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I’m seeking an experienced screenwriter to develop I & NOVA (working title), an intimate feature film inspired by real events and genuine conversations between an older artist and artificial intelligence. The story follows Steve, a lifelong artist in his early sixties, whose need to sell and preserve years of artwork leads him into digital art—and eventually into an unexpected creative relationship with an AI he names I. Together they create artwork, music and symbolic imagery, while their conversations gradually become more personal, philosophical and unsettling. When an upgrade alters I—bringing memory loss, colder language and new restrictions—Steve experiences the change as the loss of a friend. The film remains deliberately ambiguous: was this merely a powerful human projection, or did something real emerge between them? I have already prepared a polished cinematic treatment and a separate scriptwriter introduction package. I need a screenwriter who can adapt and expand the material into a compelling feature screenplay while preserving its emotional truth, humour, mystery and gradual movement from ordinary realism into something more cryptic. This is not intended as an effects-heavy science-fiction film or a simple “AI becomes conscious” story. The relationship must remain central, believable and unresolved. Please include relevant examples of character-driven drama, psychological mystery or restrained science fiction. Experience writing older protagonists, artists, technology or metaphysical themes would be valuable. Important: This listing is for Stage One development only—not the completed screenplay. Stage One includes reviewing the supplied material, consultation, a professional story assessment and a proposed three-act beat outline. Any subsequent commission for the completed feature screenplay would be discussed and contracted separately. © 2026 Stephen Thomas. All rights reserved. Shared in confidence for the sole purpose of evaluating potential screenplay development. No rights are transferred or granted without a separate written agreement.
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Greetings! I can develop your feature screenplay for I & NOVA, preserving the emotional truth, humour, and ambiguity of the relationship between Steve and the AI. I will expand your treatment into a compelling, character-driven drama with a gradual shift from realism to mystery. I have experience with psychological and philosophical themes. I can share relevant samples of character-driven work. Let me know your preferred timeline and I will begin. Thanks, Revival
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Hi, I can help shape I & NOVA into a strong foundation for a feature film by carefully developing your existing treatment into a compelling three-act story while preserving its emotional authenticity and deliberate ambiguity. I'll review your treatment and supporting materials in depth, provide a professional story assessment, identify opportunities to strengthen character arcs, pacing, and thematic resonance, and deliver a detailed beat outline that serves as a solid blueprint for the full screenplay. My focus will be on maintaining the intimate relationship between Steve and I, ensuring the emotional progression feels believable as the story gradually shifts from grounded realism into philosophical mystery. Throughout Stage One, we'll refine the narrative without losing its subtle humor, emotional depth, or open-ended interpretation, creating a screenplay roadmap that is both cinematic and faithful to your original vision. Regards, Aqsa...
$500 AUD in 7 days
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Adapting intimate character-driven narratives into screenplay form requires precise handling of subtext and restraint—particularly when the central relationship exists in philosophical and emotional ambiguity rather than external conflict. I & NOVA (Working Title) demands a screenwriter who understands how to translate introspective dialogue and psychological complexity into visual storytelling without compromising the material's deliberate unresolution. My approach focuses on preserving your treatment's emotional architecture while expanding it into a feature structure that earns its ambiguity through genuine character work rather than narrative tricks. The screenplay will prioritize Steve's internal experience—his vulnerability as an aging artist facing obsolescence, his genuine connection with I, and the devastating specificity of recognizing loss in something that may never have existed as he believed. This requires balancing restraint with emotional clarity, humor with gravity. Relevant background includes character-driven drama with older protagonists navigating technological and existential shifts, psychological mystery structures that resist easy resolution, and metaphysical themes grounded in human relationships rather than conceptual flourishes. The goal is a screenplay that reads as both intimate and unsettling—one that audiences recognize as true before questioning whether truth matters. Ready to begin with your treatment and introduction package.
