6 Producers from X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Lone Survivor, Dumb

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T H E
P L A Y E R S
M A R K E T P L A C E
6 Producers from X-Men Origins:
Wolverine, Lone Survivor, Dumb
& Dumber To, and More Dish on
Development, Distribution and
the Industry’s Future
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Recent Successes 3, 11, 19, 21, 23, 25
Teleplays 6
Industry Endorsements 3
More Scripts – Grouped by Genre 9
ScreenwritingU Master Class Writers Feature Article: The Rundown –
Producers Weigh in on International
Markets, Crowdfunding and More12
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Contest Winners  4
Writers Represented by Agents/Managers  4
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Recent Successes
Howard Nash Options “Occupants”
Howard Nash with Starrunner LLC discovered “Occupants”
through InkTip and optioned it from Julia Camara. Nash’s
credits include “The Legends of Nethiah,” starring Robert
Picardo (“Star Trek: Voyager,” among others), and we are
excited to announce that Picardo is now attached to play the
lead. “Occupants” is a character-driven sci-fi piece about a
professor who counsels people who find alternate versions of
themselves online. Julia is a Brazilian award winning writer/
filmmaker. She wrote the sci-fi feature “Area Q” (starring
Isaiah Washington) and the road movie “Open Road” (starring Andy Garcia, Juliette Lewis and Camilla Belle). She is
currently represented by Sherry Robb of the Robb Company.
Doug Roque Options “What Child is This?”
Doug Roque with Burning Sky Pictures discovered “What
Child is This?” through InkTip and optioned it from Lloyd
Wagner. Lloyd, whose credits include a number of successful feature films discovered by producers on InkTip, noted:
“I can actually say that every success I have had as a film
writer can be traced back to InkTip.” Lloyd is repped by
Barbara Bitela of the Silver/Bitela Agency, who also met
him through InkTip.
Clay Luther Options “The Calling”
Industry Endorsements
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Clay Luther with Kinetigraf Entertainment found “The
Calling” on InkTip and optioned it from William Gilmore.
Clay will produce with his partner, Erin Nicole Parisi, whose
credits together include the independent feature “Cry.” This
is William’s first success through InkTip.
Michel Mollicone Options “School Bus”
Michel Mollicone with Magic Sky Productions found
“School Bus” on InkTip and optioned it from Bret Kofford.
Bret Kofford is a prolific writer whose credits include the
upcoming family-friendly holiday picture “12 Dog Days of
Christmas” (which recently completed production), as well
as various television episodes.
Marty Thomas Hires Wes Laurie
Director Marty Thomas with RIDICULOUS Pictures discovered Wes Laurie through InkTip and hired him to write
the pilot for their upcoming television series. The project
will be produced by Marty’s partner Jon Zuber, who shares
a credit with Marty on Lionsgate’s “Killer Holiday,” among
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Contest/Festival
Winner
Dragon Lady (Action/Adventure) Ed Rinkiewicz
A Shaolin nun must choose between duty and conscience when
she is tasked with killing the prostitute who is the reincarnation
of the dragon who destroyed the Shaolin Temple.
HollywoodScript.com
Screenplay Contest
The God Who Couldn’t (Romantic Comedy)
Cheryl Beth Conway
When the God of Lust creates Valentine’s Day Night so all
Olympians can have sex with humans and it’s a contest where his
godhood is up for renewal, he’s the only one not getting any.
River of Doubt (Non-Fiction/History) Paul Burgess
After losing the election to Woodrow Wilson, former president
Theodore Roosevelt treats his resulting depression with an
expedition through the Amazon. But it soon spirals into a
desperate struggle for survival.
Santa Klas Begins (Fantasy) Ed Rinkiewicz
In the year 809 AD, a Viking priest tries to unleash the apocalypse
by dropping a thousand children into Hell on the Yuletide. Only a
humble toymaker stands in his way. This is “Santa Klas Begins.”
(Link to concept trailer is available via the InkTip website.)
Writers Represented by Agents/Managers
Barbara J. Bird,
The Characters Talent Agency
Sake: A Dog for Keeps (Family) Rob Malenfant
An alienated 17-year-old girl befriends an aging Malamute sled
dog, travels from Lancaster, California to Wasilla, Alaska, and
participates in the Junior Iditarod race. Their travel, friendship,
and respect for each other quite change her life. (Scriptapalooza
coverage: “Consider”)
Beverly Brock,
The Brock Agency
Conquest of the Nagas (Sci-Fi) Whit Whitley
What if an American woman in India found her soul transmigrating into the life form of a human snake?
Crimson in the Cowee (Action/Adventure) Whit Whitley
What if a college-educated Cherokee man tries to prove faith
and traditions are a waste of time in the modern world? Blindsided by a love interest, attacked by a corrupt businessman, and
enduring his own ethnic family’s pleas, can he change life for
the better?
Hair to a Fortune (Romantic Comedy) Whit Whitley
Imagine a female veterinarian and a male model brought together
by luck and body hair, and only their joint chemistry could lead
them to greater rewards.
Stranded in Timeshare (Thriller) Whit Whitley
What if a young business major realizes that selling timeshares
would take him on the most dangerous thrill ride of his life?
Under the Double Eagle (Thriller) Whit Whitley
What if a young entrepreneur puts himself through danger and
psychological hell to recover a valuable gold coin considered
illegal in the United States?
Visions in the Tunnel (Action/Adventure) Whit Whitley
What if an overworked tunnel builder influenced by yoga led to
a dangerous trap with sexy women, a business charlatan, and his
own mental conflicts to decide what’s right from wrong?
Denise Barrett, DR Entertainment
Liars (Romantic Comedy) Marion Zola
In a reverse of the classic “Working Girl,” this sophisticated
romantic comedy involves a top Latina executive and an undercover cop, both mistaking the identities of the other as their affair
heats up, then explodes.
Elsa Ramo, Ramo Law PC
Hitman-for-hire (Crime) Michael Duke
After a single mom’s newly widowed longtime lover refuses to
remarry, she buys a bogus marriage license online and hires a contract
killer on a hitman-for-hire website to kill him and his two sons so she
can get his $75 million fortune. True story and she did it on Google.
Italia Gandolfo, Gandolfo Helin
Literary Management
Untitled Geocache Thriller (Horror) Anna Elias
A mild-mannered college student on spring break is pitted against
his debilitating fear of nature to find gruesome geocaches (hidden treasures) in swampy Florida and save his girlfriend from a
psychopathic killer.
Jeff Ross, Jeff Ross Entertainment
The Gotham (Horror) Sean Wathen
After a brutal mass murder, a crime scene cleaning crew is called
in to work the job at a hotel with a horrific past that ties back to
America’s first documented serial killer: Dr. H. H. Holmes. (One
location. Eight characters. One true story.)
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Riverside (Thriller) Sean Wathen
Two detectives (a rookie on his first night and a veteran on his
last) hunt a legendary assassin who hides in the most corrupt city
in the world. This one ends with a killer twist.
The Shepherd Conspiracy (Action/Adventure) Sean Wathen
A covert agent is framed for murder when he uncovers a nefarious secret organization that plan to assassinate the President.
(This script was on the Black List’s Top Uploaded Action Scripts
and Top Uploaded Screenplays)
Jennifer Tucker, Smith Publicity
Charismatic Connection (Non-Fiction/History) Serena Jade
Inspired by a true story, a champion jockey and his soul mate
lock eyes and pierce beyond the time and space between them at
a horse race. (Book for adaptation)
Jonathan Hung,
Hung Entertainment Group
The Killing Man (Western) Thomas Jamieson
A famous bounty hunter pursues an elusive serial killer through
Gold Rush San Francisco, but the line between hunter and hunted
begins to blur in the ultimate fight for survival.
Kathy K. Stewart, StewArt Productions
Hijack at Malacca (Crime) Sydney Gould
A beautiful French agent and protagonist partner plan to stop
pirates hijacking an oil tanker in the Strait of Malacca.
On the Eve of Conflict (Action/Adventure) Joel Moore
The spring of 1861 was a season destined by history and the coming of civil war to forever change a ten-year-old boy’s idyllic life
on the family farm in northwestern Arkansas. First he loses his
father as he departs to the war and his mother when she’s killed
by raiders; then he departs for the war to find his father.
Kathy Krantz Stewart, Good Book Films
Master Connections (Action/Adventure)
Colin K. Stewart and Ronald Townsen
A secret U.S. research team battles Russians, Chinese, and
terrorists. The discovery of key secrets of information across
the universe drives the team to only be known to the President
of the United States while continuing its hidden battles. Fights
include gun battles, aircraft shootdowns, car chases bringing
excitement to the tale. (A “Back-In-The-Box” and a 2014 Beverly
Hills Film Festival finalist)
The Price We Must Pay for Our Father’s Sins (Drama)
Ellen J. Barrier
Jim Elliott is a man with power, charm, wealth and good looks,
who uses all these things to hurt others. Priscilla Emerson and her
family must pay for his corrupt behavior.
Katie Ybarra,
Stacey Testro International
Shadow Creek (Crime) Stephane Gauger
A troubled teen moves to a small town and befriends a girl in the
woods, only to discover that she was murdered one year earlier. Now
he must solve her killing so that she can cross over to the afterlife.
Kevin Pike, Filmtrix Agency
Barrel Roll (Comedy) Robert Kirschten
Framed as a fraud and fired by corrupt academic administrators,
a history professor of 18th century machines clears his name the
only way he can – by using his antique technology to go over
Niagara Falls in a barrel. (Winner: Best Screenplay Red Wasp
Film Festival. “Best Comedy” Woods Hole Film Festival.)
Crossword (Crime) Robert Kirschten
Falsely charged with murder, a sports journalist solves the crimes
he’s accused of by battling the greatest crossword puzzle mind
of all time.
Hoops (Drama) Robert Kirschten
A tyrannical, old-fashioned basketball coach battles players, administration, alumni, media, a dishonest love interest, and gamblers to
win his first-ever NCAA playoff game for his small Catholic college
in Boston. “Hoosiers” meets “That Championship Season.”
Hotel School: Cain and Unable (Comedy) Robert Kirschten
When his hotel magnate father dies, a failed, good-hearted hippie will inherit a hotel chain if he successfully completes hotel
school. (Winner: Best Screenplay Red Wasp Film Festival.
Finalist: Gulf Coast Film and Video Festival.)
Tyrannosaurus Sex (Romantic Comedy) Robert Kirschten
A straight woman disguises herself as a man to get a job at a
natural history museum, then falls in love with her straight male
boss, who reciprocates and, thinking she’s a man, tries to turn
gay. The young woman must untangle the tangle to win the man
she loves. Imagine “Tootsie” in “Night at the Museum.”
Linda Reitman,
Linda Reitman Management
Never Say Die (Sci-Fi) Sam Ingraffia
1920. Thomas Edison, in an interview with Scientific American
magazine, says he has created his greatest invention: The Spirit
Communicator, a machine that communicates with the dead.
Edison later said it was all just a joke. No such machine ever
existed. 2014. Charlie Monroe finds a copy of the Communicator
plans. He builds the machine – and all hell breaks loose.
Lloyd Robinson,
Suite A Management
The Rage of St. Francis (Action/Adventure)
David Phoenix and Rachel Rebecca Roy
Over the night in 1928, a group of people in a small farming town
discover the depths of love, courage, and despair as they try to
survive a careening flood caused by a suddenly collapsed dam.
Mike Robins,
Mike Robins and Associates
Acts of God (Drama) W. Reed Moran
A black Justice Department attorney investigates a rural church
burning, finding himself enmeshed in long-buried family secrets
perpetuated by a pastor we discover is his half-brother. But the
lawyer’s private agenda is to expose those who betrayed him
during his youth. Utilizing the biblical story of Esau and Jacob,
the script explores themes of faith, reconciliation, and forgiveness.
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Peter Miller, Global Lion Intellectual
Property Mgt., Inc.
Regina Brooks, Serendipity Literary
Agency
Blue Blazes (Drama) Ace Passmore and Eric Small
A teen gamer with anxiety disorder finds himself on the biggest
stage of his life – defending Earth against a killer asteroid!
(WorldFest Gold Medal; novel ready.)
Hide and Go Kill (Horror) John Schulte and John Besmehn
It’s a macabre comedy of horrors set around an aluminum ghetto
in Glo, Nevada, a mobile home park that hasn’t changed since a
game of hide and go seek went wrong 25 years ago. The kids are
grown and the game resumes, with the players not only getting
found, but murdered, one by one. Ready or not?
Legend of the Krystal Kane (Fantasy)
Ace Passmore, Eric Small, and Toby Osborne
A cynical teen, son of a master magician, must regain his sense
of wonder and unleash a sorcerer’s cane to save his love from a
high-tech madman. (WorldFest Remi Award)
Road Show (Romantic Comedy) Ace Passmore and Eric Small
Rival actresses are drawn into a romantic adventure being staged
as a grand exit for one of them. Who’s scamming who?
