Rules Are Rules — a short screenplay

When a law-abiding teenager breaks one of society’s oldest rules, he discovers that his watch doesn’t actually answer to him.

JJ Burry

Last time we talked about NYC Midnight’s short screenplay writing contest:

“Last year I entered the NYC Midnight Short Screenplay Contest. Why? I wanted a challenge, and I wanted to try something new.

I am once again signing up for this contest! Our first challenge releases this Friday at midnight (EST). I can not wait to see how I do this year and see how much I’ve improved.”

from Competing in NYC Midnight

This time, I’m sharing my first-ever screenplay with you. This was a 48-hour project through NYC Midnight.

My prompt:

  • Genre
    • Science-Fiction
  • Location
    • A drive-in movie theater
  • Object
    • Handcuffs
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Rules Are Rules — a short screenplay

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  3. I enjoyed the screenplay. Interesting premise and nice layout on the formatting. Liked the directives (e.g., montage). You might more of the camera shots (e.g., aerial shot of drive-in; close up of mom with watch). Thanks for sharing!

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