Scripts and Page counts of some of my movies so you can get an idea—
This was the draft that sold/optioned.
Teardrop (horror) - 92 pages
The Housewives of the North Pole (Christmas Comedy) - 102 pages
My One Christmas Wish aka Craigslist Christmas - 103
Mouth to Mouth - which is under option, is 105 pages and is a teen comedy.
Noticing a pattern?
Nothing in the 120 page range. Nope! I’ve found the sweet spot is mid-to-high 90s, up to about 104 or 105. I never had luck with the 110 paged scripts and have reduced them all.
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