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A Matter of Tasteby John Porter
A fat and proud young woman struggles to decide whether or not to lose weight for a skinny young man who loves a skinny young woman.
Genre: Romantic Comedy
10 pages
Genre: Romantic Comedy
10 pages
Open Windowby Usman Haider
"When a cat goes missing, two neighboring families are brought together in an unexpected way and dark secrets are revealed with grave consequences." A nail-biting horror thriller with multiple twists and a ZOMBIE character.
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
14 pages
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
14 pages
Space Cadetby John Witcher
Two aliens try to understand Earth culture...and cause hilarious mishaps. Two main characters and three extras.
Genre: Animation
8 pages
Genre: Animation
8 pages
The Wishing Wellby Susan Hahn
Two young girls take a blood oath to never grow old. One of them succeeds.
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
8 pages
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
8 pages
Wylder's Handby Eleanor Stadnyk
Mark Wylder’s engagement to a beautiful heiress results in his murder, but the strange ring on his hand promises that he will rise up to obtain revenge. Sheridan LeFanu, the nineteenth century author of WYLDER’S HAND, was such a master in the art of writing ghost tales that he influenced Bram Stoker!
Genre: Horror
10 pages
Genre: Horror
10 pages
Meteoriteby Michael Fawcett
A physicist and his son meet a woman at the Meteor Crater in Arizona who claims she found the extraordinary meteorite that is in the trunk of her car.
Genre: Other
10 pages
Genre: Other
10 pages
Not An Inkling (SG SERIES)by Ramona Baillie
Mindy and Shari find that trying to be trendsetters can be very painful.
Genre: Comedy
8 pages
Genre: Comedy
8 pages
Unprovokedby John Keckhaver
A predator takes two innocent lives on the streets of Milwaukee.
Genre: Drama
13 pages
Genre: Drama
13 pages
We Won Lotto, Or Did We?by Alex Sarris
This is a true story based on the bizarre events that took place on the night of the Lotto draw. Could this family become millionaires or was it just their fate?
Genre: Drama
7 pages
Genre: Drama
7 pages
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
ACTS OF TERRORby Jagdish Singh
A disenchanted diplomat, unable to get the United Nations to yield to his complaints, becomes vindictive and forms a
terrorist organization with cruel intentions. ACTS OF TERROR was an official FINALIST in the 2014 American Movie Awards.
Genre: Drama
45 pages
Genre: Drama
45 pages
AKA Candiby C. M. Albrecht
A free-spirited young woman goes to Tijuana on a dizzying lark that ends in tragedy.
Genre: Drama
21 pages
Genre: Drama
21 pages
Playing Awayby Steve Langridge
A devoted couple in the twilight of life learn to treat everyday as their last.
Genre: Romantic Comedy
6 pages
Genre: Romantic Comedy
6 pages
Winnerby Patrick White
An unusual gambler in Las Vegas gets arrested, when he defies the odds, the dealer and the casino after winning big, playing blackjack.
Genre: Drama
12 pages
Genre: Drama
12 pages
Poppy's Heartby Ramona Baillie
Abby and Naomi's Grandpa has never contributed to the family's welfare - until now.
Genre: Horror
5 pages
Genre: Horror
5 pages
Heart Rateby Alan Barkley
When a male and female cop enter an abandoned building looking for a cop killer, they are soon hunting each other. Lots of action- on foot - no car chases. Winner Vail Film Festival Screenwriting Competition, short film category.
Genre:
10 pages
Genre:
10 pages
No Room For Sorrowby Gisyerg Bermudez
GEORGE, a depressed businessman, takes a cab ride to a four-star hotel where he plans to take his life. Little does he know he got inside the wrong taxi, the driver happens to be a twisted sociopath serial killer, who discovers George's plan, and becomes interested in giving him a slow/agonizing death.
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
17 pages
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
17 pages
Lone Star Runner Hunniesby CJ Walley
Fleeing a drug deal gone wrong, four girls held up in a lonely Texas diner face the dilemma of capture vs saving a mortally wounded friend.
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
7 pages
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
7 pages
Working Lateby Elisa Pasquali
Dr. Sandra Daley is the only employee left one night at the Gelmer Biotech Building. So who is making all those other noises?
Suspense/Horror/Thriller. Low budget, one location. Twist ending. Strong female lead.
