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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
The Surpriseby Amy Auburn
Five sperm are on their way to catch an egg. As they swim up the canal, they make a few discoveries about each other and about themselves.
Genre: Animation
8 pages
Genre: Animation
8 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
Bailiff Love Storyby Chris Leonard
A lonely bailiff meets a forgotten artist and discovers love but in the most terrifying way possible.
Genre: Horror
11 pages
Genre: Horror
11 pages
It Came Upon A Midnight Clearby Ted King
When a troubled woman running away during the holiday season finds herself the only patron at an out of the way diner, she soon discovers the owner is not who he claims to be. But neither is she!
Genre: Fantasy
11 pages
Genre: Fantasy
11 pages
A Beautiful Day!by Bryan Carrier
Jen, is having a bad day! Up late, broken heels, stained dress, car breaks down. Her boss degrades her ability to give a presentation, until, her friend gives her the chance of a lifetime and they are promoted and her boss is demoted!! Yay!!
Genre: Drama
10 pages
Genre: Drama
10 pages
The Magicianby Aatish Thakerar
After being intercepted by an old adversary, a street magician receives help from an unlikely source.
Genre: Artistic
10 pages
Genre: Artistic
10 pages
End of the Dayby James McCormick
A frustrated worker tries to leave the office early but finds it more difficult than expected as the true nature of his environment reveals itself, one that wants to keep him trapped forever.
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
10 pages
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
10 pages
Fate Gets a Pushby Larry Postel
When a lonely, lovelorn man goes to a psychic for guidance, he finds the love of his life " with a little push from the psychic, who turns out to be part-Yenta. First place winner in the short screenplay category in Indie Film magazine’s screenplay competition.
Genre: Romantic Comedy
19 pages
Genre: Romantic Comedy
19 pages
Truth Be Toldby Bryan Carrier
Everyone needs someone to lift them up when they fall.
Genre: Gay/Lesbian
6 pages
Genre: Gay/Lesbian
6 pages
Live Action Anachronismby Jared Wynn
A group of Live Action Role Players manages to find some common ground even though one of their members is sporting an out-of-context costume. (Four characters, one exterior location. In the vein of a "WKUK" or "Key & Peele" sketch.)
Genre: Comedy
4 pages
Genre: Comedy
4 pages
Nunleyby DS
Sheriff Nunley, a skateboarding pit bull, falls head-over-heels for an attractive female detective Terrier in his mission to protect the canine community from a vicious dog hunter. Soliciting help from some very important out of town guests, sheriff Nunley receives a lead regarding the location of the most anticipated dog fights of all time.
Genre: Animation
19 pages
Genre: Animation
19 pages
Tall, Dark and Handsomeby Ann McDowell
Straight women and gay men want the same thing - the perfect man and the perfect pair of shoes.
4 locations: 2 apartments and a hallway between them and an office.
Genre: Romantic Comedy
16 pages
Genre: Romantic Comedy
16 pages
Leviathanby mark stavar
What if researchers working to integrate bio-technology with a giant squid for deep ocean research discovered a sentient being?
Genre: Sci-Fi
20 pages
Genre: Sci-Fi
20 pages
Lights Outby Ali Mudar
A hitman tries to make amends with his estranged wife.
Genre: Crime/Murder/Mystery
15 pages
Genre: Crime/Murder/Mystery
15 pages
Pluck You!by Donna Carbone
A story for women who have to face the fact that hitting sixty in biological years is nowhere near as exhilarating as hitting it behind the wheel of a Ferrari. While out to dinner with their husbands, Maggie is embarrassed by best friend Denise’s observation that her face is beginning to resemble the Abominable Snowman. Damn those fluorescent lights!
Genre: Comedy
26 pages
Genre: Comedy
26 pages
Tony TVby James McCormick
An unscrupulous journalist uncovers the secret of a health guru’s seemingly eternal youth but quickly realises he’d have been better off never knowing.
Genre: Sci-Fi
12 pages
Genre: Sci-Fi
12 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
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 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
Life Connectionby Stoyan Popov
Logline: A connection that defies boundaries.
Project Synopsis:
Sean is enjoying the football game on television as he receives a text message.
As the conversation unfolds he discovers that true friendship knows no boundaries.
