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The life once livedThe life not lived is about a scientist named Doctor Conners who created a memory device called Ganesha that can allow people to remember who they were in a past life. His life changed when the people who used the Ganesha device slowly resulted in his downfall. Script Excerpt |
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CringeIn this cheeky psychological horror a serial-killer on a cross-country spree stops at a motel to get some much needed sleep however before he can get any his master, aka the goddess of fate, appears before him NOT to tell him whom he must go kill this time but rather whom he must go love. |
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Tough LoveIn this dark coming-of-age tale a suicidal tween finds a reason to live after her maniacal new therapist shows her how to quiet the voices inside her head. |
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Shattered bondsWhen loyalty is tested, love become a battlefield |
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EVERY WEEKWhat happens when the vacuum cleaner quits; dust grows, developing limbs, speech, manners; and so Julie battles to save her sanity, and her home from a pair of six foot fuzz balls. Script Excerpt |
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BlessedThis blood-soaked commercial pushes a holy spirit board that not only boasts direct communication with God Almighty, but also spells out who must be sacrificed in order for its user to become blessed. |
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Spider DaddyAn eleven-year-old boy, fixated on horror comics and monsters, finds that his recurring nightmares become reality with devastating results for his abusive, alcoholic stepfather and, ultimately, for him. Script Excerpt |
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Sword of MightSword of might is about a cursed Sword that gives special abilities to whoever wields it. A thief's life changes after stealing it from a museum and forcing him to confront his past relationship with his brother. Script Excerpt |
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Pebbles on the BeachAn adventurous school-boy kicks pebbles through the water of a magical beach when he is confronted by an Apparition which materialises into the girl of his dreams and steals his heart. |
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She's Too YoungAfter a father relocates his family to keep his daughter safe, two gangbangers follow them there. |
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I've Got Your Number1940s film noir satire, as hard-boiled, cynical private detective Vic Winslow wallows within the sordid, sleazy world of blackmail, murder, corruption, mobsters, and pure evil, all focused upon a lovely femme fatale. (FINALIST: BEST ACTION/COMEDY/FANTASY SHORT SCRIPT - 2O23 LONELY WOLF INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (LONDON) |
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A Raunchy Children's StoryA father tells his 13-year-old son how he met his mother at a bar and goes into way too much detail. |
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Bridge to AnymoreAn Iraq combat vet haunted by guilt over his friend’s death and the accidental death of a child, must face and conquer his demons or risk losing everything, including himself. |
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Sheep's ClothingIn this comedic thriller an unkempt lazy serial-killer hires a life coach to become a dashing go-getter. |
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Bad MoonshineIn this quirky psychological horror a moonshine guzzling sheriff is on the case to find his missing wife, but all he finds is the werewolf that plagues his tiny dry county. |
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Tall Man Short ManWhile looking for a cure for a deadly toxin, two scientists are taken captive by a cult run by Elemental forces. |
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Fish FetishWhat happens when you mix compulsion with alcohol? A horrific, fast paced story of abuse and revenge inspired by "Tales From The Crypt" Script Excerpt |
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Seeing RedIn this goofy thriller a wannabe serial-killer who faints at the sight of blood gets advice from his three equally pathetic buds during their weekly zoom session. |
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Only HumanOnly human is about a homeless man that doesn't know he's really a Dog. His life changes when he finds out the truth about his existence and gets mixed up with the ghost of a serial killer. Script Excerpt |
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EBOA young husband finds the cure for his wife’s incurable disease sitting in an old tanker inside a junkyard, but the owner of the yard is not about to let him leave with it or let his secret get out to the rest of the world. |
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583A couple fights to save their home after violating local ordinance 583 ‘Lawns must be mowed every 2 weeks’, even when buried under snow in December. Script Excerpt |
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Project InfiniteAn army major suckers his daughter’s killer into participating in a military experiment involving an unstable timeline-teleportation-chamber, but the results don’t deliver vengeance only horror. |
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Popsicle Death (short)A family grapples with Alzheimer's devastating grip, unraveling through shared struggles, poignant moments, and tragedy, as Sarah's oblivion mirrors the emotional sinkhole consuming her daughter Terri and their fragile bonds. |
