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(in)Equality (SF/Thriller) - Technology brings the ultimate solution to Social Inequality in the US. But is everything truly as it seems? Two young men on opposite sides of the tracks are about to find out... (Hard SF in the vein of Orphan Black - torn from bleeding edge news issues - terrorist and economic - with a touch of X-Files on the side.)
Licensed (Ensemble Female Drama/Dramedy) - When served with divorce papers, a Nevada politician's wife is forced to make ends meet by becoming a brothel prostitute. But will she survive her new career - and bond with the women who share her "life"? Orange is the New Black - you ain't seen nothing yet!
Millennia (SF/Drama) - A cyberneurologist must confront his wife and son - whose minds he transferred unwillingly into android bodies - in order to save them. A far reaching hard-SF tale, in the style of I-Robot and Arthur C. Clarke.
Cowritten and story by J.M. O'Farrell: a senior engineering specialist, employed in the Space program in the field of Space Shuttle launch imagery.
Awards - 2017 QuarterFinalist in PAGE International
Neverland (Fantasy/Crime) - A modern day reboot of J.M. Barrie's classic tale: Wendy Darling may have "grown up" - but she can't leave Neverland behind....
Awards - 2018 QuarterFinalist in PAGE International
Plague (Medical/Political Thriller) - When civil unrest and a deadly flu strike NYC, an interracial couple's world is turned upside down. When the true nature of the virus is revealed, they're forced to flee for their children's lives...
Awards - 2016 QuarterFinalist in PAGE International
VY (Virtually Yours), Inc (SF Miniseries) - When a virtual reality boutique opens in Brussels - a COVID and income inequality ravaged world finds there are no limits. That is, if you can pay...
Helmed by international director Dan Thorens, Virtually Yours, Inc. is now seeking coproducers/financing.
View the video and production page here.
Alien Liberation Front (A.L.F.) (SF Action/Thriller) - Alien abductions ruined their lives. Now Dena, Mark and Kirk are on the run - and it'll take a rogue alien to save them. 92 pages.
Audition (Horror) - Auditions turn deadly at a failing art-house theater as actors vie for that "killer role." A limited location that touches on MeToo and the dark side of social media celebrity. Cowritten with Rick Hansberry. 90 pages.
BitterSweet (Horror) - A historian mourning the death of her daughter leads a group to explore a once-flooded town - but finds that the ghosts of its murdered children have not yet been laid to rest. 105 pages.
Awards - 2014 QuarterFinalist in Stage 32's Search for New Blood
Bloodtype (Thriller) - A gamer obsessed hedge fund exec, Erik Bowman finds his world turned upside down when his firm is accused of organ trafficking. When it comes to real life, which side is Erik on?
Helmed by international director Dan Thorens, Blood Type is now seeking coproducers/financing. Watch the trailer here!
Concentric (Science Fiction/Drama) - After stealing a briefcase, a young couple find themselves trapped in a hotel room with a mysterious device that "loops" time. To escape the hellish fate that awaits, they'll have to confront... themselves. 73 pages.
Note: limited location and cast, Concentric has the high concept of Primer meets Blair Witch... and is a custom fit for quarantine shoots!
Awards - 2021 QuarterFinalist in PAGE International
Containment (Zombie Horror) - A band of teenagers find more than they bargained for when they break into an isolated storage facility. 100 pages.
Awards - 2014 SemiFinalist in PAGE International
Dead Cell (Thriller) - A doctor finds herself stranded on a train with a draining cell phone as her only lifeline; forced to choose between saving her daughter, or killing a stranger. 100 pages.
Awards - 2014 SemiFinalist in PAGE International
Entanglement (SF/Romance) (Cowritten for director David Manocchio) - A disgraced Air Force veteran investigates the disappearance of missing college students, in a town known to attract UFOs. In pre-production. 120 pages.
Evergreen (SF/Drama/Romance) (Cowritten for director Adam Zeuhlke) - Based on the award winning short Evergreen: an interracial couple's dark journey as they struggle with the curse of immortality. In development. 120 pages.
The FAQs of Life According to Sara (Dramedy) - A tomboy horror buff finds her world crumbling when her parents separate, and she's bullied by the meanest girl at school. Supported by her goth best friend, Sara attempts to survive the on-set of puberty... and every humiliation life can bring! 120 pages.
Sixteen Candles meets Bridesmaids - with a touch of Ally McBeal/Scott Pilgrim.
Hopscotch (Horror) Fleeing the massacre of her family, an old Obeah woman takes shelter in the Bronx. But when she takes an abandoned brother and sister under her wing, she finds worse horrors (and redemption) lie in store. 105 pages. An urban horror with soul...
Awards - 2016 QuarterFinalist in PAGE International
Killer Karen (Dark Comedy)(Cowritten with Rick Hansberry) - Karen's tasted blood. Now she wants to speak to YOUR manager... (Falling Down meets Serial Mom) 90 pages.
Mary (Dramedy/Horror) - When for-profit health insurance kills her husband, an old lady goes on a killing spree… and bonds with a wayward teen. 120 pages.