Genre: Sci-Fi
5 pages
Genre: Sci-Fi
5 pages
Cabin Pressureby Charles Hall
The passengers aboard a no-frills flight begin regretting their choice of carriers when the tactless flight attendant gives an eye-opening preflight safety demonstration.
Genre: Comedy
3 pages
Genre: Comedy
3 pages
Rumpled: The True Story of Rumpelstiltskinby Mark Littleton
The Prez needs money and Sawanna can weave straw into gold through Rumpelstiltskin but when she offers her first baby to him, things go haywire. Funny, with 9 more bizarre fairy tales to follow.
Genre: Animation
10 pages
Genre: Animation
10 pages
Mirgby Russell Bush
An alien lands in Vegas by accident thinking planet Earth is one big playground but then learns the unfortunate truth.
Genre: Comedy
10 pages
Genre: Comedy
10 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
Decisionsby Eric Harbak
An expectant father must overcome the baggage of who he once was and make a decision which will change the rest of his life ... he hopes.
Genre: Crime/Murder/Mystery
12 pages
Genre: Crime/Murder/Mystery
12 pages
The Taco Cartby Zack Van Eyck
THE TACO CART -- A food inspector's life is turned upside down when he develops a taste for dog meat tacos. Male lead, 20s or 30s. Three male supporting roles; young, middle-aged and older. Several minor roles. Three locations: downtown street exterior; interior trailer; interior prison cafeteria. Writer has produced feature credits.
Genre: Comedy
10 pages
Genre: Comedy
10 pages
Rules of the Gameby Tom Deiker
"Rules of the Game" " Romantic Comedy. Good-looking jock spurns older woman in a bar " he might regret this. 1-scene (bar), 12 pages. Cast of two: woman, younger man. No CGI/FX. Adult language. ©PAu3516296
Stageplay version performed at Huff Theatre, Ankeny, Iowa; and Producer’s Club, New York.
Genre: Romantic Comedy
12 pages
Genre: Romantic Comedy
12 pages
Gina's Veilby Kevin Silva
A lonely, facially scarred woman discovers that a charming writer has been sneaking into an idyllic place on her farm.
Genre: Other
10 pages
Genre: Other
10 pages
Fly in the C-47s!by Dean Watts
A comedic primer of jargon used on film sets.
Genre: Comedy
5 pages
Genre: Comedy
5 pages
Why Do I Put Up with You?by John Porter
A young woman wonders why she puts up with her extremely flawed young man.
Genre: Comedy
5 pages
Genre: Comedy
5 pages
Pity the Poor Cowboyby John Porter
With a song, two cowboys mourn one of their own.
Genre: Western
5 pages
Genre: Western
5 pages
Meatby David Harkus
At a farm that rears specialty 'livestock' two animal rights activists are held by the owner desperate to keep his secret safe.
4 lead actors.
Farm location.
Genre: Horror
7 pages
Genre: Horror
7 pages
Poor Tammy (SG SERIES)by Ramona Baillie
Mindy and Shari try to cope with their friend's sudden illness.
Genre: Comedy
7 pages
Genre: Comedy
7 pages
Martyrby Eric Harbak
In a conquered Earth of the future a young man must decide what sacrifices he is willing to make to help free those he loves.
Genre: Sci-Fi
19 pages
Genre: Sci-Fi
19 pages
Pillow Talkby Bryan R Carrier
With the help from her partner, Sarah, Emily confronts her mother concerning her sexuality. In turn, Helen, Emily's mother presents her daughter with a "Special" gift.
Genre: Gay/Lesbian
7 pages
Genre: Gay/Lesbian
7 pages
The Magicianby Aatish Thakerar
After being intercepted by an old adversary, a street magician receives help from an unlikely source.
Genre: Other
10 pages
Genre: Other
10 pages
Beingby Wolfgang Wright
A lonely farmer attempts to nurse an alien back to health, and in the process, heals himself.
Genre: Sci-Fi
22 pages
Genre: Sci-Fi
22 pages
Billie and Rogerby Nick Yeh
A lawyer specializing in sex crime victim advocacy accidentally picks up a female sex offender on his way to court and ends up marrying her.
Genre: Comedy
7 pages
Genre: Comedy
7 pages
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Genre: Action/Adventure
1 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Action/Adventure
1 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
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