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Crave Until Beautyby William Stockton
An artist explores the depth of his supermodel girlfriend's Adderall addiction.
Genre: Drama
29 pages
Genre: Drama
29 pages
Eagerly Eelsby David Serra
A young eel helps a lobster daredevil with an escape trick that turns critical.
Genre: Animation
5 pages
Genre: Animation
5 pages
A Touch of Sunshine Magicby Dexter E. Williams
A fast food employee has his world turned upside down after he meets a strange hippie girl on the subway.
Genre: Comedy
9 pages
Genre: Comedy
9 pages
To Have And To Holdby Darren J Seeley
On the eve of what would have been their wedding anniversary, a distraught man makes love to his wife again, despite her passing on months before
Genre: Horror
7 pages
Genre: Horror
7 pages
Old Friendsby Tom Deiker
"Old Friends" - Drama. An aging prostitute's next customer is the man who abandoned her as a pregnant teenager. 1-scene, 11 pages. Cast of 2: middle-aged woman, older man. Simple scene (bedroom), no CGI/SFX, no costumes. ©PAu3494658
Genre: Drama
11 pages
Genre: Drama
11 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
Chipsby Tyler Curran
A boy's slight speech impediment makes for an interesting night when he mispronounces the word "lays" attempting to get a bag of chips.
Genre: Comedy
11 pages
Genre: Comedy
11 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
Destiny Deliversby Mindy Goldhammer
You can choose your friends but you can't choose your family. Ben does not have that option. He is bullied by his mother to marry the girl of her choice. He becomes outraged and searches for sanctuary. Destiny follows him and manifests a stunning transformation in his life.
Genre: Romance
6 pages
Genre: Romance
6 pages
The Last Chapter of Our Storyby L. C. Cruell
The world has ended, but him, her pain, her love, still lives. "What are you going to do Alice?" In insane times, insane choices are the sanest we can make. (10 pages, 1 location ext/int, fx). Winner, 2013 Stranger With My Face Festival.
Genre: Horror
10 pages
Genre: Horror
10 pages
The Party Houseby Ronald Fordham
A screenplay that features three characters and is set in one location, The Party House is about a teenage couple who trespass into an abandoned house and are confronted by a mysterious young woman who claims to live there with her grandfather.
Genre: Horror
12 pages
Genre: Horror
12 pages
The Sleep of the Innocentby Paul J. Williams
A vicious serial killer torments two detectives as he escapes prosecution.
Genre: Crime/Murder/Mystery
5 pages
Genre: Crime/Murder/Mystery
5 pages
V is for Versatileby Timothy Casto
Two men discover the joy of versatility during a romp in the bedroom.
Genre: Gay/Lesbian
13 pages
Genre: Gay/Lesbian
13 pages
Reach for the Starsby Chris Hoskavich
A young, African-American billionaire struggling with his identity attempts to gain the acceptance of a prestigious yet prejudiced fraternal order by accomplishing the most astounding feat in human history: lassoing the Moon and reeling it into Earth.
Genre: Sci-Fi
11 pages
Genre: Sci-Fi
11 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
Revenge Of The Heart!by Bryan Carrier
Emily suspects her husband of cheating and forces him to confess while he is handcuffed to the bed.
Genre: Drama
10 pages
Genre: Drama
10 pages
Paranoiaby Bunny Badlani
An intruder tries to enter a woman's home but everything is not what it seems. (A suspense/thriller with a shocking twist and a very subtle anti-drug message)
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
8 pages
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
8 pages
S&M In Spaceby J. J. Hillard
A veteran spacecraft pilot attempts a routine fuel transfer to the supply ship of his favorite female counterpart, but has performance problems that only she may be able to resolve to ensure a successful hookup. [Page Awards Semifinalist]
Genre: Sci-Fi
6 pages
Genre: Sci-Fi
6 pages
The Voice Of Suspicionby Stacy Paul Rugely
Johnny Greenberg-a cool, and efficient detective for the San Francisco police department in 1947, has a new case, and in the midst of it, is his romance with Catherine Shae, aka "The Voice", a lounge singer. Heâ'¬„¢s now caught between his duties for the department, to uphold justice, and his love for Catherine. Will "The Voice" influence him to turn his back on a murder, or will he stand firm?
Genre: Crime/Murder/Mystery
22 pages
Genre: Crime/Murder/Mystery
22 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: Suspense/Thriller
10 pages
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
10 pages
Don't Worry About Meby Tom Deiker
"Don't Worry About Me" - Comedy. Klutzy emergency rescuers almost kill their patient when they try to rescue a handicapped person who fell down an elevator shaft. 1-scene (hallway elevator), 7 pages. Cast of 2, with off-stage voice-overs. General audience. ©PAu3494658
Stageplay version performed at The Subjective Theatre, Des Moines, Iowa.
Genre: Comedy
7 pages
Genre: Comedy
7 pages
The Caretakersby Peter West
The owner of a Funeral Home in a rural town harvests the body parts of his unsuspecting caretakers, including their dog!. Twist ending. Black humour. One primary location. Minimal cast. Potential for sequels or extension to feature.