The Nigerian Job (Action/Parody) - Desperate for one last score, a down-and-out mercenary drags his team to the African continent. Will the mission be the ultimate payoff - or the last mistake in a long list of failures? A send up of the action/commando genre, spoofing films from the 80s and beyond.... 92 pages.
Selfie (Horror/Dark Comedy) - When a bullying incident goes horribly wrong, a possessed cell phone transmits a fatal computer virus. 86 pages.
Stream of Consciousness (SF/Drama) - A breakthrough in technology makes telepathy possible. But is Dr. Saul Aaron's invention a path into the world of the mind? Or a glimpse into something far stranger? 90 pages.
Last Stop (Survival/Drama) - 7 strangers are trapped in a NYC subway car, following an accident that could be terrorist related. They survived the crash - but will they survive each other? 95 pages.
Awards - 2014 QuarterFinalist in PAGE International
Mekka World (Family Action/Adventure) - A family wins a vacation to a mysterious theme park run by robots, and owned by an eccentric billionnaire. It seems like a once-in-a-lifetime win...at least until the robots revolt. 100 pages.
An tent-pole adventure for children of all ages; with send ups to SF classics such as Westworld, Jurassic Park and Jumanji.
Mystery Box (Thriller) - After he buys a Mystery Box on the net, a 20 something slacker finds himself and his longterm crush plunged into a web of mystery, danger and political intrigue. 111 pages.
NFT - (Horror) - A desperate college student puts shares of his soul up as NFTS. When they start to sell, who will collect? 101 pages.
Paan (Science Fiction) - When their Colony ship is attacked by a space-faring pirate race known as the Huuk, Pete, Wendy and a ragtag group of kids must find a way to save humanity. A hard SF reimagining of Peter Pan, cowritten with Tim Westland! 119 pages.
Awards - 2019 Quarterfinalist in PAGE International, and Austin Second Rounder.
Target Practice (Horror) - A movie crew travels to the backwoods to film an indie slasher. Things go horribly wrong when the lead is accidentally killed. And even worse when the deranged director decides to keep shooting - using the FX crew and cast as real victims! 80 pages.
A tongue in cheek homage to the slasher genre, with Whedonesque dialogue.
Awards - 2015 QuarterFinalist in PAGE International
Territory - (Horror) A young girl volunteers for service in the Philippines, and finds herself embroiled in a world of sex, corruption and dark local legends...which may ultimately prove to be all too real. 107 pages.
Awards - 2013 QuarterFinalist in PAGE International and Screamcraft
2013 QuarterFinalist Austin Film Screenplay Awards
The Doll (Horror) A reporter heads to a small town to investigate a missing person's report. When she is kidnapped, her sister tries to find her... but falls into the clutches of an obsessed madman who turns his victims into living dolls... 90 pages.
Trypophobia (Horror) - After she unexpectedly inherits her mother's house, a young estranged daughter finds herself battling personal demons, regrets... and increasingly bizarre visions which may hint at evil underneath. 90 pages.
Awards - 2024 QuarterFinalist in PAGE International
Quarantine Island (Horror) - Four film students head to an abandoned island to film a documentary - but find that certain horrors have not yet been buried.... 90 pages. Cowritten with Dena McKinnon.
Awards - 2015 QuarterFinalist in PAGE International
Strange Specimens (SF) - Trapped in a mysterious metal chamber, several strangers from different parts of the world attempt to figure out why they're been imprisoned, by what force - and if they can hope to ever escape?
A (quasi) one location feature, SS combines the best of Cube and Twilight Zone... exploring politics, philosophy and drama - along with a unique hard SF core. 95 pages.
Transgate - (SF) James Kelman has a unique job - alien linguist for the S.S. Asimov, isolated on the outskirts of Saturn. As tensions build, Kelman and the crew face obstacles on all sides. Can the crew of the Asimov find middle ground, before the situation explodes? 108 pages.
Vampire Teacher (Kid's Horror/Comedy) - Four fifth grade friends are terrified when they begin to suspect their new teacher's a vampire. But when classmates start to vanish, the situation gets far worse! Co-written with Chris Shamburger.
Vegging Out - (Dramedy) A college girl and her friends take a vow to go veggie - and quickly discover that the lifestyle is wilder--and more complicated--than it seemed at first glance. 108 pages
Shorts
A Matter of Perspective (Dark Comedy/Satire) - Three documentary students stumble onto a stabbing. But in a world filled with smartphones and viral vids - what's more important: the victim or catching the moment on film? 6 pages.
A Plague on Both Your Burrows (Animation/Comedy) - Two rats argue about the best way to avoid the dangers of humanity. 7 pages.
Au Naturale (Comedy/Historical Satire) - A mockumentary explores how civilization would have advanced (or failed) if not for the invention of clothing. (Some Trumpian humor included.) 9 pages.
Availability May Be Limited (Comedy/Action) - When the latest video craze hits the shelves, two women find that limited supply - and unlimited demand - equal all-out war. 9 pages
Battle of the Ice Cream Trucks: A Tale of Ice and Ire - Two rival teens battle it out for neighborhood supremacy. But a cold, cruel fate awaits them both! 7 pages.
