Gritty Small-Town Crime Screenplay

The task is to craft a feature-length screenplay (roughly 90-110 pages) that plunges a close-knit rural community into a relentless crime investigation. At the center stands a seasoned law-enforcement officer whose every move is watched by neighbors, suspects, and local media alike. The tone should be raw and authentic—think early-morning diner coffee, muddy patrol cars, and whispered rumors that never quite fade.

Scope of work
• Develop a compelling logline and one-page synopsis that capture the story’s hook.
• Expand this into a three-act treatment highlighting the investigation arc, twists, and emotional stakes.
• Deliver a full script in Final Draft, Fade In, or Celtx format, formatted to industry standards.
• Include up to two rounds of revisions based on my notes to tighten dialogue, pacing, and character nuance.

Key narrative points to hit
• Crime Investigation: the investigation must drive every scene, revealing the town’s secrets layer by layer.
• Law-Enforcement Protagonist: show both professional skill and personal vulnerability—long shifts, political pressure, and the weight of public trust.
• Small-Town Texture: supporting characters, landmarks, and local customs should feel lived-in, never stereotyped.

Acceptance criteria
1. Script file opens cleanly in Final Draft (or provided alternative) with correct slug lines, scene numbers optional.
2. A clear three-act structure with a satisfying yet grounded resolution.
3. Dialogue distinct to each character, minimal exposition dumps.
4. Fewer than two minor formatting issues per act.

I will supply local law-enforcement reference material and real news clippings once we agree on the outline. Let’s build a story that feels so real the audience can almost taste the dust in the air.