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Sundays with Ethelby Jason K. Allen
An elderly man and woman cross paths while visiting the graves of their departed spouses. Sparks don't exactly fly, but sometimes a simple connection is enough. (1 location, 2 actors. Award-winning screenwriter and journalist; see IMDB for writer's credits.)
Genre: Drama
8 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Drama
8 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
The Meno that Pausedby LaKesa Cox
A woman in her 40s has a pregnancy scare only to find out through a meeting with Mother Nature that she's about to start menopause.
Genre: Comedy
11 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Comedy
11 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
You're Mineby DJ Robbins
An OnlyFans model encounters an obsessed fan who is currently stalking her.
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
2 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
2 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Tequila Slammerby Ray Smith
When a betrayed husband wakes up from a tequila-fueled car crash with no memory of who he is, he must unravel his identity while evading vengeful gangsters, Russian mobsters, and a relentless hitmanor else become collateral damage in a twisted web of stolen cash and deadly secrets.
Genre: Comedy
10 pages
Cast Size: 7+ Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Comedy
10 pages
Cast Size: 7+ Main/Supporting Roles
Laundry Room Conspiratorsby Jim Stewart
A comical crime drama that takes place in an apartment as three tenants conspire to free a battered wife by having her abusive husband fall victim to an accidental death at the hands of his twin, cop brother.
Genre: Crime/Murder/Mystery
22 pages
Cast Size: 4-6 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Crime/Murder/Mystery
22 pages
Cast Size: 4-6 Main/Supporting Roles
Farther's Debtby Fahad Joyfield
When a former hitman's daughter is kidnapped, he must confront his past and make an impossible choice: protect the girl he loves or make amends for his sins by giving her back to her rightful family.
Genre: Action/Adventure
34 pages
Cast Size: 7+ Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Action/Adventure
34 pages
Cast Size: 7+ Main/Supporting Roles
Descent into Hellby Abdelouahab Hammoudi
"You exist, I don't," someone tells a drug addict craving a fix in a garden at night.
Genre: Horror
8 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Horror
8 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Who Said Penis?by Adam Rocke
Thanksgiving dinner at a swanky Bel Air mansion comes with roast turkey and all the trimmings, plus an anatomy lesson from a 7-year-old.
Genre: Comedy
6 pages
Cast Size: 4-6 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Comedy
6 pages
Cast Size: 4-6 Main/Supporting Roles
We Need a New Refrigeratorby John Porter
An irritable middle-aged housewife is sick and tired of almost everything, and her sympathetic husband knows why.
Genre: Drama
5 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Drama
5 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
For Gold's Sakeby Tina Field Howe
An estranged daughter confronts her dying father to learn where he hid a fortune in gold doubloons.
Genre: Crime/Murder/Mystery
4 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Crime/Murder/Mystery
4 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Slow Burnby S.C. Smith
A man reflects on his slow-burning relationship with a former neighbor turned best friend, as they navigate the fading romance, shared history, and quiet realization that it's time to move on from each other, despite their deep emotional bond.
Genre: Drama
5 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Drama
5 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Mars Landingby Aaron Langvand
A space obsessed teenager who suffers from a terminal illness bonds with a space sciences graphic designer to fulfill the teen's dream of landing on Mars.
Genre: Drama
35 pages
Cast Size: 4-6 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Drama
35 pages
Cast Size: 4-6 Main/Supporting Roles
The Blessed Belt Buckleby Frank Vespe
A Vietnamese belt buckle maker comes to terms with the effects of Agent Orange on his disabled son, fifty years after he fought in the jungles of Vietnam and how he struggles with the biggest decision of his life.
Genre: Drama
15 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Drama
15 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
The Antagonistby Brandi Self
An offbeat writer is put on trial for the murders of the characters in his new novel.
Genre: Crime/Murder/Mystery
12 pages
Cast Size: 7+ Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Crime/Murder/Mystery
12 pages
Cast Size: 7+ Main/Supporting Roles
Medium of Exchangeby Steven Blows
When money begins to talk to a frugal cashier, he discovers with extraordinary consequences that he has the power to bend its controlling influence to his will.
Genre: Comedy
17 pages
Cast Size: 4-6 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Comedy
17 pages
Cast Size: 4-6 Main/Supporting Roles
I Won't Takeby Hiabu Hassebu
Saba battles against herself, not to miss her childhood friend, who died of menengites.
Genre: Family
22 pages
Cast Size: 4-6 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Family
22 pages
Cast Size: 4-6 Main/Supporting Roles
Brown Bottle Fluby Brandi Self
A frustrated writer struggles to work while being belittled by a belligerent drunk woman who wants to relive the past.
Genre: Fantasy
10 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Fantasy
10 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
A Labor of Loveby John Porter
A young woman teases her fianc until she discovers he's willing to do almost anything to make her happy.
Genre: Romance
6 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Romance
6 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Gloss Overby Steven Blows
A patient grandmother takes her hobby of writing product reviews to new extremes by watching paint dry, but her family wants her to stop her compulsion and deal with her grief.
Genre: Drama
11 pages
Cast Size: 4-6 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Drama
11 pages
Cast Size: 4-6 Main/Supporting Roles
The Screamby STEVEN BLOWS
On a cold night, a woman goes to an abandoned field to release her emotions in a primal scream. On a cold night, her scream comes back to haunt her.
Genre: Horror
4 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Horror
4 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Glass Signalby Gladman
After witnessing her own future emergency call, a woman realizes the horrific car crash she described hasn't happened yetforcing her to decide whether the warning she just heard from herself can be trusted.