Bronx Weatherman - (Comedy) - Things at a NYC news station go horribly awry when an unexperienced weatherman takes the stage. 6 pages.
Cellmates (Comedy/Political) - Forced to serve life sentences in the same prison cell, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump find themselves bonding in unexpected ways... 7 pages.
Cliff Notes from the Underground (With Apologies to Dostoyevsky) (Comedy) - A social misfit struggles to preserve his dignity while navigating the NYC subway. 7 pages.
Self-Help (Comedy) - After a book signing, a self-help guru finds his own medicine a bitter pill. (A riff on Jordan Peterson and his ilk.) 15 pages.
Consistency (Comedy) - As a young couple break up over dinner, things.. inexplicably change. 5 pages.
Crying Victim (Comedy) - Mugged outside a right-wing convention, a crime victim discovers calling for help is frowned upon. 9 pages.
Doubting Thomas (Comedy) - The true tale of Thomas the Apostle's fateful meeting with Jesus after the resurrection. When a friend swears he's come back from the dead, are ya really gonna take him at his word? 5 pages.
Easy Does It (Comedy/Political Satire) - A centrist pundit attempts to explain the "benefits" of incrementalism - with unexpected results! 5 pages.
Fifteen Minutes (Comedy/Satire) - Fired from a reality show, a star famous-for-being-famous scrambles to some way to start anew... 11 pages.
How to Succeed at Trust Falls Without Really Trying (Dramedy/Political) - In the middle of a "team building" weekend, an ego-centric CEO finds himself hoisted by his own petard (and bootstraps). 12 pages.
Hell is Certain People (Fantasy/Comedy) - Satan and Beelzebub argue about who should be sent down to trigger the acpocalypse. 7 pages.
If You Can't Beat Em, Join Em (Comedy, Satire) Two frustrated atheists hatch a plan to get the word out - by infiltrating the church! p 19
Grandma 311 (Dramedy) - A desperate renter battles a noisy troublemaker who inherited her grandmother's apartment downstairs. 20 pages.
Karma (Horror Comedy) - After a ghost hunter breaks into their home, an old married couple bicker - should the intruder be welcomed... or repelled? 12 pages.
Mansplaining Mobius (Comedy) - a new female exec at a toy company discovers mansplaining is an infinite force... 9 pages.
Menopause Mad Max (Comedy/SF) - In a post apocalyptic desertscape, three travelers happen upon a troop of old women, who aren't what they appear to be. 9 pages.
Moscow on Hull Avenue (Comedy/Political) - When a reporter in the Bronx finds herself hit with inconvenient truth from a left-leaning resident, she does her best to spin the narrative, and hide the lead... 7 pages.
No Pain, No Gain (Comedy) - After a couple install a "Mirror" style exercise device next to their bathroom, they discover that some activities don't mix... 14 pages.
Rebooting the 50s (Comedy Skit/Satire) - A reboot of classic TV shows Leave it to Beaver, I Love Lucy, Hogan's Heroes and Andy Griffith - retrofitted to the political issues of 2018... 4 pages.
Regression (Comedy/Science Fiction) Who made God? A satirical script that ponders that question... many times. 5 pages.
Relative Timing (Comedy/Supernatural) - Haunted by a ghost in their couch, a couple a lifetime to hear what it has to say: ten years for each word! 9 pages.
Religious Freedom? (Comedy) - Two friends try to fill a prescription, but discover others do not approve. A slap stick exploration into how far religious freedom should extend. 11 pages.
The Last Bagel (Comedy/SF) - In a post apocalyptic world, three survivors (and a dog) battle over the discovery of a bagel. To whom will fall the spoils? 17 pages.
The Scream (Comedy) - The origin of the "Wilhelm Scream" - finally revealed! 7 pages.
Socialism (Aka: Privatizing the McCulloughs) (Comedy/Political Satire) - A family chats with a documentarian about how privatizing the police has impacted them.... 8 pages.
Strange Smells in Dusty Hallways (Ghosthunters) (Comedy/Horror) - Sometimes, possession isn't the worst danger from ghosts... 5 pages.
Spooked (Horror/Comedy) - Body shaming isn't nice. Even after you're dead. 8 pages.
Witch Hunt (Satire/Fantasy) - Magic and politics prove to be strange bedfellows in this sendup of economics, the McCarthy trials, and the current political atmosphere... 9 pages
Workout Buddies - (Comedy/SF) Growth is good - right? A satiric riff on the world of bodybuilding, growth hormone, and just general vanity. 16 pages
Unfriended (Comedy) Two Twitter addicted friends suddenly discover they have more in common than they thought! 12 pages.
Up and Out (Comedy) - Andrew gets in an elevator. Everything goes to Hell from there. 6 pages
Vegan Police Brutality (Political Satire) - 2 Vegan Police clash with society, cops and Proud Boys. But is being an "extremist" always bad? 10 pages.
Zombie Disability (Horror/Comedy) - Brought to you by the Americans Disabilities Act for the Undead. Remember, zombies are people too. 6 pages.
