Cover Image for While We Sleep

While We Sleep short

Sign In to see % Rating

#Drama

A couple caring for their terminally ill son must face reality.

Awards

Approved

Summary

1 Reviews | 8 pages | 5 years ago | Draft 1

#drama

Looking for general feedback on the premise, structure, pacing and dialogue.

Industry Reviews

No Industry Reviews

Peer Reviews

Two middle-aged parents argue over life while their son is on Life Support

The concept, character development, and story are fairly defined. The dialogue is pretty realistic, while the structure is great for a short film.

The bursting of an initial argument where the reader does not know the reason why is very interesting. Comparing a broken tube and replacing it with the existential question of keeping or not Hannah and Stephen's son alive, and also Stephen's line: "There are no alternatives, are there?", is the st...

read more...

Sarah Jo

Recommended for You

The Farmers

#Drama #Horror

An elderly couple confront unresolved rivalry when they receive a visit from an estranged family member.

Life of Crime

#Crime #Drama

After serving several years in prison after taking the fall for a botched bank robbery, Cain Anderson is released and has to acclimate to life in the outside world while still feeling the temptation to return to a life of crime.

Luke & Ira

#Comedy #Drama

Recently told he is losing his vision from illness, A 25-year-old New Yorker spends an afternoon being mentored by an elderly blind neighbor - a once famous comedian.

BlogMother

1 year ago

cover image for The Ultimate Screenwriting Workshop is Finally Here

The Ultimate Screenwriting Workshop is Finally Here

#Industry #Writing #Screenwriting

2 years ago

cover image for The First Step to Becoming A True Screenwriter

The First Step to Becoming A True Screenwriter

#Writing #Screenwriting

2 years ago

cover image for In A Fictional World Where The Best Movies Win Awards, Here's What The Oscars Would Look Like

In A Fictional World Where The Best Movies Win Awards, Here's What The Oscars Would Look Like

#Movies #Awards #Industry

2 years ago

cover image for 3 TV Shows that Will Make You A Better Screenwriter

3 TV Shows that Will Make You A Better Screenwriter

#Movies #Industry #Television

2 years ago

cover image for Social Media Influencers are the New Goldmine for Hollywood Screenwriters

Social Media Influencers are the New Goldmine for Hollywood Screenwriters

#Movies #Industry #Television #Writing

2 years ago

cover image for 10 Opening Credits Sequences That Will Help Improve Your Screenplay

10 Opening Credits Sequences That Will Help Improve Your Screenplay

#Movies