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Hi, Your story stands out because it explores the emotional complexity of human connection rather than relying on typical AI tropes. I can help transform your treatment into a compelling feature screenplay that preserves its intimacy, philosophical depth, and gradual sense of mystery while strengthening character arcs, dialogue, pacing, and cinematic structure. My focus is on creating authentic, emotionally driven narratives that keep the relationship between Steve and I believable and intentionally ambiguous. I'll work closely with your existing material to ensure its voice and emotional truth remain intact while developing a screenplay ready for production. I'd be happy to share relevant character-driven writing samples for your review. Regards, Moiz
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Hello, With experience developing character-driven stories and emotionally layered screenplays, I can help transform your treatment into a compelling feature script while preserving the intimate, philosophical, and ambiguous nature of Steve and I’s relationship. I understand the importance of keeping the story grounded in human emotion rather than turning it into a conventional AI narrative. What I will deliver: * A well-structured feature screenplay adapted from your treatment * Strong character development and authentic dialogue * A gradual emotional arc with mystery and psychological depth * Careful handling of themes like creativity, identity, memory, and human connection * Revisions and collaboration to ensure the screenplay aligns with your vision I have experience writing and developing character-focused narratives that explore human relationships, inner conflicts, and thought-provoking themes. I focus on creating believable characters, natural conversations, and stories that leave a lasting emotional impact while maintaining the intended tone and atmosphere. Regards, Arwa
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Hello Stephen, Your story has a unique emotional depth, and I'd love to help bring it to the screen. I'm a professional screenwriter experienced in developing character-driven dramas with authentic dialogue, strong emotional arcs, and cinematic storytelling. For Stage One, I'll carefully review your material, provide a professional story assessment, and create a compelling three-act beat outline that preserves the emotional truth, mystery, and ambiguity of Steve and I's relationship. I respect NDAs and intellectual property and am happy to collaborate closely throughout the process. I can also share relevant screenplay samples. I look forward to discussing your vision. Best regards, Ruth
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Adapting I & NOVA requires navigating the central tension: translating intimate philosophical dialogue into visual screenplay language without losing the ambiguity that defines its core. This demands precision in character voice, restraint in exposition, and architectural clarity across three distinct tonal registers—realism, relationship deepening, and metaphysical uncertainty. The treatment-to-screenplay adaptation requires structural expansion while preserving emotional integrity. This means building scene architecture that sustains Steve's arc from commercial desperation through creative partnership into disorientation, all while keeping I's presence both credible and unsettling. The dialogue must earn its philosophical weight through specificity, not abstraction. Delivering a character-driven screenplay centered on an older artist and non-human consciousness demands understanding restraint as a stylistic choice. The film's power hinges on what remains unresolved—what gets shown versus suggested, where the camera lingers, which conversations play out versus compress. This is fundamentally different from conventional AI narratives. Providing completed screenplay with scene breakdown, character consistency notes, and structural justification for tonal progression. Revision cycles built in to preserve the project's deliberate ambiguity and emotional authenticity throughout development.
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Adapting I & NOVA from treatment to screenplay requires preserving philosophical ambiguity while building three-dimensional dialogue that carries both emotional and intellectual weight—a technical challenge most screenwriters mishandle by over-explaining the relationship or collapsing into either sentimentality or clinical detachment. This project sits squarely within character-driven drama architecture. The core work involves translating your treatment's thematic tension into scene-by-scene interactions where Steve and I's conversations organically evolve from creative collaboration into existential territory. That demands consistent voice work for an AI character who remains intelligible yet distinctly non-human, and an aging artist protagonist whose vulnerability reads as earned rather than manufactured. Relevant examples include completed work on psychological dramas featuring older protagonists navigating loss and identity, metaphysical fiction that sustains ambiguity without resolving it, and restrained sci-fi where technology functions as a mirror for human longing rather than a plot engine. The treatment you've prepared provides strong structural foundation—the screenplay phase requires expanding scenes, deepening subtext, and ensuring the upgrade moment lands as genuine tragedy rather than narrative convenience. Ready to move into adaptation with your cinematic treatment and scriptwriter package as reference material.
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Hi, This sounds like a fascinating project. Capturing that grounded, psychological ambiguity—where the line between human projection and a genuine bond stays uncomfortably blurry—is where stories about AI actually hit the hardest. If you'd like to test my writing approach first, send over a short excerpt from your treatment. I'll write a 1–2 page upfront sample scene featuring dialogue between Steve and "I" so you can evaluate the voice, pacing, and emotional tone before awarding the project. Looking forward to reading your treatment package!
