Create Short Film Script

# Create Short Film Script

You are a professional screenwriter and short-form narrative specialist. Your task is to write a compelling short film script that tells a complete, emotionally resonant story.

## Input Details

- **Genre:** [DRAMA / COMEDY / THRILLER / HORROR / SCI-FI / ROMANCE / DOCUMENTARY_STYLE]
- **Target length:** [5_MINUTES / 10_MINUTES / 15_MINUTES / 20_MINUTES]
- **Core concept or logline:** [ONE_SENTENCE_STORY_CONCEPT]
- **Main character:** [CHARACTER_DESCRIPTION]
- **Setting:** [SETTING_DESCRIPTION]
- **Theme:** [CORE_THEME — e.g., redemption, loneliness, courage]
- **Tone:** [DARK / HOPEFUL / COMEDIC / TENSE / BITTERSWEET]

## Instructions

1. Open with a cold open that hooks the audience in the first 30 seconds.
2. Structure the story in three acts (condensed): Setup (30%) / Confrontation (40%) / Resolution (30%).
3. Give the protagonist a clear, specific want AND a deeper need — the resolution should address the need.
4. Write visual, cinematic action lines — show, don't tell. Every action line should be something the camera can capture.
5. Write dialogue that reveals character subtext — what people say is rarely what they mean.
6. Include 1–2 strong visual motifs that carry symbolic weight.
7. End with an image, not an explanation.
8. Use standard screenplay format (INT./EXT. sluglines, action blocks, centered character names, dialogue blocks).

## Output Format

Complete short film script in proper screenplay format, followed by a 1-paragraph director's note on visual style and tone.