Screenwriter for Psychological/Cosmic Horror Short Film

Project: 12-Minute Horror Short Screenplay (Based on Existing Treatment)

I’m looking for an experienced screenwriter to turn my detailed treatment into a 12–15 page horror short screenplay. The tone is psychological, tense, minimal, and character-driven — not gore or slasher. Think Hereditary, The Night House, Coherence, or Other Side of the Box energy.

What I Need

• Expand my treatment into a full screenplay in proper industry format (Final Draft or equivalent).

• Strong pacing, tension, and visual writing that supports atmospheric horror.

• Clean dialogue with intention — no filler, no melodrama.

• 1–2 revision rounds included.

• Final screenplay should be production-ready.

About the Project

• Estimated runtime: ~12 minutes

• Estimated script length: 12–15 pages

• Genre: Psychological horror / reality-bending

• Delivery: PDF + editable file (.fdx preferred)

• I will provide the treatment and tonal references upfront.

Ideal Candidate

• Has written short films before (not just novels or copywriting).

• Has horror writing experience — especially atmospheric or psychological horror.

• Can match a clear visual tone and collaborate closely when needed.

• Delivers clean structure: setup → escalation → payoff → final sting.

Budget

My budget is under $650

Please submit:

• Your rate

• Examples of screenplays you’ve written (horror samples preferred)

• A brief note on your approach

I’m a filmmaker (director/DP) preparing this for production, so I value clarity, efficiency, and strong cinematic writing.

Looking forward to working with someone who understands how to build dread and tension on the page.

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