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Home Invasionby Francis Jay & C.B. Liffer
A single mother returns home to find another family who claims to live there. (A short psychological thriller by a writing team with a recent spec sale.)
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
6 pages
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
6 pages
Breakby Alexander Ruben
An ambitious high school athlete's future unravels when she and her family survive a traumatic crash and become addicted to their prescribed medications.
Genre: Drama
40 pages
Genre: Drama
40 pages
Forget Me Notby Aaron Dobson
Aadhira Kapoor, a renowned psychologist, struggles to unlock the events leading up to the admission of her newest patient Immanuel; a mysterious giant of a man who suffers of Congenital Analgesia: a condition that prevents him from feeling any physical pain.
Genre: Drama
40 pages
Genre: Drama
40 pages
I BEFOUR E Episode Oneby Justine Goff
Mockumentary focusing on three subjects from an Adult Dyslexia Learning Group; an angry young adult who blames discrimination for the fact he never lasts more than a day in employment despite only ever applying for extremely unsuitable jobs, a flamboyant Medium with a dyslexic spirit guide, who he blames for nearly killing his career, and a fame hungry woman who has lied her way into the documentary by claiming that dyslexia has made her fat.
Genre: Comedy
30 pages
Genre: Comedy
30 pages
Unplugging Aunt Veraby Angela Page
What if your living will mistakenly gave a stranger the power to unplug your life support? Kay's elderly Aunt Vera, a formerly promiscuous showgirl, falls into a coma and is at the mercy of a local psychic.
Genre: Comedy
17 pages
Genre: Comedy
17 pages
In the Darkby Tom Deiker
A wife and husband find themselves locked in a darkened apartment "- then the noises start. 5 pages. Cast of 2 (1 woman, 1 man). 1-Scene (apartment), No CGI/SFX. Simulated violence. ©PAu3494658
Stageplay version performed at Davis County Players, Bloomfield, Iowa.
Genre: Horror
5 pages
Genre: Horror
5 pages
Burnby Alexander Ruben
On their 30th anniversary, a weary husband finds himself torn between fulfilling a promise to his wife and a bold proposal by a younger woman.
Genre: Drama
20 pages
Genre: Drama
20 pages
What the...FISH?by Sumedha Bahri
Two complete opposites, a young Indian female lawyer and a middle-aged, Boston-Irish Software Engineer, meet on Craigslist to write a comedy play spoofing their frustrating careers, only to be faced with a very successful and competitive local comedy play, who tries to sabotage them by pawning their now increasingly loony, has-been director, onto their show.
Genre: Comedy
10 pages
Genre: Comedy
10 pages
Justice For Allby Robert Frostholm
When three friends meet up after work for a drink, this girl’s-night-out evening takes a twisted turn for one of them when her over-indulgence results in tragic consequences.
Genre: Drama
11 pages
Genre: Drama
11 pages
Edie Plus Rexby Bonita Maffei
A Black Tragic Comedy, inspired by the Greek myth of Oedipus Rex. A man unwittingly murders his father and marries his mother. One page, one location.
Genre:
1 pages
Genre:
1 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
Marble Townby Alex Sarris
A fun game turns out to be more than student Billy Carder bargained for.
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
9 pages
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
9 pages
The Accidental FaceLiftby Eric Ingram
After her insufferable mother disowns her marrying the man she loves, a scorned daughter seeks to even the score in the worst way imaginable.
Genre: Comedy
5 pages
Genre: Comedy
5 pages
Friends & Enemiesby Fassinou Ange
Two women best friends, grow up together and become enemies. One is the head of police and the other, criminal and author of heist.
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
20 pages
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
20 pages
Sweatby Alexander Ruben
Days before graduation, two college friends with a complicated past debate over which gender works harder at sex - all while struggling over their romantic feelings for one another.
Genre: Romantic Comedy
25 pages
Genre: Romantic Comedy
25 pages
Butcherby Aatish Thakerar
A journalist interviews a renowned criminal, but finds that their conversation reveals something much greater at stake.
Script reviewed by Wendy Mitchell, Editor of Screen International, as "snappily written, with a great pace about it...dialogue also well written."
Genre: Other
9 pages
Genre: Other
9 pages
Hildy and Meby Deborah Vajda
A poignant true story about a day in the life of two sisters when one - a dwarf - goes missing.
Genre: Drama
10 pages
Genre: Drama
10 pages
Memory Lineby Aatish Thakerar
In a future where ˜memory line’ software allows its users to revisit their memories, the technology’s billionaire founder returns home after a twenty year absence.
