A brew of surrealism and fantasy, if not balanced correctly, can easily turn into a chaotic mess. There are few who get it right – the breathtakingly heart-breaking cinematic masterpieces Wes Anderson makes, or the unsettling and dark drama of Sweeney Todd and Perfume. Emotions are what keep these films grounded and relatable – which will be the key to our screenplay as well.
For the short film based on a true story, I can contribute my understanding of emotional cues, and an expertise in screenplay structure. The characters must be allowed breathing room, but at no point must the narration slack. The pacing of the story will be quite important, especially if we are to leave the audience feeling sad at the end.
The budget and timeline are negotiable. Please send me a message - I’d love to discuss the project with you further. Samples of my work can provided as well.