Find Short Scripts
All short scripts on our site are registered.
Click the "Make Contact" button to email the writer and request their script. Please include information on your background in your messages.
Additional notes: Any messages to writers must be for the purpose of reading these short scripts for production or hiring consideration and not for soliciting writers for coverage services, contests, etc.
If you're looking for feature-length or TV scripts, register here.
The New Kidby Bill Hoversten-Davis
Branded "the new kid," a shy 10-year-old is tormented by bullies and cowed by his demanding father " until a tomboy he meets at school becomes an unexpected ally.
Genre: Gay/Lesbian
6 pages
Genre: Gay/Lesbian
6 pages
BURGLARY GONE BADby Frank Hayslip
Trying to help a friend turns into a nightmare for this inexperience burglar.
(five actors - one location - 17 pages)
Genre: Comedy
17 pages
Genre: Comedy
17 pages
Step On A Crackby Darren J Seeley
The mystery behind six mirrors which reflect murder and despair when they face each other in an old decaying house is revealed.
Genre: Horror
15 pages
Genre: Horror
15 pages
Coffee Shop Loveby Nathan Grauwelman
An awkward, unadventurous barista throws caution into the wind when he meets Grace.
Genre: Romance
10 pages
Genre: Romance
10 pages
All the Time in the Worldby Mark Steven Weller
At the threshold of discovering time travel, Dr. Silvers and Dr. Rodrigues suddenly have their lab visited by a series of tourists, law enforcement officers and other strangers.
Genre: Sci-Fi
10 pages
Genre: Sci-Fi
10 pages
Big Bertha's Back!by TOM DEIKER
"Big Bertha's Back" -- Fantasy Western. Hardened cowgirls come to town to enjoy the company of 'barboys.' 1-scene, 10 pages. Cast of 6: 4 women, two men. Simple set, lighting, sound, no special effects. Western costumes. Sex role reversals, adult language. ©PAu3494658
Genre: Gay/Lesbian
10 pages
Genre: Gay/Lesbian
10 pages
Momfiaby Dean Watts
A hapless father is terrorized by ruthless soccer moms when he accidentally parks in the school drop off line on the first day of kindergarten. Winner/Finalist of 7 screenplay competitions.
Genre: Comedy
15 pages
Genre: Comedy
15 pages
Timeby Mark Davidson
A man with a casual disregard for death is shocked to find that he can actually see exactly when people are going to die.
Produced writer.
Genre: Drama
13 pages
Genre: Drama
13 pages
The Ratby Connor McNulty
A man suspected of communist activities in McCarthy-era America is called before a senate hearing. He must decide if he will name names, which includes his sister and brother-in-law.
Genre: Drama
10 pages
Genre: Drama
10 pages
Horrorscopesby Tom Zanca
A teen astrologist must stop a satanic killer who uses the signs of the Zodiac as his modus operandi before he kills her.
Genre: Horror
44 pages
Genre: Horror
44 pages
The Writerby Taylor Albertson
The writer wants to write her screenplay, but writer's block stands in the way. Will she put pen to paper, or will an attack stop her?
Genre: Animation
15 pages
Genre: Animation
15 pages
Light as a Feather, Stiff as a Boardby Dena McKinnon
A bitchy teen gets a rude awakening.
Genre: Drama
7 pages
Genre: Drama
7 pages
Close Enoughby Steve Burton
The boundaries of the long term platonic friendship between Larry, a straight man, and Gary, a gay man, are challenged as they deal with other issues in their lives.
Genre: Gay/Lesbian
9 pages
Genre: Gay/Lesbian
9 pages
Reel Stageby Amanda Raymond
A Shakespearean actor's limits are tested when an action film director is brought in to direct the stage play of Hamlet.
Genre: Comedy
15 pages
Genre: Comedy
15 pages
Happy Anniversaryby michael ferrari
Two unhappily married people flirt and contemplate an affair while shopping for anniversary cards for their spouses.
Genre: Romance
6 pages
Genre: Romance
6 pages
The Pair of Brown Oxfords in the Middle Grey Boothby Charles Webb
I hadn't really noticed it until I zipped up my pants.
Genre: Comedy
3 pages
Genre: Comedy
3 pages
Wornby Jeffrey Blake Palmer
Before moving his family to Seattle, a man tries one last time to get his father off the streets of Sacramento. While their day together sheds light on a contentious past and helps mend wounds, will it prove enough to turn their lives around for good?
WINNER - Best Short Screenplay - Salt Lake City Film Festival 2013
RUNNER UP - Dramatic Short - Woods Hole Film Festival 2013
FINALIST - SoCal Film Fest 2013
Genre: Drama
21 pages
Genre: Drama
21 pages
If You Go Thereby Stacy Alynn
A German doctor and his Jewish wife spice up their marriage with kinky sex, but have trouble keeping it a secret.
Genre: Comedy
37 pages
Genre: Comedy
37 pages
Help From The Happy Guyby James A. Hernandez
A loveless bachelor seeking the heart of his dream woman succumbs to his unstable friend's plan that entails hiring the office gay guy to help seal the deal.
Genre: Romantic Comedy
32 pages
Genre: Romantic Comedy
32 pages
Dogheadby Tidy Eye
Local pet food factory is caught canning genuine dog meat. A Judge deems it lawful. Fear invades every dog lover and hound alike. What can be done?
