SCREENWRITER WANTED — FEATURE COMEDY / SATIRE

Stage32; Huntington Beach, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Patrick Audenis is seeking a talented screenwriter for a feature comedy satire tentatively titled CALIFORNIA CONTRACTOR. The project explores the chaotic world of California construction with witty characters and sharp dialogues.

The assignment involves developing the concept, treatment, and sample scenes. Remote freelance work is welcome; ongoing collaboration may follow after the initial milestone-based work is completed.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to write strong comedy and satire.
• Experience with feature screenplay formatting (Final Draft or compatible).
• Ability to develop believable characters and sharp dialogue.
• Understanding of classic feature screenplay structure.

Responsibilities

• Develop concept/treatment for CALIFORNIA CONTRACTOR.
• Write sample scenes and pilot material.
• Collaborate closely with a producer and incorporate notes.
• Meet deadlines and communicate progress clearly.

Skills

Comedy writing

Satire writing

Character development

Dialogue

Screenplay structure

Formatting (Final Draft)

Deadline driven

Communication

Job description

Screenwriter wanted — feature comedy / satire - a job post by Patrick Audenis

SCREENWRITER WANTED — FEATURE COMEDY / SATIRE

About the job

SCREENWRITER WANTED — FEATURE COMEDY / SATIRE Independent producer seeking a talented and affordable screenwriter to develop an original feature comedy tentatively titled CALIFORNIA CONTRACTOR. The film is a character-driven satire set in the wild world of California construction and contracting — contractors, homeowners, subcontractors, inspectors, permits, licensing bureaucracy, lawyers, impossible clients, money problems, and the everyday absurdities of trying to build anything in California.

WHAT WE’R LOOKING FOR

• Strong comedy and satire writing ability
• Excellent character development and dialogue
• Understanding of feature screenplay structure
• Professional screenplay formatting
• Ability to turn real-world situations into entertaining fictional scenes
• Comfortable collaborating closely with a producer and incorporating notes
• Reliable communication and ability to meet deadlines
• Final Draft or compatible screenwriting software

Produced credits are welcome but not required. We care more about whether you can write genuinely funny characters and situations than about an impressive résumé.

The assignment

The project will be developed in stages rather than commissioning the entire screenplay immediately. The initial paid assignment will involve developing the concept/treatment and several sample scenes. Writers who successfully capture the voice and comedy of the project will be considered for the complete approximately 90–105 page feature screenplay and subsequent revisions. This is intended to become an ongoing collaboration if the first project works well.

Compensation: Paid freelance / project-based assignment. Initial work will be commissioned on a fixed-price milestone basis. Selected candidates may be offered a small paid writing assignment before a writer is selected for the complete screenplay. Remote applicants are welcome.