Looking for a No-Budget Contained Horror Shooting Script — Max. 3 Actors, One House Location
Hi everyone,
I’m looking for a shooting script for a no-budget horror project to produce under very contained conditions.
The ideal script should be:
Horror, thriller, supernatural, psychological horror, mystery, or genre-adjacent
- Set mainly or entirely in one house
- Max. 3 actors
- No expensive VFX, stunts, large crowds, vehicles, police action, or complicated exterior sequences
- Strong atmosphere, tension, and visual storytelling preferred
- Dialogue-driven is fine, but the script should still feel cinematic and filmable
- Runtime around 75-90 min.
I’m especially interested in stories that are simple on the production side but strong in concept, mood, suspense, and emotional stakes. Think contained horror with a clear hook, limited characters, and a practical setup.
This would be a no-budget / micro-budget production, so I’m looking for writers who are open to collaboration, proper credit, and a realistic indie filmmaking setup. Rights, credit, and usage would of course be discussed clearly before anything moves forward.
You can see more about my work here:
clawcleaverflicks.com
Please send a short logline, page count, genre/tone, and any relevant script details. If it sounds like a good fit, I’d be happy to read the script.
Important clarification:
This is not a paid commission, and we are not asking anyone to write something from scratch for free. We are looking for writers who already have a suitable script that is currently unproduced and who are open to a transparent collaboration.
What we can offer:
- A serious attempt to actually produce the film
- Proper writing credit
- A clear written agreement before anything moves forward
- Festival submission plans if the final film turns out well
- Honest communication about limitations, rights and expectations
What we cannot offer:
- Upfront payment
- A professional production budget
- Promises of success, sales or exposure
This is only for writers who understand the trade-off and see value in getting an unproduced script made. If you are looking for a paid option or commission, I fully respect that, this just won’t be the right fit.
Thanks!
Christian
Claw & Cleaver Flicks