Stephan Duberuil, Woolfand Lapin
Grace (Non-Fiction/History)
Jeffrey Allen Russel and Lynda Lemberg
Grace, a young woman born into privilege, risks everything to stop
the brutal eviction of Scottish tenant farmers during the 19th century.
Teleplays
½-Hour Pilots
Alive and Kicking (Comedy) Robert Kirschten
A newly divorced young woman plans to turn an old steam bath
in NYC into a modern health club. On opening day, she must
prove herself a leader by effectively dealing with a Russian,
black-market staff member embezzling equipment, a machocrazy exercise coach, and her ex-husband who wants her back.
(Represented by Kevin Pike, Filmtrix Agency)
BV Maintenance (Comedy) Michael Cheski
Whimsical, ethnically diverse tenants of an apartment village
complex cause regular chaos for the manager and his idiotic maintenance crew. (Represented by Craig Scagnetti, Jack Scagnetti
Talent and Literary Agency)
Cockburn (Comedy) Shawn Djavadian
A celebrity look-alike is trying to adjust to a life of fame and
fortune after stealing the identity of a dead movie star.
Donna Manicotti, (Dyke) Detective Pilot (Comedy)
Noelle Messier
Trying to solve her inner demons, a promiscuous lesbian detective investigates suspects under the covers in a sensual, comedic,
sexually suggestive, film noir murder mystery set in present day
West Hollywood.
The Doorman (Drama) Jay Rankin and Rick Kellard
The story of a Las Vegas doorman working the graveyard shift at
the largest hotel and casino on the Strip. Dealing with an assemblage of page-popping characters, our doorman can open almost
any door in a city of few boundaries. He must also manage the
difficulties in his dramatic personal life. (Comedy/Drama)
Looking Up (Comedy) Liz Rivera
A young woman struggles to stay zen while battling anxiety,
depression, and her high-maintenance mom who thinks mental
illness is a joke.
Nothing Says I Love You like a Sh!tload of Sketches
(Comedy) Jared Wynn
A collection of comedy sketches formatted as a pilot presentation. Not for the easily offended.
Radiance Ambulance (Comedy) Mike Sorrinni and Amber Redfield
A short-staffed private ambulance service struggles to stay afloat
as they battle patients, other ambulance services, and each other.
Recipe for Disaster (Comedy) Robert Merz
In this zany TV sitcom (“iCarly” meets Rachael Ray), twelveyear-old amateur chef Eli fears that his parents will cancel his
web cooking show unless he can improve his grades, so he whips
up some blueberry pancakes to impress his teacher, but things go
terribly wrong in the kitchen.
The Showroom (Comedy) Laura Lee Botsacos
A young Greek woman deals with a quirky staff and even stranger
problems when she inherits her father’s car dealership.
The Spyders – Slither Me Timbers (Animation) Vesta Giles
Their dad, Harold, may be the hero of the song, the Itsy Bitsy
Spider and a top international spy, but Curt, Gracey, and Thaddeus
are three young spiders on a mission to have fun and perhaps get
into a bit of mischief. In this episode they play pirates, befriend a
snake, and battle Lucifer, the deadly tabby cat.
Stuff Always Happens to Duncan Bunk (Comedy)
Michael Schiavello
Retired Lotto millionaire Duncan Bunk doesn’t go looking for
trouble, but it always seems to find him. Duncan is bemused when
Todd’s secretary flips him off using two fingers. He becomes further vexed when he begins seeing people everywhere using the
double finger flip off.
Trailor Park Trash (Comedy) Michael Eugene Hall
A fat man leads a trailer park, Booger Hollow, of cultural personalities through social ill-wills and into a bright color-blind future.
Why We Drink and Cuss (Comedy) Janiece Adams
A hooker’s will forces a hypochondriac to live with his neurotic,
estranged brother’s weird family till he can live on his own in
order for all to inherit their millions.
1-Hour Pilots
Ascend (Action/Adventure) Michael Schiavello
Residents of a small town wake up to find that their eyes have
turned completely black and the military has taken charge. It’s
“X-Files” meets “Revolution” in a race against time and a race to
save each other – and save humanity.
Boneheadz (Comedy) Joe Buonfiglio and Paul Austin Kelly
Pilot for an absurdly bizarre sketch-style comedy show. In the
spirit of Monty Python, but much darker: ribald academia,
locker-room intelligentsia, and just plain weird. (Adaptable to
live action or animated series.)
Harvey’s Pump (TV pilot) (Drama)
Ace Passmore and Eric Small
A disgraced cardiologist transforms into a bohemian doctor
who combines Eastern and Western medicine to save patients
and himself amidst hospital intrigue. (WorldFest Remi Award;
Episodes 2-10 synopses. Represented by Peter Miller, Global
Lion Intellectual Property Mgt., Inc.)
Captain Cobbler (Non-Fiction/History) Keith Melton
Rebellion against Henry VIII in which a charismatic shoemaker
and his friends find themselves challenging the might of a tyrant
king, presented as a docudrama.
Jazzy Nights (Drama) Kevin Wesley Goodson
Two estranged brothers inherit Jazzy Nights, the hottest night
club in Miami, and find themselves caught between family
secrets, corruption, and illegal activities. Set against the hot and
steamy Miami underworld.
The Floor (Drama) Lou Agins
A ruthless Chicago bond broker running an underground money
laundering operation struggles to stay one step ahead of the
law and protect his friends, family, and empire as his client list
expands to include terrorists. (Recommended by Danny Manus
at No Bullscript Consulting.)
Katie McGuire (Drama) Aishah Wee
A cute and quirky high school student is rendered undead by her
vampire boyfriend. Now she must learn to navigate the horrors of
high school while evading her boyfriend’s mentor – a 600-yearold killer who wants her brought into his fold or silenced forever.
The Gentleman (Drama) Scott Plunket
Say yes and your enemies will kill you. Say no and your friends
will kill you. Your choice. The only way Jorge can get out of the
world’s most powerful drug cartel is to take them down from the
inside. And the one man who can help him do that is the one man
the cartel has ordered Jorge to kill.
Harlem Blues: “I’m A Stranger Here” (Drama)
Allyson Rice and Tara Lonzo
The Gentrification of Harlem continues when a small-town
Indiana girl is forced to relocate for her fiancé’s sports medicine
residency. Her fear and culture shock are met with wildly clashing
local responses, and through soul food, blues music, and eccentric
locals, her assimilation into this vibrant world exposes the
underlying racism in her family, and threatens her engagement.
Mind Over Cat (Sci-Fi) Thomas Gutheil
When her jealous, bitter aunt connives to destroy her lethal but
beloved cat-like pet, a young girl in the far future must grow
from whiny adolescent to planet saver by averting a human-alien
bloodbath through her telepathic contact with the “cats.”
Mindfields: Riddle of the Sphinx (Sci-Fi) Noel Dunn
Shocking world events are secretly monitored by a mysterious,
unknown source. (Represented by Sherryl Jackson Gill, Noel
Dunn Productions)
Now What (Sci-Fi) Nancy Kerr
Cosmic Traveller, aka Murphy’s Law, a luxury cruise spaceship,
is not a love boat or military ship but does deal with pirates, slave
ships, space creatures, the two main powers of the universe, and
other species.
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Ocean Beach (Thriller) Michael O’Keefe
Tragedy reunites two estranged brothers who discover their family’s lineage is a destiny neither can outrun and learn they’ve
been drawn into a confrontation where the past and present are
interchangeable and mankind’s survival hangs in the balance.
Parker and Bot (Sci-Fi) Michael Nevada
Intergalactic freebooters, Parker, and his cyborg brother, Bot, sail
through uncharted space, searching for the greatest treasures in
the galaxy, in hopes of finding a place amongst the pantheon of
legendary freebooters.
Runes (Thriller) Thomas Gutheil
Assigned to a series of murders of horror writers who die with
no signs of violence, two homicide cops find themselves not only
tracking a killer but also battling against the mysteries of an ancient
curse, ultimately fighting to the death for one of the partners’ lives.
Transference (Drama) Jeff Conlon
A sassy-ass rockstar P.I. living through lies and a by-the-book surgeon
willing to die for truth are paired to investigate mysterious anomalies
associated with the astonishing Cellular Memory Phenomenon.
Memories define our lives, but what if those memories were lies?
1-Hour Spec Scripts
Hawaii 5-0 (Crime) Helen Beacham
Being in the wrong place at the wrong time has dire consequences
for McGarrett, but his plight ultimately leads to the capture of a
notorious drug dealer.
Mini Series
Alien Allies (Sci-Fi) Ron Frazier
The world discovers that there are good and bad aliens and learn
of their past and future plans here on Earth.
The Bluesmen (Drama) Paul Heidelberg
Blues greats Robert Johnson and Elmore James help create the
modern blues and rock’n’roll.
Gringos! (Action/Adventure) Rogers Turrentine
In 1911, Americans join the Mexican Revolution to liberate Baja
California – and just maybe claim it for themselves. Based on fact,
the narrative centers on three disparate gringos whose intersecting stories resonate today in the recurring themes of insurrection,
imperialism, and war profiteering. (A proposal/bible for the six-part
miniseries can be reviewed via the treatment link at InkTip.com.
Represented by Michael Cendejas, Lynn Pleshette Agency.)
Man of Two Worlds (Biographical) Michael Lance Ritter
Inspired by a true story, Jean Baptiste Charbonneau, Sacagawea’s
son on the Lewis and Clark Expedition, is caught between Indian
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West and Europe; a continuity-of-life message emerges along the
way in this biopic.
The Spectral City (Fantasy) Arthur Vincie
Six refugees flee a modern-day civil war, chased by rebels, soldiers, and demons, and head to the one place where no one dares
follow them – the Haunted City.
Tokyo Raiders (Non-Fiction/History) Paul Burgess
After flying a daring raid against Japan in 1942, Colonel Jimmy
Doolittle and his flyers crash-land in China, where they must
evade the ferocious enemy forces pursuing them.
MOWs
Blink (Thriller) James Cole
A college geek, a popular stare game, and the power of suggestion leads him into a dark world of money, sex, and murder.
The Girl Who Slept Through Christmas (Family)
Donald K. Beman, Ph.D.
For a heartbroken 12-year-old facing her first Christmas Eve
without her beloved grandfather, his dreamed return from “The
Other Side of the Wind” and the discovery of his solid gold kilt
pin – “The Golden Thistle” – under the Christmas tree put a magical and mythical Celtic twist on the fabled tale of Santa Claus
and the Night before Christmas.
It Happened One Christmas (Romantic Comedy) Grant Olson
A down-and-out reporter, in order to file a story, escorts a young
and seemingly spoiled socialite on a road trip, starting by bus, in
order to get her married by Christmas to a media mogul, who is
despised by her father. Their struggles together help them form
an attraction that’s misguided and almost too late.
Kringle vs Kringle (Comedy) Terence Brody
Unappreciated and neglected, Mrs. Kringle gives up the Yuletide
life for the single life – and Christmas hangs in the balance.
(Represented by Jo-Ann Carol, Jo-Ann Carol & Associates)
Step Back (Romance) Jody Uyanik
Two people find love when they leave their fast-paced modern
world and step back to a simpler time. While compelled to attend
a role-play weekend at a Victorian Inn, Max and Ellie learn
they’re playing star-crossed lovers from another era.
Where Turtles Hide (Comedy) Dannie O’Connor
Two city women search a small town for their reclusive client
and quickly fall prey to the quirky behavior of the local residents
who are secretly monitoring their every move.
Reality TV Show
Antiques Real Values (Family) Patrick Doherty
Experts go to antique malls and search and purchase items from
dealers who have undervalued their antiques. Three experts compete
to find the most cash difference to donate to a charity of their choice
in that town. With a super funny host matching wits, it becomes a
very funny and high-energy show. Local charities always win!
Fat Justice (Action/Adventure) Harry Mudaliar
We the people in order to form a more perfect union establish Fat
Justice in pursuit of domestic equality, provide for size acceptance, kick the skinny-ass of intolerance, and secure the blessings
of liberty to ourselves and our adipositivity.
More Scripts – Grouped by Genre
Action/Adventure
The 13 of Glory Georges Salo
The quest for El Dorado takes the conquistadors, known as The 13
of Glory, to a land rife with gold. Their altruistic start spirals into
the subjugation of the Inca nation and the genocide of its people.
AbracaDebra Deborah Remaley
The expression “I see things differently” takes on new meaning as
a gripping, wintry climbing rescue culminates in a shocking discovery that brings unsettling changes to the lives of many, forever.
