Film script needed for student project

[ScriptNurse]

Depending on what you need ...

•  All local schools/colleges

•  Acting/drama/dancing schools

•  Press release to all local media (radio, TV, newspapers — team up with a public relations/communications major for help)

•  Talent agent to see if they have any clients trying to get stuff for their demo reel:

Dreams Unlimited Inc
864-283-0526
1 Chick Springs Rd # 119
Greenville, SC

•  Get your friends to help ... be organized ... have sides prepared for scenes you want them to audition with

•  Do the auditions on a Saturday so everyone can make it ... in a theatre if one is available

VIDEO THE AUDITIONS!  (wait one week before viewing the tapes so you'll be more objective)

Tell me more about the kind of comedy you'd like to do.

[srigby]

Yeah, digital is my preference. I have been cinematographer on two other project last year, the first being 16MM and the second HD. Both had their advantages and disadvantages, but for this projects, I definitely want to shoot digital. I've had some experience with Film so I'm ready to move on past that. Unfortunately the camera I will be using then is the Panasonic HPX370. It is a very nice camera, however it's still an ENG camera.

Lighting wise I plan to arm my self with 3 K5600 HMI's, 3 Lowell Caselights, and a Roadflags kit. On past projects this lighting equipment has served well. I will also have other Lowell kits should I need tungsten.

Thanks for mentioning the open cast cal. I never think about that. How would you recommend I best go about a cattle call? I'm in Greenville, SC.

[ScriptNurse]

Okay, you need a 10-15 page script.  Shoot on HD Digital ... trust me ... you'll be able to work 2-5 times faster, which means you'll be able to get additional takes to help in post.  Lighting is easier and less is needed, especially handy on location, and the look is great these days.  If you're anywhere near a major city, you should be able to have an open casting call and you might be surprised at the caliber of the talent that will turn out.

[srigby]

I will be starting my senior year of film school this fall. When I return to school I will have to turn in a script for my senior film project. My areas of interest lie mostly in production and post-production. Therefore screenwriting is not my forté. However I am required to provide my own script for this project. I am looking for either a turnkey script or some assistance in coming up with an idea/story.

Target runtime is 5-15 minutes. I can either shoot on Color 16MM film, or HD Digital.

I will have to quickly finish pre-production when I return to school, and then begin filming, needing to be finished by late November.

All camera/lighting/sound equipment is provided by the school, however, all other production costs are covered by me, out of pocket. Being a student, funds are low.

I would like to keep the number of actors limited, less than 5 being ideal. My main talent pool is a liberal arts university, including members of the drama department (even though they don't make the best screen actors).

As far of my areas of interest go, I like action, suspense, romance, and comedy. The main genre I would like to shoot for is comedy. I know it's difficult, so I'm open to other genres.

The only two ideas I've had that seem like they could work are "The Inconvenience Store", or a story related to time travel culture shock (past to future).

Any help would be greatly appreciated!