I have been on a sports movie kick recently. I've been devouring all entries into the genre, and one thing I love about them is how many different takes and different ways there are to break into these kinds of tales. But when I sit to brainstorm my own, I need a little help. And maybe you do, too. So I have assembled this list of prompts to get us all back on track and inspire the next great sports movie we write. Let's dive in. Sports Movie Writing PromptsHere's a giant list of sports movie writing prompts, broken down by potential subgenres and themes to get your creative gears turning. This is all just meant to help your spec along and get your wheels moving forward, so take them, twist them, and show us your unique voice. Underdog Stories: A perpetually losing high school team discovers an unconventional new coach with bizarre but effective methods. An aging athlete, long past their prime, decides to make one last improbable comeback in a sport they haven't played in years. A small, underfunded team from a tiny country qualifies for a major international tournament against all odds. An athlete with a significant physical disability (or a unique physical trait) strives to compete at the highest level of their chosen sport. A group of misfits and outcasts form a team in a niche or bizarre sport and find unexpected success and belonging. A janitor at a major sports arena secretly practices and gets...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Wednesday, 28 May