Experienced Movie Story Scriptwriter / Story Producer

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Summary

Movie Story Producer / Recap Scriptwriter Needed We are looking for an experienced movie recap scriptwriter/story producer to help create high-retention 5–6 minute videos using scenes from movies and TV shows. This is NOT traditional long-form scriptwriting. You will watch a movie/show and turn one storyline into a short, emotional mini-story. Your job will be to: Find the strongest emotional storyline in a movie Create a powerful opening hook Select the exact scenes needed to tell the story Provide timestamps for our video editor Structure the story as: Hook → Conflict → Escalation → Emotional Payoff Keep important original movie dialogue Write short narration only when needed to connect scenes Remove unnecessary scenes and keep the story moving quickly Focus on relationships, heartbreak, sacrifice, friendship, family, betrayal, and emotional moments You must understand viewer retention, movie recaps, TikTok/YouTube storytelling, and emotional storytelling. We will provide reference videos showing the exact style we want. To Apply: Send examples of movie recap/storytelling work you have done. Long-term work available for the right person.

  • $35.00

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  • Last viewed by client:6 hours ago
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Member since Jul 15, 2026
  • United States
    7:16 AM

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