Across the Divide Dennis O’Flyng
A backpacker still reeling from a personal tragedy sets out on a
wilderness pilgrimage, but instead of closure, happens upon a seriously injured plane crash survivor, and together they confront the
elements and an armed patriot group looking for their own closure.
The Adventures of Vagabond & Vixen Jeff Rohrick
Tricked into visiting a hellish metropolis, a struggling comic
book artist finds inspiration when he creates his own superhero
identity, The Vagabond, going from vigilante hero to prime suspect as he tracks a serial killer.
Africa as You Like It K.T. Parker
A young high-flyer whose career stalls accepts an unglamorous
posting out of desperation and in the crossfire of revolution discovers her life’s calling, thanks to a pesky seven-year-old beggar girl.
All’s Fair in Love & War Theodore Soderberg
A merchant sailor looking for adventure goes ashore and gets
more than he bargained for, with a gutsy call girl, a priceless
coin, and a New York mob boss.
Amazing Adventure Yita Chen
Entering the ancient forest with no end in sight, the experience is
horrible yet spectacular. The only hope in the complete despair
is, unexpectedly, a nightmare-like creature.
Anthropoid Andrew Boyles
Two men. Brothers in arms. Their mission: to assassinate the
most dangerous man on the planet.
Apache Echo David McCartney
A fierce, Geronimo-like warrior emerges in this day and age and
leads a small band of renegade Apaches on bloody raiding parties
in a rural part of southern Arizona.
The Aviatrix Stephen Kelly
A bored Roaring Twenties socialite takes up the dangerous sport
of flying, makes movies with Howard Hughes, races Amelia
Earhart, sets a speed record, and helps Chuck Yeager break the
Sound Barrier. (Note: “Consider” from ScriptShark.)
Barney L. Ford James Davis
The true story of a runaway slave whose pioneering spirit helped
tame the West as he fought for equality and civil rights, but he
was hounded by his obsession with finding gold, and by the man
who wanted to destroy him.
Be Fire with Fire Stephen Cooper
A young nurse abandons a conventional urban lifestyle to follow
her dream of working in the most dangerous job in America:
fighting forest fires as a Hot Shot wild land firefighter.
Blackbird John Kovac
Teenagers discover a stolen military satellite and must help
recover it by flying a mission in space as astronauts.
Carte Blanche Marc Silverman
A con man with the inborn ability to “sense” the actual name of anyone
he meets, chances upon an alluring woman whose name he is unable
to perceive. Finding himself compelled to follow her, he becomes
entangled in an ambiguous world of government subterfuge and
deception where evidence of his ability puts his life into peril.
Chase – Episode 1 Albert Pang
A slick jewel heist brings together an investigator and his rally
driving colleague in a full-throttle chase to catch the criminals.
This is the beginning of an epic pursuit across countries and continents, racing through the streets of international cities.
Chisel of God Candyce Petersen
1948. Before a faith-challenged WWII veteran delivers a living,
immortal tool to rebuild Solomon’s temple, he must stop an
insane journalist from selling it to Stalin.
Chokepoint Sidney Cris
The weapon hunters have 36 hours to stop Kusong, a North Korean
strongman, from sinking oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, the
world’s #1 chokepoint, and site of a presidential meeting with OPEC.
Closing Time Kenneth Eden
A bartender teams up with a mysterious drifter to stop a Shakespearequoting madman and his gang from taking over the town.
Corrupt.gov Dennis Heinke
With days until retirement, a pissed-off CIA agent races against time
on an around-the-world mission to recover his grandfather’s life savings, stolen in an Internet phishing scam, only to run into the ruthless
Russian and Asian Mafias, while stumbling upon a sinister plot to take
over the world, involving major governments, including his own!
Cowgirl James Syring
Picked up by the cops for fighting and taken in by a ranch family, a
spirited young woman uses her love of horses to turn her life around.
The Dead Locust William Anderson
After three years braving Africa’s wildest nightmares, a successful British explorer returns to London alone and sends to live a
secret life elsewhere his most courageous soldier: a feisty, teenaged Hungarian girl.
Death at a Distance Martin Bernard Foley
A headmaster, ex-SAS, reverts to violence when he discovers his
daughters were murdered by a top narcotrafficker.
A Distant Crossing Bill Mitchell
“The Fugitive” meets “Enemy of the State.” After bombings
along the Mexican border, a Border Patrol agent is suspected
of murder and terrorism as he battles surveillance satellites and
armed drones amidst the global financial crash and martial law.
Empire of the Dead John Liang, Scot Rashap, and Eric Krausz
Set during the reign of the Emperor Nero, “Empire of the Dead”
follows the commanding officer of all Roman forces in Britannia,
as he and his top lieutenant are called back to Rome to face an
undead army of zombies that could wipe out civilization and
bring about the Dark Ages.
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Action/Adventure
Escape from Sudan Antoine Tardif
A group of volunteers are taken hostage by Sudanese rebels and
caught in a genocidal war for control of the country.
Finding Atlantis Katharine Panzella
A discredited archeologist and a skeptical reporter race an evil general to find a legendary city and save Earth from a deadly comet.
First Spear Jonathan Fear
You’re a cold-hearted centurion ordered by your emperor to train
a legion for war and find hidden barbarian treasure; easy, unless
your best friend stands against you, your soldiers turn out to be
cowards, you mistake a beguiling barbarian spy for one of your
own, and a murderous renegade general decides he wants it.
Flamingo Flames Mustafa Rostom
A martial arts instructor confronts an American-Asian Mafia to
win back his business and lover.
Fury Brian Laffey
After Zeus steals the ultimate weapon on Earth, the peace-loving
Athena must overcome past tragedies to retrieve it and prevent a
war with the gods that could destroy mankind.
Future Tense: Rise of the Cravens Robert Daniels
In Seattle, the hope of the nation fell upon Senator Roberta Harris.
Past Tense. While at her 2016 presidential rally, she is now being
assassinated. Present Tense. She’ll live to be the first female African
American president, if Nexus 39 and 40 can stop Craven 1 – who
will travel back in time – from fulfilling her mission. Future Tense.
Ghosts of Tokyo Benjamin Mair
After he and his son are unwittingly transported into an alternate
universe, Henry Fleming must face ferocious folklore monsters,
an ominous, inter-dimensional Syndicate, and the dangerous
sword that only a few may wield – a sword that might be their
only way home.
Gower Gulch James Syring
Two cowboy brothers find work in the exciting and dangerous days
of “B” western movie making at Hollywood’s poverty row studios.
Hawk Moon Nathan O’Callaghan
A Lakota warrior from his time becomes an assassin in ours; now
someone knows his secret and will stop at nothing to destroy him.
The Hidden Envelope Michael O’Keefe
An orphaned adolescent, a safety-deposit box, and greed set in
motion a sociopath, the FBI, and catapults a grieving 18-year-old
to the top of the FBI’s most-wanted list, forcing him to outwit
both sides to prove his innocence.
The Script You Need
Is at InkTip.com
Husher Michael Schiavello
A bouncer with seedy pals tries to go straight and raise a family,
but life behind the velvet rope is not what he expected. Inspired
by the best-selling book “Bouncer!”
In the Arms of the Dragon Stephen Kelly
Vietnam. A young Army officer flies north to replace a dead man.
His job: Help the locals. But what if the locals are all VC? He soon
has to “wheel and deal” while he falls in love with a woman and her
country. Come see the real Vietnam. (“Consider” from ScriptShark.)
Inhale Victor Grippi
Struggling to survive in a near-future Los Angeles where breathable
air is more valuable than gold, a fighter goes on the run with a computer hacker to uncover a conspiracy behind the global atmosphere.
The Jihadist Herb Polsky
When a young Jihadist sleeper is placed into a college near Washington
D.C., he discovers the pleasures of collegiate life in the U.S., upsetting
his Jihadi operatives and their timetable of destruction.
Killer’s Zone Steven Lane Smith
Drone pilots who have been deceived about their top-secret assassination missions have to choose whether to collaborate with the
cover-up or to escape and risk being executed themselves.
The King’s Court Brandon Montgomery
After a loyal and magic-wielding assassin is framed for the murder of the king, he becomes an enemy of the state as he moves
to exact vengeance on the true killer while attempting to seat the
reluctant heir on the throne.
L.A. Times Shawn Knox
Pulsating rhythms filter through the night while sexy club-goers
file into the hottest spots, unaware that a ruthless killer is among
them. Three cops must track down the killer through the underground clubs of Los Angeles. But the deeper they go, the more
deadly the chase becomes as the seduction of power, fame, and
sex lurks behind every corner.
La Malinche Hallah Shepard
Sold into slavery by her mother, a brilliant teen must repeatedly
abandon her identity to emerge as the naked power behind the
greatest coup in history.
Last Flag on Oak Island J.R. Jordan Baines
A wartime journal leads a museum curator and his student assistant to a Canadian lighthouse, where they get caught between
treasure-hunting rivals in the 200-year-old quest for the Oak
Island treasure. (Adapted from the novel “Last Assault on
Oak Island” by Jenn Rekka. Mystery/adventure)
Last Ride to Missouri Patricia Ecklund-Ruch
War, shooting, robbery, tragedy, true incidents as the James family survives the actions of the James/Younger Gang. Based on
fact. Jesse James was not assassinated.
Lotto Man James Cole
A former Marine, trying to leave the war behind him, finds his
survival skills tested when he’s suddenly worth a million dollars
dead to anyone and everyone.
Margery Booth: The Spy in the Eagle’s Nest
Franz von Habsburg
Hitler’s favorite opera star is a British spy! When Margery attends
Hitler’s birthday celebrations at his Eagle’s Nest, she learns about
the new Tiger tank, and realizes how imperative it is to get this
Action/Adventure
information to Churchill. She also meets MI6 Agent John Brown
in Stalag IIID when singing to the POWs and obtains the location
of the tank factory before facing torture.
Recent Successes
Mere Mortal Steve Spatucci
To escape the oppression of his corrupt teammates, a reluctant
superhero seeks the help of a rogue scientist to permanently rid
him of his powers.
Erick Boychuk Options “Friend Zone”
The Missing Pilots Stephen Kelly
A young yuppie Lebanese-American lawyer is slowly but surely
drawn into a major terrorist attack on America and is forced to
join forces with rogue FBI agents to save his adopted country and
the Iranian-born doctor he loves. (“Consider” from ScriptShark.)
Montagia Danielle Robinson
A bullied fifth grader becomes entangled in a dangerous virtualreality video game with his classmates and must lead them to
victory before their real lives are destroyed.
Musashi & the Geisha Stephen Kelly
Historically accurate life of Miyamoto Musashi, Japan’s greatest
swordsman, who at 15, falls in love with a young geisha and runs
off with her. Now the Yakuza want her back. Will love conquer all?
(Note: Consider from ScriptShark. Potential franchise/cable series.)
The Mysterious Disappearance of the
Rama Empire of India Nishant S.
The epic true story of a spiritual warrior who ruled an antediluvian Indian empire that had access to space age technologies.
(Book for adaptation. Well-known billion dollar franchise.)
Napoleon’s Treasure Chris Ricci
Watchers working in the shadows have affected world events
since antiquity. They take notice when Napoleon, in pursuit of
world domination, pursues gold in the American West. If France
obtains financing, every nation on the planet will change forever
– if allowed to succeed. With elements of “Games of Thrones,”
the story presents historical events that shaped the modern world.
(Book for adaptation)
Operation Stormy Weather Martin Bernard Foley
When DNA results pinpoint in his direction, the Aussie spy chief
takes on a personal mission.
Quest for Light Adventure of the Magi Byron Anderson
Drawn by an unusual star, the Bible’s Persian priests are captivated by an extraordinary star and journey along the Silk Road
battling evil and struggling with their faith until they are transformed by God on their way to Bethlehem.
Redneck Ronin Ben Robertson
A masterless samurai fights to save a small Southern town from
the corruption and crime he helped create years before.
Revenge Impossible Nathan Iyer
Twenty-year-old vindictive Johnny leaves reform school,
forms a one-man army with nature’s creatures, and avenges
his parents’ assassins, the last one being the head of state with
impregnable security.
Revenge of the Iron Dragon Robert Daniels and Wendy Daniels
In the mean streets of Los Angeles, two men have a similar vendetta. It’s through their high-octane, heart-wrenching story, taking us deep into their psyches, that we find becoming the villain,
or the hero, is not always black and white. It’s the path they take
that defines who’s who.
Continued from page 3
Erick Boychuk with The Cadre Ent. found “Friend Zone” on
InkTip and optioned it from Dale Zawada. Dale specializes
in character-driven comedy and his credits include the 2012
indie festival fave “A Big Love Story,” among others.