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Heaven InsuranceTwo old men sit on a park bench by a lake. One seeking redemption, the other, revenge. |
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PURSUE PEACEIn the midst of destruction and pain, a young boy yearns to stop violence however not with violence. 5 pages |
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THE BURDEN OF ANGELSGod warns goofy Humphrey, he's on the verge of failing Angel School when an elite class of angels head to earth to help major catastrophes, yet poor Humphrey plans to aid just one man who lost a piece of paper. |
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THE HUMAN EXPERIENCEA grieving father struggles to guide his reluctant son through a funeral as they confront their fears, grapple with their complicated family dynamics, and discover the power of love and imagination in the face of loss. |
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The Light in the MistIn the age of the Demon Lord, goblins and fairies, a family must face the arrival of the Darkness to their idyllic valley, home of Waterfall of the Fairies. Little Sarah may be their only hope. A Victorian Fairy Tale... |
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The Ladies of LawrenceWhen a well-known womanizer drops dead at his 70th birthday party, his three ex-wives coach the current wife through the ensuing publicity. |
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The Pixie DetectiveA pixie detective wannabe finds something quite unusual about her black cat when she stumbles on an illegal operation at the abandoned shipyard next door. |
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The Power of PenThis story of Short Films is about journalist fight against corruption. In This story five character included the Villan . |
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CHBA female-led short inspired by actual events. An ex-government agent decides to become a Customs Broker in Miami and start a new life. Her transition from employee to freelancer demands strong determination and perseverance. |
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Lester CollinsLester Collins, a one time saxophone player with several jazz bands lays down the law to a younger fellow player on the ups and downs of a true jazz man's life. |
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Mom's New ToyA quirky off the wall college student is going to get fired if he doesn't sell something to the next customer who walk into the adult sex store. His mother walks in. |
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GabrielleWhen Danny's mum, Angela tells him he has a Guardian Angel called Gabrielle, he doesn't believe her. But after Angela's death from cancer, he finds on the night of her funeral that he is about to find out Gabrielle is real, and she wants to protect him from a dark angel who wants to offer Danny a chance to forget the pain of his mother's death. |
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SaviorsAidan, a recovering alcoholic, tries to turn his life around by using his drama skills to work with troubled teens performing Shakespeare’s “Hamlet.” When his recovery falters, he relies on one of them to get him back on his feet. |
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meet The Devil!An award-winning journalist unaccepting the existence of God or the Devil, is assigned to interview the author of such a book and finds himself in Hell calling for God. |
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REVIVAL HOUSEA young couple gets more than they bargained for when they attend a midnight silent film festival at a seedy movie theatre. |
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Sunny SpringsResidents in a retirement home rebel after budget cuts take away their chocolate pudding snacks. |
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Cemetery ShadowsA tiny cemetery is home to four disparate spirits. Their eternal existence is disrupted when a new arrival appears at the gate and no one is quite sure what tomorrow will bring. |
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Script PitchA new writer gets the opportunity to pitch her first script to a Hollywood bigwig. |
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In the AtticA young boy obsessed with horror comics looks to a mysterious supernatural force as a means of seeking retribution against his violent, drunken stepfather. Script Excerpt |
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Don't Mess With BabyA hitman tracks down the runaway degenerate who got his family member pregnant and can't pull the trigger when he finds out who it is. |
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Walking Close To The EdgeA young man on a solo hiking trip at the end of the summer vacation falls in beside an extraordinary old woman who teaches him a thing or two about taking risks and finding your wings as she swiftly leads the way up a forested back mountain road, revealing her true self at the top Script Excerpt |
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ReunionsFour elderly friends, withered and gray with age, get together at a lonely community hall after fifty years apart; something they do every fifty years... |
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Harmonic DistortionRetelling of the Robert Johnson story with female singer doing original songs from different ears |
