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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
Love Hurtsby Tron Griffin
Sarah comes home and catches her husband having sex with the neighbor.
Genre: Drama
7 pages
Genre: Drama
7 pages
The Ghost of the Aztec Princessby Kathleen Stevens
Two friends from a British University are sent on an archaelogical mission to research Aztec ruins in a remote valley in Central America, only to find the ghost of an Aztec Princess wandering through the jungle wearing a wedding dress, who is searching for her lost love, ultimately finding he is one of the British Students, reincarnated.
Genre: Action/Adventure
10 pages
Genre: Action/Adventure
10 pages
Ashes to Ashesby Alex Sarris
Upon the death of his wife, Danny Stone decides to flip his life upside down.
Genre: Gay/Lesbian
5 pages
Genre: Gay/Lesbian
5 pages
Of Going Forth by Dayby Anne Wingate
In an exhibit room in the Cairo Museum, the kas of a pyramid-age pharaoh and his favorite concubine argue bitterly, in prose-poetry and modern dance ballet, about his murder of their four-year-old son; but Isis gets the final word, and it is of peace.
Genre: Artistic
20 pages
Genre: Artistic
20 pages
Two Shots of Tres Generaciones.by Marie Farina
Satirical shout out to: Language barriers and œwham, bam, thank you,man
Log line: A forty-something gets picked up, then shortly thereafter dumped by a twenty-year old from Milan on the Upper East Side.
Genre: Comedy
10 pages
Genre: Comedy
10 pages
Newspaper Routeby Ronald Fordham
While on a newspaper route, a young couple are stalked by a mysterious vehicle.
Genre: Horror
18 pages
Genre: Horror
18 pages
When we ruled the Worldby Chris Ossman
New kid in town finds an unlikely ally in the school bully and his dogs.
Genre: Other
10 pages
Genre: Other
10 pages
The Letterby John A. Witcher
Two friends reunited after 20 years. One location and two characters. Great for festival circuit.
Genre: Drama
2 pages
Genre: Drama
2 pages
Mine Eyes, Glory Gloryby Mike L Goforth
As an aged Cadillac trolls the highways outside Anytown, USA, two late-teen locals, Tom and Mary, and a cadre of Bible-toting cotton-heads anticipate the return of the King.
Genre: Comedy
25 pages
Genre: Comedy
25 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
Sasquatch vs. The Lawn Rangerby Jason K. Allen
No lawn is too tough for the world's greatest landscaper. But when his loud, souped-up riding mower disturbs Sasquatch, he faces his greatest challenge ever. (Movie trailer spoof. Produced writer; previous short won Best Screenplay at 2014 San Diego Film Awards. See my IMDB profile for credits.)
Genre: Comedy
2 pages
Genre: Comedy
2 pages
Prophetby Malcolm Stroud
To find a girlfriend, a chemistry student helps convince millions of people his best friend is God's latest prophet - but it all goes way, way too far.
Genre: Drama
20 pages
Genre: Drama
20 pages
The Roadby Charles Webb
A hidden road in the woods leads to tomorrow.
Genre: Artistic
6 pages
Genre: Artistic
6 pages
Timeby Mark Davidson
A man with a casual disregard for death is shocked to find that he can actually see exactly when people are going to die.
Produced writer.
Genre: Drama
13 pages
Genre: Drama
13 pages
The Night I Met The Boogiemanby Charles Webb
What's so scary about the boogieman?
Genre: Drama
1 pages
Genre: Drama
1 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
La Fuente (The Fountain)by Marjory E. Leposky
A boy and girl meet at a Mexican fountain during three different stages of their lives.
Genre: Drama
4 pages
Genre: Drama
4 pages
Fetishby Alexander Ruben
A family man gets more than he bargained for when he requests a meeting with a beautiful vixen on a sex site offering to fulfill the taboo.
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
25 pages
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
25 pages
Irregardlessby John Porter
The wife of a grammarian begs him to correct her grammar.
Genre: Romantic Comedy
6 pages
Genre: Romantic Comedy
6 pages
Dogheadby Tidy Eye
Local pet food factory is caught canning genuine dog meat. A Judge deems it lawful. Fear invades every dog lover and hound alike. What can be done?
