Delirium–Have you heard of the new drug in town? (Short Film Screenplay)

Synopsis

An art student takes a study break, only to have the effects of sleep deprivation and the Texas heat transform her world in this surrealist short.

Logline: A sleep-deprived art student attempts to take a study break as delirium kicks in and brings her surrealist studies to life.

Synopsis: Known for her all-nighter study sessions and subsequent delirious antics, art student Alli decides to take a study break and join her classmate for a night out in Austin, TX. On her walk over to his place, weird and unusual things stop her in her tracks. She soon finds herself immersed in a world made up of surrealist images, some undoubtedly inspired by her studies.

Out Review

"Delirium" by Alexandra Varkarotas is a vivid and surreal story that feels like stepping into a dream. The script stands out with its detailed and imaginative settings, but the storyline could be more focused. Alli’s journey is fascinating and full of surprises, though the symbolism can feel a bit overwhelming at times. The dialogue, while sparse, does a good job of keeping the story grounded amidst the chaos.

Writer Biography - Alexandra Varkarotas

Poet and junior talent agent, Alexandra Varkarotas, is interested in all things surrealism. Originally from Las Vegas, she grew up experiencing immersive forms of entertainment, inspiring her love of storytelling in various mediums from an early age.

While a freshman at The University of Texas at Austin, Varkarotas was accepted into the Screenwriting Incubator at Texas Student Television. Collaborating with three other students, she created and produced Hollywood U., a sitcom about celebrities in college. Noticing that there was no travel show at the station, Varkarotas created UTravels, a show dedicated to exploring all the unique places and events in Austin.

In addition to producing student TV shows, Varkarotas continues to build a name for herself in the Texas entertainment industry. Serving as a Film Publicity Intern at SXSW, she learned the ropes of publicity. Working as a Marketing Intern at WriterDuet allowed her to develop her love of writing while learning hands-on how to build marketing strategies. She now helps actors build their dream careers as a junior agent for an LA-based boutique talent agency.

https://alexandravarkarotas.wixsite.com/portfolio

Writer Statement

This piece originally wasn't a piece at all. Just a title I thought I could use for a poem. Years later, I had a bizarre dream that I kept replaying until I woke up. I immediately wrote it all down, which became the first draft of this script. The dream was so bizarre, surreal, and well, just delirious! I revised my initial draft with the intention of being an artsy film jam-packed with colorful, thought-provoking images flowing out of an art student's subconscious. The days of being a sleep-deprived college student came in handy. All aboard the delirium train!

Credits

Alexandra Varkarotas

Specifications

• Project Type:

  Short Script

• Genres:

  Experimental

• Number of Pages:

  6

• Country of Origin:

  United States

• Language:

  English

• First-time Screenwriter:

  Yes

• Student Project:

  No