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Floaterby David DeBord
A lone sailor on a cross-Atlantic voyage encounters a man afloat in a life jacket in the middle of the ocean. The mysterious man helps save the sailboat from a devastating overnight storm but disappears again the next morning.
Genre: Action/Adventure
5 pages
Genre: Action/Adventure
5 pages
The Blood Vial Attackby Christine Whitlock
Something stolen revealed. When a Goth steals a hidden vial from a pawn broker, his walk down an alley is shortened by vampire attacks.
Genre: Horror
3 pages
Genre: Horror
3 pages
Undying Love Triangleby Darren J Seeley
When two vampires have an affair, a murder plot unfolds. But the over-the-hill wife isn't that easy to kill.
Genre: Horror
8 pages
Genre: Horror
8 pages
Killing Targetby Fassinou Ange
The story follows a hitman who uses subliminal messages to bait innocent people to do the killings for him, leaving the innocent people to take the blame while he is allowed to walk free. With LA Detectives clued on to what is actually happening, they race against the clock before the hitman kills again.
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
45 pages
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
45 pages
Say It Wiselyby alex porc
Musician tells his wife he fell in love with a man, she gets angry but then she finds out more about it.
Genre:
6 pages
Genre:
6 pages
Oasisby John Porter
A horror/dark comedy script about a rich young man who sells his soul to a mysterious old stranger for a drink of water
Genre: Horror
7 pages
Genre: Horror
7 pages
The Lions Racingby Fassinou Ange
The most dangerous prisoners motorbike game in Thailand.
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
40 pages
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
40 pages
Soul Searchingby Donna Carbone
Contrary to the commonly held belief that God and Satan are enemies, they are actually Gates/Jobs type frenemies and their business is the acquisition of souls. Their alliance, though uneasy, serves a greater good¦ or evil as the case may be.
Genre: Comedy
19 pages
Genre: Comedy
19 pages
The Old Man in Cabin 110by Gregory McDonald
The old days and the new ways collide in a cramped cabin aboard a train as it heads for an unknown destination. Youth comes to take out an aging killer as he searches for meaning in his life's work.
Genre: Crime/Murder/Mystery
17 pages
Genre: Crime/Murder/Mystery
17 pages
Cageyby J. J. Hillard
Anticipating a severe reprimand for a failed drug deal, two criminal operatives in a safe house await a phone call from their mysterious boss, but instead get a surprise directive that may have deadly consequences for one of them. [Nominated for best dialogue/Action on Film Festival]
Genre: Crime/Murder/Mystery
7 pages
Genre: Crime/Murder/Mystery
7 pages
29.0by Taylor Albertson
Jesus Sanchez wants one simple thing: to support his family and spend time with them. But his employer stands in his way when they slash his hours to 29.0 or less to avoid giving him healthcare. Jesus is forced to get a second job and finds he can support his family but his time with them suffers and they suffer. Will they survive or will the family be torn apart by corporate greed?
Genre: Drama
40 pages
Genre: Drama
40 pages
Brotherby Karan Mummigatti
In this single location short, a man explains to his wife his resent of his materialistic lifestyle. "Brother" is a dark dialogue-driven dive into the day of a broken man and the price he paid in the pursuit of an easy buck.
Genre: Drama
9 pages
Genre: Drama
9 pages
The Ultimate Manby Diana Suber
Hilarious and unexpected œglitches ensue when a brilliant single woman takes matters into her own hands by building herself the ultimate man.
Genre: Romantic Comedy
17 pages
Genre: Romantic Comedy
17 pages
The Face In The Mirrorby Allan Love
A asylum patient appears to be totally sane and believes he is ready to be discharged but when he looks in the mirror, things are not quite what they seem.
Genre: Drama
9 pages
Genre: Drama
9 pages
The Good Lifeby Chris Ossman
A man finds himself in a self made prison when the masses realize the damage his greed has caused humanity.
Genre: Sci-Fi
7 pages
Genre: Sci-Fi
7 pages
Ida's Beansby Michael Fawcett
In the 1930s, a young white girl from a northern city struggles to befriend an old black woman folk healer and stoner who owns a cafà in the rural south.
Genre: Other
10 pages
Genre: Other
10 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
Fear the Nightby William Blackmon
A college student, studying myth and religion and angry with God for the loss of his soldier father a year earlier, has a supernatural encounter with a legendary creature after returning home for Thanksgiving.
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
16 pages
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
16 pages
Pale Fleshby Dena McKinnon
An undead finds solace with a group of goth teens, but can he control the hunger?