Zombie Woods (What Exactly Do Zombies Do in the Woods?) (Horror/Comedy) - Two lone survivors battle zombies - while debating some of the finer "biological" realities of their horrific world... 6 pages.
All the Dead Things Run Away (Horror) - Even in the wake of the zombie apocalypse, a young girl's love for her dog is eternal. 5 pages.
Alternative Route (Horror) - Trapped in a limousine speeding God-knows-where, a rich socialite bargains to get the itinerary changed. 7 pages.
Asylum - (Horror) - A young man in the 1890s is sentenced to an Asylum for the crime of love. Will he survive the loneliness and the brutality - or are worse things waiting, behind those walls? Mental institutions make for strange bedfellows... 12 pages
Barbeez R 4-Ever (Aka Zomb-Barbee) (Horror) - After a little girl's cruel big brother destroys her doll collection - the living-plastic-dead take a twisted turn... 17 pages.
Bean Nighe - (Horror) - In the Scottish Highlands, an old man finds himself face to face with a creature from legend - and a memory from the past which threatens to take away the last of what he still holds dear. 13 pages
Black Heart, Blue Eyes (Horror) - A Texas Oil Barron learns that actions have consequences - terrifying ones, in fact! (Based on the Black Eyed Children urban legend.) 10 pages.
Changes (Horror/Comedy) A single mother faces menopause - including some horrific side effects she doesn't expect! 13 pages.
Checkmate (Horror/Drama) - Two couples, two kids and a winter lodge. It's family game night - who's ready to play? 7 pages.
Claustrophobia - With Contrast (Horror) - Sometimes, MRIs look deeper than the flesh... 6 pages.
Clean Meat, Cleaner Conscience (Horror/Comedy) - Is test-tube meat safe to eat raw? A group of hapless techs find out! 10 pages.
Coat of Many Souls (Horror) - A jaded psychic is visited by a strange and awkward young man. 5 pages.
Companionship (Horror) - In a backwater town, a shopkeeper and his customer discover the wig mannequins he displays are more ominous than they at first appear. 17 pages.
Comparative Advantage (Horror/Comedy) - Two female friends band together to survive the zombie apocalypse... but find some obstacles "weightier" than one might think. 13 pages.
Conditioning (Horror/Psychological Drama/SF) - A man seeks virtual reality therapy to cure his homicidal urges. But will the sessions hurt... or help? 14 pages.
Confined (Horror) - A woman and her children hide from soul-sucking monsters. When their safe space becomes a trap, what will one mother do to save her family's lives? 5 pages.
Evil Under the Skin (Horror) - A girl faces puberty - and the choice of just how far one will go for a friend... 14 pages.
Exercise Buddy (Horror/Comedy) - A woman looking to whip herself together for a date buys a Haunted Treadmill - and a friend for Life (or is that Death?) 17 pages.
Fair Trade (Horror) - A terminally ill man inadvertently discovers a portal to a parallel world - and possible redemption for his family. 7 pages.
Heaven in the Hills (Horror) - After a school shooting, a young girl's parents drag her to their new summer home. Soon, little Jenny starts to play an invisible friend: bringing new meaning to the phrase "Rest AND Peace".... 12p.
Hide-A-Key Series (Horror) - Written for the pending Kirk White project Hide-A-Key (scripts unavailable).
Hide and Seek - A little boy follows his wayward toy - into adventure or a trap? 3 pages.
Peeping Tom - There are scarier things for strangers to see, when they're hiding in your house. 3 pages.
Hopscotch (Horror) - A little inner-city girl learns that some games are best not played... 8 pages. (The short which inspired the feature length...)
Jailbreak (Horror) - Two ragtag teams of children play Cops and Robbers in an abandoned playground. But some of them don't know what's at stake... 9 pages.
Kids: They're Up to All Sorts of Horror These Days (Classic Monster Horror/Comedy) - Horror stories always begin with teens - so all you ladies beware! Puberty humor meets Dracula, Wolfman, and... other creatures of the night. 6 pages.
Listen (Horror/Comedy) - After a Halloween party, a bickering couple hear mysterious screams. Well, one of them does. In the vein of classic Cryptkeeper episodes...12 pages.
Magick in the Machine (Horror) - A junkie, an aging witch and internet porn. What could possibly go wrong? 12 pages
Mask (Horror) - A COVID obsessed billionaire shows off his mansion at a Costume Party - unaware of what he's letting in. (An homage to Poe's Masque of the Red Death). 15 pages.
Mystery Box (Horror) - Two teens buy a mystery box on the internet. As they v-log the unboxing, things go awry... 8 pages. (Single location.)
Old Monsters Never Die (Horror/Comedy) - An homage to classic slashers. Nursing homes can be deadly for staff, too! 8 pages.
Pained (Horror/Comedy) - A collector of human artifacts discovers he's bitten off more than he can chew, when he purchases the missing body parts of Founding Father Thomas Paine. 15 pages.
