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Tirailleurby NG
The story of three african brothers who go for World War II.
Genre: Action/Adventure
10 pages
Genre: Action/Adventure
10 pages
Mignon Filetby Gordon Phipps
Young Giselle dreamed only of being the prima ballerina in a classical ballet. Poor little Mignon only wanted to make a comeback. The stars in their eyes blinded them to the pitfalls.
Genre: Comedy
10 pages
Genre: Comedy
10 pages
Graciellaby Mark Rupprecht
An orphaned teenage girl breaks into the CIA building in the middle of the night looking for a missing agent, but when interrogators interview her,they learn that she has a dangerous supernatural ability and have to figure out if she is helpful to the security of the United States or can destroy it.
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
25 pages
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
25 pages
The Execution of Emily Jane Rumzicby Allan Love
A young woman on death row confronts her demons moments before being executed. Macabre forces take control of her body and mayhem ensues. Hell hath no fury!
Genre: Drama
6 pages
Genre: Drama
6 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
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
A Man's Worldby Jeff Ardoin
The stubborn, and the very opinionated Walter Anderson is angered at the fact his wife is holding a surprise party at their home, knowing there will be people there that he can't stand. It's definitely going to be a memorable night at the Andersons.
Genre: Comedy
30 pages
Genre: Comedy
30 pages
Raptby Anton King
An unlikely romantic relationship forms.
Genre:
8 pages
Genre:
8 pages
The Eavesdropperby Charles Webb
On a late night train ride, a comic book loving kid over hears a sinister plot.
Genre: Animation
1 pages
Genre: Animation
1 pages
Hank Was on TV Todayby Mark Weller
Hank, a senior and military vet, is struggling with age, disease and depression and decides to call into to a television talk show when his wife is out of the house.
Genre: Drama
11 pages
Genre: Drama
11 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
The Man with the Briefcaseby Victor Bravo
A jailed vagrant claims he holds the answer to the future of the country in his lone possession, a metal briefcase that can't be opened.
Genre: Sci-Fi
25 pages
Genre: Sci-Fi
25 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
Rose's Warby Mike Donald
As the St Valentines Day Flower Massacre approaches, a plucky hothouse ROSE is determined to save her family. Joining forces with the other plants and insects in the greenhouse they combine talents to defeat their human captors against all the odds.
Genre: Animation
30 pages
Genre: Animation
30 pages
Angel Foodby Darrell Dorsett
Susan is abducted by a sadistic serial killer.
Genre: Horror
10 pages
Genre: Horror
10 pages
We'll Meet Againby Kevin Silva
A teen searching for his missing girlfriend at a remote beach discovers a beautiful ghost has been waiting for him.
Genre: Crime/Murder/Mystery
22 pages
Genre: Crime/Murder/Mystery
22 pages
The Walawacker's Big Breakby Charles Webb
A dead stranger in their bathroom may be the best thing to ever happen to the bad luck Walawacker family.
Genre: Comedy
45 pages
Genre: Comedy
45 pages
Red, White, and You!by Bryan Carrier
A Vietnam vet returns to his home town for his daughter's wedding only to re-unite with his high school sweetheart.
Genre: Drama
13 pages
Genre: Drama
13 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 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
Stream of Consciousnessby Janet Goodman-Clarke
A breakthrough in technology makes telepathy possible. But is Dr. Aaron's invention a path into the world of the mind? Or is it a glimpse into something far stranger... ? (The short that inspired a feature length...)
Genre: Sci-Fi
10 pages
Genre: Sci-Fi
10 pages
Boundedby Becky Ellis
A young, vagrant woman in a future world defies the sexual dominance of the men around her to find love.
Genre: Fantasy
10 pages
Genre: Fantasy
10 pages
The Bagram Diariesby William Blackmon
The trials and triumphs of civilian defense contractors at Bagram Airbase, Afghanistan are chronicled in the project security manager's personal journal. That project is called CIVCAP and thousands of regular Americans from every walk of life fill its ranks to work beside the men and women in uniform who were deployed to the desolate reaches of Afghanistan. This is one of their stories.
Genre: Drama
16 pages
Genre: Drama
16 pages
We Need a New Refrigeratorby John Porter
An irritable middle-aged housewife is sick and tired of almost everything, and her sympathetic husband knows why.