Genre: Drama
6 pages
Genre: Drama
6 pages
A Vengeful Silenceby Antoine Mizel
The 8-year-old brother of a kidnap/murder victim sets out for revenge.
Genre:
9 pages
Genre:
9 pages
Homeby Ronald Fordham
A strange, two-location screenplay about a woman who keeps hearing loud noises from within her house at 3:14 A.M.
Genre: Horror
30 pages
Genre: Horror
30 pages
Fear Awayby Christine Whitlock
(6) 1-page animated or live action filler short scripts for children. At home and outside, children are instructed how to be more confident.
Genre: Comedy
6 pages
Genre: Comedy
6 pages
Fine Lineby Bobby Boyd
In the realm of good and evil, right and wrong and love and hate, there is a fine line between Heaven and hell. For those with tortured souls and minds on the edge of reality, from the belly of the beast comes an angel from hell, taking any shape or form to tempt the wicked to cross.
Genre: Other
29 pages
Genre: Other
29 pages
The Queen At Restby Stuart Creque
After a long and happy life, Queen Ella has passed away. Her Fairy Godmother and her other friends pay their last respects.
Genre: Animation
5 pages
Genre: Animation
5 pages
Undecidedby R. Allen Giles
A chance encounter in a bridal shop -- years after dumping her fickle alpha male college boyfriend -- finds a naive former cheerleader listening to him proclaim that he's a changed man, though his actions (and thoughts) prove otherwise.
Genre: Romantic Comedy
6.5 pages
Genre: Romantic Comedy
6.5 pages
Outside Harmonyby Timothy Casto
Two men find themselves sidetracked by a snow storm and the package they are delivering.
Genre: Gay/Lesbian
14 pages
Genre: Gay/Lesbian
14 pages
Breaking Up Is Hard To Doby Tom Deiker
Dead fiancà returns from the grave to woo his true love. 1-scene (living room), 5 pages. Cast of 2: 1 woman, 1 man. General audience.
Genre: Horror
5 pages
Genre: Horror
5 pages
Ways and Meansby Lyndon McGill
Two U.S. Senators work across the aisle to achieve more than their political ambitions.
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
7 pages
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
7 pages
Potato Potahtoby Andrew Fisk
A young couple break up, move out and then get back together again, while "Let's Call The Whole Thing Off" plays in the background.
Genre: Comedy
4 pages
Genre: Comedy
4 pages
Lapsedby Vanar Jaddou
While under interrogation, a mysterious Manhattan boss journeys through his memories to recall the events leading up to an unsettling murder.
Genre: Surreal crime thriller
Genre: Other
25 pages
Genre: Other
25 pages
Doctor Zout Is In -- Episode 4.by Tom Deiker
Vaudeville Parody. Lecherous physician and her hunk nurse take on the medical scourges of laundry and obscene phone calls. 1-scene (Doctor's office). 11 pages. Cast of 3: 1 woman, 2 men. No CGI/SFX. Adult language. ©WG1636320
Genre: Comedy
11 pages
Genre: Comedy
11 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
The Horror Writerby Kevin Revie
A horror novelist discovers his new muse.
Genre: Horror
7 pages
Genre: Horror
7 pages
All's Quiet on the Eastern Frontby Rosie Cross
see below
Genre: Romantic Comedy
3 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Romantic Comedy
3 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Stairway to Heavenby Lois Tiller
While the fate of an injured racehorse hangs in the balance, a storytelling child takes refuge from a world filled with sorrow and brutality.
Genre: Drama
9 pages
Genre: Drama
9 pages
test staging shortsby Mike MinkTipWriter3
Testing staging. 05/02/17
Genre: Comedy
10 pages
Genre: Comedy
10 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
Will Youby Kevin Bui
A man works random jobs to buy an engagement ring for his girlfriend.
Genre: Comedy
6 pages
Genre: Comedy
6 pages
A Goldfish Contemplates Lifeby Jason K. Allen
A sad goldfish dreams of escaping his fish bowl so he can fight zombies, stop global warming, and meet Justin Bieber. (Produced writer; previous short won Best Screenplay at 2014 San Diego Film Awards. See my IMDB profile for credits.)
Genre: Animation
5 pages
Genre: Animation
5 pages
Roadkillby Warren Fast
Two cold blooded killers, one male, one female, meet on the open road, each targeting the other as the next victim, both unaware of the other's intentions.
Genre: Crime/Murder/Mystery
21 pages
Genre: Crime/Murder/Mystery
21 pages
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