Screenwriter – Star Wars Fan Film

Stage 32, LLC; Charlotte (NC); Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A unique opportunity for a passionate screenwriter to craft a short film script inspired by Star Wars. Collaborate closely with the director/producer on an intriguing project set in the Outer Rim, developing complex characters and a thrilling narrative. Ideal candidates should have a solid understanding of cinematic storytelling and a love for the Star Wars universe.

Qualifications

• Experience writing short film scripts with samples.
• Strong grasp of story structure, pacing, and dialogue.

Responsibilities

• Develop an 8–10 page script based on existing logline and character breakdowns.
• Work directly with the director/producer to create a compelling narrative.

Skills

Story structure

Pacing

Cinematic dialogue

Visual storytelling

Job description

Screenwriter – star wars fan film - a job post by Courtney Smith

I am seeking ascreenwriterto help bringShadows of the Past, a Star Wars-inspired short film, to life. This is a 10-minute, character-driven fan film set in the Outer Rim and centered around four strangers who discover a Sith artifact buried in the forest. What begins as chance turns into a tense psychological standoff where only one walks away.

Tone is dramatic and suspenseful—thinkThe Hateful EightmeetsAndor.

About the Role:
You’ll work directly with the director/producer to develop a complete 8–10 page script based on an existing logline, synopsis, and character breakdowns. I'm looking for someone who can create strong, layered dialogue and build tension within a confined, single-location story.

Ideal Candidate:

Strong grasp of story structure, pacing, and cinematic dialogue

Experience writing short film scripts (please include samples)

Passionate about Star Wars (deep lore knowledge a plus!)

Able to work independently, take feedback, and meet quick turnaround deadlines

Bonus if you’re comfortable with minimal exposition and strong visual storytelling

Logline:
On a remote fringe world, a former Jedi, a bounty hunter, a drifter, and a curious young mechanic uncover a buried Sith artifact—unleashing paranoia, buried secrets, and the lure of darkness; as trust shatters, only one will survive the night.

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