The town's Top Dog seeks out a ridiculed detective. A once professional human spy cursed with the head of a Bloodhound as revenge for his talent.
A broken man ever since, the town's head pooch must recruit the uniquely qualified snooper to help their cause and redeem himself.
Genre: Comedy
20 pages
Genre: Comedy
20 pages
A Red Glow of Neonby Michael Fawcett
Gladys Baker, who has taken baby Norma Jeane (the future Marilyn Monroe) from her foster family for a visit, has dinner with the baby’s father in her Hollywood apartment.
Genre: Drama
11 pages
Genre: Drama
11 pages
The Voice Of Suspicionby Stacy Paul Rugely
Johnny Greenberg-a cool, and efficient detective for the San Francisco police department in 1947, has a new case, and in the midst of it, is his romance with Catherine Shae, aka "The Voice", a lounge singer. Heâ'¬„¢s now caught between his duties for the department, to uphold justice, and his love for Catherine. Will "The Voice" influence him to turn his back on a murder, or will he stand firm?
Genre: Crime/Murder/Mystery
22 pages
Genre: Crime/Murder/Mystery
22 pages
Outta Timeby John Whetstone
An inspirational road trip to "Back to the Future" filming locations causes a failed L.A. screenwriter to reconsider his decision to give up on his dream.
Genre: Drama
18 pages
Genre: Drama
18 pages
Only For Youby Stuart Creque
Howard built a dream home only for Janice, but Janice didn't share his dream.
Genre: Fantasy
5 pages
Genre: Fantasy
5 pages
Open Admissionsby Alan Barkley
The Director of Admissions at prestigious MIT must contend with candidates who have unusual expectations. Top 10 shorts, LA Comedy Shorts Festival.
Genre: Comedy
5 pages
Genre: Comedy
5 pages
Love with Issuesby Jonathan Logan
A young woman is reliving her past, while she struggles to figure out her life.
Genre: Drama
45 pages
Genre: Drama
45 pages
Unplugging Aunt Veraby Angela Page
What if your living will mistakenly gave a stranger the power to unplug your life support? Kay's elderly Aunt Vera, a formerly promiscuous showgirl, falls into a coma and is at the mercy of a local psychic.
Genre: Comedy
17 pages
Genre: Comedy
17 pages
Freeby Paul J. Williams
An honor student starts the next phase of his life.
*2nd Place, MoviePoet'S Tournament of Champions Contest*
Genre: Drama
6 pages
Genre: Drama
6 pages
Stiffs at the Graystone Placeby Michael Bavota
Gary is the new kid in town after his family's sixth move, yet he is determined to fit in with his new found friends. Jessica, Bill and Steve have a secret club, which Gary may join once he pays a little initiation visit on Halloween night to the creepy Graystone place, home of an alleged ax murderer.
Genre: Family
17 pages
Genre: Family
17 pages
A Midnight Dipby Thomas J. Herring
Two sex starved couples are caught naked in a tree in the park after the boyfriend's car is ripped off with all of their belongings while skinny dipping in a lake at night.
Genre: Comedy
15 pages
Genre: Comedy
15 pages
Ghost of the Chesapeake Frigateby Michael Bavota
Fictional story about a boy who is a volunteer worker aboard an 18th Century wooden ship that happens to be inhabited by a ghost, who wants to kill him in order to break a 200 year old curse.
Genre: Family
20 pages
Genre: Family
20 pages
Babesby Scott Hite
When a homophobe is killed in a plane crash, he finds himself in line to enter Heaven behind a gay couple with a child.
Genre: Gay/Lesbian
9 pages
Genre: Gay/Lesbian
9 pages
The Horror Writerby Kevin Revie
A horror novelist discovers his new muse.
Genre: Horror
7 pages
Genre: Horror
7 pages
Mating Seasonby Michael E Berg
Two college wallflowers take a fateful stroll through campus, scouting for the perfect mate, but one misstep could ruin everything.
Genre: Comedy
6 pages
Genre: Comedy
6 pages
The Queen, a tree and some peeby Natalie Hanson
Two off-beat neighbors begin to feud over a tree. How far will they take it?
Genre: Comedy
9 pages
Genre: Comedy
9 pages
Power of Loveby Tiffany Ann Lee
After 5 years, Leon receives news that his missing wife is alive but has amnesia, is their love powerful enough to make her remember their love?
Genre: Drama
7 pages
Genre: Drama
7 pages
White Lightby Juan Sebastian Aldana
Government test subject being tested for trial hallucination programing for government hitmen
Genre: Sci-Fi
5 pages
Genre: Sci-Fi
5 pages
Pinocchio's Nightmare of a Dream Come Trueby Patrick Green
A sleepless child takes steps of courage through his house of terrors to gain an answered prayer. -- Animation/Musical
Genre: Animation
7 pages
Genre: Animation
7 pages
Killer Viewsby Alan Barkley
When a realtor and a prospective buyer view a California coastal home, their past connections lead to complications and conflict . one location. 2 female characters.
Genre: Comedy
11 pages
Genre: Comedy
11 pages
The Playerby Robert Hamilton
A three character, dialogue driven, intense, gay drama about playing with players in the online gay dating world.
Genre: Drama
23 pages
Genre: Drama
23 pages
Titles: 1 - 40 of 1233