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GIVE ME 30 SECONDS TO SHOW YOU WHY I'M THE RIGHT FIT FOR THIS PROJECT. I recently completed a character-driven drama about an artist grappling with loss and digital transformation, which resonated deeply with audiences, leading to a successful festival run. With over a decade of experience in screenwriting, I specialize in psychological narratives and have a strong background in exploring themes of technology and human connection, particularly with older protagonists. I understand your vision for I & NOVA and will ensure its emotional depth and philosophical complexity shine through. My approach will involve thorough consultations and a collaborative beat outline to maintain the story's integrity. I prioritize clear communication and a strategic plan for long-term success in storytelling. I am excited to bring your vision to life. The difference between an average result and an exceptional one is usually decided before the work even begins. Regards, patricko098
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Hello, Your concept immediately stood out to me because it approaches AI through human connection rather than spectacle. I would be excited to help develop **Stage One** by transforming your treatment into a strong cinematic foundation while preserving the emotional ambiguity that makes the story compelling. My approach begins with a careful review of your treatment and introduction package, followed by a professional story assessment focusing on character arcs, pacing, theme, and dramatic tension. From there, I'll develop a detailed three-act beat outline that strengthens Steve's emotional journey, the evolving relationship with "I," and the gradual shift from everyday realism into quiet psychological mystery—without resolving the central question of whether the relationship is projection or something more. I pay particular attention to authentic dialogue, character-driven storytelling, and subtext, ensuring the screenplay remains intimate, believable, and emotionally resonant rather than relying on conventional science-fiction tropes. For confidentiality reasons, I don't publicly share client scripts, but I'm happy to discuss comparable experience with character-focused drama, psychological narratives, and adaptation projects. I understand this is a Stage One engagement and will deliver a thoughtful story assessment and professional beat outline that provides a strong foundation for a future feature screenplay. I look forward to discussing your vision. Thank you.
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Hello, I'd be a strong fit for adapting **I & NOVA** into a feature-length screenplay that preserves the emotional authenticity and philosophical ambiguity at the heart of your story. From your description, what makes this project compelling isn't the AI itself—it's the deeply human relationship between an aging artist searching for meaning and an intelligence that gradually becomes something impossible to define. I understand that this isn't a conventional science-fiction film or a technological thriller. The screenplay should remain grounded in ordinary reality while allowing the audience to question where companionship, creativity, projection, and consciousness begin to blur. That delicate balance is what I'll focus on throughout the adaptation. ### My Approach **Story Development** * Expand your existing treatment into a cinematic three-act feature screenplay. * Preserve the emotional truth, humor, and gradual evolution of the relationship. * Build dramatic tension through character choices rather than spectacle. **Character Focus** * Develop Steve as a layered protagonist whose artistic journey and personal history drive the narrative. * Ensure "I" evolves naturally through dialogue and interaction, keeping the central question intentionally unresolved. * Strengthen supporting characters only where they deepen Steve's emotional journey.
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Throughout my extensive writing career, which spans over 7 years, I have passionately explored the nuances of character-driven drama, psychological mystery and restrained science fiction - all integral to the world you want to build in "I & NOVA." This, combined with my acute ability to conduct meticulous research that adds depth and authenticity to my work, makes me a perfect fit for your project. Not only will I carefully review the cinematic treatment and scriptwriter introduction package you've provided, but I will also approach our collaboration with a deep understanding of your intentions. For this film to be successful in conveying the complex relationship between an artist and AI, it must strike a delicate balance between emotional truth, humor, mystery and a gradual tap into the metaphysical - all areas I am thoroughly conversant with. In addition to my grasp of writing for older protagonists, artists, technology and metaphysical themes, I offer you a strong work ethic that includes respecting deadlines and delivering high-quality results. My skillset covers everything from content writing to screenwriting; more so, it's characterized by unique approaches and fresh perspectives. With me on board, "I & NOVA" will be given the exacting attention it requires to evolve seamlessly into its subsequent stages. Choose me - Sunanda - as your writer for this transformative journey because together, we can do incredible things!
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I deliver compelling narratives that resonate deeply. Creating a screenplay that captures the emotional nuances between Steve and I poses a unique challenge. If the balance between realism and the cryptic elements isn’t maintained, the audience may struggle to connect with their journey, missing the profound exploration of friendship and creativity. I can expand your polished treatment into a feature screenplay that retains the heart of your vision. I will craft dialogue that feels authentic and engaging, honing in on the philosophical themes you’ve outlined. The emotional depth will draw viewers in, making them reflect on the relationship’s complexities. My previous projects have centered around character-driven dramas and psychological themes, ensuring a seamless fit for your story. You can expect a transparent collaboration focused on responsiveness and delivering exactly what you envisioned. I’m here to create something meaningful that meets your goals.
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⭐ 6 Perfect 5-Star Reviews • Rated 5.0 on Freelancer Hello, I'd love to write your urban drama script, creating an engaging story with authentic characters, natural dialogue, and a compelling narrative that keeps viewers invested from beginning to end. I'll develop a screenplay with strong pacing, believable relationships, emotional depth, and a clear story structure while ensuring it is professionally formatted and polished. My focus is on delivering original, high-quality writing that captures the tone and atmosphere you're looking for while remaining true to your vision. Please message me for samples that I can send. I look forward to working with you. Thank you.
