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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
Wornby Jeffrey Blake Palmer
Before moving his family to Seattle, a man tries one last time to get his father off the streets of Sacramento. While their day together sheds light on a contentious past and helps mend wounds, will it prove enough to turn their lives around for good?
WINNER - Best Short Screenplay - Salt Lake City Film Festival 2013
RUNNER UP - Dramatic Short - Woods Hole Film Festival 2013
FINALIST - SoCal Film Fest 2013
Genre: Drama
21 pages
Genre: Drama
21 pages
The Good Lifeby Chris Ossman
A man finds himself in a self made prison when the masses realize the damage his greed has caused humanity.
Genre: Sci-Fi
7 pages
Genre: Sci-Fi
7 pages
One Bad Turnby L.F. Haltmaier
Four back-stabbing criminals try to survive the night in an abandoned cabin formerly owned by a clown. (One location: Four characters)
Top 15 Finalist: Fresh Voices Screenplay Competition
Genre: Horror
21 pages
Genre: Horror
21 pages
Hell Houndby Marina Albert
Two paranormal wanna-be investigators, combing a cemetery for the legendary hell hound, accidentally evoke the phantom and it promptly embodies the priest’s pet dog. When they come across the dog on the loose, they return it to the local parish, unaware they’ve brought back an ancient curse.
Genre: Horror
10 pages
Genre: Horror
10 pages
Deep and Subtle Darknessby Andre T. Hibler
A mediocre detective conducts an inept investigation that falsely incarcerates a well respected, Christian financial officer while the real culprit goes virtually unnoticed. Meanwhile, the accountant's son, as a result of this debacle, may loss his well deserved scholarship to Dallas Seminary.
Genre: Drama
40 pages
Genre: Drama
40 pages
Heatby Michael Mann
A group of professional bank robbers start to feel the heat from police when they unknowingly leave a clue at their latest heist.
Genre: Crime/Murder/Mystery
18 pages
Cast Size: 4-6 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Crime/Murder/Mystery
18 pages
Cast Size: 4-6 Main/Supporting Roles
P.O.W.by Aaron Dobson
Second Lieutenant Adam Cross discovers a rather disturbing truth about himself when he attempts to bring down an insurgent safe-house alone in a bid to avenge his fallen comrades.
Genre: Action/Adventure
5 pages
Genre: Action/Adventure
5 pages
All's Quiet on the Eastern Frontby Rosie Cross
When a soldier walks the wrong way to the front lines of war, he finds it very quiet.
Genre: Drama
1 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Drama
1 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
testing romcom bug on newsiteby carl ward
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Genre:
10 pages
Cast Size: 4-6 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre:
10 pages
Cast Size: 4-6 Main/Supporting Roles
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
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
Never Judge a Book By Its Coverby James Collins
Pugnacious gent chastises a young woman whom he believes to be a œBig Issue vendor, but in a surreal twist of fate her true vocation comes back to bite him in the backside.
Genre: Drama
3 pages
Genre: Drama
3 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
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
Minds Eyeby Carly Street
Two minds, two wills, one body.
Kathy is tired. Tired of fearing œThe Man who materialises purely to take control of her body and distort her thoughts. Awoken from sleep to find his presence, she rebels. He wants to gain control but she can’'t stand to lose it. Who will prevail in this unique battle of wills?
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
3 pages
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
3 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
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
The Execution of Emily Jane Rumzicby Allan J Love
A young beautiful woman is on death row and has ten minutes to confront her demons before she is executed. Hell hath no fury.
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
16 pages
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
16 pages
Shark Watchby Ronald Micci
Mafia drug deal on the boardwalk in Seaside Heights turns deadly.
Genre: Crime/Murder/Mystery
10 pages
Genre: Crime/Murder/Mystery
10 pages
A call from his mother sends him over the edge and into the comfort of his other reality.
Genre: Other
5 pages
Genre: Other
5 pages
In the Shadow of 9/11by Michel Corbeil
IN THE SHADOW OF 9/11 AWARD WINNING SCREENPLAY in contest sponsored by Indie Film Co-op. Terrorism returns to the United States in 2013. After losing their spouses in the World Trade Center tragedy, an American engineer and an Indonesian woman marry and have a daughter. They discover their daughter is the reincarnation of the wife's first husband when the little girl fears she might become the victim of a new terrorist attack.