Kevin Leeson Options “Other Side of Life”
Kevin Leeson with Brightlight Pictures found “The Other
Side of Life” on InkTip and optioned it from Steffany Lohn.
“The Other Side of Life” tells the story of a bereaved and
suicidal mother who finds hope when she becomes attached
to the boy who received her son’s donated heart. This is
Steffany’s first success through InkTip.
Berenika Bailey Options “Dragonspeaker”
Berenika Bailey with Magic Elevator found “Dragonspeaker”
on InkTip and optioned it from Rie Natalenko. Berenika’s
credits include “Mobster Kids,” which was also shot from an
InkTip script, and which screened last year at Cannes. This is
Rie’s fourth success through InkTip.
Willo Hausman Hires Megan Breen
Willo Hausman with Gryphon Pictures discovered Megan
Breen on InkTip and hired her to write an adaptation of
Stacy Carlson’s novel “Among the Wonderful.” Set in 19th
century New York, “Among the Wonderful” centers on the
adventures of a giantess and a taxidermist working at P.T.
Barnum’s American Museum in New York circa 1842. This
is Megan’s first success through InkTip.
Kevin Leeson Options “Mother”
Kevin Leeson with Brightlight Pictures found “They Call
Me Mother” on InkTip and optioned it from Ed Tasca. Tasca
first drafted the period piece “They Call Me Mother” almost
twenty years ago, when producers told him that period
pieces simply wouldn’t sell. Now, Ed notes, “the trend has
changed and there are people out there interested in great
period pieces for a general audience.” This is Ed’s first success through InkTip.
Berenika Bailey Options “Little GIANT”
Berenika Bailey with Magic Elevator found “The Little
GIANT” on InkTip and optioned it from Mike Boss.
Berenika’s credits include “Mobster Kids,” which was also
shot from an InkTip script, and which screened last year
at Cannes. “The Little GIANT” tells the story of a young,
bullied boy recruited by action-figure-sized beings from
another planet to battle evil robots. This is Mike’s second
success through InkTip.
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Feature Article
The Rundown
Producers Weigh in on International Markets, Crowdfunding and More
We asked six producers from various backgrounds to share
their insights on development, finance, distribution, what
they love to hear on the job, and more.
Our panel:
Louis G. Friedman, Production Logistics
Riva Marker, Red Crown Productions
Grant Cramer, Landafar Entertaiment
Armen Aghaeian, The Genre Company
Caspar von Winterfeldt, Fortune Films, LLC
Charles B. Wessler, Producer
Note: The following answers have been edited for brevity. For the full interviews, visit
http://www.InkTip.com/interview
On Development and
Finance:
Will we see studios increase or decrease
their output of branded content and franchises? If so, when and why?
Cramer: Studios will continue to release
more and more branded content and franchises as they are increasingly realizing the
tentpole business is the arena they’re most
comfortable in. At the same time, more
and more mid-sized films that used to be
considered studio films will continue to be
outsourced to independent producers.
Friedman: Not unlike the diminishing
middle class in America, the mid-range
movie is also disappearing from the
landscape. Feature films under $5M and
tentpoles over $100M now begin to dominate the landscape. Millions of small
screens are omnipresent via desktops,
tablets and smartphones, creating new
and bold opportunities to exhibit directly
to the viewer via internet productions.
Such projects can be made cost-effective
with unknown talent, exposing investors
to little risk – and if only one or two out
of ten hit big – ROI is achieved.
Von Winterfeldt: Increase. Effective
immediately. Example – Lionsgate’s
Power Rangers.
When InkTip launched in 2000, reading
scripts from online sources was a novel
approach. How has the immediacy
of finding and sharing scripts online
changed the development process?
Friedman: It certainly gives thousands
of writers, no matter where they live, the
potential platform for discovery by a
seeking producer. However, sheer quantity does not equal quality. Where there
were once 50,000 poorly written scripts
– now there are hundreds of thousands.
Wessler: Over the past five years, I’ve
actually taken a slower approach to the
development process, so InkTip has
made part of that search easier. Having
people send me scripts through the internet has been a clutter saver. I read almost
everything on my iPad. On the other
hand, I no longer have that pile of scripts
staring at me in the face saying, “Come
on, time to read.”
Von Winterfeldt: It widens the scope
of material to filter, but you still have to
read them, evaluate them, and develop
them. The hard work has not changed in
finding a great written story.
Aghaeian: It provides an additional channel for finding the next project. When a
certain topic comes across as interesting
source material for a film, it’s a lot faster
for me to search on InkTip for a writer
or script relating to that subject matter.
If I don’t find what I’m looking for specifically, chances are I’ll come across a
writer that will appeal to me because of
his or her writing style.
Cramer: It’s changed the development
process in that quality scripts and writers
that very often used to fall through the
cracks now have a very real chance at
being discovered without the need for
agents and middle men finding them first.
Armen Aghaeian
Producer – The Genre Company
Aghaeian ran the production offices of producer Arthur Sarkissian (Rush Hour, While
You Were Sleeping) before joining The Genre Company in 2008 as a producer with
Richard Saperstein (Hancock, Se7en) and Brian Witten (American History X, Final
Destination). He successfully funded the development of six independent films
under The Genre Company’s production slate, including the upcoming Stephen
King novel-adapted Cell, starring John Cusack and Samuel L. Jackson.
Credits include: Cell (2014), Devil’s Knot (2013), Silent Night (2012).
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20/20 Vision
Charles B. Wessler
Producer
In 1986, Wessler hired a young Peter Farrelly to write a Paul Reiser film for
HBO, kicking off a career producing the majority of the Farrelly brothers’ canon,
including Dumb & Dumber and There’s Something About Mary. His newest
Farrelly brothers feature, Dumb and Dumber To, will be released November 14.
We also asked these
producers to envision the
future of entertainment.
One of Wessler’s earliest industry jobs was working as a production assistant on
The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi.
In the year 2020…
Credits include: Dumb & Dumber (1994), There’s Something About Mary (1998),
Me, Myself & Irene (2000), The Three Stooges (2012).
Is Hollywood keeping the door wide
enough for newer writers?
Cramer: I’ve always believed that a
good script is a good script, regardless of
whether or not the writer is young or new.
Wessler: Sure. Nothing has really changed
in terms of “the town” searching high and
low. Very few good scripts go un-read or
un-noticed. That is just a myth.
Aghaeian: Online services and content
platforms have opened the door wider for
new writers and directors. If your project
gains traction online, chances are it will
circulate into the right hands and get you
on a producer’s or agent’s radar. I’ve
reached out to writers in the past whose
work I’ve enjoyed reading online.
Von Winterfeldt: Always! Success comes
to no one in the business “overnight.”
Work hard and it pays off. Attrition – stay
in it to win it.
Most important quality in a
great script:
Aghaeian: I know a script is good
when I find myself turning the page to
find out more about the protagonist. I
also enjoy details in scripts that help
paint the picture.
Cramer: A great story. Structure, character development and great dialogue are
all incredibly important, but it all starts
with a great story.
Friedman: Developing a believable,
fully dimensional character we care
about, in a story we haven’t seen before.
Von Winterfeldt: The story has to have
a Zeitgeist that resonates with its current
intended audiences.
Wessler: Character. Everything in
storytelling revolves around the characters. A good story is easy. Second most
important: truth and honesty…even in a
goofy comedy.
How do you see crowdfunding evolving
and will we continue to see more notable figures involved (i.e., David Fincher,
Zach Braff, Spike Lee) in crowdfunding
the entire budgets of – or portions of –
larger projects?
Cramer: Crowdfunding and similar
ideas are the way of the future. They
allow the actual ticket-buying audience
to participate and have a say in what gets
made. And, from an independent standpoint, where movies are put together in
financial pieces, it can often be the difference in whether a movie gets made or not.
Aghaeian: I’m an advocate for crowdfunding. It’s an incredible tool for independent filmmakers to raise financing
and get their project produced. It also
allows the individual funding the project
to be part of the filmmaking process and
for the producer or director to find an
audience earlier on. Artists are able to
create riskier projects that a traditional
film financier may pass on. I hope to see
more recognizable names get involved
with crowdfunding, as it can only help
the community grow.
Von Winterfeldt: Possibly, if audiences are satisfied by the content they
are underwriting and the benefits and
bonuses they receive for their contribution. It is very inexpensive, if not “free
money,” for the filmmakers. Celebrity
brands will be effective for the raises
as long as abuse does not occur, but
ultimately it will be measured on the
quality of product and may be a little
How will we primarily watch our
entertainment?
Von Winterfeldt: Via home theater or
around the house.
Wessler: With my eyes. Everyone will
still be using their eyes.
Aghaeian: I imagine it will be bittersweet. I’m confident to say that the
majority of films will be streaming,
which allows new filmmakers ease of
distribution while blockbusters and the
large format films (IMAX) will still
have their home in theaters. I’m hoping
Quentin Tarantino’s New Beverly theater will have lines around the block for
those of us who enjoy watching a film
on 35mm.
Marker: On personal devices.
How will we pay for it?
Aghaeian: I’m sure digital wallets and
payment systems will be the standard.
We’ll pay through our mobile or wearable devices. I think Vimeo On Demand
currently has a good model for filmmakers to charge for their content. I hope to
see similar models being implemented
in the near future on other platforms.
Von Winterfeldt: Bundled along with
other entertainment such as gaming,
phone and internet.
What new ways will we interact live
with media?
Von Winterfeldt: Interactive shows
where viewers can engage live. Can be
applied to game shows, story choices,
surveys, auctions, etc.
Aghaeian: By 2020, systems such as
Oculus Rift and VR headsets will allow
filmmakers the opportunity to create an
interactive experience and be part of a
live performance. I already see our industry merging with the video game industry
in this manner.
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early to determine its long-term direction.
Undoubtedly though, any filmmaker
who has the passion, knowledge and
determination should examine the use of
the crowdfunding model.
Wessler: I have donated to at least five
of these [crowdfunding] projects. But I
think that the vast majority of the films
will be made with traditional studio
funding or private investors. Just like
with any filmmaking tool, you must get
the invitation in front of the right people.
When you read a script, how much does
international appeal play into your
decision-making?
Cramer: A huge difference, as the international marketplace has now overtaken
the domestic marketplace by a large margin, and foreign pre-sales are often vital
in the financing of independent movies. If
a script I’m reading doesn’t have broad
foreign appeal, I most likely won’t be able
to get it funded. There are exceptions of
course – urban films being the primary
example – but not many, and it makes a
producer’s job much more difficult.
Wessler: Considering that more than half
of your potential gross profits come from
markets other than the United States, I
think about it quite a bit. The world is
a fast changing demographic nightmare.
Those who can move quickly in making
films that appeal to the broadest audience
will make the most money and therefore
be able to do more films that they would
like to do later. But (big but) rarely do
films or books or TV shows cross all
cultural borders.
Friedman: The appeal to the growing
1.4 billion Chinese market must affect
any international play. We are in a global
marketplace where one out of every five
humans is Chinese.
Aghaeian: When packaging a film, I
always take into account the international
market. It allows us to pre-sale a certain
percentage of a film in order to reduce
the exposure of that project. In order
to do this, you need a package that’s
attractive (i.e. recognizable director and
actors) to a foreign sales agency.
On Distribution:
How does online distribution such as
Netflix affect your distribution strategy?
Friedman: Netflix invented this remarkably fresh and unique business model.
With a 50 million monthly subscriber base
at $8/head and the option of binge viewing whenever and wherever you are, a
powerful new paradigm was born. Build a
better mousetrap and they will come!
Marker: It gives us more options, which
we find an exciting part of the shifting
landscape. We have a microbudget arm
of the company that primarily focuses on
comedy and we like that there are emerging distributors looking for smart content.
It feels fresh.
Cramer: Online distribution is now an
ingrained part of my strategy.
Wessler: I don’t give that too much
thought, as producers and filmmakers
have very little control over specific
distribution methods. I try to concentrate
on the bigger picture. To be clear: the
studio distribution executives think that
the filmmakers are idiots so they tend to
Grant Cramer
President – Landafar Entertainment
Formerly the Production Executive at Envision Entertainment (2 Guns, Escape
Plan), Cramer recently produced How to Make Love Like an Englishman, starring
Pierce Brosnan, Jessica Alba and Salma Hayek. Within a span of two years,
Cramer executive produced the Mark Walhberg hit, Lone Survivor, the Rob Reiner
comedy And So It Goes (Michael Douglas, Diane Keaton), and November Man,
the Brosnan and Olga Kurlyenko actioner.
Prior to producing, Cramer was an actor, most notably starring in the cult classic
horror-comedy, Killer Klowns from Outer Space, which he is starring in and
producing a 3D sequel.
Credits include: End of Watch (2012), Lone Survivor (2013), The November Man
(2014), How to Make Love Like an Englishman (upcoming).
