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The Sacredby jon logan
A young high school girl finds that her strange dream has come true and that she is protected by a young high school guardian angel that is the answer to her prayers.
Genre: Fantasy
45 pages
Genre: Fantasy
45 pages
A Guinea Pig Christmasby Leia Lawrence
A herd of guinea pigs celebrate Pigmas with popcorning, wheeking, and lots of pea flakes until the lettuce disappears. They must venture from their cage and face their fears, like the great wooden floor, to find the culprit!
Genre: Comedy
5 pages
Cast Size: 4-6 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Comedy
5 pages
Cast Size: 4-6 Main/Supporting Roles
Memorial to James Whistletonby Malcolm Stroud
James was a well-loved family man - or so people thought, until a lifetime's secrets and an old enemy are exposed at his memorial service.
Genre: Drama
19 pages
Genre: Drama
19 pages
Memento Moriby Stuart Creque
When Charon arrives in a limo instead of a ferryboat, McInerney isn't reluctant to leave behind a wasted life. But when Charon picks up another passenger, McInerney discovers that life can be worth fighting for.
Genre: Fantasy
10 pages
Genre: Fantasy
10 pages
My Struggleby Alex Sarris
Acknowledgment for years of hard work may be only a chair away.
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
5 pages
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
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
Witch Huntby Janet Goodman-Clarke
Magic and politics prove to be strange bedfellows in this sendup of economics, the McCarthy trials, and the current political atmosphere...
Genre: Comedy
9 pages
Genre: Comedy
9 pages
Who Stole My Talit?by Diane Liberman
A devoutly Jewish man overflows with suspicion at his temple when his soiled talit (prayer shawl) goes missing at the dry cleaner.
Genre: Comedy
8 pages
Genre: Comedy
8 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
Hospitalityby John Porter
A bad guest makes a good host feel great about himself.
Genre: Comedy
5 pages
Genre: Comedy
5 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
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
I'm Al Pacinoby Edward Williams
A guy obsessed with Al Pacino, porn and the girl next door must learn how to be himself or risk losing it all.
Genre: Drama
13 pages
Genre: Drama
13 pages
A Pocket Full of Evilby M. Anthony Phillips
The leader of a hostile crew of professional armed robbers seeks revenge from the devil after he’s double-crossed and killed by his men, including the one that's now with his girl and young son.
Genre: Crime/Murder/Mystery
21 pages
Genre: Crime/Murder/Mystery
21 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
A Shattering Revelationby Stanley Heisler
A young musician is mesmerized when he meets Darcy, a beautiful young singer at school. Told that she comes from a very wealthy, blue-blood family and is out of his class, does not deter him from spending a beautiful day with this girl of his dreams. On the very next day, the castle that he has built for Darcy, comes tumbling down with a shattering crash.
Genre:
9 pages
Genre:
9 pages
Captiveby Catherine Hardin
After a young girl is kidnapped, she is rescued by an unexpected hero.
Genre: Drama
6 pages
Genre: Drama
6 pages
R New Homeby Earl Hamilton, Jr.
Richard is a dignified buzzard who’s been living comfortably at the zoo for years. Kamill is Richard’s new urban roommate who has problems trusting humans. Her feathers are more than a bit ruffled when she finds out the real reason she's there.
Genre: Comedy
17 pages
Genre: Comedy
17 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
Traumatic Disorderby CJ Walley
A hiker in the Mojave Desert runs into an ex-army girl who believes she's back in the combat zone. An insight into her life shows she's suffering from PTSD.
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
8 pages
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
8 pages
The Secret to Relationshipsby Jason McCloy
Matt's wife Joanne has gone from being a slob to a Stepford and his friend Tom can't understand how it's possible. The secret, as Matt explains, was incredibly small...and a little disgusting.
Genre: Comedy
12 pages
Genre: Comedy
12 pages
Hellth Careby Rick Markus
Getting on the Homeland Security 'no-fly' list means air travel is no longer an option. Getting on the Obamacare 'end-of-life' list means breathing is no longer an option.
