Screenwriter – Spec​/Contingency

Screenwriter wanted – spec/contingency - a job post by John Hamilton

I’m seeking a screenwriter/producer partnership on a contingency basis to adapt my published novel It Happened on Allagash Lake into a feature-length film. The story blends wilderness adventure, speculative science fiction, and political thriller drama
, centered on a retired lawman who returns to Maine’s Allagash wilderness, where he meets a mysterious woman from the future who challenges him to lead a divided America back to unity.

What I need is a professional collaborator who can:

Polish and package the screenplay into a producer-ready format (WGA registered, industry standard).

Guide the adaptation into production — aligning with studios, investors, or streaming platforms.

Work on a contingency basis (payment tied to option, sale, or production deal).

This is a chance to shape a project with a unique hook
: a time-travel twist grounded in authentic wilderness storytelling, romance, and social commentary — timely, cinematic, and highly marketable.

This project sounds incredible! I’m a screenwriter passionate about adapting novels into feature films, especially with elements of adventure, sci‑fi, and character-driven drama. I’d love the chance to collaborate with you on It Happened on Allagash Lake, helping polish it into a producer-ready script and work toward production. I’m comfortable working on a contingency basis with my focus is on creating something cinematic and compelling.