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SOMETHING'S FISHY IN THE BATHROOM!by Cindy Slominski
As a mother gives her baby a bath, the soap bubbles come alive in a mischievous menagerie, much to the infant's delight. Sea Turtle and Squirrel, Mouse and Fox, Crab and Crocodile, Duck and Otter... Elephant gets stuck, but a threatening pinch from Crab sends him rocketing from the spout. A slap from Crocodile's tail clears tub toys away. Mouse wins a speedboat race against Squirrel. The action continues until Mother pulls the plug.
Genre: Animation
12 pages
Genre: Animation
12 pages
Intelligent Designby Janet Goodman-Clarke
Two scientists review the results of their latest project...and discuss the sacrifices needed to make it a success.
Genre: Sci-Fi
7 pages
Genre: Sci-Fi
7 pages
Wank Bankby Chris Leonard
Andy still pines for the love of his life who dumped him two years ago. When he accidentally meets her again he considers calling her, setting off a chain of events that build to a bittersweet climax.
Genre: Drama
8 pages
Genre: Drama
8 pages
Muffinsby Wendy Memoli
A pregnant executive escapes the city heat by staying at a country Bed and Breakfast and goes home with the bored resident ghost.
Genre: Other
7 pages
Genre: Other
7 pages
Theresa Meets God and Neither of Them Is Impressedby Sherrill Wark
An adolescent girl steals from a church's poor box then dances around the altar taunting God. (10 pages)
Genre: Horror
10 pages
Genre: Horror
10 pages
The Fable of Nathan Goochby Ronald L. Ecker
A nerdy college boy who can’t get a date tries using some animal courtship techniques, with surprising results.
Genre: Fantasy
5 pages
Genre: Fantasy
5 pages
Burnby Alexander Ruben
On their 30th anniversary, a weary husband finds himself torn between fulfilling a promise to his wife and a bold proposal by a younger woman.
Genre: Drama
20 pages
Genre: Drama
20 pages
Quest of the Ancientsby Warren Fast
A Dark Age warrior embarks on a journey to recover an ancient magic foretold to protect his people from all enemies only to find that it may be too powerful to control.
Genre: Fantasy
11 pages
Genre: Fantasy
11 pages
Celebrity Mob Apprentice Parodyby Michael Bavota
Characters from popular mob movies are chosen to compete to be the next Celebrity Mob Apprentice. The project manager of the winning team will be made, whereas the losing team will go back to the board room, where someone will get Whacked!
Genre: Comedy
17 pages
Genre: Comedy
17 pages
The Old Camera 2by Michael Cregan
When a long time photo journalist's son argues with his wife over what to do with his deceased father's old, beat up camera, something stirs within the camera, causing it to recall events it has seen, good and bad.
Genre: Drama
17 pages
Genre: Drama
17 pages
Hanging At The Dinerby Ronald Fordham
A one-location story about a young waitress who, while in a diner watching the young son of her co-worker, meets a strange man who claims to be able to see the future.
Genre: Horror
17 pages
Genre: Horror
17 pages
Moose Seasonby Stuart Creque
A moose in rut mistakes a decoy for a real female. His amorous error has an unexpected audience, and the sight has a deeper impact than they could have imagined.
Genre: Comedy
13 pages
Genre: Comedy
13 pages
End of the Dayby James McCormick
A frustrated worker tries to leave the office early but finds it more difficult than expected as the true nature of his environment reveals itself, one that wants to keep him trapped forever.
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
10 pages
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
10 pages
The Red Dressby Cristian Fechete
The life story of a woman who seeks comfort in her career, after her marriage fails, but she finds that happiness is complicated and extremely short.
Genre: Drama
14 pages
Genre: Drama
14 pages
After Deathby Jai Brandon
When an overbearing ex suspects foul play in his former partner's death, he sets out for vengeance in the name of truth and love.
Genre: Crime/Murder/Mystery
12 pages
Genre: Crime/Murder/Mystery
12 pages
The Day Obama Won The Nobel Peace Prizeby Michel Corbeil
THE DAY OBAMA WON THE NOBEL PEACE PRIZE. An upper-middle-class white teenage boy finds himself homeless when his parents lose their lucrative jobs. But when an African-American couple offers him food and shelter, he has to choose between staying homeless with his parents or accepting the African-American couple's offer of security. Low budget. Small cast. One location: the action is set in a parking lot for homeless people sleeping in their cars.
Genre: Drama
13 pages
Genre: Drama
13 pages
Starting Overby Evelyn Agyeiwaa Benefo
Bethany (Beth) Harris' takes a trip down memory lane as she flees from a chanced encounter with an old flame.
Genre: Drama
7 pages
Genre: Drama
7 pages
Better Be Goodby Tim Westland
When a young boy finds Santa's lost bag of toys, his first thought is to return it. His big brother has other ideas, though, which might prove life changing for both of them.
Genre: Family
5 pages
Genre: Family
5 pages
Friends For Lifeby Paul J. Williams
A family’s move to a new neighborhood brings change they weren’t looking for.
*3rd Place, MoviePoet Short-script Contest*
Genre: Drama
5 pages
Genre: Drama
5 pages
Bygone and Beyondby Bob Wiley
As a young man stalks his ex, who is working a late night shift at a convenence store, an unexpected encounter with a troubled girl changes his life forever.