Genre: Fantasy
23 pages
Genre: Fantasy
23 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
Ways and Meansby Lyndon McGill
Two U.S. Senators work across the aisle to achieve more than their political ambitions.
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
7 pages
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
7 pages
Splitby Rafael Elortegui
Two spinsters with opposite personalities share one roof. Sweetheart Linny likes to baby-sit children, while hardcase Reva despises them and threatens to do one in. Real problem is ... they both exist inside the same woman and are prone to fight.
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
32 pages
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
32 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 Mating Danceby Marnie Mitchell-Lister
While waiting for an airport shuttle, two socially awkward strangers unknowingly purchase similar books on how to attract the opposite sex then put the author’s advice to the test.
Genre: Romantic Comedy
6 pages
Genre: Romantic Comedy
6 pages
A Tell-Tale Heartby Stephen M. Hunt
A madman embarks on the murder of his lover simply as a test of his willpower. (Based on The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe).
Genre: Gay/Lesbian
10 pages
Genre: Gay/Lesbian
10 pages
Brothersby Catherine Hardin
After ruining their fathers important project, two brothers receive a surprising punishment.
Genre: Drama
5 pages
Genre: Drama
5 pages
Early Mourning (SG SERIES)by Ramona Baillie
Mindy and Shari prepare for a funeral.
Genre: Comedy
5 pages
Genre: Comedy
5 pages
Take Outby Sean Ryan
One reason was fast food is bad for ones health.
Genre: Horror
5 pages
Genre: Horror
5 pages
Spi Momsby T.L. Lewis
Spi Moms
A breast cancer survivor decides to follow her dream of being a grown up version of Nancy Drew. She and her partner have daily PI adventures more akin to Lucy and Ethyl escapades and are successful because no one ever suspects these two 40 year olds are Spi Moms.
Genre: Comedy
23 pages
Genre: Comedy
23 pages
Reel Stageby Amanda Raymond
A Shakespearean actor's limits are tested when an action film director is brought in to direct the stage play of Hamlet.
Genre: Comedy
15 pages
Genre: Comedy
15 pages
The Kindness of Strangersby Tom Dwyer
A feisty woman in her late sixties lies in bed reading a book. She's in a hospital for a week due to her weak heart. The door to her room opens and in walks a scrubby teenager with a Mohawk dyed red. He has been sent there by the police for loitering, and will do service at the hospital. At that moment two lonely people learn to help each other.
Genre: Comedy
5 pages
Genre: Comedy
5 pages
Keep Connectedby Susan Hahn
The head of the KEEP CONNECTED TALENT AGENCY receives a phone call the propels to wrap a reality show that has been 75 years in the making.
Genre: Crime/Murder/Mystery
11 pages
Genre: Crime/Murder/Mystery
11 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
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
Lepidopteraby anthony cacchillo
Six beautiful young women emerge from a spaceship in Mission, Texas, on the Mexican border. Human in every aspect except for their large butterfly wings, they are seeking butterfly specimens to bring back to their planet, Lepidoptera. A young teenager, Adam, sees and befriends them; but the US military arrives and secrets them away. Unseen, Adam grieves, and vows to go to their rescue.
Genre: Sci-Fi
6 pages
Genre: Sci-Fi
6 pages
It's Good to See You Againby John Porter
Two former lovers meet again at a new supermarket.
Genre: Romance
8 pages
Genre: Romance
8 pages
The Green Pebbleby Elisa Pasquali
Jeffrey finds a beautiful, emerald-green pebble in his elementary school's playground. What he doesn't know is that the Army is desperately looking for it at that very same moment.
Genre: Sci-Fi
8 pages
Genre: Sci-Fi
8 pages
The Dark Basementby Frank Hayslip
A young girl is trapped in a dark basement and a killer with an ax is approaching
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
15 pages
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
15 pages
The Hero with Rubber Facesby Malcolm Stroud
An old man suffering an identity crisis finds powerful allies and enemies in a joke shop.
Genre: Animation
4 pages
Genre: Animation
4 pages
Ava's Nest Eggby Barbara Cromie
The choices kids make set them on a path of misery and destruction. But sometimes redemption hides in the most surprising places.
Genre: Drama
12 pages
Genre: Drama
12 pages
Homecomingby Stoyan Popov
Harrison is surprised when his estranged cousin Jared pays him an unexpected visit. Haunted by his memories, Jared need to get closure in order to move on.
Genre: Drama
10 pages
Genre: Drama
10 pages
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