Papercut (Horror) - Hassled by school bullies, a strange little boy proves that the root of all evil ISN'T money... 8 pages
Pity (Horror) - During a salvage trip to an abandoned women's hospital, a history student and her hired help find some voices can't be silenced... even if long since dead. (Feature pending). 10 pages.
Recovered (Cured) (Horror) - Zombie apocalypses aren't over when the cure is found... 7 pages. Produced! Short available for viewing here!
Responsibility (Horror/Comedy/SF) Faced with an unwanted pregnancy, the mistress of a pro-life Governor takes drastic measures. (A tongue in cheek Creepshow tale of karma.) 10 pages.
Resting Place (Supernatural Horror) A couple hide out at an abandoned farm, when their kidnapping plan goes horribly wrong. A 'haunting' tale of country justice... 7 pages
Role Play (Horror) - A wanna be Romeo gets more more than he bargained for when he sets his eyes on a girl at a Furry meet-up. 9 pages.
Scourge (Horror/Drama) - When residents of a homeless camp start dying from a new designer drug, good samaritan Mimi finds things aren't quite what they seem. 27 pages.
Strangers Come A Knocking 'Round Midnight - (Urban Legend based Horror) Mary just wants a peaceful evening at home. But the neighboring kids won't leave her alone! 7 pages. Produced! Watch the video here!
Stayin' Alive - (Horror/Comedy/Fantasy) - You know what they say. Vampires and Disco don't mix. Or do they? 6 pages.
Stuck on You - (Horror) Have a nice day...if you can. Proof that happy face buttons aren't always a good thing... 15 pages
The Economy Sucks (Horror/Drama) - To provide for his family, a cash strapped businessman makes a desperate deal. Wall Street isn't the only blood sucker out there... 5 pages. Produced! Short available here.
The Economy Sucks (2) (The Revolution Begins) - Two men hurry to work - for a job which values their worth in an oddly specific way... 7 pages.
The Lesser of Two Evils (Horror/Satire) - A ragtag group battles to survive the zombie apocalypse. But is there an even worse fate in store? 9 pages.
Territory - (Horror) Even killers should respect *certain* boundaries.... A glimpse into what happens when the Filipino sex industry and traditional mythos collide. 10 pages (The short which inspired the feature length...)
Trypophobia (Horror) - While researching a psych paper, an unstable college student discovers a phobia about tiny holes... and perhaps something more! 10 pages.
What Green Leaves You Have, Grandma! (Horror/Drama) - When her beloved grandmother dies and is buried via Bio-Urn, a little girl resists visiting the site. But the forest has much worse in store! (A modern homage to Little Red Riding Hood.)
Behind Closed Doors (Drama, Thriller) - Three men flee a botched bank robbery, seeking shelter in an elevator. But will they face more horrible truths inside? 8 pages
Blaming Victoria (Drama, Political Satire) - A woman in an abusive relationship is urged to embrace a "lesser evil" by her friends. (A political metaphor of compromise and incrementalism.) 3 pages.
Blue No Matter Who (Drama, Political Satire) - In 2032, two women wait in line to vote for POTUS. But in the future, slippery slopes hurt! (A political satire on the concept of lesser evils.) 5 pages.
Blue Sky (Drama) - A man dying of cancer negotiates with a local drug dealer for his exit out (a discussion of the right to die.) 9 pages.
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Bootstraps (Drama) A desperate father confronts a health insurance fat cat whose company denies his daughter care. 10 pages. |
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Casualty of War - (Drama, Horror) - On a routine drug bust, Officer Janice Mitchell kills her first suspect. A simple case of self-defense...but then she gets to know him. An exploration into the political justification for the War on Drugs - with a supernatural twist. 23 pages |
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Collateral Damage (Drama) - A woman grieving over her son's death to a rare vaccine side effect confronts the Governor who mandated its use. 7 pages. |
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Cross Hairs (Drama) - Two school shooters accidentally cross paths. Who will win - and how? 11 pages. |
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Decisions - (Drama) A battered woman reconnects with the little girl she once was. 7 pages. |
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Freedom (Raine) (Drama) - Delivery of a donated doggie-wheelchair reminds two owners what really matters... 7 pages. |
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Following the Trail (Drama) - A CPA wonders if he's killed someone after almost falling asleep at the wheel, and finding blood on his car. 10 pages. |
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Friendship is Electric (Drama) - A teen girl with epilepsy attempts to sneak home wearing an embarrassing EEG - and that's where BFF's come in! 7 pages. |
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Full Circle (Drama) - A survivor of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising visits Silwan with his activist grandson. When the home he visits is targeted for settler demolition, he reevaluates which side he's on. 14 pages. |
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Ghosts of Christmas Past - (Horror-Drama) On a dark Christmas night, Brian finds regrets from his past have come back to haunt him. A gothic drama that explores the emotions of regret, and familial responsibility. 12 pages |
Grady/The Last Dog - (Drama/SF) - An old woman takes her dog on a walk... triggering her neighborhood's trip down memory lane. 6 pages.
Housewarming (Drama) - A widowed woman battles emotions, memories and an old house in need of repair when her son becomes engaged to a transwoman. 13 pages.
