TV pilot script adaptation from a short story

TV pilot script adaptation from a short story

TV pilot script adaptation from a short story

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I need a writer experienced in screenwriting to adapt a short story (provided in the attached document) into a TV pilot script designed for a 20–25 minute episode, formatted in Final Draft. The goal is to turn the short story into a concise, engaging pilot that introduces the world, characters, and key conflict while leaving room for future storylines. The adaptation should: Be approximately 20–25 pages in length (standard for a 20-minute TV episode). Be formatted according to industry standards for TV scripts, including: 12-point Courier font One page should correspond to approximately one minute of screen time Proper use of scene headings written entirely in capital letters, specifying whether the scene is set inside or outside, the exact location, and the time of day (for example: “INTERIOR – APARTMENT – DAY” or “EXTERIOR – PARK – NIGHT”) Correct placement of character names, dialogue, and parentheticals Action lines written in the present tense, concise and visual Standard act breaks if appropriate for the genre Deliverables: A completed 20–25 page pilot script in Final Draft format. The work must be fully finished and delivered ASAP, but no later than 2 October 2025. How to Apply At the very first line of your proposal copy verbatim: PRICE $___ | READY BY 2 OCT 2025 | YES/NO | KEYWORD "PILOT" Proposals missing this line will be auto-declined without review.