Screenwriters Rarely Get Useful Feedback on Their Scripts

“A little more info without giving away too much, but I’m writing a full-length feature screenplay based off a Disney character that has never had and never been in a movie, and I dream one day it gets made. This is one of my comfort characters, and I really want them to get the love they deserve. I know I would need the rights to the character and can’t monetize this script in any way, but I legitimately believe there is something there with this script. The big scene in the script I think would”

“Hey guys! I’ve been working on script that’s about a Korean wrestler for over a year now, and I’ve been wondering just how I’m going to get it picked up. I’m not Korean (was able to write the script through interviews, feedback, and research) so I’m wondering how do I go about pitching it when the time comes. Should I reach out to a production studio, one of the organizations that support foreign films in Korea (if they have that), or should I just pitch to an agent or production company in the”

“After 2-3 years of sweat, tears and countless drafts, you finally get to type FADE OUT . How long do you wait to write your next screenplay? How do you decide what to write next? submitted by /u/mondaysiwrite [link] [comments]”

“I'm curious about something that happens with long-running creative projects. I'm a musician rather than a filmmaker, and my band has been working on the same album on and off for almost 7 years now. Coming back to it after long gaps has been strange: we've changed as people and become better musicians, writers, and producers. Some songs have changed almost beyond recognition, while the feeling or idea underneath them has somehow survived. I've been wondering what this experience”

“Hello everyone! First of all, I would like to tell about myself: I am a 17 years old amateur screenwriter, Non-native english speaker. I’ve been doing this for only half a year, though I’m pretty good at it by now, I hope… (here is the link to the first 3 pages of my screenplay, you may look through if you want: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fb1Cdb3LhHQ0qqXnhHvsIJ0sDvot-pOT/view?usp=sharing ). Currently, I’m working on my very first idea, Menace (maybe you remember me making posts about it mo”

“I have a eco-body horror feature script that sits at 85 pages, previous draft was 80, so definitely a lean script but by no means incomplete or lacking. I’ll link the script if anyone wants to glance at, for furher thoughts. Going Green Logline: When a radical environmental activist is murdered and resurrected by toxic waste in a dying swamp, she returns as a plant-powered force of vengeance, waging war against the corrupt officials and corporation killing her town. submitted by /u/T”

“The blank mind thing usually happens because you're trying to write a script and outline it at the same time, and those are two different jobs. Writing full sentences while also deciding what the video is about is too much to hold in your head at once, so it freezes. What fixed this for me was never starting on a blank page. Before I write a single real sentence, I dump the video as five or six bullet beats, just the bare skeleton. Something like: hook, why this matters, the main thing, a qu”

“Hi, I've been writing scripts for about 4 years now (mainly fan scripts with a couple original ones) and i was hoping to have a pair of fresh eyes read this one. Title: No Bloodshed In Detention Format: Feature Page Length: 141 (142 if you count the title page) Genres: horror, slasher, coming of age Logline or Summary: After a snow storm traps 10 students serving detention in a high school, their fun quickly turns into a fight for survival when a masked killer picks them off one by one. Feed”

“Hi guys! I’ve been writing for a little over a year now, and I’ve recently been getting a lot of advice to focus on commercial screenplays, especially feature films. I’ve already written a pilot episode, and I’m really excited to try writing my first feature. So what do you think makes a commercial feature film stand out? What keeps a wide audience hooked, and what makes the plot easy to follow without becoming boring or predictable? submitted by /u/Zealousideal_Mud5218 [link]”

“Hey, I thought this might be a fun one to create. Create a screenplay of 3-8 pages with the following limitations Mention either santa or the tooth fairy Have someone smoke or vape Make a character commit a crime (low or high profile) Use a maximum of 3 main and 3 supporting character If you do create it, share it here! (sorry if tag is incorrect) submitted by /u/BeeBaaBoo77 [link] [comments]”

“Does anyone else struggle with making scripts long enough to where they should be? I tried writing some pilot episodes and movies. There is plenty of content and plot points, but I either don’t have enough scenes or make them too short. If I was given the premise of something like The Drama and was told to make a movie, idk if it would be longer than 40 minutes long. Does anyone have tips to lengthen the screenplays? Some scenes that don’t have much dialogue seem to cripple the length quite a bi”

“Hi everyone. I'm done my script and it's at 150 pages, and I just can't figure out a way to cut any further. One issue is that there's a major, massive action setpiece in the middle, and it cuts to different locations and back again, etc., and this requires new scene headings, which eats up the page space. Is there a way I can format each cut to take up less space? Thanks in advance submitted by /u/Immediate-You-3954 [link] [comments]”

“Woohoo I just finished my first every feature length screenplay! It took me two years (started June 2024) and I learned a lot a long the way. I got at the point I couldn’t see it anymore. I spent a lot of time on treatment before moving to script which saw some big changes. Which part do most people spend on? Treatment or screenplay? Based in NL! submitted by /u/Zestyclose-Point1921 [link] [comments]”