Loyalty (Drama) Two gangsters, a hit and a creaky rowboat. Sometimes, sharks aren't the most dangerous animal in the water... 11 pages.
Justice (Drama) - A woman mourns her teen son, killed in a police shooting. Where the courts fail, where can Justice be found? 20 pages.
More Than the Sum of Her Thoughts (Drama) - Struck by a neurological condition that affects her memory, a woman attempts to videotape her feelings for her future self. 10 pages. Previously produced.
Paying the Dues (Political Drama/SF) - Two friends from opposite sides of the tracks face differing futures - in striking ways. (A look at Meritocracy, Oligarchy, and Libertarian ideals.) 9 pages.
Remember Me (Drama/SF) - A girl with a devastating brain illness considers an experimental surgery. 6 pages.
Plan of Attack (Drama) - A callous drone operator who views his job as a video game gets a taste of his own medicine. 8 pages.
Preaching to the Choir (Drama/Satire) - Hired for an IRS audit, an old lady discovered the televangelist she's working for isn't quite what he appears to be. 19 pages.
Pretty Perfect (Drama) - On a girl's night out, a woman who rejects a trans-acquaintance discovers that Karma is a bitch, too! 11 pages.
The Road Not Taken (Drama/SF) - A prisoner must decide whether he'll choose execution, or personality erasure. Ultimately, which is truly worse? 15 pages.
Roundtable (Drama/Satire) - A Cheesy Talk Show Host and Six Guests discuss the pros and cons of Libertarianism vs. Socialism. 9 pages.
Sacrifice (Drama) - Concerned over her partner's mental state, a woman begs him to seek therapy. But is their relationship what it seems? 8 pages.
TERF War (Thriller/Drama) - Trapped in a bathroom during a hostage crisis, an anti-trans Radical Feminist and Transwoman are forced to join forces to survive. 23 pages.
Thoughts and Prayers (Drama/Political/Horror) - Two Senators debate a school shooting. But when the victims come for justice, who is at fault might not be so clear... 12 pages.
White Light (Drama/Philosophical Dramedy) (Cowritten with Tim Westland) Two close friends are hit by a truck. But has their age-old debate on religion been decided... yet? 4 pages.
Awards - 2016 QuarterFinalist in PAGE International
Wired (Drama/Thriller) A nebbish businessman spots a bomb on a subway train - but appearances can be deceiving... 7 pages.
X Meets Y (Drama) (Cowritten with director Dan Thorens): Two ex-lovers meet unexpectedly in a coffee shop. As their conversation soon reveals - their story's not over yet! 8 pages.
70 Minutes (Fantasy, Historical) - Dying at the same time, Aldus Huxley and CS Lewis find themselves locked in a room with a strange portal. Given their differing worldviews - who will dare step through and face the truth first? 7 pages.
Adaptation (SF) - A band of colonists on Europa find themselves stuck between a dwindling air supply, and a mutating virus which may ultimately prove to be more a blessing than a curse. 16 pages.
Alleyways - (Fantasy/Drama) - An orphan girl ventures down a urban alleyway - into danger... or a better life? 10 pages.
App-e-tite (SF) (Cowritten with director David Manocchio) - An homage to classic Twilight Zone: a family discovers the danger of social media, when new phones are rolled from a surprise source. 27 pages. Produced!
As Free As the Air We Breathe (SF/Political Satire) - In the future, the market may be unlimited. But some other things... are not. 15 pages.
Ave-Boo of Communication (Fantasy/Comedy) - The ghost of a literary great and his man servant find themselves frustrated when the only tool for communication's a Ouija Board. 16 pages.
(The) Best Candidates (SF/LBGT) - When the colonists for a new world are chosen - what are the crucial traits to select? 6 pgs.
Book of Life: An Open Page (SF/Drama) - While waiting for a bus, a woman meets an old couple with a book - who know more about her than it seems. 7 pages.
Breath of Fresh Air (SF) (Cowritten with Jake Harrell) In a world where air is no longer free, a man struggles to give his child a better life. A sociopolitical short in the vein of Minority Report meets Elysium/Robocop. 18 pages.
Bully (SF) - A bullying CEO pushes a nerdy scientist and abused janitor to the limit. But what if their fates were reversed? 18 pages.
But the Word Shall Endure (SF) - An old priest lectures his post-apocalyptic parish about the sanctity of life. 6 pages.
Change of Guard (SF) - They say AI could be the death of humanity. Perhaps the reverse is true? 5 pages.
Cleaning House (SF/Comedy) A scientist and newbie reporter meet cute while a quantum computer designed to solve climate change goes horribly awry. 9 pages.
Coat of Many Colors (SF) - A bereaving scientist consoles his favorite Robot/AI about the death of a close colleague. 9 Pages.
Color Blind (SF/Drama) - a jury contemplates a racially charged case. But things are not quite what they appear to be. Black Mirror Meets Twilight Zone and Jordan Peele. 30 pages.
Con Atonic (SF/Dramedy) (Cowritten with Dena McKinnon) - A hip cyber hacker faces life in prison. Can he turn the new "mind control modification" program to his advantage? (The Shawshank Redemption meets 2015...) 11 pages.
