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Alone in the Woodsby Joe McGarvey
A husband tries to bury his mistake deep in the woods. But he soon learns his sins are not without consequences. His sanity will be tested as his secrets comes back to haunt him.
Genre: Horror
6 pages
Genre: Horror
6 pages
No Dealby Mutegetsi Silas
A woman refuses to pay a ransom demanded by her son’s kidnapper. On her own, she decides to set him free.
Genre: Action/Adventure
20 pages
Genre: Action/Adventure
20 pages
Just A Little Gayby Virgil Wade
At the end of the day, aren't we all just a little gay?
Genre: Gay/Lesbian
7 pages
Genre: Gay/Lesbian
7 pages
The Legacyby Susan Hahn
A confused woman driver pulls up to a ramshackle hotel. After registering, she is ushered into a "viewing room," where the incidents leading to her situation gradually unfold on screen. She is then left to her final destination.
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
11 pages
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
11 pages
Night Attackby Christine Whitlock
Remote farm, lone woman. An old farm woman getting ready for bath is attacked.
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
3 pages
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
3 pages
The Old Man and the Gardenby James Decker Sr.
An old man writes his son in prison complaining he’s too old to dig his garden and wishes he could help. The son, feeling guilty writes back œDon’t dig in the garden. That’s where I buried the bodies. That night the police dig the entire garden looking for the bodies but leave having found none. The next day the son writes œIt’s okay to plant now, it’s the best I could do under the circumstances.
Genre: Drama
22 pages
Genre: Drama
22 pages
House for Saleby John Porter
A dark comedy about a young family man who wants to buy a Victorian mansion from a lovely young woman whose unfaithful husband lies dead in the master bedroom
Genre: Comedy
11 pages
Genre: Comedy
11 pages
Santa and the Vetby William J. Frey-Mclean
When one of Santa's reindeer becomes sick on Christmas eve he visits a veterinarian in the hopes of persuading him to come to his help, the vet has trouble believing he is not seeing a robbery and Santa must convince the skeptic who he actually is before the police are called which would ruin Christmas for children all over the world. Santa is desperate, there is much at stake, yet so little time.
Genre: Comedy
12 pages
Genre: Comedy
12 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
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
Destiny Is Written on a Train Ticketby David Sueiro
They say that destiny is written. But who would have thought that sometimes it can be written... on a train ticket.
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
9 pages
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
9 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
The Godfatherby Mario Puzo
The aging patriarch of an organized crime dynasty transfers control of his clandestine empire to his reluctant son.
Genre: Crime/Murder/Mystery
19 pages
Cast Size: 4-6 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Crime/Murder/Mystery
19 pages
Cast Size: 4-6 Main/Supporting Roles
A Pocket Full of Evilby M. Anthony Phillips
The leader of a hostile crew of professional armed robbers seeks revenge from the devil after he’s double-crossed and killed by his men, including the one that's now with his girl and young son.
Genre: Crime/Murder/Mystery
21 pages
Genre: Crime/Murder/Mystery
21 pages
8.9 Caratby Muzna Mazhar
Driven by avarice a group of young men make some depraved choices.
Genre: Crime/Murder/Mystery
14 pages
Genre: Crime/Murder/Mystery
14 pages
Sun Burnby Jonathan Clancy
A trip to a friends cabin turns surreal, as a young woman struggles to maintain her health and sanity when exposed to the sun’s heat.
Genre: Horror
15 pages
Genre: Horror
15 pages
A Conversationby Kevin Bui
Jesus has a conversation with God about the human race.
Genre: Drama
8 pages
Genre: Drama
8 pages
Terrors (Fantasy/Sci-Fi/Horror)by Ange Fassinou
Five hundred soldiers are changed into invincible warriors by a chemical product and win war for America. Many years later, authorities think that they could be dangerous for the United States... so they put them into a big container and hide them into the depth of Lake Ontario. The discovery of petrol in the same lake wake them up from a long silence waiting for their vengence time.
Genre: Fantasy
40 pages
Genre: Fantasy
40 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
A Furtive Responseby Anthony Cawood
A lonely wife loses herself in the TV as her husband watches the clock and works on his secret in the basement.
Genre: Drama
8 pages
Genre: Drama
8 pages
Hot Yogaby Bruce Rose
An out-of-shape slacker seeks self discovery and the attention of a beautiful blonde at a Bikram hot yoga class.
