Alex & Lioness Savannah Script
Budget: $250 – $750 USD
I need a short-film screenplay that drops Alex the Lion straight from the DreamWorks Madagascar universe into the wide-open African savannah alongside a spirited lioness companion. The tone should stay adventurous throughout: sweeping plains, herds thundering past, that rush of discovery and exploration always pushing the duo forward.
After a series of lively encounters with the local wildlife, their journey takes a literal downturn when both characters dive head-first into a hidden burrow and become wedged, leaving only their rear ends and twitching tails above ground. From there the script should explore how they observe the savannah from this odd perspective, attempt creative escapes, and ultimately learn more about the land—and each other—while suspended upside-down.
Capturing Alex’s established voice and energy is essential, but the lioness must feel fresh and original, matching his curiosity beat for beat. Keep the pacing tight; I’m imagining a finished piece that plays in the 6–8-minute range on screen, so roughly 8–10 pages in standard screenplay format (12-pt Courier, proper slug lines).
Deliverable:
• Final script in PDF or Final Draft format, ready for storyboarding and voice-over sessions.
Acceptance criteria:
• Clear three-act arc focused on discovery and exploration.
• Predominantly savannah setting with vivid, sensory detail.
• Adventurous tone maintained even during comedic “stuck” sequence.
• Dialogue true to Alex’s established character while introducing an engaging new lioness voice.
If you love crafting animated adventure and can hit those beats, I’m excited to read your take.
After a series of lively encounters with the local wildlife, their journey takes a literal downturn when both characters dive head-first into a hidden burrow and become wedged, leaving only their rear ends and twitching tails above ground. From there the script should explore how they observe the savannah from this odd perspective, attempt creative escapes, and ultimately learn more about the land—and each other—while suspended upside-down.
Capturing Alex’s established voice and energy is essential, but the lioness must feel fresh and original, matching his curiosity beat for beat. Keep the pacing tight; I’m imagining a finished piece that plays in the 6–8-minute range on screen, so roughly 8–10 pages in standard screenplay format (12-pt Courier, proper slug lines).
Deliverable:
• Final script in PDF or Final Draft format, ready for storyboarding and voice-over sessions.
Acceptance criteria:
• Clear three-act arc focused on discovery and exploration.
• Predominantly savannah setting with vivid, sensory detail.
• Adventurous tone maintained even during comedic “stuck” sequence.
• Dialogue true to Alex’s established character while introducing an engaging new lioness voice.
If you love crafting animated adventure and can hit those beats, I’m excited to read your take.
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