Screenwriter (feature film – action/thriller) - a job post by Matt Williams

About the job

Hi everyone. My name is Matt based in Sydney, Australia.

I’m currently in development on an upmarket action/thriller feature set in Sydney. I’m looking to collaborate with an experienced screenwriter to take the project through a strong, market-facing first draft. The aim is to collaborate on a strong first draft that leads with story, character, momentum and keeps readers, financiers, cast and key creatives engaged.

Creatively I’m looking for a writer experienced in character-driven, upmarket action thrillers with a strong sense of tone, tension and thematic weight being as important as the action itself. This isn’t a “throwaway” draft for pitching purposes, it’s a proper first draft intended to be developed forward as the foundation of the film. A detailed story outline is already in place and I’ll be working closely with the writer on story, structure and character as we develop the draft.

Tonally and stylistically think Monkey Man, Upgrade and The Equalizer. Grounded, visceral action with emotional weight and strong character arcs will be the core. Prior experience in action/thriller, genre-driven features is definitely a plus. I’m looking to work with a writer who’s interested in early creative collaboration on a project with a defined development path and market focus. Happy to share more details with those who feel aligned and experienced.