Scriptwriter (film & web series)
Mahar Productions is an Australian based production house which is coming up with a mega multinational project. We are looking for talented writers who have command on English, Urdu and Hindi. With 2-5 years of experience in screenplay and story boarding, he/she should have scripted 2-3 web series or films.
Job Description
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Develop and research ideas for original movie screenplays.
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Create an initial framework, or treatment, for screenplays.
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Write or adapt a story into a script.
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Meet with film executives to pitch screenplays and ideas.
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Weave together visual elements in scenes with plot and dialogue.
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Work with producers and directors to edit and adjust the script as needed.
Screenwriter Skills & Competencies
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Research: Ability to conduct research on various topics.
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Writing skills: A strong command of the English, Urdu & Hindi language and the ability to write a compelling story is a must for this job. Ability to create screenplay from stories and the ability to write dialogs in different dialects.
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Observational skills: The candidate should have the ability to base characters, plot lines, and much of the dialogue of a script on real events, places, and people they've observed in real life.
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Creativity: Candidate must be able to come up with new ideas and also envision what a film might be like before it's made.
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Interpersonal skills: When working on a film, screenwriters must work with the producer, director, and other team members to adjust the screenplay as needed. They also must be able to effectively pitch their screenplays.