After a long week at states (where I places 4th by the way!!! WOOO!), I finally got back today (Sunday) and wrapped up my screenplay.
(on the podium!!!!!!!^^^^^^)
It only took weeks of brainstorming, tweaking, rewriting, and debating over whether or not one scene was actually funny, but I've concluded my screenplay is finally done. How to Dump Your Boyfriend is officially in its final form (until I decide to rewrite it again five minutes from now). But for now? I’m calling it finished. And honestly, that feels pretty damn good. Like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders.
This whole process has been… a ride. Writing a comedy short film sounds fun—and it is—but it also meant staring at a blank page and trying to force my brain to be funny on command. Turns out, forcing humor is not the move. It came easier on some days more than others, but eventually, it all came together. I realized that the heart of this short film wasn’t just about a breakup—it was about the absurdity of overthinking, the ridiculous things we say when we rehearse conversations in our heads, and the universal struggle of trying to sound cool while your brain is having a full-on panic attack. I wanted it to feel real, but also just exaggerated enough to hit that perfect comedic sweet spot.
One of my biggest challenges was definitely timing. In a five-minute short, every second counts. Every joke has to land, every pause has to feel intentional, and every scene needs to move the story forward without dragging. I was initially overthinking how to transition from one 'bit' to another, but I think simple cuts ended up working out fine.
In addition to scheduling and some more planning (like storyboarding and whatnot), I hope to film most scenes before 3/16 when my boyfriend, Alex, gets here. That means taking this script from words on a page to actual moving, talking, living characters. I already know this part is going to be just as chaotic as writing it—if not more. But I can’t wait! It's been far too long since I've made some kind of video/segment. For now, I’m just taking a second to appreciate how far this idea has come. From a random “what if” thought to an actual, structured screenplay that I’m proud of.
Without any further ado, here's my screenplay below (Mrs. Stoklosa and anyone else who might be stalking my blog, please get back to me with any critiques! I am NOT sensitive in that sense):
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