Genre: Sci-Fi
2 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Sci-Fi
2 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Conceptionby Anthony Cawood
The very start of the Armageddon is captured on film for posterity by an extremely proud father, god help us all.
Genre: Horror
2 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Horror
2 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Stop Driving Yourself Crazyby Elliot Stanton
Clive, a thoughtless and paranoid driving instructor's wild theory about his wife's infidelity is all but confirmed when out on a driving lesson - her car is seen somewhere it shouldn't be. However, the only thing that is confirmed is his poor learner's theory that Clive is an idiot.
Genre: Comedy
12 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Comedy
12 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Friendsgivingby Doug J Robbins
Stacy invited herself to Brian and Mark's Friendsgiving, twenty-four hours before Thanksgiving. Brian's turkey goes missing and he must go on a scavenger hunt to retrieve it.
Genre: Romantic Comedy
10 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Romantic Comedy
10 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Faith (The Sanctuary Siege)by Dewayne C Bricker
During a chaotic hostage standoff, Pastor Jonas stays behind to talk down a wounded veteran demanding proof that God still listens. Their tense exchange strips away ritual and pride, revealing two broken men searching for grace. When SWAT breaches the doors, Jonas shields the gunman and prays aloud for them bothchoosing compassion over fear in the moment that decides their souls.
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
11 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
11 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
The Pendantby Tina Gandhi
Ten-year-old Catherine invokes her lineage of witchery and her penchant for chemistry to defy the death of her Nana, but her plans are thwarted, and she is suddenly transported to the ethers of afterlife.
Genre: Drama
9 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Drama
9 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Bad Nightby Jose Villanueva
Under pressure from their volatile boss, two enforcers burglarize an aging gambler's secluded house and prepare to pounce when he arrives but never suspect the house hides a nightmarish horror ready to devour them first.
Genre: Horror
8 pages
Cast Size: 4-6 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Horror
8 pages
Cast Size: 4-6 Main/Supporting Roles
Anonymous Sourceby Tim Bechen
A relentless female journalist battles powerful adversaries in a male-dominated industry as she risks everything to get the story and ensure justice.
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
15 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
15 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Soarby Steven Blows
A grieving girl endeavors to fly on a paper aeroplane.
Genre: Animation
5 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Animation
5 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Fear the Unknown Graveby Kline Fishborn
Ten-year-old Brian is terrified of his own mother, who becomes possessed by a demon after visiting an old unmarked grave near their home.
Genre: Horror
9 pages
Cast Size: 4-6 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Horror
9 pages
Cast Size: 4-6 Main/Supporting Roles
Steven Seagal: Psychic Warriorby Adam Rocke
The aging and highly controversial action star pitches his psychic assassination services to the CIA.
Genre: Comedy
9 pages
Cast Size: 4-6 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Comedy
9 pages
Cast Size: 4-6 Main/Supporting Roles
Screens of the Damnedby Anton Ballard
The Screens Of The Damned follows Angelica, a mortuary attendant and aspiring screenwriter working the night shift. Her solitude is interrupted by the arrival of a mysterious John Doea deceased film producerwho critiques her work and begins a strange, possibly supernatural collaboration with her. As the script progresses, John Doe's involvement appears to influence real-world outcomes, culminating in Angelica's screenplay being greenlit, though his presence remains ambiguous.
Genre: Comedy
13 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Comedy
13 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
The Preyby John Porter
Two promiscuous businessmen plan to pick up a beautiful young woman--who plans to pick them up.
Genre: Drama
10 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Drama
10 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Maggieby RJ Daniels
A lovelorn young man has a chance encounter with a mysterious stranger who encourages him to take a risk that may transcend time itself.
Genre: Sci-Fi
5 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Sci-Fi
5 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Ghoul Partyby Edward Chapman
When his ultra-strict parents' home is invaded by so-called admirers a shy class genius summons a supernatural troupe of deadly bouncers to show the gate-crashers the fatal way home....
Genre: Horror
10 pages
Cast Size: 4-6 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Horror
10 pages
Cast Size: 4-6 Main/Supporting Roles
Remember, Remember the 5th of Decemberby Anthony Cawood
A young boy's Christmas nightmares take on a life of their own.
Genre: Horror
5 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Horror
5 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
The Mediterraneanby Kenneth M. Kielty
The Mediterranean is a script in the Bar Whores Trilogy.
Set in NYC, a middle level mafia guy stops into an Italian restaurant in the late evening for a drink. The bar is empty except for a bar tender and a beautiful young woman. He falls for her immediately. Her life story is intriguing, but is she real?
Genre: Romantic Comedy
24 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Romantic Comedy
24 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Guns, Guts, & Gucciby DC Copeland
A top secret government agency assists a "mature" man in getting a job based on his merits despite his age. With commentary by Rod Serling.
Genre: Drama
24 pages
Cast Size: 4-6 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Drama
24 pages
Cast Size: 4-6 Main/Supporting Roles
Writing Wrongsby Richard Sloggett
Who does a person have to shoot to get their script shot?
Genre: Drama
17 pages
Cast Size: 4-6 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Drama
17 pages
Cast Size: 4-6 Main/Supporting Roles
Roadsideby Brian Wallace
A couple's roadside rescue of a mysterious woman spirals into a nightmarish encounter with her vengeful, murderous boyfriend, revealing her own dark past.
Genre: Horror
16 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Horror
16 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
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