Comedy Screenplay Writer for "California Contractor"
Budget / SalaryHourly project
TypeFreelance project
LocationRemote
Posted2 hours ago
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.
The producer has extensive firsthand experience in the construction and development industry and will provide the writer with the core concept, characters, situations, industry knowledge, story ideas, and creative direction. We are looking for a writer who can take that material and turn it into a genuinely funny, well-structured feature screenplay.
WHAT WE’RE 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.
TO APPLY
Please provide:
• A brief introduction and writing background
• Your strongest comedy or satire writing sample
• Any completed feature screenplays or produced credits, if applicable
• IMDb profile, if applicable
• Your availability
• Your proposed fee or rate
Please do not send unsolicited complete screenplays or story ideas. We are hiring a writer to develop an existing original project.
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.
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.
The producer has extensive firsthand experience in the construction and development industry and will provide the writer with the core concept, characters, situations, industry knowledge, story ideas, and creative direction. We are looking for a writer who can take that material and turn it into a genuinely funny, well-structured feature screenplay.
WHAT WE’RE 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.
TO APPLY
Please provide:
• A brief introduction and writing background
• Your strongest comedy or satire writing sample
• Any completed feature screenplays or produced credits, if applicable
• IMDb profile, if applicable
• Your availability
• Your proposed fee or rate
Please do not send unsolicited complete screenplays or story ideas. We are hiring a writer to develop an existing original project.
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.
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