Screenwriter – (Remote)
Posted 1 day ago by Twine
Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
United Kingdom
Summary: This role is for an experienced screenplay writer specializing in animation, tasked with mentoring a project creator in transforming a personal story into a professional screenplay format. The engagement is remote and short-term, expected to be completed within one to two days. The mentor will provide guidance and support to ensure the narrative is effectively adapted for animated production.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review and analyze the existing story and accompanying drawings to understand the creator’s vision
- Mentor and guide the creator through the process of screenplay adaptation, offering feedback and best practices
- Structure the story into a professional screenplay format, ensuring clarity, pacing, and suitability for animation
- Provide actionable recommendations for character development, dialogue, and scene transitions
- Deliver a polished screenplay draft ready for agent submission
- Communicate effectively and work independently in a remote setting
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in screenplay writing, particularly for animation or cartoon projects
- Strong mentoring or coaching skills, with the ability to guide non-professional writers
- Deep understanding of screenplay structure, formatting, and industry standards
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
- Ability to work efficiently and deliver high-quality results within a tight timeframe (1–2 days)
- Proficiency with screenplay software (e.g., Final Draft, Celtx) is preferred
- Remote work capability with reliable internet access
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
This opportunity is ideal for a seasoned screenplay writer passionate about animation and storytelling. The project involves mentoring and guiding the transformation of a personal story, already accompanied by initial drawings, into a professional screenplay format suitable for pitching to agents. The role is remote and designed for a short-term engagement, expected to be completed within one to two days. The mentor will collaborate closely with the project creator, providing expert advice and hands-on support to ensure the narrative is effectively adapted for animated production.
Responsibilities
- Review and analyze the existing story and accompanying drawings to understand the creator’s vision
- Mentor and guide the creator through the process of screenplay adaptation, offering feedback and best practices
- Structure the story into a professional screenplay format, ensuring clarity, pacing, and suitability for animation
- Provide actionable recommendations for character development, dialogue, and scene transitions
- Deliver a polished screenplay draft ready for agent submission
- Communicate effectively and work independently in a remote setting
Skills And Requirements
- Proven experience in screenplay writing, particularly for animation or cartoon projects
- Strong mentoring or coaching skills, with the ability to guide non-professional writers
- Deep understanding of screenplay structure, formatting, and industry standards
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
- Ability to work efficiently and deliver high-quality results within a tight timeframe (1–2 days)
- Proficiency with screenplay software (e.g., Final Draft, Celtx) is preferred
- Remote work capability with reliable internet access
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