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The TattooA stringy looking guy sits inside a tattoo parlor to get his girlfriend’s name and graphic heart tattooed on his chest. Unfortunately the heart is upside down and looks like a butt. Then he happens to look up and sees her making out with a guy in front of the window. |
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Betrayal at the WeddingA young couple gets married, but their fears are more than realized at their reception with their single, dating parents. Script Excerpt |
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She Curses Like a SailorThe culture of women and cursing is discussed at this art opening in New York. Two twenty-something artistes and a fifty-something writer explore various facets of whether it is 'ladylike' to curse - or not...a philosophical comedy of sorts. Are we too crass? (Copyright Wash. DC) A mini-play and/or teleplay. Script Excerpt |
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THE TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS OF ?AWKWARD PEOPLETwo socially awkward misfits find themselves caught in a series of hilarious and embarrassing mishaps at a dinner party, ultimately bringing them closer together in an unexpected way. |
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BEAT OF YOUR OWN DRUMIn a black-and-white world, Iris, a struggling singer, and David, an eccentric drummer, find solace in their own musical pursuits until their paths cross, igniting a harmonious connection that brings color to their lives. |
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Child's PlayWhen 16-year-old KATE is grounded for sneaking out at night, she is forced to endure the worst punishment imaginable. Spending time alone with her 6-year-old step-sister, CARA. After a few hours alone with each other, they learn that if they ever hope to bridge this gap, they must find out how to not only be siblings, but how to be friends. |
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Lady Diogenes of the ShadowThree retired ladies candidly discuss their eccentric neighbor over morning coffee. Is she mentally ill but legally sane or vice versa. Who is ultimately responsible for her well-being? An unfortunate "slice-o-life' in Americana today. You decide. (Dark comedy overtones) (A short play/teleplay) Script Excerpt |
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COLLECTION SUNDAYA desperate priest resorts to the advice from the greatest Green Bay Packers football coach of all time to increase his flocks weekly stewardship. |
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THE LAST HANDFour middle-of-the-night poker weary ladies play their last hand while each exposing the incident that led to their true Godly calling. |
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TILL DEATH DO US PARTAfter killing one of their own for squealing to the Feds, three mafia wise-guys pursue their last victim with vigor while enduring each others character flaws that aid leading them to their own demise. |
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ENTER THE SCREENWRITERPoking fun of a long time Hollywood cliche stipulating that sleeping with a particular industry professional will catapult an aspiring actress to stardom. |
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THE DISSIDENTSAn LAPD officer recognizes common ground in a very personal way with a poignant and uncompromising gang- banger. |
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MAGNANIMOUSA young couple, circa 1960, spill their guts with the possibility of re-igniting their marriage that has fallen into complete utter despair. |
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Against all oddsA college student desperate to lessen his financial woes kidnaps his rich friend hoping for a hefty ransom from his well off family. |
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Sunset DawningAn old prisoner gets a new cellmate who is intrigued by the old timer's criminal background, but the old timer tells the fresh inmate a dark tale from his past hoping to deter him from a path of perfidy. |
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Ex VillainA villain has been doing his evil ways for years and now wants to quit and do good but he will not be accepted with open arms and his decision won't be accepted by all of his peers either. He will be forced to face his demons head on. |
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LUREOn a sweltering summer day, two middle-aged men trapping Japanese beetles in their back yard, are themselves lured by a mysterious young woman sunbathing on her patio. |
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Wicked killerIn the small town , a series of gruesome murders takes place, all linked to a mysterious figure known only as "Tom ,Detective Jenkins and James is tasked to bring Tom to book with uncovering the killer's identity and motives. |
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The love of my lifeJack, a successful entrepreneur, has been burnt by love before and has given up on the idea of finding "the one". But there's something about Emma that makes him want to take another chance. As they spend more time together, Emma and Jack find themselves lost in each other's eyes, sharing laughter, and exploring the city. They both sense a deep connection, As they navigate their feelings for each other,they find out that they are compatible,and they finally got married. |
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SPUNKY'S CACHEWhen Sean and Annie take their new terrier Spunky for a walk, he leads them down a path to murder and an investigation that unravels a dark family secret. |
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A KISSAn amorous young man steals a kiss from a beautiful young woman tourist who is having lunch with friends; this leads to anger, a canceled trip home, an attempted arrest, and her taking him before a judge. |