Confession (SF) - When time travel makes it possible to see the crucifixion in person, a Man of God is forced to make a decision which tests his very faith and soul. 14 pages.
Consistency Paradox (SF) - A husband and wife team crack the Time Travel code, only to meet with tragedy. But is everything truly set in stone? 10 pages.
Conversion (SF/Social Commentary) - A hero worshipping teen chats with his mutant-obsessed Pastor, and discovers the dark secret they both share. 12 pages.
Cyber Punked (SF) - A school bully bites off more than he can chew after he installs a Wi-Fi capable implant. 12 pages.
Defragged (SF/Romance) - When he seeks to upload new skills, a man recovering from a breakup discovers his new implant has a surprise price - memories of his relationship. Listen to the partial table read by Sound of Scripts here! 13 pages.
Denial of Claim (Fantasy/Dark Comedy) - A narcissistic insurance agent gets his comeuppance after one too many Denials of Claim. 17 pages.
Entrance Fee (Fantasy/Comedy) - Killed in a terrorist attack, two old friends find themselves surprised about the entrance fee to heaven entails. 13 pages.
Equilbrium (SF/Political) - Faced with an audit by the Temporal Bureau, a billionaire discovers that meritocracy isn't a good thing... for him. 14 pages.
Everything in Its Place (SF/Comedy) - An inventor plagued with OCD travels back in time to meet his hero. Will his irrational need for order ruin all his well laid plans? 10 pages.
Evolutionary Course (SF) - First contact is made by three scientists: aided by a robotic interpreter. What they hear may change everyone's perspective... in strange and ominous ways. 8 pages.
Eye for an Eye (SF/Drama) - Two attorneys battle over the fate of four men, accused of rape and murder. But in the future, what does perfect justice entail? 6 pages.
Fat Farm (SF) - In a world where fat cells are harvested from the poor for eternal youth, two working class girls try to keep their spirits up. 13 pages.
GPS (SF) (Cowritten with David Manocchio) - Throw a switch: end the world or save humanity? For a group of teens who make First Contact, trusting aliens (and humans) is tricky. 23 pages.
Harm Reduction (SF/Comedy) - At first contact, a Southern Military General and his long suffering NASA sidekick find out that good-cop-bad-cop works in space, as well! 19 pages.
Impact (SF Compilation) Inspired by the Create 50/50 Impact competition: four micro scripts regarding humanity's response to the end of the world. If you knew you only had a few hours before a meteor ends all life on Earth... what exactly would you do? (Rights to these scripts retained by J.E. Clarke - available for production.)
Caged - An animal shelter volunteer finds herself trapped at work - with perfect company.
Fifty Shades of Impact - When a couple's faced with death, maybe experimenting isn't a bad thing.
The Last Laugh - An amateur comedian finds his gig cut short. Will the show still go on?
Top of the World - When your first date is your last - where's the best place to see the world end?
Infinite Possibilities (SF/Drama) Rescued from a life of poverty, an adopted inner city girl turns to Quantum Physics - to save both herself, and her old family. 17 pages.
Intelligent Design (SF/Satire) - Two scientists review the results of their latest project...and discuss the sacrifices needed to make it a success. 7 pages.
Internal Error (SF/Thriller) (Cowritten with director Jordi Mas) - As a group of AI prototypers will soon find out - even simulations aren't safe! 24 pages.
Keeper (SF) - Two friends contemplate surrendering a pet to a shelter... with surreal results. 4 pages.
Kelly & Gabe (Written for upcoming animation education series) - Science Shorts for Children, ala Dora the Explorer and Schoolhouse Rock) (scripts unavailable.)
What Goes Up: A discussion of Newtonian Gravity, kid style.
That Sounds Like Fun to Me!: An adventure into how sound waves work.
The Killer Instinct is Alive and Well, and Living in Chicago (SF/Film Noir) - A down and out FX artist runs across an unexpected employer... 9 pages.
Killing with Kindness - (SF/Political) - Trapped in a protest turned violent, two activists discuss a rumored law enforcement weapon which triggers orgasms. Is that an improvement over tear gas and bullets... or worse? 6 pages.
Lesser of Two Evils - Turf War (SF/Drama) - In an apocalyptic future, two captive women debate whether "lesser evils" actually are. 11 pages.
Lost in the Storm (Fantasy/SF/Drama) - Brought together by a missing children's convention, three strangers bond over shared grief and loss. But when a storm traps them in their hotel for the night, one of them finds their ordeal far from over. 12 pages.
Meritocracy (SF/Political) - A man and wife await a crucial interview. But what's it for - and what's at stake? 9 pages.
Metamorphosis (SF/Comedy) - Injured in a car crash, a genetic scientist finds himself in a guess game regarding what his team has done to save his life. 7 pages.
Natural Progression (SF) - In the vein of Isaac Asimov's "I Robot" series, an Android legally fights for the right to self-determination, and something a bit more... 12 pages.
Negligence (SF/Single location) - Trapped in a strange room by force fields and forced to confess their sins, three strangers discover that the crime of negligence takes MANY forms... 10 pages.
