A few months ago I wrote a 10 page horror short script called The Lantern Man for a production company that is considering submissions. If I get selected my short gets produced. If I don't, I am working on other options, like horror short film festivals. Another idea I had is to try to partner with a UK-based independent or student filmmaker/director who might want to take on the project. It is a short concise story written with a micro budget in mind. Only three characters, no effects, and if they are local in UK where the story is based, fairly easy to source shooting locations. I've also thought about expanding it into a feature length story, using the 10 page story as an outline.
Any other ideas I should consider?
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Hope your script gets selected, Patrick Koepke! I'm looking forward to seeing it!
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Great idea to reach out to a student filmmaker Patrick Koepke. Love that.
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Thank you Leonardo Ramirez and @maurice Vaughan! I'll update once I know the outcome.
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You're welcome, Patrick Koepke.
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Patrick Koepke
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Yes, go shoot it yourself. Build a team, figure out locations and all that, and go get it done. If you don't wish to direct, trust me, you'll find someone to direct. No use waiting around!
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Lindbergh Hollingsworth I like the mindset. And directing holds no interest for me. Not that it isn't in itself interesting, but I'm a writer first so would definitely outsource directing to someone in that discipline.
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I think once you find a way to get your 10 pages made into a movie, that insight from the production and director will let you know what you should do with it from there. If your story turns out well, maybe using it to promote a full-feature or a series might be a direction. Or maybe it's just where it belongs, as a short. Best of Luck.
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You don’t want to direct but wear many hats if you want to influence your films visual execution. A POC, pitch for feature & prequel to further IP from 10 pages can be executed many ways. If not directing actors still storyboard stick figures/sketch will do, listen to script on lap top “read aloud” alongside for sense of timing. EG psychological horror V action horror pacing will differ. Depending on how you want to be seen as a writer you can offer theme, tone etc.
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TJ Cooley Thank you. I'm happy to expand it or keep it as is (I have other features locked and loaded). I appreciate your guidance!
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@debbie Croysdale Makes a lot of sense. Thank you. I have an art degree from a million years ago that has helped me with things like my pitch decks, website, business cards, etc. and I like your call out on the visual execution. I'll keep it in mind.