Screenwriter – Freelance
Posted Today by Twine
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
London, England, United Kingdom
Summary: This role seeks a skilled screenwriter to contribute to a character-driven psychological drama film that explores the creative and personal struggles of two artists staging a play. The project aims to blend realism with surreal elements, drawing inspiration from notable films while establishing its own unique emotional narrative. The screenwriter will refine the script's structure and themes, ensuring that the surreal aspects enhance the emotional core of the story. The ultimate goal is to develop a production-ready screenplay that balances psychological depth with cinematic impact.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate closely with the project lead to develop and refine the screenplay, focusing on character arcs, structure, and thematic resonance
- Integrate surreal and stylized sequences that authentically reflect the characters’ psychological states
- Enhance dialogue and scene construction to heighten emotional stakes and narrative clarity
- Conduct script revisions based on feedback, ensuring a cohesive and compelling narrative flow
- Contribute creative ideas for the climactic theatre sequence and other pivotal moments
- Maintain open communication and a flexible, collaborative approach throughout the development process
Key Skills:
- Demonstrated experience in screenwriting, particularly for psychological dramas or theatre-inspired narratives
- Strong grasp of character development, story structure, and thematic layering
- Ability to weave surreal or stylized elements into grounded, emotionally resonant storytelling
- Excellent written communication and collaboration skills
- Familiarity with script formatting and industry standards
- Open to feedback and iterative development
- Availability for ongoing collaboration as the script progresses toward production readiness
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
This opportunity is for a talented screenwriter to join the development of a character-driven psychological drama film. The project centers on two artists navigating creative and personal turmoil as they attempt to stage a play, blending grounded realism with stylized, surreal sequences that explore their internal worlds. The narrative draws inspiration from films like Whiplash, Black Swan, Birdman, and Eternal Sunshine, but seeks to carve out its own emotionally raw and intimate perspective. The ideal collaborator will help refine the script’s structure, deepen its themes, and ensure the surreal elements serve the story’s emotional core. The goal is to elevate the existing script and materials into a production-ready screenplay that balances psychological depth with cinematic impact.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with the project lead to develop and refine the screenplay, focusing on character arcs, structure, and thematic resonance
- Integrate surreal and stylized sequences that authentically reflect the characters’ psychological states
- Enhance dialogue and scene construction to heighten emotional stakes and narrative clarity
- Conduct script revisions based on feedback, ensuring a cohesive and compelling narrative flow
- Contribute creative ideas for the climactic theatre sequence and other pivotal moments
- Maintain open communication and a flexible, collaborative approach throughout the development process
Skills And Requirements
- Demonstrated experience in screenwriting, particularly for psychological dramas or theatre-inspired narratives
- Strong grasp of character development, story structure, and thematic layering
- Ability to weave surreal or stylized elements into grounded, emotionally resonant storytelling
- Excellent written communication and collaboration skills
- Familiarity with script formatting and industry standards
- Open to feedback and iterative development
- Availability for ongoing collaboration as the script progresses toward production readiness
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