NFT (SF/Horror) - To raise money, an innovative teen sells shares of his soul as NFTs. But when his auction's a success, who will come to collect? 13 pages.
Nostalgia (SF) - Marriage is forever - right? A story of lost and love in the 21st century. 4 pages.
Pay for Play (SF) - In a world where everything is privatized, a corporate grunt discovers the price of meritocracy is too steep. 9 pages. Now available in comic format here!!
Phone Dude (SF/Comedy) When a scientist's consciousness is sucked into the phone system, he discovers some superpowers really suck. 8 pages.
Rewired (SF) - Experimental treatments give an impoverished girl a chance to survive brain cancer. But are there more sinister dangers in store? 6 pages.
(The) Regular (SF) - A lonely man meets a frightened Physicist in a diner - one who has secrets to share. 20 pages (single location.)
Rorschach Test (SF) - When it comes to First Contact, killing the messenger's NEVER a wise idea. 5 pages.
Safe Place (SF) - A young girl relies on a mentor to get her through an ordeal. But what lies on the other side of a door may be far worse than it seems. 5 pages.
Sanctity of Life (SF) - Infected by an alien parasite, a colonist argues for the right to have it removed. (A pro-choice SF look at the ethics of abortion.) 11 pages.
Seen Through a Narrow Scope (Drama/SF) - A raid on a Palestinian family turns into a Twilight Zone nightmare for an IDF soldier who views their misfortune as nothing more than an opportunity to loot.... 10 pages
Seeing Stars (SF/Horror) - Two scientists attempt to pioneer the ability to see pain. But what one of them doesn't see could be far worse! 11 pages.
Seventy Five Percent (SF) - When an alien race announces their intent to settle on Earth - and demands humanity cull its population to 25% - a family soon discovers tribalism worse than anything from outer space! 11 pages.
Service (SF/Comedy) - In the near future, two college roommates bond over receiving a draft notice. But a draft for what - and is the price too much? Where does the public good end and personal sovereignty begin? 15 pages.
Siriusly Speaking (SF/Comedy) - When a rip in their French Bulldog's bed keeps mysteriously refilling, a couple begin to suspect all is not what it seems. 8 pages.
The Singing Gods (SF) - After the Apocalypse, a rag-tag group of survivors under siege encounter an unlikely ally in a toy warehouse. 6 pages.
Six Feet of Separation (SF) - A teen girl attempts to normalize her life in a corona virus plagued world. 5 pages.
Slush Pile (SF) - A lonely boy with Asbergers figures out Grand Unified Theory. But can a voice such as his ever be heard? 10 pages.
Solitary Confinement (SF) - When AI becomes a reality, and a robot's found guilty of murder - how to crime and punishment apply? 12 pages.
Special Friend (SF) - A look into Sexuality, Artificial Intelligence, and the dark predictions how such things may merge. Warning - adult topic. 4 pages.
Strange Specimens (SF/Comedy) - Kidnapped by aliens made solely of light, four humans struggle to convince them not to destroy the Earth. 11 pages.
StoryTeller (SF) - On a ship run by aliens, two human recruits find their natural talents are... limited at best. 8 pages.
Stream of Consciousness (SF) - A breakthrough in technology makes telepathy possible. But is Dr. Aaron's invention a path into the world of the mind? Or is it a glimpse into something far stranger... ? 10 pages. (The short that inspired the feature length...)
Super Bunker (SF) - After the apocalypse, a billionaire and his wife find their doomsday bunker has a few... surprises. 14 pages.
The Box (SF) - Five strangers from different historical times wake up in a metal box. Why are they there? And can they cooperate long enough to escape? 8 pages.
The Peaceful Solution (SF) - A time traveler goes to great lengths to right one of history's greatest wrongs. But will fate find a way? 6 pages.
The Quantum Flock of Altus (SF/Comedy) A farmhand yearning for more finds his world turned upside down when he discovers a flock of chickens building a quantum computer in the barn. 15 pages.
The Silencer (Fantasy/Comedy) - Ralph discovers his new super-power... the ability to make political arguments fade away... 10 pages.
Til Death Do Us Part (SF/Drama) - When a near fatal car crash renders his wife Patient Zero for an experimental body transfer, a man is forced to decide... does he really love her for her mind? 11 pages.
Turning Over a New Leaf (SF/Fantasy/Comedy/Drama) - A college couple discover a tree which changes people's gender... but find it can't change some minds. 22 pages.
Upload - (SF) In a world where all personality and education is uploaded, is there room for free will at all? 13 pages.
Virtual Vigilante (SF/Comedy) - A biting satire on the Rittenhouse case. Not sure when self-defense is justified? Try on our Rittenhouse AI!! 5 pages.
Whistleblower (Fantasy/Thriller) - While waiting for their target to show, two CIA operatives bicker over the justification for a hit. But do they know who their target really is? 6 pages.
WWJD (SF) - An ancient language expert hired by a top secret lab finds himself with the job of a lifetime: translating a revived Jesus's first words. But will they be what his benefactors want to hear...? 7 pages.