What’s PMA Studios?
The Department of Performing and Media Arts is proud to present PMA Studios. A multi-discipline collaboration, bringing together strength and resources of talented students across Cornell, PMA faculty, PMA staff, and local guest media artists/mentors to write, produce, and direct a professional movie production. PMA Studios is a project-based course, listed as PMA 1611. Please join us on this exciting journey to movie magic.
The Call for Script Prompts
Genre: Horror
Script Length: 13 pgs. total
Setting: An Abandon Cabin in the Woods
Time: Present Day
Who: Maximum of 6 speaking roles. Additional background extras (non-speaking) are allowed. (Characters should be in their late teens to early 20s.)
Story: This story should consider traditional elements of the horror genre. Maybe it’s a slasher film, psychological thriller or even a monster movie. Regardless, the plot should be rooted in a life-or-death situation. The story should also include one major plot twist that will rock audiences to the core.
Script Deadline: Friday, March 27, 2026
Send Submission to: PMA STUDIOS SCRIPT
Please note: All submission needs to include a title page with all of your contact information. Submissions should be submitted as a PDF.
All Cornell students enrolled through Spring 2027 are welcome to submit a script for consideration. The chosen script will be realized and fully produced in this exciting new project course.
Information Sessions on PMA Studios
PMA Studios Info Sessions will be held in person in the Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts in Room 220 on the following dates. For those who cannot attend in person, zoom links have also been provided.
Thursday, February 5, 5:00 pm: Hybrid: Room 220, Schwartz Center & Zoom.
Thursday, February 12, 5:00 pm: Hybrid Room 220, Schwartz Center & Zoom.