Genre: Comedy
18 pages
Genre: Comedy
18 pages
Barracudaby Marcia Goetsch
A gifted star ship pilot risks her reputation and her life for one final run to get the drug that enhances her.
Genre: Sci-Fi
12 pages
Genre: Sci-Fi
12 pages
Santa in Englandby William J. Frey-Mclean
Christmas Eve, fog causes Santa to crash land onto an eccentric English Lord's Castle. Disorientated Santa stumbles into more and more trouble when he's mistaken for an intruder. Things only get wackier when the Queen arrives to visit her Cousin, and Santa is mistaken for a terrorist.
Genre: Comedy
25 pages
Genre: Comedy
25 pages
The Zombie Who Liked Fred Astaireby Jason K. Allen
A zombie desires to dance like his hero, Fred Astaire. (Produced writer; previous short won Best Screenplay at 2014 San Diego Film Awards. See my IMDB profile for credits.)
Genre: Comedy
9 pages
Genre: Comedy
9 pages
Mr. Frank's Sunsetby Louella Reynolds
When a WWII veteran is faced with being put out to pasture, he and his long-time steed choose which sunset will be the last.
Genre: Drama
4 pages
Genre: Drama
4 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
Papercutby Janet Goodman-Clarke
Hassled by school yard bullies, a strange little boy proves that money isn't the root of ALL evil...
Genre: Horror
8 pages
Genre: Horror
8 pages
Niagara 1952by Alan Barkley
In summer 1952 in Niagara Falls where Marilyn Monroe is filming the movie, "Niagara," Marilyn encounters a young English WW II war bride considering leaving her Idaho farmer husband. The two spend the afternoon together, bond, trade identities briefly, and Marilyn offers the woman marital advice that changes her romantic future. No exteriors of Niagara Falls. Waterfall Sound f/x only requirement. Contained drama - woman’s restroom. Performed on stage, England 2013. 16 minutes.
Genre: Romance
16 pages
Genre: Romance
16 pages
Love Does Funny Thingsby Mark Davidson
A caregiver checks in on an old man and finds that, after 40-something years of marriage, love does funny things.
Produced writer.
Genre: Horror
13 pages
Genre: Horror
13 pages
Voices in the Darknessby John Witcher
A young drug addict is diagnosed with schizophrenia. After years of exasperation, he beats the odds. Based on a true story.
Genre: Drama
27 pages
Genre: Drama
27 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: Other
21 pages
Genre: Other
21 pages
Devil's Little Angelby CJ Walley
Enslaved by her therapist and forced to kill, a girl fights to shake his hold over her mind and spare the life of a visiting female detective.
Genre: Horror
7 pages
Genre: Horror
7 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
You're Only As Youngby Ramona Baillie
A teen influences an old woman's life when she gives her an ipod.
Genre: Comedy
5 pages
Genre: Comedy
5 pages
More Sexby Josh James
SNL-type skit: spoof of those late night female sex drive pill commercials.
Genre: Comedy
3 pages
Genre: Comedy
3 pages
Working Lateby William J. Frey-Mclean
A workaholic father promises to pick up his son's Christmas present. Things go drastically wrong when he discovers he's stayed too late at work. His mad rush to make good only leads to mayhem and frustration, yet the true Christmas spirit pervades this oddball comedy.
Genre: Comedy
20 pages
Genre: Comedy
20 pages
Death Orbitby Si Dunn
In a mining colony courtroom, a young law student volunteers to defend an indigent ice miner facing the death penalty.
Genre: Sci-Fi
15 pages
Genre: Sci-Fi
15 pages
A Killer Dealby Ronald Fordham
One-location horror script about a father and son being shown a house for sale by a mysterious group of real estate agents.
Genre: Horror
14 pages
Genre: Horror
14 pages
Dreaming Peter Weaverby John Keckhaver
A boy genius finds enough revenge, pleasure and room to create in his dreams to help him through the drudgery and malevolence of the real world around him.
Genre: Drama
12 pages
Genre: Drama
12 pages
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