Conversations with an Idiot
Logline and summary
Five years after his college expulsion, Dan Archer aspires to be a writer while trying to survive his low-paying part-time job. Everything's bothersome to Dan; except, that is, for Evie.
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The Lakes List is a collection of exemplary screenplays for movies, short films, web series and TV shows, written by the screenwriting students and alumni of the Screenwriting BA program at Metro State University in St. Paul, Minnesota.
For inquiries, and for access to a writer and their screenplay, please send an email to lakeslist@metrostate.edu.
Five years after his college expulsion, Dan Archer aspires to be a writer while trying to survive his low-paying part-time job. Everything's bothersome to Dan; except, that is, for Evie.
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When an anxious girl joins the Space Force Academy she must train to become a cadet while uncovering secrets about her father's supposed death.
The Wall, a tale from the streets, tells the story of the infamous homeless camp in south Minneapolis. It follows a struggling couple as they navigate the trials and tribulations of trying to find a way off the streets.
This series follows two lifelong friends, Kevin and Stan, as they stumble through life by working day jobs and dabbling in convenience store robberies trying to get ahead in life. When will these two guys learn their lesson and grow-up?
The Lakes List is a collection of exemplary screenplays for movies, short films, web series and TV shows, all written by the screenwriting students and alumni of the Screenwriting Program at Metro State University in St. Paul, MN.
The Lakes List is created by Metro State Prof. Jeremy Bandow, who was inspired by other national screenwriting 'lists' - like the Black List, and the Red List - which highlight excellent screenplays and help connect screenwriters to producers.
The Lakes List mission is much the same, to connect our emerging writers and their stories with local & regional directors, producers, and actors looking for future film and TV projects to bring to life.
As new and improved tax credit incentive programs spur production and create a wellspring of film & TV opportunities in Minnesota, there is no better time to ensure that the stories that get told here are our own stories.
Read more about the new film production incentives in Minnesota.
Many of these scripts are Minnesota’s stories, written by local writers. All contribute to the diverse artistic and cinematic culture of Minnesota, and assist in reinforcing our thriving, vibrant, regional artistic identity.
Enjoy your visit. We hope you find a screenplay you like!
For inquiries, and for access to a writer and their screenplay, please send an email to lakeslist@metrostate.edu.