Genre: Drama
5 pages
Genre: Drama
5 pages
Christmas Memoriesby Eric Harbak
A families' Christmas celebration is interrupted by a mysterious visitor from one of their pasts.
Genre: Crime/Murder/Mystery
17 pages
Genre: Crime/Murder/Mystery
17 pages
Not the Brightest Guy in the Worldby John Porter
A hardworking plumber admits that he's not the brightest guy in the world, then struggles to understand why his lady is happy one minute, sad the next, and mad the next.
Genre: Romantic Comedy
10 pages
Genre: Romantic Comedy
10 pages
Momfiaby Dean Watts
A hapless father is terrorized by ruthless soccer moms when he accidentally parks in the school drop off line on the first day of kindergarten. Winner/Finalist of 7 screenplay competitions.
Genre: Comedy
15 pages
Genre: Comedy
15 pages
On Lineby Steven Burton
A small group awaits a bus trip in an urban station behind a fantasy situation.
Genre: Fantasy
9 pages
Genre: Fantasy
9 pages
One Bad Turnby L.F. Haltmaier
Four back-stabbing criminals try to survive the night in an abandoned cabin formerly owned by a clown. (One location: Four characters)
Top 15 Finalist: Fresh Voices Screenplay Competition
Genre: Horror
21 pages
Genre: Horror
21 pages
Buying Self Esteemby George & Tammy Klembith
A man goes to a store that sells Self Esteem but his lack of self esteem causes a problem at point of purchase.
Genre: Comedy
4 pages
Genre: Comedy
4 pages
Santa and the Vetby William J. Frey-Mclean
When one of Santa's reindeer becomes sick on Christmas eve he visits a veterinarian in the hopes of persuading him to come to his help, the vet has trouble believing he is not seeing a robbery and Santa must convince the skeptic who he actually is before the police are called which would ruin Christmas for children all over the world. Santa is desperate, there is much at stake, yet so little time.
Genre: Comedy
12 pages
Genre: Comedy
12 pages
The Tooth Fairy's Wandby Shaun Graham
A young boy steals the Tooth Fairy's wand and makes some extra pocket change.
Genre: Animation
8 pages
Genre: Animation
8 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
In The Company Of Ghostby Marcia P. Samuels
A comedy about Linda, a woman tormented by her ability to see ghost, seeks the help of a known Psychiatrist. Two years later she returns to his office to thank him for curing her from this curse.
Genre: Comedy
23 pages
Genre: Comedy
23 pages
Details Emergeby Tom See
A motorist, stuck in traffic, watches a man walking through a rain storm and gets lost in creating a story for him, imagining him a man trying to get away with murder, as the motorist himself prepares to carry out his own act of violence.
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
6 pages
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
6 pages
The Shoeshine Ministerby Jason K. Allen
A sidewalk shoeshine man touches the life of a hopeless customer. (Faith-based drama. Produced writer; previous short won Best Screenplay at 2014 San Diego Film Awards. See my IMDB profile for credits.)
Genre: Drama
10 pages
Genre: Drama
10 pages
Santa in AAby George Klembith
If he's gonna make it through another year Santa needs help - in AA.
Genre: Comedy
4 pages
Genre: Comedy
4 pages
Guitar Dancesby Steven Burton
Beverly, a choreographer, observes Joe as a stranger with a walking disability along with his guitar on a city sidewalk. Then, she discovers his musical talent which leads to mutual inspiration.
Genre: Drama
9 pages
Genre: Drama
9 pages
Noir Cityby Hayward Hawks
'40s Classic Film Noir and Sci-Fi action Post Noir merge together to create a bold new universe where crime, murder, corruption, mystery, suspense, sexy femme fatales, tommy guns, surveillance cameras, rocket cars and night fiends become a surrealistic shocker in this dark, state-of-things to come thriller.
Genre: Crime/Murder/Mystery
21 pages
Genre: Crime/Murder/Mystery
21 pages
InBetween Friendsby Cheing Winston
A Teenaged girl who is a bully and the girl she bullies forges an unlikely friendship when they both struggle to overcome prescription drug usage only to find they have much in common with each other.
Genre: Family
44 pages
Genre: Family
44 pages
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