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The Warred Roomby Daniel Chomistek
Wars have always come down to finances and in the vastly more civilized future a history buff must convince his clueless, and bankrupt, government that fiscal superiority can also be achieved by carpet bombing.
Genre: Comedy
19 pages
Genre: Comedy
19 pages
The Unheardby Pauleka Tiara Cooper
A young woman finds herself trapped inside a grimy basement. She eventually discovers her torture is her captor’s amusement.
Genre: Horror
3 pages
Genre: Horror
3 pages
Distracted Spectatorsby Maggie Hennefeld
A slapstick meta-film about distracted spectators in an Iowa movie theater. Large hats, Afros, cell phones, loud chewing gum, and impromptu religious proselytizers prevent a diverse Midwestern audience from watching "The Mexican Crop Duster:" an anarchic comedy about a slapstick duo that befriends an escaped menagerie while fleeing from a done crop duster.
Genre: Comedy
17 pages
Genre: Comedy
17 pages
Spousal Protection Programby Eric Ingram
A husband-in-hiding recounts the last days of his turbulent marriage and his harrowing escape from his deranged wife.
Genre: Comedy
8 pages
Genre: Comedy
8 pages
The Poker Gameby Robert C. Frostholm
A man, substituting for a player in a poker game, may get more than he bargained for.
Genre: Drama
5 pages
Genre: Drama
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
The Docksby Jack McGuire
Patrolman Steve Karr, a modern day NYC cop, ditraught over his father's death in a violent thunderstorm at sea, steps onto a Brooklyn fishing pier and becomes involved in a gunfight with Prohibition day bootleggers and a harbor patrol boat from another era.
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
12 pages
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
12 pages
Pity the Poor Cowboyby John Porter
In a song, two cowboys mourn one of their own.
Genre: Musical
5 pages
Genre: Musical
5 pages
Emptyby Jay Thompson
A drama-thriller about a girl's depressed bored life in the middle of a never ending battle looking for a way out, and one day she finally receives just that.
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
45 pages
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
45 pages
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Genre: Action/Adventure
pages
Genre: Action/Adventure
pages
Confessby Scott McConnell
A novice priest on probation learns in the confession of a female parishioner that his superior is sexually abusing her and promises to save her without breaking his confessional vow of silence.
Genre: Drama
18 pages
Genre: Drama
18 pages
Crowded Picnicby D. Jane Hall
Glenn and Eileen Jones have a picnic in the park, and their conversation turns from small talk to bickering about that makes daily life bearable. They discover they’re not really angry with each other but frustrated at wanting to be together. They decide to play hooky for the rest of the afternoon and Fate gives them even more time together than they were asking for.
Genre: Drama
12 pages
Genre: Drama
12 pages
Potato Potahtoby Andrew Fisk
A young couple break up, move out and then get back together again, while "Let's Call The Whole Thing Off" plays in the background.
Genre: Comedy
4 pages
Genre: Comedy
4 pages
The Unwanted Guestby Tron Griffin
Mike wants his mother in law Ruth out of his house against his wife disapproval. A fun and funny short screenplay with a surprise ending. This screenplay can be shot on a very small budget with only three locations needed a kitchen, living room, and bedroom.
Genre: Comedy
3 pages
Genre: Comedy
3 pages
Homeby Ronald Fordham
A strange, two-location screenplay about a woman who keeps hearing loud noises from within her house at 3:14 A.M.
Genre: Horror
30 pages
Genre: Horror
30 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: Sci-Fi
23 pages
Genre: Sci-Fi
23 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
Can We Partner This Deal?by John Porter
With buzzwords on cell phones, a young businessman and a young businesswoman try to plan their future.
Genre: Romantic Comedy
3 pages
Genre: Romantic Comedy
3 pages
Poppy's Heartby Ramona Baillie
Abby and Naomi's Grandpa has never contributed to the family's welfare - until now.