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
8 pages
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
8 pages
Property Tycoonby Alex Sarris
A lighthearted story of Scott, a homeless man who lives in a tin shed and moves across the spectrum to becomes a home owner and a business man (with a twist) in an exclusive suburb overnight.
Genre: Family
12 pages
Genre: Family
12 pages
Overdueby Marla J. Hayes
When two unique couples exchange experiences about their pregnancies in an OB/GYN's waiting room, secrets are revealed and lessons are learned that will be life-changing.
Genre: Comedy
12 pages
Genre: Comedy
12 pages
PROJECTIONby Steven Laflamme
Jacob, a student in a screenwriting workshop, is experiencing delusions as the class becomes more and more manic until finally everyone is yelling and screaming. In the end we realize that Jacob and the students are actually patients in a psychiatric ward and the teacher is actually the doctor.
Genre: Drama
10 pages
Genre: Drama
10 pages
The Kindness of Strangersby Tom Dwyer
A feisty woman in her late sixties lies in bed reading a book. She's in a hospital for a week due to her weak heart. The door to her room opens and in walks a scrubby teenager with a Mohawk dyed red. He has been sent there by the police for loitering, and will do service at the hospital. At that moment two lonely people learn to help each other.
Genre: Comedy
5 pages
Genre: Comedy
5 pages
Fred and Gingerby Timothy Casto
Two older men escape a party to go dancing cheek to cheek.
Genre: Gay/Lesbian
5 pages
Genre: Gay/Lesbian
5 pages
Alaska Animal Cruiseby Alice Albrecht
I created 3 books out of my other series and more ideas in the works. I need an animator. This is a great idea for Pixar or Disney. Let's team up.
Genre: Animation
24 pages
Genre: Animation
24 pages
Going Postalby Shail Kamini Ramcharan
An average Joe (think Paul Rudd) frustrated with the red tape of Federal bureaucracy, decides to take matters into his own hands to make sure he gets his job done. His attempts lead him to a face-off with a Dwarf Police Squad, and the Dwarf Police Chief (think Peter Dinklage) is determined to take him down at all costs.
Genre: Comedy
12 pages
Genre: Comedy
12 pages
8.9 Caratby Muzna Mazhar
Driven by avarice a group of young men make some depraved choices.
Genre: Crime/Murder/Mystery
14 pages
Genre: Crime/Murder/Mystery
14 pages
Prophetby Malcolm Stroud
To find a girlfriend, a chemistry student helps convince millions of people his best friend is God's latest prophet - but it all goes way, way too far.
Genre: Drama
20 pages
Genre: Drama
20 pages
Herbie and the Snowboogiemanby Charles Webb
Herbie made a snowman. Now the snowman is making mayhem. Only Herbie can stop him. If he really wants to.
Genre: Comedy
44 pages
Genre: Comedy
44 pages
Karate Klubby William J. Frey-Mclean
A young drug dealer trying to escape a police hunt, finds himself hiding on a bus full of little old ladies. His big mistake was jokingly challenging the older women to a karate fight, which leaves him knocked out on the bus floor with the police ready to search the bus.
Genre: Comedy
12 pages
Genre: Comedy
12 pages
The Sex Tapeby George Klembith
HOW TO MAKE IT IN HOLLYWOOD - Part 6 - "The Sex Tape"
You can always become a star from your talent but you'll get there quicker with a sex tape.
Genre: Comedy
5 pages
Genre: Comedy
5 pages
Other Womanby Barbara Cromie
In this game of sexual ambivalence the stakes are high. Are they too high?
Genre: Gay/Lesbian
17 pages
Genre: Gay/Lesbian
17 pages
The Marriage Counselorby Sean Ryan
A married couple hire a hit man to give them an instant divorce.
Genre: Comedy
4 pages
Genre: Comedy
4 pages
Babes in Soylandby Zack Van Eyck
BABES IN SOYLAND -- Two college boys pose as vegans to meet a couple of hot waitresses. But after suffering through a hilariously painful meal, they discover that only by being themselves can they have success with women. Two male leads, two female leads. One supporting role, male, 40s. All scenes interiors and exteriors of two restaurants. By produced screenwriter.
Genre: Comedy
13 pages
Genre: Comedy
13 pages
Just A Little Gayby Virgil Wade
At the end of the day, aren't we all just a little gay?
Genre: Gay/Lesbian
7 pages
Genre: Gay/Lesbian
7 pages
Spookyby Tony Jerris
Terror ensues when a man hooks up with a woman online who is already dead... Or is she?
Genre: Horror
10 pages
Genre: Horror
10 pages
Sam goes to the doctor to get a shotby Angela Clark
According to Sam and his pal, both six years old, doctors can make you sick. On the way to the doctors, to get a vaccine shot for school, trees, bushes, and clouds turn into doctor tools. Comedy, 5 pages, short and animation. Angela Clark and Evonne Harrell
Genre: Animation
5 pages
Genre: Animation
5 pages
23 Stepsby Jason William Spencer
A young man takes the longest 23 steps of his life, a journey that will change his life forever.
Genre: Drama
4 pages
Genre: Drama
4 pages
Mirage Of Mecca's Meadowby Kevin Silva
A dissolute farmer and his mysterious friend discover their romantic destiny at a haunted campsite.
Genre: Fantasy
24 pages
Genre: Fantasy
24 pages
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