Genre:
17 pages
Genre:
17 pages
K'-ARF-BOOM! THE IMPOSSIBLE IS DOABLEby Cindy Slominski
When bird hunter Henry Hatfield explodes the sun, scattering it in the sky, the town of Scarborough looks to his extraordinary hunting dog, Rusty, to retrieve it. A solar disaster with arctic consequences, a loveable hound in snowmobile goggles rocketing around outer space rounding up fireballs, and the clown buffoonery that gets him up there are the commercially appealing elements of K'-ARF-BOOM!
Genre: Animation
33 pages
Genre: Animation
33 pages
Judasby Karl Larsson
Six weeks till opening night, and a hitman is hired to kill the actor playing Jesus, but everything isn't quite as it seems.
Genre: Crime/Murder/Mystery
9 pages
Genre: Crime/Murder/Mystery
9 pages
St. George and The Dragonby Stuart Creque
Mummy brings Kyle a St. George teddy bear to protect him from the dragon under the bed. That night, the bear and the monster face each other, with Kyle's life in the balance.
Genre: Animation
5 pages
Genre: Animation
5 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
Lost Kitesby Kevin Silva
A grief-stricken agnostic is pressured into joining his embittered ex-wife in a prayer after their son’s funeral.
Genre: Drama
10 pages
Genre: Drama
10 pages
Alley Cat Catastropheby Alice Albrecht
I created this series. It starts with a Christmas book, then the carnival book then on to the toy store... with other scenarios in store. This would make a great Pixar or Disney series, but I need to make a short. Are you and animator? Lets team up.
Genre: Animation
24 pages
Genre: Animation
24 pages
Safe Landingby Alexandra Taylor
A survivor of a plane crash reconnects with the flight attendant who saved her life and falls into a turbulent, romantic obsession with her.
Genre: Drama
10 pages
Genre: Drama
10 pages
Wildlife Preservationby Ramona Baillie
Debbie's friend tells her about an app that'll help her punish her cheating boyfriend.
Genre: Comedy
5 pages
Genre: Comedy
5 pages
Julia Knowsby Kevin Silva
An unstable writer flees from his successful life to live with a mysterious woman he’s only met once.
Genre: Drama
15 pages
Genre: Drama
15 pages
Scare the Little Trick or Treatersby Steve Prevosto
A married couple want to scare trick or treaters with a frightful CD playing on their front porch speakers. But when they carve pumpkins found growing within a graveyard, the paranormal and horrific spirits invade their house and terrify them instead.
Genre: Horror
23 pages
Genre: Horror
23 pages
One Month to Liveby Natalie N. Aydin
Britt's co-worker Jack learns of her cancer diagnosis from his best friend and their mutual co-worker Lane, who's overly protective of Britt. Britt has had a secret crush on Jack the entire time they've worked together, and Lane informs him of this. When Jack finds out the truth from Lane, he confronts Britt and admits he had similar feelings. This is based on a true story.
Genre: Drama
20 pages
Genre: Drama
20 pages
Railroadedby Lisa Kucharski
A train fanatic deals marijuana on the side until local dealers try to stop him.
Genre: Comedy
5 pages
Genre: Comedy
5 pages
I BEFOUR E Episode Threeby Justine Goff
Part three. Mockumentary about three subjects from an Adult Dyslexia Learning Group. Despite ban, Aaron is on a mission to use the Job Centre's photocopier and studies hard for the Spelling Bee. Christopher's new agent can only find him work in hospital radio where his dyslexic spirit guide's mixed messages leaves him with a lot to apologise for and Freda resorts to blackmail in order to appear in the Spelling Bee.
Genre: Comedy
30 pages
Genre: Comedy
30 pages
Overdueby Marla J. Hayes
When two unique couples exchange experiences about their pregnancies in an OB/GYN's waiting room, secrets are revealed and lessons are learned that will be life-changing.
Genre: Comedy
12 pages
Genre: Comedy
12 pages
War Gamesby Wayne E. Johnson
A Vietnam-era GI, toiling away in his personnel office under the scorching Texas sun trying to please his nervous,
ineffective lieutenant while keeping a fire-snorting master sergeant at bay, learns the true meaning of œThe Lord helps those who help themselves.
Genre: Comedy
27 pages
Genre: Comedy
27 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
The Commitment Petitionby Tinisha Johnson
A woman attempts to convince her friends-with-benefits male companion of three years to make her his official girlfriend by threatening to sign a No-Sex Petition that has almost one million signatures.
Genre: Comedy
9 pages
Genre: Comedy
9 pages
Edenby RJ Gifford
Eden is a science dome on Mars. It is being shut down after a 40-year habitation. Two workers were left behind to scuttle the outpost that once had a thousand people living in it. Alarms go off in the station. Three launches are detected on the Earth's surface. A flash, An asteroid rips the blue planet apart. The two now need to do what the previous scientists had never been able to do, find water.
Genre: Sci-Fi
40 pages
Genre: Sci-Fi
40 pages
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