The town's Top Dog seeks out a ridiculed detective. A once professional human spy cursed with the head of a Bloodhound as revenge for his talent.
A broken man ever since, the town's head pooch must recruit the uniquely qualified snooper to help their cause and redeem himself.
Genre: Comedy
20 pages
Genre: Comedy
20 pages
The Bitter Taste of Champagneby Stuart Creque
In the staff car, Chantal rides with Wehrmacht Colonel Hassler, headed to a lavish party. In the vineyard, her lover Philippe waits in ambush with his French Resistance fighters.
Genre: Action/Adventure
5 pages
Genre: Action/Adventure
5 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
Mousetrapby Robert Hamilton
When the quietest and least visible of the residents in a run down crack house has not been seen in awhile, the others come looking, only to discover the man was possibly a mouse and killed in his own mouse trap. We are left knowing the man was not always a mouse but like us all, born an innocent.
Genre: Drama
5 pages
Genre: Drama
5 pages
Loyaltyby Janet Goodman-Clarke
Loyalty (Drama) - Two gangsters, a hit and a creaky rowboat. Sometimes, sharks aren't the most dangerous animal in the water....
Genre: Drama
11 pages
Genre: Drama
11 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
Going Greenby Jason K. Allen
Unfulfilled by the zombie lifestyle, one of the walking dead spends a day at the park finding joy and meaning in nature. (Produced writer; previous short won Best Screenplay at 2014 San Diego Film Awards. See my IMDB profile for credits.)
Genre: Comedy
7 pages
Genre: Comedy
7 pages
Take Outby Sean Ryan
One reason was fast food is bad for ones health.
Genre: Horror
5 pages
Genre: Horror
5 pages
Dark Snowby Ronald Micci
A woman with a history of sexual frigidity overcomes her fears of emotional intimacy at an office Christmas party, only to be confronted by bitter jealousy on the part of her maiden aunt.
Genre: Drama
16 pages
Genre: Drama
16 pages
Stoner & Bonerby George Klembith
Stoner and Boner move in together. Stoner makes his money but selling to other stoners but you will never believe how Boner makes his money and yes, it does involve.....
Genre: Comedy
5 pages
Genre: Comedy
5 pages
You Need Itby Sandra Bolton
A funky female misfit and an angry displaced businessman surrounded by unpredictable circumstances need to turn their lives around under desparate shabby circumstances.
Genre: Romantic Comedy
22 pages
Genre: Romantic Comedy
22 pages
Lucky Legsby Bill Haworth
A hungry tramp is refused food but when he slips on some dog mess and performs a wild, eccentric impromptu dance he is rewarded for his performance.
Finalist in Waterford Film Festival 2011 as 'Busking It'.
Genre: Comedy
5 pages
Genre: Comedy
5 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
Chatby Martin Cox
It's good to chat, especially with someone you know.
Genre:
3 pages
Genre:
3 pages
Rock! Scissors! Zombie!by Skip Schwink
Two zombies roshambo for the brains of a helpless female human, but unbeknownst to the walking dead they are the ones being hunted.
Genre: Horror
4 pages
Genre: Horror
4 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
Revenge Impossibleby Nathan Iyer
Revenge Impossible : Action/Adventure
Sixteen year old Johnny leaves reformatory and avenges his parents 'four African killers, the last one being the head of state with an impregnable security.
Genre: Action/Adventure
14 pages
Genre: Action/Adventure
14 pages
Beyond the Lightsby Gina Prince-Bythewood
The pressures of fame have superstar singer Noni on the edge, until she meets Kaz, a young cop who works to help her find the courage to develop her own voice and break free to become the artist she was meant to be.
Genre: Romance
8 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Romance
8 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
There's No Audition For Deathby Marla J. Hayes
When a couple rehearses a death scene before a big audition, it ends unexpectedly... and badly.
Note: this script was a FINALIST in the 2013 Extreme Screenwriting Short Script Contest.
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
2 pages
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
2 pages
Not Long For This Worldby Matthew Swartz
A young boy has an unsettling experience with his dying father that he will never forget.
Genre: Horror
5 pages
Genre: Horror
5 pages
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