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Dementia of the DeadIn this tongue-in-cheek tale a supernatural serial-killer just wants to take a break and do some crochet, but his dead judgey mother won’t get out of his head. |
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GERIATRIC PARKA young man with a dark past finds a job as a Handyman in a nursing home. He plans to turn over a new leaf, when he meets the girl of his dreams. But the treacherous dealings of a corrupt administrator make it almost impossible for him to stay out of prison when he becomes involved in a diabolical scheme to murder the residents of the home. |
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Out of timeOut of time is about a struggling musician who runs into a disgraced talent agent from Hollywood. His life changes after the disgraced talent agent installs a remote bomb on his ankle and now he has a limited time to become successful or die. Script Excerpt |
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GINA“At least you are lucky to have some flesh to keep. The others have nothing.” |
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IN THE LOCKED UPPER ROOMAfter the Crucifixion of Christ, the surviving Apostles hide out in fear, abandonment and desperation. Then Jesus appears to them. A short, adult (non-comic) animation, Biblical story. Mutltiple contest wins and placements. Script Excerpt |
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5-POINTS FLOWERSA kid, a hood, and Santa engage on a busy intersection. |
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MEMORIALThe ghosts of four students killed at Kent State gather at their memorial on the fiftieth anniversary of the shooting. |
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A Holy Cow! ConfessionA middle-aged Irish priest listens to the confession of a young American priest, who, though devout in his beliefs, seeks to make a radical change in the manner of his expressing his devotions. Script Excerpt |
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A Guy ... With SpiritA Valley Girl’s romantic rendezvous, arranged through an online dating service, results in a menage a trios that is literally out of this world. (FINALIST: BEST SHORT SCRIPT - 2023 LONELY WOLF INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (LONDON) Script Excerpt |
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A WALK IN THE PARKA elderly man's daily constitutional becomes a surreal experience. |
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Little Boy's Beach Adventures Book1A boy gets taken away from his mother under false pretense, when he was young, It is almost Christmas, and he wants to visit his birth mother for Christmas. His adopted parents and the state refuse to ever allow the boy to visit and talk to his mother. He almost ready to turn 18 next month. He takes an adventure online and in town to hunt down his mother. He gets in trouble no matter how hard he tries. Can Santa grant his wish for Christmas? Christmas is almost here! |
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Ferald and Mizz LadybugFerald meets an unfriendly insect named Mizz Ladybug. When their friendship slowly begins to grow, Ferald discovers the other side of life. |
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Gay West, Young Man, Gay WestA gay cabaret back in the day. Script Excerpt |
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SoapThe bar is full but no one speaks or looks up from their texting, instead they stare down at their phones like zombies, until Jasper walks in and provides words for a muted soap opera on the large TV screen. Script Excerpt |
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Your Secrets Will Get You HighWhen a loud woman on a bus inadvertently starts a full-fledged AA meeting, she gets more than she bargained for. When the bus stops for a dinner break, all hell breaks loose. Script Excerpt |
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Baby's GoneTwo neglected toddlers look on as their new baby brother is taken from their motel room while the mother watches. Baby's Gone is a short taken from my memoir, Riding in the Backseat with My Brother; currently a book but soon to be a feature screenplay. Just awarded semi-finalist for the New Millennium competition. Script Excerpt |
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RoommatesWhen two roommates find their third roommate dead in his room they panic, realizing they could be suspects, then spend hours getting drunk letting their imagination go wild, until the authorities show up. Script Excerpt |
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Poor Lord Ritchie's AnswerA medieval lord’s mission to deliver a peace offering sword spirals into madness, forcing him to confront love, loss, and his own demons while battling the cruel influence of a hated wizard. Medieval Lord Ritchie is tasked with delivering his family's crucible sword to their enemies, a peace offering to save his royal family. Along the way, Ritchie encounters a series of surreal and disconnected events, leaving him to question whether these challenges are his own or if someone—or something—is manipulating him. Haunted by the possibility of a wizard's involvement, a notion he loathes, Ritchie's grasp on reality begins to falter. After a drunken attack in a public house, Ritchie finds himself alone in a room, experiencing a disorienting journey between past and present. As he faces his imminent death, he is transported back to the root of his tormented existence, revealing the full scope of his living horror. This screenplay, inspired by a short story chosen by the late actor Rutger Hauer for his 2004 contest, delves into the fragility of the human mind, the impact of vengeance, and the power of perception. Ritchie's earlier life as a pirate, detailed in the sequel "Breaking on Cave Island" from the “Giant Tales, World of Pirates” anthology, further illuminates the reasons behind his current descent into madness. |