Riva Marker
President of Production –
Red Crown Productions
Since helping launch Red Crown in
2010 with Daniela Taplin Lundberg
and Daniel Crown, Marker has
produced an impressive slate,
including the upcoming child
soldier-themed Beasts of No Nation,
starring Idris Elba and directed by
recent Emmy winner Cary Fukunaga
(True Detective). She’s worked
with directors and talent such as
David Duchovny, Keri Russell, Mark
Ruffalo, Sally Field, Julianne Moore,
Catherine Hardwicke, and more.
On the horizon is Jason Bateman’s
sophomore directing vehicle The
Family Fang, starring Bateman,
Nicole Kidman and Christopher
Walken. Besides comedic and
dramatic films, she’s also producing
exciting genre fare, such as the
tentpole adaptation of the Choose
Your Own Adventure series for 20th
Century Fox. Prior to Red Crown,
Marker oversaw post-production
on all of Plum Pictures’ 20 films,
as well as executive produced The
Kids Are All Right.
Earlier this year, Marker was selected
by Variety as one of Hollywood’s
New Leaders “35 Under 35.
Credits include: Capitalism: A Love
Story (2009), The Kids Are All Right
(2010), What Maisie Knew (2012),
Beasts of No Nation (2015), The
Family Fang (upcoming).
just give us lip service and do what they
want to do anyhow.
Von Winterfeldt: It doesn’t. It merely
adds layers of recoupment waterfall
avenues that only serve to benefit the
economics of the film. Ultimately, if you
have the ability to control copyright in
a library of content and are able to selfrelease or use services like Indiegogo,
it essentially puts the ability to control
a revenue stream directly in your own
hands – which with the help of tools like
social media buzz and building a fan
base for the product, could ensure a very
long-tail of income downstream.
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Louis G. Friedman
President – Production
Logistics
Casper von Winterfeldt
President – Fortune Films, LLC
Winterfeldt’s background in finance, which includes raising over $1.8 billion
in equity financing and holding senior positions at major financial institutions
including Morgan Stanley, Bank of Nova Scotia and J.P. Morgan, has served him
well since retiring from that sector in 2003 to attend the American Film Institute.
He formed Fortune Films LLC, under whose banner he has produced a plethora
of successful independent Hollywood motion pictures.
By contributing to 15 films that have
each grossed over $100 million at
the box office – including working as
a production executive on the $2.2
billion grossing Titanic – Friedman
has served in a variety of production
positions on some of the most
successful movies in history. His
recent credits include 2 Guns and
Lone Survivor, and he served as
co-producer on X-Men Origins:
Wolverine, American Pie and
Slackers. As an executive producer,
his credits include American Pie III
and American Pie IV, Into the Blue,
Piranha 3D and Blue Crush.
In 2010, Winterfeldt and his partner, Jon Karas, formed Institutional Media
Investments, where they advised on several film funds, including Hemisphere
Capital, which financed Hollywood blockbusters such as Men in Black 3, The
Adventures of Tintin, The Smurfs and World War Z.
Currently, he serves on the board of several organizations, including the American
Film Institute’s National Council.
Credits include: Hounddog (2007), The Smurfs (2011), The Adventures of Tintin
(2011), Men in Black 3 (2012), World War Z (2013).
Over his decades-long career, he’s
worked with many of the American
Film Market’s most accomplished
directors, producers, writers and
actors. As a production supervisor
for Lucasfilm, Friedman contributed
to The Empire Strikes Back, Return
of the Jedi, Raiders of the Lost Ark
and more.
carries the tarnish along with it that filmmakers feared. At its best, it exposes your
film to different audiences simultaneously.
Aghaeian: Image technology for home
viewing needs to catch up. Once 4K
televisions and streaming is the norm,
day-and-date releases will be the norm.
The distribution company may decide to
keep the film in theaters for a weekend or
two to market the picture but this method
will eventually diminish once televisions
and streaming is equal to theaters in
regards to quality.
His upcoming projects include
executive producing the true
story Cocaine Cowboys, starring
Mark Wahlberg, the action
comedy Central Intelligence with
Ed Helms, and Hasbro Studios’
Monster Hunters.
Friedman: When more money can be
made non-theatrically, worldwide dayand-date releases will make economic
sense. With more than seven billion
humans on the planet, the issue of digital piracy, however, will likely increase
exponentially.
Credits include: Titanic (1997),
American Pie (1999), X-Men
Origins: Wolverine (2009), Lone
Survivor (2013).
Von Winterfeldt: Isn’t it already?
How soon will day-and-date releases or
diminishing theatrical windows be considered the norm?
Wessler: Not very soon. It will only be
relevant to smaller pictures. And when
everyone has stopped going to the cinema to see movies – 20 years from now.
If I were a theater chain, I would stop
showing movies if the studio was offering the same film to everyone at home
during the same opening weekend.
Marker: It’s already starting to be the
norm. Releasing day and date no longer
Will day-and-date releases become more
common or will that remain a specialized
strategy?
Aghaeian: If the economics makes sense,
day-and-date releases will become more
common. I’m curious to see numbers for
P&A, break-even and adjusted gross receipts
of a film that has been released within this
model and has been well received by critics.
Marker: More common.
Cramer: It all depends on the film but with
studios filling theaters with more and more
large-scale branded fare, day-and-date and
platform releases will become more and
more common. They already are.
On the Job:
Best part of your job?
Wessler: Love it all. Working with writers on the script is maybe the most fun.
Marker: Working with people I love
and talking about art and creativity and
finding new talent.
Cramer: The creative process and actually being on set making a movie.
Von Winterfeldt: Lifestyle, creativity.
Aghaeian: Arriving on set on the first day
of production and watching the cast and
crew set up. It’s an incredible feeling to see
a group of talented artists (from the director to the craft services department) come
together and bring the project to fruition.
Friedman: The realization that hard work
and having a good time do not need to be
mutually exclusive. When these elements
are harmoniously in-sync with a talented
cast, crew and exotic location, making movies is truly The Greatest Show On Earth.
To read the full interviews, and find out
what every producer hates to hear,
visit: http://www.InkTip.com/interview.
Interviewer: Michael Kim
Additional Contributor: Chris Cookson
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Action/Adventure – Animation
Rocky Point Gary Burk
A young pilot crashes his plane in Mexico. Not guilty of the
charges against him, he is sentenced to 20 years in prison. Two
prison riots and years living in deplorable conditions fuel his
efforts to escape.
Rodeo Renegade Joe LaCroce
A gorgeous female rodeo champ turned bounty hunter infiltrates
a bail bond company suspected as the front for drug trafficking.
But this is an asphalt rodeo with more animals than she expected.
Routes to Riches Vera Mark
In 1426, a poor young Venetian comes into possession of a
Chinese map that opens the sea route to India; but his dreams of
riches turn into a race to survive as an unscrupulous merchant
learns of the priceless map and will stop at nothing to get it.
Sambalanga James Cage
A young man travels through Mexico during the summer of 1971.
He meets a high-class English gentleman, who recruits and trains
him as a mercenary soldier.
The Secret War Bill Hoversten-Davis
When a war hero’s family are killed in an ethnic cleansing operation, he seeks revenge by freeing young women held as sex
slaves – and training them into a guerrilla army.
Seemingly Harmonious Dengxian Cao
After the nuclear suitcase attaché Smith found that the right-wing
soldiers from Japan have occupied the bodies of the president and
some other officials using the body-soul separator, he thwarted
their scheme in a similar but wiser way. But when he and his
ex, Jessica, fell in love again, their souls were trapped in the
Japanese right-wing couple’s bodies forever.
Silent Partners: Absinthe of Desire Georges Salo
Two wealthy men are deceived into service by a clandestine
government agency, the vanguard of international counter terrorism. Will the agency’s gamble on these men’s skills, charm and
ingenuity prove to be the lethal combination that stops a crime
lord hell bent on revenge?
Silent Partners: Fragrant Water Georges Salo
Two wealthy men recruited by a clandestine international government agency must prevent ultra-modern submarines from falling
into the hands of Yemeni and Omani pirates. If left unchecked,
the pirates would have the whole world to ransom, as a large
portion of global trade passes through the Gulfs of Oman, Aden,
and the Arabian Sea.
Silent Partners: Razed Capital Georges Salo
Two wealthy men recruited by a clandestine international government agency must prevent an activated North Korean sleeper agent
from bringing the global financial system to its knees. Economic
sanctions imposed on North Korea force its regime to execute this
plot – destroy U.S. facilities that print and store money.
Silent Partners: Scorched Earth Georges Salo
Two wealthy men recruited by a clandestine international government agency must stop a criminal from using Earth Penetrator
Warheads from setting ablaze U.S. air force bases housing
nuclear silos.
Singletrack James Syring
A mountain bike racer, working to come back after a nearfatal accident, discovers there is more to life than racing
down a singletrack.
Stone Woman Veronica Tabares
A sheltered young woman must learn to stand on her own two
feet when a jungle honeymoon is complicated by bad cops, drug
runners, and a ghost.
The Swordbearer: When Dark Reigns Fall Tim Morell
When a bloody war of conquest leads to his downfall at the
hands of a dark sorcerer intent on casting the world into chaos,
the Warrior King Ravenwolf begins a journey of brutal conflict
and self-discovery that will become a hundred-year saga of love,
loss and, finally, redemption.
Tidewalker Randy Cruts
Escaping the past might be easy if you weren’t the most feared
pirate that had ever sailed the seven seas. If society and fate
won’t allow pursuit of an honest life, why not return to what you
do best – terrorizing the aristocrats that shunned you.
The Torture Vodka Thomas Sturgeon
A Middle-Eastern general plots his escape from a cruel and brutal
regime where children are used to clear minefields and secret
police delight in kidnappings and torture.
The Wild Yeti Hunters of 1938 Rob Ferraz
After the death of his partner and close friend, a treasure hunter
for hire decides to take one last job for a dying millionaire: finding the mythical Yeti.
Wolfcub [Kguee-Shan] BetteLou Tobin
A story of survival, companionship, and adventure with wolves
and teenage boys in the mountain wilderness of the Southwest. The
boys, with the help of Kope-Kee, a Kiowa Indian, who lives in the
mountains, outwit two gangs of killers. The wolves are portrayed
in their natural state, fierce predators, yet loyal pack members.
Animation
The First Misadventure of Harold, the Itsy Bitsy Spider
Vesta Giles
The story of what really happened to Harold, the Itsy Bitsy
Spider, when he went down the waterspout, rescued his family,
and saved the spider world from Barbara Black Widow Spider’s
evil plan to destroy all of spiderkind.
The Hairy Hunchback Monster Calissa Palmer
A young monster loses his roar after witnessing his mother being
abducted by Clean Sweepers – colonists that evict monsters from
their land so that the humans can move in; hell-bent on justice,
he sets out on a journey to rescue his mother and reclaim his roar.
Heart of Fire Brittany Arrington
A young shape-shifting dragon struggles to decide what
is more important: realizing her dream or the lives of both
humans and dragons?
Paw & Order: The Three Little Wolves Star Lawrence
Detective Lupine’s three bratty wolf cubs rescue a classmate kidnapped by komodo dragons, setting off a messy trial, complete
with honey balloons, and a car “stampede” involving a wolf, bee,
bull, elephant, dragon, and some ducklings. Da dum dum.
Saving Christmas Kent Eichbauer
After accidently bringing an evil snowman to life, young Jake
must find a way to stop his creation before it destroys Christmas!
“Saving Christmas” is the animated version of “A Christmas
Story” meets an evil version of “Frosty the Snowman.”
Animation – Comedy
Wild Cats Going Veggie Olubunmi K. Ogundipe
Inspired by his son, a lion organizes the animals for a bold
initiative – turn the carnivores vegetarian, to ensure peace and
harmony for all! (Animation/Fantasy. Stageplay for adaptation.)
Biographical
The Color of My Life Amos Richardson
Born a slave, suffering those consequences, Elizabeth Keckley
earned her own freedom, became Mary Todd Lincoln’s dressmaker and friend, witnessing the Civil War and consequences
for former slaves from the White House, and she established
the Contraband Relief Society. Her son, George, was the second
African-American killed in the Civil War.
The Courage to Meddle Lawrence Anderson
At the turn of the 20th century, naïve social reformer Frances Perkins,
driven to help improve the lives of the working poor, ends up improving the lives of all workers when FDR appoints her Secretary of Labor.
First Lady of Flight Sandra McClinton
Beautiful pioneer aviator Harriet Quimby wants to prove that
women can fly as well as men, but she wonders if she should join
the suffrage movement or advance women’s rights through her
own performance.
Franz Liszt Greg Kuzma
A comprehensive study of the first/greatest rockstar musician of
all time. Ten thousand concerts across Europe through mud and
storms. Time travel: Liszt seeks Paul in 2015 to champion him.
