Screenwriter for Psychological/Cosmic Horror Short Film
Project: 12-Minute Horror Short Screenplay (Based on Existing Treatment) I’m looking for an experienced screenwriter to turn my detailed treatment into a 12–15 page horror short screenplay. The tone is psychological, tense, minimal, and character-driven — not gore or slasher. Think Hereditary, The Night House, Coherence, or Other Side of the Box energy. What I Need • Expand my treatment into a full screenplay in proper industry format (Final Draft or equivalent). • Strong pacing, tension, and visual writing that supports atmospheric horror. • Clean dialogue with intention — no filler, no melodrama. • 1–2 revision rounds included. • Final screenplay should be production-ready. About the Project • Estimated runtime: ~12 minutes • Estimated script length: 12–15 pages • Genre: Psychological horror / reality-bending • Delivery: PDF + editable file (.fdx preferred) • I will provide the treatment and tonal references upfront. Ideal Candidate • Has written short films before (not just novels or copywriting). • Has horror writing experience — especially atmospheric or psychological horror. • Can match a clear visual tone and collaborate closely when needed. • Delivers clean structure: setup → escalation → payoff → final sting. Budget My budget is under $650 Please submit: • Your rate • Examples of screenplays you’ve written (horror samples preferred) • A brief note on your approach I’m a filmmaker (director/DP) preparing this for production, so I value clarity, efficiency, and strong cinematic writing. Looking forward to working with someone who understands how to build dread and tension on the page. Apply tot his job