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YOU'VE SAVED MY LIFEModern medicine is wonderful. Too bad if you disagree. |
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GENEVIEVE: A SILENT SCREEN IDYLLA young woman's activities in a park attract an unusual group of spectators. (Silent, B&W) |
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ODOMETERA teenager buys what he thinks is his dream car, but it turns out to be a nightmare killing machine. |
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AFFLECK! or How Ben Got the JobA riff on the Aflac commercials. |
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SON OF THE ROBEBen-Hur, Barabbas, Demetrius, and other Biblical movie heroes meet on a dusty road outside Jerusalem in this mash-up of Hollywood epics. |
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THROUGH THE CRACKSA social welfare boss flees from the ghosts of the people whose lives he ruined. |
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Colorado LobstersA son seeks justice for his father's murder by a nuclear plant manager, confronting dangers of radiation and the haunting legacy of loss amid corporate negligence. Synopsis Aaron Lucas, a brilliant yet troubled MIT graduate, seeks vengeance against Sulley Tate, the corrupt manager of the nuclear power plant where his father heroically died. Just before graduation, Aaron builds a model nuclear weapon as a project, showcasing his exceptional talent. Hired at his father's old position by Tate as a favor, Aaron soon uncovers Tate's embezzlement, which has left the plant in disrepair. Determined to bring justice for his father's death, Aaron manipulates Tate's daughter, Marva, and frames Tate for stealing plutonium by planting his model nuclear weapon in Tate's trunk. As the pressure mounts, Aaron abuses pharmaceuticals, causing hallucinations of his deceased father, blurring the lines between reality and vengeance. Tate retaliates by framing Aaron, but Aaron outsmarts him by feigning ignorance and playing the role of a clueless pawn. The situation escalates as the bomb detonates, killing Tate and most others. Aaron and Marva survive, but she soon discovers Aaron's plot, leading to a tragic confrontation where she shoots Aaron and then herself. Surviving the ordeal, Aaron is left unscathed in the eyes of the government. The film concludes with Aaron taking a job at another rundown plant, hinting at a potential repeat of his dark quest for justice. This darkly humorous tale merges science fiction elements with a descent into madness, exploring themes of revenge, corruption, and the consequences of unchecked ambition. |
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Adapted scene from The Seven RaysThis was the Seven rays Script-a-Scene contest, for the book THE SEVEN RAYS, by Jessica Bendinger. up to 5 pages from a favorite excerpt of the book. It placed: Runner Up, 2010 |
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SarahA family grapples with Alzheimer's devastating grip, unraveling through shared struggles, poignant moments, and tragedy, as Sarah's oblivion mirrors the emotional sinkhole consuming her daughter Terri and their fragile bonds. |
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The Greedy Tooth FairySam, a five year old boy, loses his two front teeth and refuses to hand them over to the tooth fairy; she does not take too kindly. |
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Post Your Script Here!Xanadu Shores: Proof of Concept (PoC)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Thriller.
AT THE MERCY OF FAITH
A former preacher, haunted by the tragic rape/murder of his twin sister, spirals into darkness as supernatural forces, both angelic and demonic, wage war for his soul.
The Coyote
When a Native American scholar and a graduate student unearth a mysterious tomb, they find it contains a Navajo god and soon find themselves embroiled in a cosmic battle between good and evil with the fate of humanity at stake.
The Umpire Has No Balls
A fiery young woman who has baseball running through her blood and can call the game better than anyone starts her journey through the umpire ranks to achieve her one goal in life – becoming a major league baseball umpire.
All That Glitters (excerpt) From The Novel: Xanadu Shores
The Xanadu Team in their second outing become pawns in a complicated gem heist, involving a beautiful Russian woman and her nefarious employer after a boat of stolen jewelry explodes.
Screenplay Adaptation (excerpt) From The Novel: Xanadu Shores
Two ex-pilots become embroiled in a kidnapping and gold heist, after an employer's scheme escalates from theft to kidnapping.
PITTSBURGH PHIL
Biopic of Harry Strauss, a.k.a.
IT'S A POPCORN WORLD
An inventor strives to pop the world like popcorn, to save his home from being stolen by government eminent domain, if his dance-clubbing hunchback lawyer can keep him out of jail.
Marilyn
The ghost of a young woman falls in love with the man living in her old apartment and must try to protect him from his murderous, adulterous wife.
The Storm
A small-town sheriff dealing with personal problems investigates the murder and kidnapping of several girls where there’s no lack of suspects.
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