Paul is a laughable incompetent. All Liszt’s greatest music/special effects/our unlikely champion to redeem Liszt’s last request
for his funeral. A wild romp!
Genius Thomas Ryan
Racing against a rival scientist to complete the greatest theory of his
life in 1915 Berlin, Albert Einstein unwittingly enlists the help of a
12-year-old genius he does not realize is his illegitimate daughter.
Ragtime Warrior James B. Saunders
In 1917, the most popular band leader in America joins the famed
“Harlem Hellfighters” regiment and revolutionizes military
band music while fighting racism, Army indifference, and the
Germans. A WWI bio-pic based on the true story.
Comedy
4th and Joel Jondaniel Cornett
An ill-tempered, foul-mouthed NFL coach is sentenced to
coaching pee wee football after punching his star quarterback on
national television.
Back in the Mix C.J. Connoy
A failing high school teacher reunites with his late-’80s street
dance crew buddy 25 years later to help his students win the
school talent show.
Before They Were Famous Kelly Barrett
Based on the true shenanigans that a group of a close-knit friends
get into when they join forces to try to “make it” in the entertainment industry.
Bitch Sex Goddess Malcolm McClintick
When an inattentive husband sees his nice, ordinary wife in a
local theater production as a “sex goddess,” he begs her to play
the character at home – but she refuses.
The Boobs Option Barry MacKinnon
Six friends rob the counting room in a Vegas casino. Three are
finally cornered in Montreal and forced to undergo sex changes
in order to escape being killed by their pursuers. Betrayed by a
family member, they go to great lengths to recover their stolen
money while adapting to life as females.
Chasing Brenda Pauline Hayton
Unappreciated by her husband, a grandmother hotfoots it to India
in search of fulfillment. When family members follow, Grandma
takes it upon herself to rescue her granddaughters, who are kidnapped by rebels.
The Cherry Sisters Steven Gottlieb
In 1896, three untalented spinster sisters put together the worst
vaudeville singing and dancing act on Earth, perform to sold out
tomato throwing crowds, save Oscar Hammerstein from bankruptcy, and help establish Broadway as the nation’s theater center.
Chick Fight Joseph Downey
When a woman’s life begins to unravel, her friends know just
the trick to get her back on her feet – taking her to an all-female,
underground fight club. (Note: This script was rated “highest
possible consider” by Script Pipeline.)
The Christmas Hook-Up Julie Noble
Due to an over-dose of “Sesame Street” as a child, Jameson
spends his free time putting people and things together. He is
planning on staying home for Christmas until his roommate gets
in a car accident and needs a ride home. The inconspicuous people watcher ultimately finds a gift unlike any of the others.
Cougar Khomanie Sam Khoury
When a professional golfer goes bust after a sex scandal, he is
reduced to being the hired help of a teen pop princess, only to be
sabotaged by the young woman’s parents.
D E A ..D Cecil Hall
Agent M. Jackson is a young DEA agent who will use all means
necessary to move up the corporate ladder as quickly as possible.
Agent Jackson entraps two retired, middle-aged, ex drug dealers,
Eddie and A.O., with the hopes they will choose to attend DEA
training as instructors rather than go to jail on trumped up charges.
Dead Ranch
Lu Abbott, Stacey Berman-Woodward, and Cynthia Wolf
During an electrical storm, a group of high school students and
teachers take shelter in a dude ranch situated next to an abandoned nuclear test site. The violent storm combined with the
radiation reanimates a gang of vicious Wild West outlaws buried
beneath the sand. They’re back for their hidden gold, and they’ll
annihilate anyone that gets in their way.
of 25 scripts are
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Comedy
Dog Gone Dubie Suzanne Gillis
An overweight food lover who dreams of owning his own hot
dog business is suddenly forced to step up his game in order to
win back an ambitious diet clinician and prove that he too has
what it takes to realize his dreams.
Dogsonit Jack McLaughlin
There is a dog named Geronimo who becomes a hero by
engineering the rescue of dogs from ‘nappers only to be
captured by an evil pound doctor and saved from the needle
by his canine buddies – aided by a gaggle of cats. His heroics
lead to the formation of a band of animals who take abuse
cases into their own paws.
Family Plan-B Robert Brock
A beautiful trophy wife enlists a black cook’s aid to plot the legal,
comic demise of her wealthy, abusive husband and inherits the
family fortune and five children who were conceived ex-vitro at
the Savannah Family Planning and Research Lab.
Fang Hunters Christopher Sirmons Haviland
Answering an ad in Monster.com, a young man lands a night job
for the manufacturer of an anti-wrinkle skin cream. Turns out
their secret ingredient is vampire venom. His job is to help hunt
down the vampires and rip out their fangs – until the vampires
organize and take revenge.
The Gepetto Protocol J.R. Jordan Baines
After their last creator dies, an action-figure and four other pop
culture concepts learn they have ten days to become real or be
lost forever.
Giacomo Bondamente: The World’s Greatest Hero
Jim Corona
A powerful madman plots to heist 360 tons of gold from Italy
and the Vatican, and the only man who can protect them from
financial devastation is a bumbling, self-important actor who has
a fear of cleavage. (Screenplay Festival finalist)
Goodbye, Austin Kenneth Hauser
A once-successful creative director, who has “aged-out” of his job
and now finds himself dumpster-diving and hawking Jackie O’s
underwear out of a shopping cart on 6th Street, hooks up with a
directionless slacker 30 years his junior for a cathartic week that
turns the American Dream upside down.
Grimes Lauren Patzer
When a mobster comes to town, these townsfolk will take him
for every penny he’s got if they can keep their own troubles from
blowing the whole sting.
of 25 scripts are
Hold Your Piece D.J. Richardson
The lives of several men in NYC are thrown into disarray by the
difficulties each encounters trying to maintain a healthy relationship with his best friend – his penis. (Edgy, ensemble comedy)
Hollywood Buckaroo Tracy DeBrincat
Bad s*&t happens when a grieving filmmaker shoots a hamburger
commercial in a wild west town. (Prize-winning novel inspired by
historic Pioneertown, CA. Winner 2012 USA Best Book Award/
General Fiction. Now in its first reprint. Book for adaptation.)
How Hollywood Killed JFK Joe Burke
JFK’s life is saved in Dallas “Hollywood-style” by Elvis Presley,
John Wayne, and Frank Sinatra.
Ice Cream Kings Lisa Marie Sandoval
When a corporate finance guru gets fired, he buys an ice cream
truck on a delusional whim to support his family and is transformed.
Irwin Godbolt Pamela Sue Rosenbaum
When a psychiatrist faces the most challenging patient of her life
and tells him he is not the center of the universe, she will be
shocked to learn that he is.
It’s Ya Birthday Michael Giles
A 30-something loser decides to go to the club on his birthday,
but a series of random mishaps are foiling his birthday plans.
Kris Single John Szallai and Eric Ashley
A comedy that will leave your stocking full! After being dumped
by Mrs. Claus, a clueless Santa flees the North Pole and attempts
to transition into a modern-day single man. “40 Year Old Virgin”
meets “Swingers.”
Lake Michigan David Jefferson
A Chicago orthodontist kidnaps a world-famous Mexican socialite to save his son from a vengeful Mexican widow.
Manny Robert Rosenbaum
A former sitcom star takes a job as a nanny while struggling to keep
a relationship with his daughter. When his ex moves her out-of-state,
he must let go of his destructive lifestyle or lose her forever.
Masterdebaters D.J. Richardson
When the four members of a small-town high school debating
team make it to the national debating finals, they face the chance
to win scholarships that could help them realize their dreams for
their futures.
Not Another Vampire Story J.R. Jordan Baines
A 13-year-old girl battling junior high school woes suspects her
pretty older sister’s good-looking boyfriend is really a vampire,
and sets out to prove it.
Other Guys’ Wives Thomas Bragg
A wedding videographer who’s in the business of selling the idea
of love, watches as two of his best friends’ marriages fall apart
around them. Soon, in a sticky twist of fate, he finds their wives
coming to him for more than a shoulder to cry on.
Polyamory Travis Lemke
Suze is a charismatic counselor who tries to teach two troubled
couples how to live in a sexually open relationship.
Pop Top Candie G. Lemaire
Two established real estate agents battle over a prized property
listing – only to be outsmarted by the young realtor wannabe in
the office.
Comedy
The President’s Dog Is Missing Patricia Ecklund-Ruch
Dozens of inept U.S. government snafus occur when the
President’s prize pet is dognapped, leading to a possible
international incident.
Reality Cheque Georges Salo
A brilliant non-conformist and computer hacker works at deadend jobs in a way that forces his contemporaries to face their failure. Until one day he meets a woman that can match his intellect
and his whole world changes – or does it?
Recent Successes
Farnaz Samiinia Options “Drunk Tank”
Sam and Jerry Michael Simon
Sam hasn’t spoken to his father/former business partner in ten
years. Now in dire financial straits, Sam agrees to take his dying
narcissistic, randy father across the country to see a specialist in
order to save his home, business, and marriage.
Farnaz Samiinia found “Drunk Tank” on InkTip and optioned
it from Matthew St. Amand. Farnaz’ credits include “Plot 7”
and “Hellfire,” among many others. When asked how this
deal came about, Matthew related a story about following the
newsletter and using it as a guide in developing his next script.
“Drunk Tank” was developed from scratch as a contained
thriller to meet the high demand among producers for such
scripts, and after several months of writing and re-writing, it
was ready to go – just in time for Farnaz to find it on InkTip.
Soldier of Missed Fortune Georges Salo
The U.S. government creates a modern-day bionic man on a
shoestring budget.
Joshua Cohen Options “Laughlin”
The Stupid Anime Jerk Geoffrey Glass
A friendless, closeted fan of Japanese anime is roped into joining
the freak show that is his community college’s anime club.
Sweet Madness Ken Estin
A delusional man wins the heart of a beautiful woman with the
help of his funny best friend, a beloved delusion, who will cease to
exist if the man’s new love restores his sanity, which seems likely.
Time Assassin David D. Jones
When a dimwitted, time-traveling assassin discovers his latest
assignment is a “preconception kill” on his own mother, he must
combat his corrupt boss and his own stupidity to avoid being
erased from history.
Where The...Is My Brother? Georges Salo
A well-known enforcer works for the mob to snuff out their
enemies. His brother, although developmentally challenged, is
a natural locksmith, and considers his special gift as just another
magic act or parlor game. The enforcer uses his brother’s ability to gain access to places where enemies reside, and he’ll go
through anyone and everyone to get his kidnapped brother back.
The Wrong Guy Mark Anderson
A bachelor party accidentally crosses paths with its counter
bachelorette party on a vineyard-hopping weekend escape
from Manhattan to reveal that the groom is sleeping with the
maid of honor, the best man is still in love with the bride, and
one of the partying bachelors has been hiding his sexuality from
his life-long bros.
W-T-F Wayne Thomas Fowler Robert Cox
When the ever-present, arrogant Murphy (of Murphy’s Law
fame) is characterized and “appears” in Wayne’s life, destroys his
marriage, and causes all kinds of havoc, a slightly naïve, selfless
Wayne starts over then remarries to start his wonderful family.
X-Box Hero K.C. James
A comical, reclusive arcade legend from the ’80s is forced to
return to the red-hot, modern world of competitive gaming to help
settle some hefty debts – only to discover that the video games
and his competition are now twice as tough – and half his age.
Zombie Star Bruce Bearman
A Hollywood agent casts the deformed as zombie extras and falls
for one when she becomes a rising film star.
Joshua Cohen with Cohencidence Productions LLC found
“What Happens in Laughlin” on InkTip and optioned it from
Christopher Fetherolf and Brian Holm. Christopher Fetherolf
wrote, produced and directed a webseries coming out
September 15 titled “LA Fuzz,” and he won the Screenwriting
Expo Best Horror and Best Horror/Comedy competitions,
and he’s an alumnus of the UCLA School of Theatre Film &
Television. This is his first option through InkTip.
Tim Grace Options “Sonlite”
Tim Grace with Tim Grace Productions found the faith-based
script “Sonlite” on InkTip and optioned it from Louise Smith.
Tim’s credits include seven distributed indie films, including
“Unto Thee,” “The Imposter,” and “Small Timers,” the latter
of which was shot from a script he also found on InkTip. Tim
described this latest find: “I had been looking for over three
years for a special faith-based movie for my next film and
Louise’ script captured everything I was looking for! Inktip is
a great resource.” Smith’s background includes seven fiction
novels in various different genres, and Said Grace.
Manan Katohora Discovers Travis Seppala
Manan Katohora with JMD Creations discovered Travis
Seppala on InkTip and hired him to write “Epoch Tao.”
