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Result #161
Democracy, Of courseby Rajko Stiglic
Date Posted: 18 Nov 2020
Democracy is a fragile system.
Based on Socrates' social philosophy.
Genre: Comedy
3 pages
Cast Size: 7+ Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Comedy
3 pages
Cast Size: 7+ Main/Supporting Roles
Result #162
Bloodlineby Doug J Robbins
Date Posted: 18 Nov 2020
Now that serial killer, Tony Raines, is dead, his sister, institutionalized continues his killing spree.
Genre: Horror
4 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Horror
4 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Result #163
Night of the Pumpkinsby Jason K. Allen
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2020
Halloween is only one night a year, and not everyone is happy about this. In fact, several pumpkins are as mad as hell and not gonna take it anymore. (Horror/Dark Comedy. Award-winning journalist & screenwriter; see IMDB for writer's credits.)
Genre: Animation
1 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Animation
1 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Result #164
The Giftby Jason K. Allen
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2020
In 1977, a young man receives a Polaroid camera that takes disturbing pictures. (1 location, 1 actor. See IMDB for writer's credits.)
Genre: Horror
2 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Horror
2 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Result #165
The King of Cornby Jason K. Allen
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2020
Hopelessly lost in a corn maze, a young couple are rescued by a mystery man who bears a striking resemblance to Elvis Presley.
* (1 location, 3 actors. Award-winning screenwriter & journalist; see IMDB for writer's credits.)
Genre: Fantasy
7 pages
Genre: Fantasy
7 pages
Result #166
Flowers on a Saturdayby Jason K. Allen
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2020
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 & journalist; see IMDB for writer's credits.)
Genre: Drama
8 pages
Genre: Drama
8 pages
Result #167
Raven Pointby Jason K. Allen
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2020
Hoping to soothe his troubled soul, a backpacker embarks on a journey to a remote wilderness area, but his plans to be alone are thwarted when he encounters a girl who's on a similar journey.
* (1 location, 2 actors. Award-winning screenwriter & journalist; see IMDB for my credits.)
Genre: Drama
10 pages
Genre: Drama
10 pages
Result #168
The Dawn of Arnieby Jason K. Allen
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2020
An awkward, lonely neat freak decides to loosen up, get out of the house and go on a few dates. Unfortunately, he has no luck with the ladies -- that is, until he meets the Queen of the Untamed Forest.
Genre: Romance
15 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Romance
15 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Result #169
The Rhinoby Jason K. Allen
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2020
When businessman Ronald takes a seat on a park bench, he simply wishes to enjoy his brown paper bag lunch in peace. But when his banana rings like a phone, he answers it and receives a message that turns his life upside down.
Genre: Fantasy
5 pages
Genre: Fantasy
5 pages
Result #170
Days of Gloryby Jason K. Allen
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2020
A sidewalk shoeshine man touches the life of a hopeless customer. (1 location, 2 actors. Award-winning screenwriter; 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
Result #171
The Rhinoceros Chroniclesby Jason K. Allen
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2020
When businessman Ronald takes a seat on a park bench, he simply wishes to enjoy his lunch in peace. But when his banana rings like a phone, he answers it and receives a message that turns his life upside down. (Sci-Fi/Comedy/Surrealism. Award-winning screenwriter; see IMDB for writer's credits.)
Genre: Sci-Fi
7 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Sci-Fi
7 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Result #172
Suzie & Santa Get Realby Jason K. Allen
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2020
On Christmas Eve, a little girl wakes to find Santa rummaging through her refrigerator. After scolding him about his diet, she proceeds to grill him about reindeer, elves, bad gifts and other curiosities, and soon develops a new understanding about Christmas. Santa, meanwhile, gets a dose of reality himself – and perhaps a new friend. (1 location. Award-winning screenwriter & journalist; see IMDB for writer's credits.)
Genre: Comedy
8 pages
Genre: Comedy
8 pages
Result #173
Alive Again... Sort ofby Jason K. Allen
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2020
Unfulfilled by the zombie lifestyle, one of the walking dead leaves his tribe and spends a day at the park finding joy and meaning in nature. (Comic Adventure. 1 location, minimal dialgoue. Award-winning screenwriter; see IMDB for writer's credits.)
Genre: Action/Adventure
5 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Action/Adventure
5 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Result #174
Tamaquaby Jason K. Allen
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2020
Two fishermen venture deep into the woods to a secluded lake where they hope to catch the big one. Instead, they encounter a mysterious creature known as Tamaqua. (1 location, 3 actors. Award-winning screenwriter; see IMDB for writer's credits.)
Genre: Horror
11 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Horror
11 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Result #175
Lunch with Lelandby Jason K. Allen
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2020
On a whim, a restless young business woman buys lunch for a homeless stranger, and soon they strike up a friendship which transforms their lives forever. (3 actors. See IMDB for writer's credits.)