Genre: Horror
8 pages
Genre: Horror
8 pages
A Particular Minuteby Layla O'Shea
An overly sanitary burger joint owner can't seem to make amends with the local flower shop gal before it's too late -but maybe time doesn't really matter.
Genre: Drama
14 pages
Genre: Drama
14 pages
The Indian Summer of Dry Valley Johnsonby John Porter
A romance based on O. Henry's short story about a middle-aged shepherd who falls in love with a beautiful Mexican girl.
Genre: Western
5 pages
Genre: Western
5 pages
Syrupby Alexander Ruben
Over brunch, a bitter twenty-something interrogates her evasive boyfriend over his true whereabouts the previous night.
Genre: Comedy
20 pages
Genre: Comedy
20 pages
"Mornin", Daughter-Mineby Tom Deiker
A mother makes a radical proposal to save the life of her suicidal daughter. 1-scene, 12 pages. Cast of 2 women (mother/daughter). Simple kitchen set, no costumes, no CGI/SFX. Suicide Theme. ©PAu3433023 (Stageplay version performed in 5 theatres in 5 states).
Genre: Drama
12 pages
Genre: Drama
12 pages
Crayonsby Laurie Gabriel
Crayon artist down on his luck sells picture to criminally deranged buyer and soon embroiled in heat.
Genre: Crime/Murder/Mystery
9 pages
Genre: Crime/Murder/Mystery
9 pages
The Ledgeby Christina Donnelly
Two lonely New Yorkers, each determined to end it all, meet unexpectedly on the ledge of their apartment building, only to realize, sometimes you have to go out on a ledge to find love.
Genre: Romance
19 pages
Genre: Romance
19 pages
UnDead Loveby Virgil Wade
Can a married woman and a zombie make love work or will decay tear them apart?
Genre: Comedy
5 pages
Genre: Comedy
5 pages
The Hollywood Script Consultantby Dean Watts
A hapless screenwriter finally figures out that Hollywood script consultants are just con artists. One location, two actors.
Genre: Comedy
1 pages
Genre: Comedy
1 pages
The Spelling Gameby Antoine Mizel
A gun-toting burglar plays a twisted game with a child and his mother. 1-location.
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
7 pages
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
7 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
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
The Waiting Roomby Diana Suber
A "dramedy" where two women bond while waiting for the results of their mammograms.
Genre: Drama
4 pages
Genre: Drama
4 pages
The Free Boxby Charles Webb
The most valuable thing at an estate sale could be free.
Genre: Drama
1 pages
Genre: Drama
1 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
Man of His Dreamsby Virgil Wade
When a man realizes that the gruesome murders committed by a faceless serial killer in his dreams are real, he knows that he must go to sleep to save the next victim.
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
11 pages
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
11 pages
Memory Lineby Aatish Thakerar
In a future where memory line software allows users to revisit old memories, the technology's billionaire founder returns home after a twenty year absence.
Writing reviewed by Wendy Mitchell (Editor of Screen International) as "snappily written, with a great pace about it...dialogue also well written."
Genre: Other
16 pages
Genre: Other
16 pages
Destiny Deliversby Mindy Goldhammer
"Tradition! What a crock!"
"I will not be a slave to this insanity!", shouts Nick.
He leaves home to seek refuge before he says something he may live to regret. Destiny follows him and manifests a lifetime
transformation.
Genre: Drama
5 pages
Genre: Drama
5 pages
Lost for Wordsby erick alwora
A random act of kindness lands a white expatriate software engineer working for the United Nations in Kenya in the forest, stripped down to his his designer underwear. He was last seen by one of his wife's friends being kissed by a beautiful Lady in his car in rush hour traffic. He speaks with a heavy stutter and is not just lost but Lost for Words.
Genre: Action/Adventure
39 pages
Genre: Action/Adventure
39 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
Absolut Absolution.by Martin Cox
Can a terminally sick mother and wife die with dignity when she is paid cash to commit suicide on a failing talk show? The guest and the host intend to find out.
Genre: Drama
18 pages
Genre: Drama
18 pages
Trinkets of Loveby Michael Bavota
Fictional heart-warming story for the entire family that involves two cousins, greed, a wise-loving old grandfather, who teaches his granddaughters an innocent lesson in love and life through seemingly items of junk that turn out to be trinkets of love.
Genre: Family
14 pages
Genre: Family
14 pages
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