Genre: Drama
26 pages
Genre: Drama
26 pages
The Gipsy Girlby Fara Sue Romero
While most carnivals arrive with fortune tellers of ladies old, this one brings THE GIPSY GIRL... (This short is to be shot as a silent film).
Genre: Other
15 pages
Genre: Other
15 pages
The Peaceful Solutionby Janet Goodman-Clarke
A time traveler goes to great lengths to right one of history's greatest wrongs. But will fate find a way?
Genre: Sci-Fi
7 pages
Genre: Sci-Fi
7 pages
Love in Subtitlesby Zack Van Eyck & Stacy Dym
LOVE IN SUBTITLES -- A comical day in the life of a suburban couple is explored using subtitles, for every line of dialogue, to show what the characters are really thinking. Male and female leads in their 30s, a 13-year-old girl, 10-year-old boy, a male and female neighbor (20s-40s), a few extras and a dog. Writers have produced feature credits.
Genre: Comedy
15 pages
Genre: Comedy
15 pages
Prisoner Of Warby Aaron Dobson
Adam Cross, a second Lieutenant suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder, attempts to take down a safe-house of insurgents responsible for killing half of his battalion.
Genre: Action/Adventure
5 pages
Genre: Action/Adventure
5 pages
Old Cyrusby James McCormick
An old man is promised youth and his old love back but begins to suspect this supernatural deal might have some serious strings attached.
Genre: Fantasy
12 pages
Genre: Fantasy
12 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
Today`s Menuby JR.Fuentes
Today`s Menu.
By JR Fuenntes
Martin accepts an employed like mess attendant, in a small restaurant, called œ Le Tournedó œ where go strangers diners without suspecting, that he¦ forms part of the menu.
Genre : Horror Comedy
Duration: 11 minutes.
Special tribute to the actor and his character Marty Felmand in The Young Frankenstein
Genre: Horror
11 pages
Genre: Horror
11 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
My Struggleby Alex Sarris
Acknowledgment for years of hard work may be only a chair away.
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
5 pages
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
5 pages
Everything is Realby Chris Ossman
A new homeowner discovers a box containing what looks to be a million tiny parts and a set of assembly instructions in his new garage. While attempting to put it together, an old man (his new neighbor) is passing by and knows what the mysterious machine is and what it can do.
Genre: Fantasy
5 pages
Genre: Fantasy
5 pages
Fair Tradeby Evelyn Benefo
A desperate middle-aged woman avenges her ruined life in the worst possible way.
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
8 pages
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
8 pages
Artmosphereby David Serra
A troubled young woman's airline flight enters into another dimension after a violent storm.
Genre: Sci-Fi
5 pages
Genre: Sci-Fi
5 pages
Dex and Duny: Voyage to Earthby John Witcher
Dex and Duny are two not so intelligent life forms. Follow them on their journey to Earth. A low budget film.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxYJFAy6zno&feature=c4-overview&list=UUMf34nEb1KkEfazjEHrL9gA
Genre: Animation
5 pages
Genre: Animation
5 pages
Serial Killerby Alex Sarris
A serial killer wanders through an unlocked door to take out his evil revenge on an unsuspecting victim.
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
2 pages
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
2 pages
Stuck on Youby Janet Goodman-Clarke
Have a nice day...if you can. Proof that happy face buttons aren't always a good thing...
Genre: Horror
15 pages
Genre: Horror
15 pages
Aegisby Robert McBride
A young woman’s sarcastic comment changes her mother’s life forever.
Genre: Drama
11 pages
Genre: Drama
11 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 Chipby Brian Shell
Minimally-invasive nanochip-implants enable convenience, ease, pleasure, and pain when Picosoft CEO, Gil Bates, shows mankind still hasn't created a weapon it has not used.
Genre: Sci-Fi
10 pages
Genre: Sci-Fi
10 pages
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