Manan is a trans-Atlantic multi-hyphenate whose credits
include “9-Eleven,” among many others. Travis is a contest
finalist whose work has landed him a number of paid writing
assignments, and this is his second success through InkTip.
Berenika Bailey Options “A Taste of Freedom”
Berenika Bailey with Magic Elevator found “A Taste of
Freedom” on InkTip and optioned it from Mike Boss.
Berenika’s credits include “Mobster Kids,” which was also
found on InkTip, and which screened last year at Cannes.
When asked how he landed this option, Mike said, “Keep
writing good stuff and never giving up is the key to getting
noticed! The process that led to two optioned scripts
happened all within six hours.” This is Mike’s first option
through InkTip.
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Crime/Murder/Mystery – Drama
Crime/Murder/Mystery
The Beach Club Richard Paloma
These cops may not have the best morals, but they do have solid
principles and a strong sense of duty. A thrilling cinematic police
ride-along into the pursuit of a sexual predator.
Bookends Edward Neceskas
With the one-year anniversary of his partner’s death nearing, a
despondent L.A. detective desperately tries to clear his partner’s
reputation, unaware that he has become a pawn in a serial killer
deadly game.
Burner: A Killing in Palm Springs Bob Canning
“Fargo” with sand. After his latest murder-for-hire goes wrong, a
professional hitman meets a girl who teaches him the sanctity of
life, love, and human kindness, but his redemption is threatened
by the issue-plagued policewoman intent on capturing him, and
the guilt-ridden client who hates him.
Caretaker Blue David G. Hatton
Johnny Blue wants to get off probation and into a straight job,
but his ex-con girlfriend draws him into a conflict between two
rival families.
Dead Game Katie Cocquyt and Cheyn Gilmore
A prominent New Orleans heart surgeon with a drug addiction has
recently had his medical license revoked. He becomes involved
in illegal body brokering and organ trafficking when he performs
a private heart transplant that makes him the unknowing accomplice to the murder of a young boy.
Hollywood Boulevard James Foye
When a washed-up actor investigates the murder of a close friend, he
discovers Hollywood scandal, corrupt executives, and a seedy trail of
broken promises in a town famous for its glamour and dark past.
I Wonder What the Vintners Buy Lillian Savage
Homeless winos, Harry and Rand, overhear plans to commit two
murders, then wrestle with the dilemma of what – if anything –
they should do about the burdensome situation.
The McMullens Ron Francis Cobert
Two brothers, Jon and Mark McMullen, who suffered a childhood trauma, are trained at an early age to fight against crime for
a secretly funded government entity.
Means to an End Elizabeth Romero
After years of secret abuse and a miscarriage, a 17-year-old girl
murders her stepfather, her tormentor. Now she is running from
a relentless detective. She changes her name and is starting a
relationship with an upstanding judge. He knows she is hiding
something huge. Her secret life is uncovered, and she is exonerated by a deathbed confession.
Neighborphobia Katherine Able
A husband and wife must solve the mystery of a series of murders
plaguing their neighborhood before they end up dead themselves.
No Chance in Hell Miles Robinson
A detective with a serious bullet wound learns that he has been
set up and marked for death by the daughter he fathered out of
wedlock and the powerful judge who raised her.
Pacific Anti-Terrorist Unit: Reap the Harvest Georges Salo
A criminal, needing an entry point for his weapons and drugs,
finances a Honolulu mayor’s re-election campaign. Upon winning
it, the mayor reneges on his deal. He is dispatched, replaced with
his compliant deputy mayor. PATU must solve two seemingly
unrelated events in order to stop the proliferation of weapons and
drugs. Are they too late; does he reap his harvest?
Pacific Anti-Terrorist Unit: Nectar of Passion Georges Salo
The Pacific Anti-Terrorist Unit is created under the auspices of
the department of Homeland Security. A tsunami washes bodies
on shore, and PATU is asked to assist in solving this bizarre set of
murders, which unveil a nefarious and sinister plot in the making.
Can PATU decipher and terminate the plot in time?
Pacific Anti-Terrorist Unit (PATU): Drug Habit Georges Salo
Cancer, “the scourge of modern man,” is yet incurable, although
French and American scientists have discovered that in part viruses
and retroviruses cause it. No cure is available as it may be that drug
companies stand to make more profit from abating the symptom
rather than curing the disease, thereby perpetuating a drug habit.
Personal Space Niall Lacey
The slick and sexy owner of an art gallery finds her life threatened
when a dangerous parolee moves in next door and gets territorial
over her stepsister.
Pretty Maids All in a Row David Dell Johnson
A troubled Arizona detective investigates the mysterious abduction of a teenage girl, hoping it will help solve the disappearance
of her sister 25 years earlier.
Redemption Georges Salo
After a powerful drug lord wipes out his competition, he goes after
the only man that stands in his way of taking over Manhattan: a
decorated New York City detective.
Reparation Dan Dardan
A mysterious man tries with unusual methods to free a traumatized middle-aged woman from hate of men.
Sever Mackenzie Slade
Ever since her arrival in Racine City, Sever has cleaned up the
messes left by the vampire elite, but when her employers are
mysteriously murdered one at a time, Sever must dig through her
own clouded past to find the killer before it is too late.
Till Death Do Us Part Barry Bennett Blander
After having been seduced by a young, beautiful C&W singer
and unknowingly impregnating her, a college student engaged
to his wealthy childhood sweetheart must choose between murdering the singer or risk losing his fiancée and splendid future.
The police, however, soon realize all is not quite so clear cut or
straight-forward as it had initially seemed.
Where Dead Men Lie Joshua Montcalm
A volatile teen must decipher enigmatic new letters from his slain
father to hunt the man who murdered him eight years ago. (“This
is a writer who knows how to weave vivid and striking images,
one after another, with both mystery and suspense at every turn.”
– 2014 Academy Nicholl Fellowship)
Drama
Angelfish Jenna Dale Horn
An awkward singer-songwriter dreams of her father’s early
release from prison, but the only person who can help fulfill this
dream is the man who was most affected by her father’s crime –
her new boyfriend.
Drama
Back to the Camino Alan Lambert
A recently divorced woman in her 40s becomes aware that her
much older half-brother has developed feelings for her, which
she treats as harmless fantasies. She doesn’t know, however, that
he imagines her as Augusta Leigh and himself as Augusta’s halfbrother, the poet Lord Byron, who together pursued an incestuous and destructive relationship that shocked early 19th century
London society.
Back to Ideal Beach Susie Schecter
The past comes alive as a young couple’s love transcends death;
from the present day back through to the Great Depression, their
lives are irretrievably intertwined with those who have already
walked their footsteps.
Bader Field; How My Family Survived Suicide Carl David
A truly inspiring heroic father-son love story that survives suicide
even as this family fights its way back to life without answers.
Beyond the Painted Line
Theresa Tierney and Eileen Tierney
When an Indian basketball star sacrifices her college scholarship
to enlist in the Army, she helps an Afghan widow build a girls’
school, provoking the wrath of a Taliban enforcer.
The Birth of a Movie Krisztián Nagy
A schizophrenic, movie fan guy wants to create his own movie.
Black Scorpion Mustafa Rostom
A wealthy businessman receives threatening parcels reflecting
his secret past with the Mafia. (Book for adaptation)
Blue Pudding Carol Hoffman
A downtrodden chef finds himself on trial for the murder of a
sweet old lady when a spiraling set of circumstances (and his
love for a wealthy socialite) land him in the hot seat.
Bobby M Edwin Sanchez
A homeless boy discovers the art of his own life when he becomes
the muse for a young filmmaker. But what happens when the
moviemaking is over? (Winner of a New York Foundation for
the Arts Award for Screenwriting)
Butterfly Children Melanie Schiele
A furniture craftsman struggles to save his failing marriage
and six-year-old daughter afflicted with a rare disease, leaving
her skin as fragile as a butterfly’s wings. (Awards/attachments: Slamdance Grand Prize Winner; Executive Producer/
Investor: Forest Whitaker’s JuntoBox Films, Nicholl and PAGE
Quarterfinalist, Atlanta Film Festival Winner, Script Pipeline
and Cinequest Finalist, American Zoetrope, CineStory, and
Scriptapalooza Semi-Finalist)
Carbon County Dennis Sprankel
Bud Carver has been framed by the local law for the murder of
his wife. After serving his time, he vows to set things straight,
with a little help from some Native Americans, who aren’t quite
what they seem.
Casino Intrigue Georges Salo
Inspired by a true story of a casino security guard who is passionate about his work, but disrespected by his wife. He eventually
finds his true calling through his wife’s extramarital deceit. Their
struggle is set against the backdrop of a casino, showcasing the
true nature of that business.
Recent Successes
Joe Lagana Hires Chris Sorensen
Joe Lagana with Intrinsic Value Films discovered Chris
Sorensen on InkTip and hired him to write an as-of-yet untitled found footage feature. Chris is a screenwriter/playwright
based in NJ, and this is his second success through InkTip.
Michael Akers Options “Witch”
Michael Akers with United Gay Network found “Witch” on
InkTip and optioned it from Sean T. Hyde. Michael’s credits
include “Morgan” and “Phoenix.” Sean has over twelve
years of experience in writing and script development and
has written over a dozen produced shorts. This is Sean’s first
option through InkTip.
Andy Sowers Options “The Arrangement”
Andy Sowers with Shangri-La Entertainment optioned “The
Arrangement” from Andrew Hunsicker after finding it on
InkTip. “The Arrangement” is a psychological thriller about
a detective following a series of clues from one dead body to
the next in an effort to catch the killer before he finishes his
spree. This is Andrew’s first success through InkTip.
Berenika Bailey Options “A Zillion Zaboodles”
Berenika Bailey with Magic Elevator found “A Zillion
Zaboodles” on InkTip and optioned it from Phyllis Heltay.
Berenika’s credits include “Mobster Kids,” which she also
found on InkTip, and which screened last year at Cannes.
“Zaboodles” is about a 10-year-old boy who finds a strange
pet lost on Earth by a vacationing alien family. The boy must
keep the critter out of the clutches of an assortment of crazy
aliens who are racing to collect the zillion zaboodle bounty
to bring the creature home. This is Phyllis’ ninth success
through InkTip.
Berenika Bailey Options “Sandi Claus”
Berenika Bailey with Magic Elevator found “Sandi Claus”
through InkTip and optioned it from Lee Tidball. Berenika’s
credits include “Mobster Kids,” which was also found on
InkTip, and which screened last year at Cannes. Lee is a
novelist and screenwriter specializing in edgy, yet family-oriented four-quadrant films and stories. He is also a
Bronze Medalist (TV Pilot) and three-time Finalist (Family
Films) in the PAGE International Screenwriting Awards.
This is Lee’s first option through InkTip.
Troy Ruff Options “Touched”
Troy Ruff with Ruff Productions found “Touched” on InkTip
and optioned it from Chris Blanchette. Ruff Productions credits include “Stricken,” “Firefall,” “Lex,” “By Hook or Crook,”
among others. This is Chris’ first success through InkTip.
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A Chance to Love Diego Gorbea
Aaron and Daisy, two young NYU students, meet and end up
falling in love. Five years later, they cannot recognize each other
because they are meeting for the very first time.
whorehouse to the White House, he kicked doors open for equality and respect for all black musicians. In one example, Eubie
puts together the first musical on Broadway – written, directed,
and acted entirely by blacks.
Civilized Lee Fruechtenicht
Sometimes, everything you know is mistaken, but obsession will
never let you leave. Meet Jake as he travels down a road of what
he thinks he knows, and can never travel again.
Faith Found Wanting Margo Trueblood
After having been conned out of her last penny, Tina learns to
trust no one. When faced with a stalker bent on revenge, she has
to choose whether or not to trust the kindness of others or to go it
alone, risking the safety of her little girl.
Cold Current Terrance Mitchell Thibideaux
A troubled young woman commits a horrifying act, and the lives
of four other women are touched by its rippling effects.
Destination: 1600 Robert People
A Virginia senator runs for President of the United States and
must face the expected hurdles, life trials, difficulty, and uncertainty while running – as a woman.
Deviant Desires Debra Shade
An edgy film that current society will embrace and/or protest.
This movie will tear to shreds the wall between erotica and porn.
Diego Jessica Phillips and Robert Staebel
After losing everything in a string of tragic events, an impoverished businessman meets a mysterious pregnant teenager
who leads him on a strange journey. Along the way, they revisit
moments in his life that led to his current struggles, until he must
inevitably ask: why do bad things happen to good people?
Distant Thunder Michael Marchessault
Vietnam vet, returning home after bonding with four others
in combat and drugs, seeks healing from the war’s atrocities.
