short story for short film

August 22, 2009 1:24 PM

What are some short stories/myths etc. with a sole female protagonist for film adaptation?

The setting is a city (dark in mood, the usual city locations such as parks, metros, bars available). The cast consists entirely of one young female actress and possibly other people for just bit parts. The film is to be silent and about 10-15 minutes long.

I'm looking for any stories that come to mind that could be adapted.

posted by breadfruit to media & arts (6 comments total)

The Little Match Girl
posted by Cool Papa Bell at 1:42 PM on August 22

Little Matchstick Girl (although it might be a bit short for 15 minutes)
posted by ugf at 1:43 PM on August 22

If you wanted to end on a less dark note than the Little Match Girl, The Star Talers could be reset to the city.
posted by EvaDestruction at 2:39 PM on August 22

The Yellow Wallpaper
posted by hermitosis at 2:56 PM on August 22

The Myth of Cupid and Psyche might work.
posted by PhoBWanKenobi at 5:54 PM on August 22

I bet an urban parkour version of Atalanta and Hippomenes would be pretty visually kickass.
posted by Greg Nog at 11:46 AM on August 23