SCREENWRITER WANTED FEATURE COMEDY / SATIRE
Screenwriter wanted — feature comedy / satire - a job post by Patrick Audenis
SCREENWRITER WANTED — FEATURE COMEDY / SATIRE
About the job
SCREENWRITER WANTED — FEATURE COMEDY / SATIRE Independent producer seeking a talented and affordable screenwriter to develop an original feature comedy tentatively titled CALIFORNIA CONTRACTOR. The film is a character-driven satire set in the wild world of California construction and contracting — contractors, homeowners, subcontractors, inspectors, permits, licensing bureaucracy, lawyers, impossible clients, money problems, and the everyday absurdities of trying to build anything in California. WHAT WE’R LOOKING FOR Strong comedy and satire writing ability Excellent character development and dialogue Understanding of feature screenplay structure Professional screenplay formatting Ability to turn real-world situations into entertaining fictional scenes Comfortable collaborating closely with a producer and incorporating notes Reliable communication and ability to meet deadlines Final Draft or compatible screenwriting software Produced credits are welcome but not required.
We care more about whether you can write genuinely funny characters and situations than about an impressive résumé. The assignment The project will be developed in stages rather than commissioning the entire screenplay immediately. The initial paid assignment will involve developing the concept/treatment and several sample scenes.
Writers who successfully capture the voice and comedy of the project will be considered for the complete approximately 90–105 page feature screenplay and subsequent revisions. This is intended to become an ongoing collaboration if the first project works well.
Compensation: Paid freelance / project-based assignment. Initial work will be commissioned on a fixed-price milestone basis. Selected candidates may be offered a small paid writing assignment before a writer is selected for the complete screenplay. Remote applicants are welcome.