“This 30th, and final, draft to my short film! I'm 16 and have spent the last seven or so months on this film project on-and-off during exam season. I have location and quite a few people willing to help, but was hoping for some holistic feedback on the script's promise and takeaways after reading... https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-H4AtQH6n9R-9z2OUQnN5-ik5sr8hLX5/view?usp=sharing It's 40 pages long but should (hopefully) be an engaging read! Thank you all SO much. 🙏🙏🙏 " At a”

“So I just barely finished my first screenplay (Yay)! I'm currently in the process of gathering feedback from my personal friends and acquaintances (local theater directors, my high school drama teacher, my pickiest friend studying writing, my little sister, etc). After gathering their feedback, I was thinking about submitting the script to the BL websites and festivals to get more "industry" feedback (and also for poops and giggles). I'm testing the waters for studying writing”

“It’s not a concentration or completion issue with me, but I seem to have a lot of ADHD grammatical quirks, like convoluted syntax, vagueness, and run-on sentences… Anyone else experience this? submitted by /u/Wonderful_Ad6036 [link] [comments]”

“I desperately want to make a short film in the horror genre, however I seemingly can only think of premises and maybe get a few pages of a script done. I feel like I’ve fallen into a trap of writing a few pages then not finishing it, or deciding the idea isn’t that great. If anyone out there has any advice for me or can point me in a good direction would be very much appreciated. I’m so passionate about this medium and really want to make it work. submitted by /u/Kalefriess [link] &#”

“I’ve been working on a screenplay for quire a while now and have had a hard time keeping it at a reasonable length. I finally decided to let go and see how long it is and it wound up being 176 pages. I understand this is super long, but that’s what I’ve got right now. Needless to say, contests and even sites for feedback tend to have page limits of 130-150. I’d like to submit it somewhere but I can’t find anything that takes things of this length. Any suggestions? (Besides cutting down by 30+ pa”

“I know this is probably a very common question, but I just feel like I’m stuck. I get ideas that I think are really good, then when I sit down to write them down I feel stuck. I look up proper ways to write down your ideas, proper ways to outline, and I try but I always feel like even when I’m making progress I just keep getting lost to the point where I never feel like I’m ready to write. Sometimes I do start writing the script but I get stuck and then I just move on from the project and start”

“Pretty much the title. What was your longest unintentional break from writing and what helped you break the spell? Was it difficult to write after you got back into things? Bonus points: do you have any tips for those currently in a slump? Thanks everyone, happy writing! submitted by /u/HippoFluid1378 [link] [comments]”

“Hey, i have some ideas written and i want to develop them into scripts, but i was thinking that one or two would actually work best if it was an animated film. My question is, is the approach to write an animated film different from a regular one? In general and in terms of formatting? Thanks in advance. submitted by /u/Ok-Relief-4445 [link] [comments]”

“Title: Vlad - Son of the Dragon Format: Feature spec Page Length: 82 Genre: Historical Epic/War Logline: When a young Romanian prince is kidnapped by Turks and raised in captivity, the discovery of his family’s murder begins his lifelong quest for vengeance. Feedback Concerns: Are the characters too one-dimensional? Is my dialogue too on the nose? Are my action lines too vague, including the battle scenes? Is the script too short? Any other feedback is HIGHLY appreciated. Thanks! Script: https:/”

“Title 100 Days of Love, format, featured, Page length 5 pages,Genre - Romantic, Tragedy, Drama Longline: A grieving woman marries a dying man in a hospice, discovering that 100 days was enough to give her a lifetime of love and a legacy the world. Title: 100 Days of Love, Format, Featured, Pages Length,5 Pages , Genre, Romantic, Tragedy, Drama, Longline : A grieving woman marries a dying man in a hospice, discovering that 100 days was enough to give her a lifetime of love and a legacy to heal th”

“As I wrote, a work colleague asked a producer if he'd read my script and deck and he agreed. I sent it, only to now realize that a few things weren't quite right (not necessarily typos or anything, but a few important things I want to add/change). Obviously nothing I can do, I'd never send a different draft, but just sucks that I feel a project is almost never really finished. Hoping he'll be able to understand my voice and message and still like the project. Curious if it's”

“Title: Another Star Format: Feature Page Length: 70 pages Genre: Dramedy Logline: After being ghosted by the woman whom she is convinced is her soulmate, Roni starts to believe that the love she wants may not exist. But if she is going to “settle,” it will be on her own terms. Feedback concerns: The movie spans from late 2019 to 2025. There is a lull between mid 2022 and 2023, and I’m trying to decide how to keep everything interesting while incorporating the main character’s move to Boston and”

“I just submitted my script for my adult animation in the diversity/ half-hour comedy category. It’s tough getting read, let alone repped. So hopefully my script stands out in a sea of sameness. Fingers crossed most other submissions are a bad Brooklyn Nine-Nine copy. 😋 submitted by /u/Halfnhalf2_81 [link] [comments]”