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Unprovokedby John Keckhaver
A predator takes two innocent lives on the streets of Milwaukee.
Genre: Drama
13 pages
Genre: Drama
13 pages
Ben Marksby Kimberly Jobe
A super summer shoe sale convinces a man on the verge of suicide that life is worth living, at least until he needs a new pair of shoes.
Genre: Other
9 pages
Genre: Other
9 pages
Tonkahaska's Horsesby Barry Cole
A young Cheyenne boy discovers a Conquistador's horse and changes the lives of his people forever.
Genre: Western
20 pages
Genre: Western
20 pages
When She Went Awayby Kevin Silva
A writer reveals part of the mystery about his lost love to a pot farmer whose wife is in jail.
Genre: Other
23 pages
Genre: Other
23 pages
Classified-Viperby Christopher James
Leaked CLASSIFIED footage of CCTV monitoring at a Covert Operations Controller’s home when a former agent, believed assassinated, phones after booby-trapping the house - seeking revenge.
Trapped inside as his captor demonstrates his bomb-making skills the controller must divulge sensitive secrets or place his family in gravest danger - and they’re due home any minute.
[One location + one shot - Extreme Low Budget - First in a Series]
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
33 pages
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
33 pages
Sweetest Victoryby David Morrah
Two small time criminals, petty criminal and pot smoking mechanic Arnold Lutz and sleazy door-to-door salesman Ivan Tweenybeets lock horns in a vicious war of words when Ivan tries to flog his products onto Arnold's doorstep. Arnold, livid at being disturbed, destroys Ivan's merchandise. To make matters worse, Arnold scolds an annoying kid with coffee, called Jaybee, who is trick or treating near his house. Jaybee teams up with Ivan to seek revenge on Arnold.
Genre: Comedy
12 pages
Genre: Comedy
12 pages
Ian Mechby Aatish Thakerar
On his routine paper round one morning, a young boy is faced with flashes from a past he cannot remember.
Genre: Drama
10 pages
Genre: Drama
10 pages
Zombio & Julietby George Klembith
Against her parents wishes, she's fallen in love with a zombie who is as clueless as well... their daughter.
Genre: Comedy
6 pages
Genre: Comedy
6 pages
Advisor To The Starsby George Klembith
Duke Warner is the advisor to the stars.
They call him
They need him
They take his advice
He tells celebrities things he knows they don’t want to hear and he doesn't give a F____ what they think.
Genre: Comedy
6 pages
They call him
They need him
They take his advice
He tells celebrities things he knows they don’t want to hear and he doesn't give a F____ what they think.
Genre: Comedy
6 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
Love in Subtitlesby Zack Van Eyck & Stacy Dym
LOVE IN SUBTITLES -- A comical day in the life of a suburban couple is explored using subtitles, for every line of dialogue, to show what the characters are really thinking. Male and female leads in their 30s, a 13-year-old girl, 10-year-old boy, a male and female neighbor (20s-40s), a few extras and a dog. Writers have produced feature credits.
Genre: Comedy
15 pages
Genre: Comedy
15 pages
Jackpotby Marcus Bleecker
What if you saw your obituary online. Could you alter your fate?
Genre: Sci-Fi
5 pages
Genre: Sci-Fi
5 pages
Oneby Mark Davidson
A greedy trick-or-treater learns to not tempt the Grimlock.
Produced writer.
Genre: Horror
5 pages
Genre: Horror
5 pages
Plan Vby Lisa Kucharski
A father and his kids plot an escape for a relaxing vacation.
Genre: Comedy
5 pages
Genre: Comedy
5 pages
Honest Workby Evan Macy-Beckwith
A migrant worker is out looking to earn a living wage when he encounters an odd man named Hob, who makes him a very generous offer for what sounds like basic labor. However, when they arrive at the job site, the day takes a turn.
Genre: Crime/Murder/Mystery
11 pages
Genre: Crime/Murder/Mystery
11 pages
Eagerly Eelsby David Serra
A young eel helps a lobster daredevil with an escape trick that turns critical.
Genre: Animation
5 pages
Genre: Animation
5 pages
How Far is Heavenby Cary Cadena
June 5, 1944 Jack Valverde and the 82nd Airborne Division have been dropped behind enemy lines in the city of Sainte-Mere-Eglise. After finding refuge in a theater he encounters an individual that will change everything he knows about the war and alter his life forever.
Genre: Non-Fiction/History
25 pages
Genre: Non-Fiction/History
25 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
A Pair of Silk Stockingsby John Porter
Based on Kate Chopin's short story, this fantasy shows how an impoverished young mother takes care of her three little children and herself, too.