Genre: Horror
5 pages
Genre: Horror
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
Roadkillby Warren Fast
Two cold blooded killers, one male, one female, meet on the open road, each targeting the other as the next victim, both unaware of the other's intentions.
Genre: Other
21 pages
Genre: Other
21 pages
A Positive Outcomeby Robert McBride
A newlywed couple is their child's only hope at survival, but a deep dark secret threatens to kill them all.
Genre: Drama
11 pages
Genre: Drama
11 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
The Pope Swimmingby Bobby Bell
The Pope becomes obsessed with a lifeguard who saves him from drowning.
Genre: Comedy
10 pages
Genre: Comedy
10 pages
Voices in the Darknessby John Witcher
A young drug addict is diagnosed with schizophrenia. After years of exasperation, he beats the odds. Based on a true story.
Genre: Family
27 pages
Genre: Family
27 pages
Lucky Devilby Marjory Kaptanoglu
A young woman finds herself in a quandary after the Devil’s matchmaking service comes up with her perfect match. (Top 5 finalist KCWIFT; 10 pgs.)
Genre: Comedy
10 pages
Genre: Comedy
10 pages
Bank Statementby Alex Sarris
Just how far will a bank go to get your business?
Genre: Drama
5 pages
Genre: Drama
5 pages
Normalby Malcolm Stroud
A seemingly normal young woman wrestles with her neuroses as she tries to go on a date.
Genre: Romance
5 pages
Genre: Romance
5 pages
Sam goes to the doctor to get a shotby Angela Clark
According to Sam and his pal, both six years old, doctors can make you sick. On the way to the doctors, to get a vaccine shot for school, trees, bushes, and clouds turn into doctor tools. Comedy, 5 pages, short and animation. Angela Clark and Evonne Harrell
Genre: Animation
5 pages
Genre: Animation
5 pages
The Fable of Nathan Goochby Ronald L. Ecker
A nerdy college boy who can’t get a date tries using some animal courtship techniques, with surprising results.
Genre: Fantasy
5 pages
Genre: Fantasy
5 pages
Fateby Michael Brown
After a drunken night a young man wakes to a distressed girl he doesn't know, in a house he's never been in, with no idea of how he got there.
Genre: Drama
17 pages
Genre: Drama
17 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
Loanerby Val Bass
When an annoyed newlywed receives a loaner phone while his is being repaired, he begins receiving unknown calls and ultimately some unorthodox marriage advice from a man claiming to live 72 hours in the past.
Genre: Comedy
17 pages
Genre: Comedy
17 pages
Letting Goby Justin M. Sloan
Two young men ride the chairlift while snowboarding, but when they reach the top their boards aren't there and when they look for them, they find their own bodies. They must overcome their issues to move on.
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
10 pages
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
10 pages
Space Cadetby John Witcher
Two aliens try to understand Earth culture...and cause hilarious mishaps. Two main characters and three extras.
Genre: Animation
8 pages
Genre: Animation
8 pages
Smart and Smarterby George & Tammy Klembith
In the vein of Dumb & Dumber -- only they bring a lot more IQ points to the party. The Mensa version of The Odd Couple.
Genre: Comedy
8 pages
Genre: Comedy
8 pages
Elevatorby David Estes
"The Elevator" focuses on two neighbors. Jared is frustrated with the constantly quarreling couple in the apartment above him. Sara, the daughter of that couple is equally frustrated with the fighting. But as they each try to deal with the situation in their own way, a problem with the building's elevator provides the conduit to a fresh start.
Genre: Drama
8 pages
Genre: Drama
8 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
An Exciting Dayby Justin M. Sloan
When a man complains that his life isn't exciting, a coworkers attempt to liven up his day goes drastically wrong.
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
10 pages
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
10 pages
It's My Lifeby John Porter
A young Indian-American woman must choose between continuing to live with her parents and moving into an apartment with her boyfriend.
Genre: Family
8 pages
Genre: Family
8 pages
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