Genre: Drama
12 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Drama
12 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Result #176
The Urbanitesby Jason K. Allen
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2020
Four hipsters pack their lunch and excitedly head into the woods for their first ever picnic. Unfortunately, it all goes very, very wrong. (1 location. Award-winning screenwriter & journalist; see IMDB for writer's credits.)
Genre: Comedy
17 pages
Genre: Comedy
17 pages
Result #177
The King of Hailby Jason K. Allen
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2020
A young girl finds a seashell and holds it to her ear, expecting to hear peaceful ocean waves. Instead she hears Mother Nature's disappointing son, who's filling in for his busy mother. (Comic fable. 1 location, 2 actors. Award-winning screenwriter; see IMDB for writer's credits.)
Genre: Family
8 pages
Genre: Family
8 pages
Result #178
Z-Townby Jason K. Allen
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2020
When the letter Z is set to be removed from the alphabet, several brave residents of Z-Town -- including Zack, Zebra, Zucchini and Zipper -- must prove that Z is essential. (Award-winning screenwriter & journalist; see IMDB for writer's credits.)
Genre: Animation
5 pages
Cast Size: 4-6 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Animation
5 pages
Cast Size: 4-6 Main/Supporting Roles
Result #179
The Big Digby Jason K. Allen
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2020
Pete once heard that if you dig a hole far enough you will end up in China. So one day he takes a shovel and decides to find out for himself. (Comic adventure. Award-winning screenwriter and journalist; see IMDB for writer's credits.)
Genre: Action/Adventure
5 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Action/Adventure
5 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Result #180
Jasper + Mimi Foreverby Jason K. Allen
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2020
The curious tale of Jasper and Mimi, two freakish outcasts who are madly in love and want to have a baby. (1 location, 2 actors. Award-winning screenwriter and journalist; see IMDB for writer's credits.)
Genre: Romantic Comedy
5 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Romantic Comedy
5 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Result #181
State of the Universeby Jason K. Allen
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2020
A chronic sleepwalker awakens in his pajamas deep in the woods. While trying to find his way home, he stumbles upon a secret "State of the Universe" picnic attended by Jesus, Satan, Mother Nature, the U.S. President, Santa Claus, and a special guest from another planet. (1 location.)
Genre: Comedy
12 pages
Cast Size: 4-6 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Comedy
12 pages
Cast Size: 4-6 Main/Supporting Roles
Result #182
Kick-Ass Picnicby Jason K. Allen
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2020
Neal and Amy meet up for their first date -- a relaxing picnic in the woods. But their tranquility is soon thwarted by spoiled meat, skin rashes, a sad song, and lots of blood. (1 location, 3 actors)
Genre: Romantic Comedy
7 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Romantic Comedy
7 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Result #183
The Ghost of Thurman Chesterfieldby Jason K. Allen
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2020
While trick-or-treating on Halloween night, young Daniel Taylor catches a glimpse of the town's sinister old undertaker -- and turns out to be the last person to see him alive. Forty years later on Halloween night, Daniel receives a visit from what appears to be the undertaker's ghost, who may need Daniel's help. (In the vein of The Twilight Zone.)
Genre: Horror
12 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Horror
12 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Result #184
Momby Jason K. Allen
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2020
A woman looks out her kitchen window and sees her long dead mother standing in the garden. But what is she doing? And why has she come back? (1 location, 2 actors)
Genre: Horror
1 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Horror
1 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Result #185
The Putt Putt Preacherby Jason K. Allen
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2020
The story of Father Ralph Mahony, a gentle man of the cloth when behind the church podium but a take-no-prisoners warrior on the putt putt course. (Finalist, Best Short Screenplay, Nashville Film Festival. Award-winning journalist & screenwriter; see IMDB for writer's credits.)
Genre: Comedy
10 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Comedy
10 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Result #186
Have Time For A Chat?by Clara Mitchell
Date Posted: 17 Nov 2020
Meet Clara, Matt, Humpty, and The Mad Chatter as they discover the answer to life's dilemmas. The four are visited by a bright light with a voice that guides them to their answer. They can only find this answer through interacting with each other as they face their insecurities, fears, struggles, weaknesses and strengths.
Genre: Animation
45 pages
Cast Size: 4-6 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Animation
45 pages
Cast Size: 4-6 Main/Supporting Roles
Result #187
Champagne and Cakeby Adrian Moss
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2020
Michael is kind, pleasant and 75 on Tuesday. To celebrate, he's taking champagne and cake to his 3 best friends...or is he?
