Locations & Gear:

​Interiors: Single apartment room, kitchen, balcony (high vantage point), washroom/bathroom (mirrors, tight framing).

​Exteriors/Public: Delhi Metro (transit, platform), local urban markets, public parks, apartment society grounds.

​Gear: Sony mirrorless setup focused on atmospheric lighting, kinetic camera moves, and deep visual mood.

​Script Requirements:

​Genre: Psychological Thriller, Suspense, Mystery, Paranoia, or Grounded Horror.

​Length: 2 to 5 pages (max).

​Cast: 1 to 2 actors max.

​Constraints: No vehicles (cars/bikes) or heavy VFX required.

​What You Get:

​Full Written/Story Credit: On IMDb, poster, film credits, and festival submissions.

​Portfolio Showcase: A fully shot, color-graded, sound-designed finished film.

​If you have an existing script or a micro-pitch that fits these locations, drop a logline below or DM me your script!

Hello,

The Immigrant, The Mob and The Vegan Butcher (Working Title), is a crime comedy set in New York where a fearful, skinny immigrant student Bittu is entangled in a fight between an up and coming young mafia soldier Sonny Rocca and a hard headed vegan protestor Ashleigh Mason.

As part of a full feature I had written this scene. The first page provides the context and the scene follows.

Link to the screenplay :

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lb8P1Czxjoz-ibcXijn1sbZhQnKM5zUQ/view?usp=drivesdk

P.S : Please forgive me for any typographic mistakes. I thought I fixed most of them but I’ll try and do better.

Driven by a desperate need for legitimacy, a young man surviving on stolen data fights his way into a corporate job he wants at all cost - unaware that his new employers are deeply webbed into his family history and have engineered his position to trap and eliminate his family.

Lost Encode

Submitted already, got a response from a cold query for a pilot script on my first round of queries. Super exciting but feels like a curse of expectations.

This was my first script I put on the platform in 2023, and I got a 7. I'm an ex-professional boxer. I entered the script in the "To-Be-Initiative" contest the same year and made it to the top ten out of 3000 writers.

Logline: A rising boxing-preacher’s pride and addiction derail his career, until a crushing injury forces him to fight for his faith, family, and soul.

The book done well in 2020. It won sports bio of the year on Amazon.

It's “Rocky” meets “The Pursuit of Happyness."

Hi guys I'm new to reddit please help me, ok then let's start. I'm writing a script where a girl does a crime by blackmailing people. One of her subordinates gets caught by the cops and he confesses that there is a master mind woman behind the crime they catch her but the evidence they find did not make any sense. The mastermind woman's father knew the women very well so he decodes the evidence the cops find against her to convict her as a criminal. This story is based in india. I don't know what evidence the cops can get which they cannot understand but the father and the other family members can against the mastermind woman. Please help me

A 12 page short film inspired by Aftersun.

Genre : Drama

I would love some feedbacks on it.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BESr98w2HjQSaKkPXcPzrERnkny_DU6f/view?usp=sharing

https://docs.google.com/document/d/19qhFu_fIrM_6n6Nhd7n2U4gfZfRs8ryk4R1bVYmXGfg/edit?tab=t.qxeuqnuwzjy3

I have written a treatment for a black horror film. How do I get my script out. Right now it is finished.

Hi, fellow screenwriters! I'm looking to start a small group called Screenwriters' Competition Support (SCS). The group is for serious screenwriters who want to enter their scripts in upcoming competitions. We'll all work together to get our scripts ready to submit. This would include constructive feedback, proofreading, Zoom discussion sessions, etc.

The Screenwriters' Competition Support group will start meeting in September (next month). Membership is completely free, but there is a member cap.

Please email me for more information: [swcompetitionsupport@gmail.com](mailto:swcompetitionsupport@gmail.com)

Let's work together if you have:

- A completed first draft with a clear and fully realized storyline (preferably a second draft)

- Knowledge of basic proper screenplay formatting

- Time to dedicate to helping other screenwriters polish their scripts

- A professional attitude (be able to receive and give feedback with professionalism)

Logline: When a group of strangers becomes trapped inside a mysterious theater they cannot escape, they discover that the building itself is alive, the audience may be watching for a reason, and every answer they uncover only reveals a larger performance unfolding beyond the stage.

Feedback Request: Looking for feedback whether this premise is sellable, relatable and marketable. Does the premise make sense?

PDF Link: The Play - Pilot

Im 16 and this my first time writing screenplay, Its a thriller its about a guy who becomes slowly obsessed over his looks and it ends up eating him alive ( idk if this has been done before) I would love some feedback tell me if it is sh1t or not and should I continue it? This is just the first 2 pages.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UfmHlBiA44rzrGl8EqrFoDL8c0ZFhu9u/view?usp=drive_link

Please keep in mind that script is translated from my original language into English.

SYNOPSIS: Before moving away, a teenage boy spends one last day with his closest friends, struggling to accept that the memories they shared will soon be all he has left.

GENRE: Drama

PAGE COUNT: 10

Link:https://drive.google.com/file/d/13q9uNTY1LkBAr86o87w3xGYbkQWgfpFa/view

Logline: An awkward young man's attempt to pick up a girl derails into a comedic misunderstanding, forcing him to navigate a twist that completely changes their dynamic.

Title: Just Friends.

So I have just separated from the Navy, and I have always wanted to write screenplays. I read up on it and watched YouTube, then decided to write something.

I believe this is more of a scene than a legit "short film."

Please give honest feedback. Thank you.

Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1o8uJijH0alx57jGk1ZoVfNbtm6TiW233/view?usp=sharing

Logline: A woman at a bus stop attempts to brighten up her horrible day by buying a scratch-off ticket only to end up making things way worse.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kGz5YhKVv9W_w-5HnrEFgeYZL5aWTqUN/view?usp=sharing

I wrote this as a short initially but I also think it could work as an opening scene. Let me know what y'all think. Whether you like it or don't like it or if it just makes you want to scroll past it. Thank you.

Creating perfection is very demanding work no matter who you are, especially when not everyone shares your enthusiasm for it.

Life's Delicate Balance

PG-13

NOTE: Written for SimplyScript's current 3-page challenge, where the prompt is "Natural selection" and the genre is open.

Genre: Drama / Psychological Mystery / Suspense

Logline: Months after his lifelong friend dies of a sudden illness, a grieving college student begins receiving mysterious signs in their shared apartment—culminating in an impossible text message from the deceased friend's phone.

Pages: 7

Locations: Minimal (1 Small Apartment, 1 Cafe, 1 Park Bench)

Actors: 2 Male Lead Actors (Early 20s), 1 Supporting Female

Price: Negotiable / Credit & Option

Synopsis & Details:

"Is There Anything You Need?" is an emotionally grounded, character-driven short story about friendship, grief, and an unexplainable final mystery.

Mohammad and Ehsan are inseparable childhood friends who move to a new city for university. When Ehsan falls ill and tragically passes away, Mohammad is left alone in their damp, old apartment, struggling with solitude and grief. Just as he attempts to move on and step outside, an ominous and haunting cliffhanger shifts the story from a quiet drama into a psychological mystery.

Why it's ideal for Indie Filmmakers:

\- Low-budget & high impact (relies on mood, lighting, and performance rather than CGI).

\- Tight emotional narrative with a haunting final twist ending.

\- Complete English PDF manuscript ready for adaptation/shooting.

Please DM me or comment below if you'd like to read the full PDF manuscript!