8 pages. Limited characters and locations.
Genre: Comedy
8 pages
Genre: Comedy
8 pages
Honkies Need Not Applyby Tom Deiker
In the near future, a Caucasian male faces ethnic/sexual discrimination from three female interviewers . 1-scene (interview room), 6 pages. Cast of 4: 3 œminority women (e.g., Black, Hispanic, Oriental), 1 man. No CGI/SFX. General audience. ©PAu3433023
Genre: Comedy
6 pages
Genre: Comedy
6 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
Lapsedby Vanar Jaddou
While under interrogation, a mysterious Manhattan boss journeys through his memories to recall the events leading up to an unsettling murder.
Genre: Surreal crime thriller
Genre: Other
25 pages
Genre: Other
25 pages
Temporary Fixby Arlene Johnson
A typical day at the office goes sideways when the hired help doesn't show up and a beleaguered executive has to find a replacement.
Genre: Comedy
9 pages
Genre: Comedy
9 pages
The Sacredby jon logan
A young high school girl finds that her strange dream has come true and that she is protected by a young high school guardian angel that is the answer to her prayers.
Genre: Fantasy
45 pages
Genre: Fantasy
45 pages
The Babyby David Estes
To the adult, a randomly pulled fire alarm is a mild nuisance, but to the baby, it can turn the world upside-down. Combining the baby's comedic and intense voice-over with the fairly mundane events, we take a trip through the mind of a baby.
Genre: Comedy
5 pages
Genre: Comedy
5 pages
Light as a Feather, Stiff as a Boardby Dena McKinnon
A bitchy teen gets a rude awakening.
Genre: Drama
7 pages
Genre: Drama
7 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
Outta Timeby John Whetstone
An inspirational road trip to "Back to the Future" filming locations causes a failed L.A. screenwriter to reconsider his decision to give up on his dream.
Genre: Drama
18 pages
Genre: Drama
18 pages
Deadly Gamesby Cheryll Ganzel
A young man learns that carnival games aren't always fun. Sometimes, they're downright deadly.
Genre: Horror
5 pages
Genre: Horror
5 pages
Death by Hibachiby Layla O'Shea
Pete discovers some birthday surprises make you wish for just one more thing: A speedy exit.
Genre: Comedy
10 pages
Genre: Comedy
10 pages
The Strubakersby Amy Tarr
The tale of boy meets girl. 50 years later and the sparks flying are quite different. Examine the unintentionally hilarious dynamics of an elderly husband and wife¦ and their cat who loathes them. The Strubakers will show you that "Till death do us part is both a vow and a threat.
Genre: Comedy
39 pages
Genre: Comedy
39 pages
Wake Upby Delaina Waldron
Guests at a funeral home are in for a Wake Up call, when their loving deceased BJ speaks at his own Wake...
Genre: Comedy
15 pages
Genre: Comedy
15 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
Moose Seasonby Stuart Creque
A moose in rut mistakes a decoy for a real female. His amorous error has an unexpected audience, and the sight has a deeper impact than they could have imagined.
Genre: Comedy
13 pages
Genre: Comedy
13 pages
The Doorby Robert Cox
Inseparable friends Evan and Carl are joined together by adversity. After Carl's grandfather passes away, a mysterious door forms on the wall of of Carl's bedroom, a door that becomes more distinct the sicker he becomes and only he can see. Evan thinks that it is an effect of chemotherapy, Carl believes that it is a message from his grandfather. One night the door opens.
Genre: Fantasy
38 pages
Genre: Fantasy
38 pages
Afghan of Doomby L. C. Cruell
Afghan of Doom
(Dark Comedy/Horror) With the best gifts, it really is the thought that counts. (7 pages, 2 locations) Finalist, Shriekfest and Gimme A Break Contest
Genre: Horror
7 pages
Genre: Horror
7 pages
My Best Friend's Leoby Fassinou Ange
The story of Leo, an E.T. whose mission is to protect Doctor Spielberg and his daughter Sasha because of a great extraterrestrial secret.
Genre: Action/Adventure
45 pages
Genre: Action/Adventure
45 pages
Celesteby Tim Hammersley
An exiled angel imprisoned on earth is forced to confront her keepers when she falls in love with a young man.
Genre: Horror
28 pages
Genre: Horror
28 pages
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