Genre: Crime/Murder/Mystery
12 pages
Cast Size: 4-6 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Crime/Murder/Mystery
12 pages
Cast Size: 4-6 Main/Supporting Roles
Result #188
Rise of the Messiahby Simon Parker
Date Posted: 15 Nov 2020
An evangelical preacher looks to find a new wife who will birth him a son. A son he believes shall be the second coming of Jesus Christ.
Genre: Drama
6 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Drama
6 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Result #189
Medusa Melrose: Drag Queen Hypnotistby Dexter E. Williams
Date Posted: 15 Nov 2020
A flamboyant Hollywood-bound drag queen hypnotist gets stranded in a small New York town and befriends a family whose teen daughter is an aspiring hypnotist.
Genre: Comedy
30 pages
Cast Size: 4-6 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Comedy
30 pages
Cast Size: 4-6 Main/Supporting Roles
Result #190
Escapeby Dawn Brown
Date Posted: 15 Nov 2020
1787 to 1935 - prison escapes, horse thievery, eye shot out, gangs, body snatching, and a new formidable prison. Doesn't get much better than this.
Genre: Biographical
15 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Biographical
15 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Result #191
Getting Alongby John Porter
Date Posted: 15 Nov 2020
An earnest young man wants everyone to know that he's not a racist, so he says the right thing--at the wrong time.
Genre: Comedy
5 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Comedy
5 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Result #192
Master of Puppetsby Damion Stephens
Date Posted: 15 Nov 2020
Three members of board for a community ballet theater are taking pitches from local writers/performers hoping to find a gem for one of the available spots on this year's calendar when Danish writer Torben Ulrich tries to convince the skeptics to let him produce a piece based on Metalica's six times platinum record Master of Puppets.
Genre: Comedy
7 pages
Cast Size: 4-6 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Comedy
7 pages
Cast Size: 4-6 Main/Supporting Roles
Result #193
Halloween 3: Bloodlineby Doug J Robbins
Date Posted: 15 Nov 2020
Angel Myers, aka Laurie Strode, goes on a Killing spree at a Halloween carnival, on Halloween night, after the death of her brother, Michael Myers.
Genre: Horror
4 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Horror
4 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Result #194
The Third Degreeby Barry Staff
Date Posted: 14 Nov 2020
Wanting a meaningful relationship for once, a spaced-out womaniser goes to a quiet beach to try for one with Nature herself, but finds he needs to prove his sincerity if he's to make headway.
Genre: Comedy
10 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Comedy
10 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Result #195
Standupby Barry Staff
Date Posted: 14 Nov 2020
Wanting a comeback fronting a telethon, a has-been comedian must thwart revolutionaries taking him hostage to aid their exposure of comedy itself as a form of exploitation.
Genre: Comedy
10 pages
Cast Size: 4-6 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Comedy
10 pages
Cast Size: 4-6 Main/Supporting Roles
Result #196
Rock Bottomby Barry Staff
Date Posted: 14 Nov 2020
Wanting to resurface a malfunctioned submersible before oxygen expires, a woman must overcome her fellow crewman, who thinks it's situation hopeless and wants to die having sex with her.
(contained, doable in a studio or domestic mock-up with extreme CUs, light and sound and NO water involved)
Genre: Comedy
8 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Comedy
8 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Result #197
Mashupby Barry Staff
Date Posted: 14 Nov 2020
Wanting to stop his warring parents splitting-up, a troubled teen needs to present them with a mashup of his secret recordings of their arguing, before it's too late.
(contained)
Genre: Family
10 pages
Cast Size: 4-6 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Family
10 pages
Cast Size: 4-6 Main/Supporting Roles
Result #198
One-Linerby Barry Staff
Date Posted: 14 Nov 2020
Deciding to pool their resources as a comedy duo, a jobless mute and blind man and an unemployable Tourette’s sufferer need to get through an audition to prove it'll work.
Genre: Comedy
10 pages
Cast Size: 4-6 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Comedy
10 pages
Cast Size: 4-6 Main/Supporting Roles
Result #199
Plenumby Barry Staff
Date Posted: 14 Nov 2020
Convinced she’s sussed out how to transmit a ‘happy virus’ that’d bring unconditional universal accord, a solitary brainiac needs to persuade two sceptical self-isolating colleagues to join in the endeavour.
(shootable under self-isolation rules)
Genre: Sci-Fi
5 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Sci-Fi
5 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Result #200
The Double Actby Barry Staff
Date Posted: 14 Nov 2020
Visiting a cemetery to convey to his beloved wife that a mutual friend has also died, they contest the husband's discrediting of the historical figure in question, with her seeing it as sour grapes.
(The couple are "Britain's greatest prime minster", Clement Attlee and his wife Violet. The historical figure is Winston Churchill),
Genre: Biographical
8 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
Genre: Biographical
8 pages
Cast Size: 1-3 Main/Supporting Roles
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