Feature film script editor / development rewr - a job post by Ryan Buckley
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Feature Film Script Editor / Development Rewr
| Seeking | Screenwriter |
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| Location | Scottsdale, Arizona |
| Status | Development |
| Type | Feature film |
| Genre | Crime • Drama • Thriller / Suspense |
| Date Added | Feb 11, 2026 |
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| Date Updated | Feb 11, 2026 |
| Deadline | Apr 30, 2026 |
About the job
I’m seeking an experienced script editor / development writer to help modernize and tighten a feature-length thriller originally written over 15 years ago.
The project is a dark, character-driven thriller centered on privileged teenagers whose weekend getaway spirals into violence, cover-ups, and moral collapse. Think Alpha Dog, Bully, Cruel Intentions, and Very Bad Things — grounded, uncomfortable, and psychologically sharp.
The goal is not to reinvent the story, but to:
Update dialogue, tone, and cultural references for a modern audience
Tighten structure
Strengthen character motivation and moral clarity
Reduce excess and sharpen tension
Maintain a grounded, realistic tone (not a slasher or camp horror)
This is a paid development job. I am open to:
A deep developmental edit with notes
A collaborative rewrite
Ideal candidates will have experience with:
Thriller / crime / dark drama features
Character-driven material
Developmental editing or rewrite work
Understanding of tone, pacing, and modern audience sensibilities
Please include:
Relevant credits or samples (thriller preferred)
Your typical workflow (notes vs rewrite)
Estimated timeline and rate
This project is intended to be market-ready and positioned for producers, festivals, or representation.
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Dark, character-driven thrillers are my zone. Grounded psychological tension – not camp.
Netflix series co-writer. Scriptapalooza QF. I modernize dialogue, tighten structure, sharpen moral stakes – while keeping your story intact.
Paid test scene? Rate negotiable. Fast, clean, collaborative.
Samples ready. Let's sharpen this. Email: volkandurakcay357@gmail.com