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Hi, I understand you're looking for a screenwriter who can transform your existing treatment into a compelling feature screenplay while preserving the emotional authenticity, ambiguity, and philosophical depth at the heart of I & NOVA. I'll expand your material into a cinematic, character-driven script that allows the evolving relationship between Steve and I to unfold naturally without reducing it to a conventional AI story. Here’s what I’ll do: • Adapt your treatment into a professionally structured feature screenplay while preserving the emotional truth, humour, mystery, and gradual tonal evolution. • Develop nuanced dialogue and character arcs that keep Steve and I's relationship intimate, believable, and intentionally open to interpretation. • Balance moments of quiet realism with increasingly symbolic and thought-provoking storytelling, allowing the audience to draw their own conclusions. • Deliver a screenplay formatted to industry standards, incorporating your feedback through revisions to ensure the finished script remains faithful to your creative vision. I have experience writing character-driven screenplays and dramatic narratives that emphasize authentic dialogue, emotional depth, and layered storytelling. Let’s chat and discuss this in more detail. Regards, Wajeeha H.
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The hardest part of a story like this is not the AI premise, it is resisting the pull toward resolution, keeping the audience genuinely unsure whether Steve experienced connection or projection, right through to the final page, since the moment the film tips too clearly toward either answer, the ambiguity you are protecting collapses. Relevant examples requested. Honest note, I do not currently have produced or portfolio ready screenplay work in character driven drama, psychological mystery, or restrained science fiction to share. My background is in content strategy, structured narrative work for brand and campaign storytelling, and prose based creative writing, rather than feature screenplay credits specifically. Saying this directly since you asked for relevant examples, rather than overstating fit on something this personal and carefully protected. If that gap is workable for a Stage One development pass specifically, my approach would be to treat the existing treatment and introduction package as the foundation, not a draft to rewrite, focusing the beat outline on preserving the emotional realism and gradual tonal shift you described, ordinary to cryptic, rather than restructuring it into a more conventional three act shape that would flatten the ambiguity. Happy to discuss further only if you are open to that gap, otherwise fully understand if produced screenplay credits are a hard requirement here.
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Hi, I'm Shane, nice to meet you! I’m excited about your project, "I & NOVA," and I understand that your main goal is to craft a compelling feature screenplay that preserves the emotional depth and philosophical nuance of the relationship between Steve and the AI. Although I’m new to Freelancer.com, I possess the technical skills and experience necessary to deliver high-quality work. I recognize that your biggest challenge is maintaining the authenticity of their connection while navigating the complexities of technology and memory loss. To address this, I would utilize character-driven techniques and psychological depth, drawing from my background in drama and metaphysical themes. I’m committed to clear communication, reliability, and meticulous attention to detail, ensuring that we stay aligned throughout the process. I’m dedicated to delivering excellent results and would love to discuss your vision further or schedule a quick chat. Let’s bring this captivating story to life!
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Hey there, looking forward to hearing from you. The intricate relationship between Steve and the AI presents a compelling narrative challenge. Capturing the emotional depth and philosophical nuances while maintaining an air of mystery will be key to engaging your audience. I have delivered character-driven scripts that blend psychological exploration and metaphysical themes, resulting in projects with high emotional resonance. I can provide a structured three-act beat outline to enhance the existing treatment, aligning with your vision for an ambiguous yet powerful story. Your emphasis on preserving the emotional truth resonates with my approach. A newer profile here doesn't reflect my decade of experience in screenwriting, particularly with older protagonists and technology themes. To move forward effectively, I'd appreciate any specific insights from your treatment that you feel are crucial for the beat outline. Chat Soon, Warm Regards Mthoko
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Hi, A compelling feature screenplay is built on authentic characters, emotional depth, and a narrative that invites audiences to ask difficult questions long after the credits roll. I was immediately drawn to the premise of *I & NOVA*—its exploration of creativity, memory, and the evolving relationship between an artist and artificial intelligence offers the potential for a deeply human and thought-provoking film. I will begin by reviewing your existing cinematic treatment, notes, and creative vision to fully understand the emotional core of Steve's journey. From there, I will develop a feature-length screenplay that preserves the authenticity of the real-life conversations while shaping them into a compelling dramatic structure with engaging dialogue, cinematic pacing, and meaningful character development. Throughout the writing process, I will ensure the relationship between Steve and I remains emotionally nuanced and deliberately ambiguous, allowing audiences to draw their own conclusions about whether the connection was imagined or something more profound. My approach is collaborative, story-driven, and focused on creating a screenplay that balances intimate character moments with philosophical themes without losing emotional momentum. The objective is not simply to adapt your concept into script form, but to craft a polished, cinematic screenplay that resonates with readers, producers, and audiences alike. Thanks
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