Genre: Fantasy
3 pages
Genre: Fantasy
3 pages
Sinkholeby Sherrie Kelley
When a sinkhole opens up inside a married couple’s Florida home, a horrifying secret is uncovered as they fight to hang on until they are rescued. What they find out gives the black, hellish hole a whole new, sinister meaning.
Genre: Drama
16 pages
Genre: Drama
16 pages
The Bearcatby Nathaniel Grauwelman
A private eye, at the end of his days, helps a young woman find her lover before he's hunted down by the mysterious crime boss the Bearcat.
Genre: Crime/Murder/Mystery
19 pages
Genre: Crime/Murder/Mystery
19 pages
Afghan of Doomby L. C. Cruell
Afghan of Doom
(Dark Comedy/Horror) With the best gifts, it really is the thought that counts. (7 pages, 2 locations) Finalist, Shriekfest and Gimme A Break Contest
Genre: Horror
7 pages
Genre: Horror
7 pages
The Keyby Monique Reed
A young woman travels back in time and struggles to change her past before it stops her.
Genre: Sci-Fi
38 pages
Genre: Sci-Fi
38 pages
Reaper Honeyby Dea Divi
The worst cook in the America tries to cook his wife food.
Genre: Comedy
6 pages
Genre: Comedy
6 pages
The Puppet Mastersby Tracey Maye
Rupert Gannon, a supernatural president, strives to be a dictator by any means necessary.
Genre: Fantasy
22 pages
Genre: Fantasy
22 pages
Prioritiesby John Porter
A radio talk show host must choose between solving the problems of the world and attending his son's grammar school play.
Genre: Comedy
5 pages
Genre: Comedy
5 pages
The Last Performanceby Christine Whitlock
Three costume mannequins create their own final drama on a theatre stage.
Genre: Comedy
3 pages
Genre: Comedy
3 pages
Boomerangby Connor McNulty
A group of smart but confused twentysomethings distract themselves at a party before graduation from grad school. They do not want to grow up, so they do what they can not to.
Genre: Comedy
15 pages
Genre: Comedy
15 pages
Doorknobby Edmund Woods
An elderly woman looks back with regret on a childhood incident and her part in the stigmatising of a foreign family
Genre: Drama
6 pages
Genre: Drama
6 pages
Tea for Two!by Bryan Carrier
Johnny, is a bully at school. He sits in the principle's office with his victim, Megan. He is taught a valuable lesson when, Megan, gives him her cross. They meet 20 years later and, Johnny, became a priest. One moment can define a lifetime.
Genre: Drama
17 pages
Genre: Drama
17 pages
When She Went Awayby Kevin Silva
A writer tells the mystery of his lost love to a pot farmer who's awaiting word on his troubled wife.
Genre: Romance
23 pages
Genre: Romance
23 pages
The Docksby Jack McGuire
Patrolman Steve Karr, a modern day NYC cop, ditraught over his father's death in a violent thunderstorm at sea, steps onto a Brooklyn fishing pier and becomes involved in a gunfight with Prohibition day bootleggers and a harbor patrol boat from another era.
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
12 pages
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
12 pages
The Unheardby Pauleka Tiara Cooper
A young woman finds herself trapped inside a grimy basement. She eventually discovers her torture is her captor’s amusement.
Genre: Horror
3 pages
Genre: Horror
3 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
The Peaceful Solutionby Janet Goodman-Clarke
A time traveler goes to great lengths to right one of history's greatest wrongs. But will fate find a way?
Genre: Sci-Fi
7 pages
Genre: Sci-Fi
7 pages
Raptorby Mike Trentacosti
The residents of a new apartment complex discover that something has moved in, leaving behind a trail of mysterious attacks.
Genre: Horror
25 pages
Genre: Horror
25 pages
Haunting For A Bargainby Kelvin Wong
A short psychological suspense/thriller/horror in the tradition of Hitchcock and The Twilight Zone. A young, first-time home-buyer couple is lured into buying a bargain-of-a-house when a resident spirit begins to torment their infant baby and drive the couple apart. Optioned in 2013 but since expired, this single-location script is once again available.
Genre: Horror
20 pages
Genre: Horror
20 pages
Shoeniverseby Geoffrey Uhl
A boy wakes up in a dormitory to find a universe in his shoes. They are in every boy's shoes. Can he save them all before everyone wakes up to put their shoes on?
Genre: Sci-Fi
4 pages
Genre: Sci-Fi
4 pages
Divine Interventionby Anita Louis
An angry young woman who has lost her faith receives an email from God, then finds herself struggling for her path in life - and indeed, for life itself!
Genre: Drama
31 pages
Genre: Drama
31 pages
Two Guinea Pigs Plus One Moreby Chris Cookson
Two guinea pigs open their home to a new roommate who is quiet and refuses to join in on their antics to take over the refrigerator.
Genre: Comedy
4 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Comedy
4 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
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