Matt C. Slater
@mattslaterwriter.bsky.social
Aussie screenwriter who delivers raw, unapologetic stories and complex characters that stay with you.
Short film script call out. Looking for erotic/sexy thrillers. Ideally akin to The Housemaid rather than 365 Days. A nice location, handful of characters etc. Nothing that requires a super high budget for a short. Under 15 pages would be preferable. #filmsky #scriptsky #shortfilm #filmmaking
22 pages into this comedy feature. It’s either really, really shit, or I’m more natural at comedy than any other genre I’ve taken on. #ScriptSky
Grandpa Simpson: A Little from Column A
ALT: Grandpa Simpson: A Little from Column A
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I wrote eight pages today. Why did I wait so long to commit to writing a comedy? This is funnn. #ScriptSky
Have boundaries, or people will walk all over you and call it your fault.
Finally watched Disclosure Day. I know it's hit or miss with people, but I loved it. Spielberg is a mastermind. #ScriptSky
Fellow writers, what approach works best for finding your next project? I’m a logline/concept guy myself, but I know others may start with character, comps, setting etc. #ScriptSky
My heart is happy. I've found the dark comedy concept I want to write. #ScriptSky
Regardless of whether anyone gets any bites.. the screenwriting community on here sure is a fucking creative bunch. #ScriptSky #ScreenPit
THREESTYLE After his unconventional relationship is exposed to the world, an injured Olympic swimming great fights to rebuild his career and hold his trio together as he chases the all-time gold medal record. Austin Second Rounder, Screencraft finalist, Roadmap SF #ScreenPit #Dr #Ro #Pi
A suicide prevention officer working for the world's largest virtual reality company discovers a glitch in the software that traps and kill its users. Now, she must determine what is real and who she can trust in order to implement a patch before the algorithm destroys her, too. #ScreenPit #SFi #Fea
When a teen and her friends unknowingly awaken a sinister entity, every blink forces them to commit horrifying acts against themselves or each other. Trapped inside her secluded home, they must keep their eyes open until dawn, or it's lights out. #ScreenPit #Fea #Su #Ho #WrDis #scriptsky+
AFTERGLOW After a grieving fiancé befriends his late partner’s first love, his search for closure with the man he planned to hate gives way to an intense connection he can’t quit. PAGE Quarterfinalist, Austin Second Rounder #ScreenPit #Sho #Ro #Dr #LGBT
THE ENTRAPMENT After a desperate mother lures an arrogant gym rat into a haunted elevator, she must keep him trapped in order to free her daughter’s soul from a malevolent force. Austin Second Rounder #ScreenPit #Sho #Ho
I don't understand the envy/jealousy some feel toward the success of fellow screenwriters. This buisness is brutual enough as it is to be bitter that it's not happening to you. #ScriptSky
If you see this you MUST do it! ⊹ Name: Matt ⊹ Height: 6’1” ⊹ Star sign: Leo ⊹ Nicknames: Matty, Golden voice ⊹ Siblings: 1 half sis. 1 half bro (never met) ⊹ Relationship: Sleeping with anxiety ⊹ Crushing on: Kelly Clarkson’s vocals ⊹ Fav seasons: Four Seasons ⊹ Pets: A labrador ⊹ Fav color: Aqua
If you see this you MUST do it! ⊹ name: Leah ⊹ height: 5'9" ⊹ star sign: Leo ⊹ nicknames: Julia Wild (from derby) ⊹ siblings: 2 brothers, 1 sister, 3 step sibs, 2 half sibs ⊹ relationship: Living in sin ⊹ crushing on: this fresh cup of black coffee ⊹ fav seasons: Fall ⊹ pets: 4 ⊹ fav color: orange
How do you all need multiple alarms to wake up?? I jolt awake before it even has a chance to start.
Reminder: Your future is bright. You belong, and you are good enough. You control your emotions, they do not control you. All your problems have solutions. You press on because you believe in your path to success. You are building your future. You can change the world. I'm proud of you
Quick tip: If you're struggling with procrastination, make each step as small and easy as possible. Small wins build momentum.
It’s wild to think of all the incredible scripts that have never had the chance to come to life because one reader didn’t connect with it #ScriptSky
I’ve known depression has lingered in my life, but I’ve always pushed through it because there’s no other choice than to thrive, but man, the unease in the world right now has me down and out. I’m okay, just trying to find a way to make art my safe place again.
Another year, another bridesmaid. Congratulations to everyone who’s moving onto the semifinals! #ScriptSky
Life can throw a lot at you. Remember to be kind to yourself and take some time to refill your own tank.
“There’s nothing more beautiful than the way the ocean refuses to stop kissing the shoreline, no matter how many times it's sent away." - Sarah Kay
I’ve been doing my best to pause, to enjoy the simpler and beautiful moments in life. The sunsets at my new place are just that ☺️
Happy to say my drama pilot THREESTYLE is a second rounder at the Austin Film Festival. The waiting game continues for my other two entries. #AFF #ScriptSky
Gloria Steinem died with fewer rights than she had during her lifetime. That fact needs to be front and centre of every media report, every dedication, every discussion of her death.
Gotta love how AFF’s approach to competition results is no news is good news until it’s not, unless you get a call between September and your last hopes. #Scriptsky
No amount of hate will ever change who I am. And even the smallest amount of love will lift me.
Oh man, not Dolly… it feels like the world just lost one of its foundations of all that is good.