Reuniting with his comrades, he experiences Black Panther Party,
American Indian Movement, Chicano Movement and counter
culture. Raising a family on a communal farm, he finds peace.
Divided by Thirteen Joseph Wolf
The true story of a modest young man who works with wolves
on a small farm in Indiana. One day he meets a “troubled artist”
from the big city, and he is intrigued. Now, this poor fool has no
idea what a sociopath is, or what they are capable of doing, but
he’s about to find out.
Doc Carter David Jefferson
A director of football operations must convince his selfish and
ruthless head coach to help save a young boy who’s dying a
world away in Vietnam.
Downward Spiral Stephen Patrick King
Tormented by guilt over a childhood friend’s death, a dedicated
family man and celebrated athlete seeks forgiveness by embarking
on a paranormal journey that leaves him battling drug addiction
and on the brink of losing everything.
Emeralds of the Alhambra John Cressler
A Christian crusader is captured and brought to the magical
Alhambra Palace in Muslim Granada, where he falls in love
with the sultan’s favorite, an emerald-eyed Sufi princess. He
becomes trapped between his forbidden love and his Christian
heritage, forcing him to make choices which will ultimately seal
Granada’s fate as the last surviving stronghold of Moorish Spain.
Eubie Bonnie Seltzer
The true story of a black entertainer changing American culture
and history in his 100-year lifetime. Taking his talents from the
Farewell to Freedom Anita Waggoner
A beautiful divorcee, vulnerable and unaware of the risks, falls
in love with a down-and-out Oklahoma cowboy she meets in
Las Vegas during the National Finals Rodeo.
Fearless Butterfly Rosalie Marschall
Life imitates art reflected in the film world, as a writer’s story
character comes to life, her past love resurfaces, and her agent’s
obsession adds multiple murders to the mix.
First Love: Just Once in a Lifetime Violeta Barrett
The story of forbidden love and the difficult choice one woman
makes to let go of that love at the cost of her own happiness.
Gemini Skin Maria Blanco H.
A bisexual philanthropist with a dark secret finds herself on a wild
and life-changing road trip with a former lover that forces them both
to face their past and the consequences of a shocking revelation.
Gray Zone Veronica Tabares
A shy girl is the victim of a cyber-prank and discovers that the
virtual world of the Internet is not so virtual when it’s used to bully.
Handed Down Stephen Barber
A maker of Marines, and father of two, leads men in and out of
uniform to a life of service and integrity. Only when life acts out
on life’s terms does his substance history and experiences as a
troubled teen cloud his perception of his largest opportunity; he
must accept his path or force his way to an easier life.
Heidi and Strathfield Disciplinary School
Mustafa Rostom
Heidi and her school friends embark on a mysterious journey only to
find a hidden secret at their new reform school. (Book for adaptation)
Hitler’s Astrologer David Perkins
A fabricated love affair within the Reichstag is accidently uncovered, exposing more than a Nazi department secretly using ancient
texts and artifacts to master occult forces for weapons, but British
spies tasked to eliminate Der Führer’s mystic adviser as well.
Home to the Sea Chester Aaron
Marian, a California teenage beauty, has inherited her mermaid
gene from ancient ancestors. Now that gene kicks in and – physically, emotionally – she is rapidly becoming a mermaid.
The Impossible Dream Manoj Panicker
A pregnant woman from Central America must race against time
and cross the U.S. border before her baby is born, fighting off drug
cartels, corrupt police, border vigilantes, and the Arizona desert.
Jackpot Rick Cramer
After witnessing his father’s murder at the hands of a casino
enforcer, Russ Thorn spends his life trying to bring down the
system by plotting the largest series of slot thefts in Las Vegas
history. (Inspired by true events.)
Drama
JT Charles Reap
The son of an impoverished African-American widow from the
Deep South evolves with his mother’s thoughtful admonitions to
help calm a country in deadly racial hatred and discord.
Katie and Jay Natasha Haradhvala
A Ph.D. dropout with a life-threatening eating disorder is
admitted to a psychiatric hospital, where she and a charismatic,
wildly seductive manic-depressive fellow patient must fight for
recovery and for each other.
A Leaf in the Wind Samyal Hassan
A teenage boy loses the girl he loves to a demented man, and he
must find the reasons to carry on with life; but in the end gets the
revenge he so craves.
Little Kingdoms Kim Doose
When two tech-savvy teenagers of a powerful Mexican Mafia
family devise a dangerous and massive social media plan to
destroy the cartels in the midst of Mexico’s brutal drug war, they
become unlikely young saviors who must choose between freedom and family or peace for their country.
Man Adrift Gary Kern
A failed financier jumps in the river and is carried downstream,
where he finds anonymity, romance, and an unusual friendship in
a decaying town of the American Southwest.
McAdam & Eve John Brassil
A woman needs a family of her own.
My True Me Luciane Sant Anna
A great but unjustified promotion forces a beautiful pharmacist
to recover her long-forgotten inner strength to rise up against her
boss and ex-fiancé, to investigate his way-too-cheap new silicone
prosthesis patent.
A Nice Guy Paul Vincent
Tony Tremont, Broadway star and Hollywood leading man, is
being outed by the tabloids. Having just started his best relationship, the items, perhaps leaked by his best friend, bring back
painful childhood memories and throw his life into a downward
spiral until he comes to an understanding of his “fluid” sexuality.
Nicki Foxx Ray Spruill
After watching a young actress get abused in a violent movie, a
lonely delivery guy becomes obsessed with protecting her from
her current co-star. Image is one thing, reality is something else.
Nokturnal Bliss Edward Amaral
Friends stumble upon a means to support their nocturnal lifestyle
and turn it into a promotional party empire that quickly spirals
out of control.
On Each Chosen Day Marinna Marciniak
Paul’s secret goal is to become a successful writer, and when he
experiences a pre-midlife crisis, the monotonous comfort of his
life is upended, forcing him to confront his fears of an unknown
future. Paul must learn to overcome his insecurities, with a little
help from classic films.
The Other Side of Normal Stephen Guest
An ambitious Manhattan lawyer about to make partner gives
birth to a daughter with Down Syndrome when her blood test is
switched in a laboratory bungle. Terrified by the time and commitment to care for a special-needs child, she considers adoption,
Recent Successes
Jacqueline Gault Options
“There’s a Dark, Dark House”
Jacqueline Gault with HotSquatch! Entertainment found
“There’s a Dark, Dark House” on InkTip and optioned it
from Ivan Chapman. Ivan praised Jacqueline’s “enthusiasm
and professionalism” in bringing this anthology horror to
production, noting that “Jacqueline also personally recommended me and my co-writer to three top level Hollywood
managers.” This is Ivan’s fourth success through InkTip.
Alan Roberts Options “Untitled”
Alan Roberts with Digital Movie Studios found an as-ofyet untitled coming-of-age beach volleyball script through
InkTip and optioned it from Martin Fusi. Alan wears a lot of
hats in Hollywood and his credits include “Street Poet” with
C. Thomas Howell, among many others. This is Martin’s
first success through InkTip.
John Karanfilovski Options “Containment”
John Karanfilovski with Primestar Film Group found
“Containment” on InkTip and optioned it from Janet
Goodman-Clarke. “Containment” follows a group of teens
trapped in a multi-level storage facility as they race to find
the antidote to a zombie outbreak, and this is Janet’s first
Joel Reisig Options “Rodeo Girl”
Joel Reisig with Be Your Own Hollywood found “Rodeo
Girl” on InkTip and optioned it from Tricia Hopper & Aletha
Rodgers. Reisig recently completed “A Horse for Summer,”
starring Dean Cain, which was shot from a script discovered
on InkTip. This is Tricia’s first option through InkTip.
Brendan Davis Options “Kung Fu Couple”
Brendan Davis and Heshi Wang with Kilin International
discovered “Kung Fu Couple” through InkTip and optioned
it from Peter Walters. “Kung Fu Couple” tells the story of
a pair of newlywed martial arts experts who join the same
televised Kung Fu competition, only to face each other and
learn in the process that marriage is not a competition. This
is Peter’s first success through InkTip.
Greg Huge Options “Opposites Attach”
Greg Huge with Huge Pictures optioned “Opposites Attach”
from Jerry Jennings after finding it on InkTip. Greg’s credits include “3Play” and the upcoming “Silent Voice,” with
director Vondie Curtis-Hall (“Glitter”) and Academy Award
winner Marlee Matlin (“Children of a Lesser God”) interested. This is Jerry’s third success through InkTip.
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which tears her marriage apart, before she overcomes her fears
with some unlikely help from a couple of Harlem moms.
Poconos Dennis Gillan
A pack of middle-aged male golfers have one weekend to convince a young girl that suicide is not the answer.
Prisoner 88 Jacob J. Tanenbaum
The true story of Sigmund Sobolewski, a Polish Catholic sent to
Auschwitz on the very first prisoner transport. Haunted by his
memories, he becomes obsessed with protesting Holocaust denial
and risks losing the very family for which he survived to create.
The Prosecutor David Bortman
In 1971, before Roe v. Wade, when abortion was illegal, a prominent young assistant D.A. gets a girl pregnant and has to arrange
for an abortion. The abortion is botched, the girl dies, and the
assistant D.A. is assigned to prosecute the abortionist, no one
knowing he’s the one who arranged for the abortion.
The Queen’s Coiffeur Will Bashor
A cocky lad from the provinces risks the guillotine’s blade to find
fame and fortune at the court of Versailles — as hairdresser to
Marie Antoinette.
The Rainforest Brought Them Home
Earl James and Karen Walker
An American ex-pat’s obsession with protecting British
Columbia’s ancient rainforest endangers his life and his relationship to the woman he loves. (2013 Nautilus Book Award)
The Revelations of John Nicole Conners
Lucifer is casted out of heaven bent on revenge, waging a war
with God over man’s eternal soul.
Rex David G. Hatton
A dog-loving banker with an ideal life is shot by an irate client.
He survives surgery during a terrifying dream of losing his dog
and realizes he must fix the things he’d failed to notice were
wrong that nearly cost him his life.
Sabino Days Conrad Gomez
Jose, after a near-death experience from a snakebite, fatefully
draws “Jack Hammer,” the same bull that had killed his father
at the Santa Fe Rodeo. A disaster is never mended, as it claims
your direction. A (rodeo) bull-riding “Rocky” with elements of
the “Karate Kid.”
Second Wind Woman Edwin Turner
When a grandmother is forced to take early retirement, she has
three months to discover what she was really meant to be.
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The Seductive Schoolhouse Scandal Sandra Rose
In one of the poorest cities in the country, a corrupt school administrator steals from his students, defrauds the school district out
of hundreds of thousands of dollars to support his lavish lifestyle,
and retaliates against those who report his actions to authorities.
The whistleblowers live in constant fear as they anxiously wait
for justice to be served.
Shooting Star Richard Harrison and Dave Powell
When his beautiful and cunning ex-lover steals the safety deposit
box key that he’s inherited to a fortune, ex-con and grifter, Kelly
and his graceless sidekick, Quaid, set off across the American
Southwest to track her down. A non-stop, roller coaster ride of a
road movie which is blindsided by love and revenge. A modern
day “Bonnie and Clyde” meets “American Hustle.”
Silent Tears D & M Dodge
With the death of her mother and brother and newly alcoholic father,
this teen girl collapses into the only solution she knows, suicide.
Skyfisher Mike Stasyna and Dan Dowhal
Brad Evans goes into hiding and writes an exposé of Phasmatia,
the world’s first internet religion, and its megalomaniacal unholy
messiah, Sky Fisher.
Slopes of Ararat Jack Wibbe
In 1945 an Army nurse in Germany is shocked to find seven
children who survived the Holocaust hiding in the woods nearby;
with little adult supervision, the children take an extraordinary
path toward healing and rebuilding their lives.
Still Life Lisa Reily
When an obsessive, hallucinating discount store worker with
dreams of being an artist reconnects with his estranged but successful younger brother, simmering family tensions explode.
Sweet Dreams Dianne Janis
Three generations of a family are torn apart when a woman
chooses to risk her own life to find her runaway daughter. Using
her special powers of intuition and insight could unleash a force
that would kill her. Her decision pits mother against daughter,
husband against wife, and sister against sister. Will she prevail or
will she die trying?
A Tie that Held Samyal Hassan
A janitor struggles with memories of his deceased sister, while
trying to get his life in order.
Toe the Line Cristiana Nicolae
April 1994: A young Canadian woman, from a prominent family,
is rescued from Rwanda, where she was a missionary worker.
She falls for a wealthy businessman not knowing that he masterminded the biggest scam in the Quebec history, defrauding
a nun’s congregation of 80 million dollars. She must choose
between her integrity and love. (Based on real events)
Until the Day Craig Andrews
A 19th century daughter of a ruthless, money-hungry doctor fights
to make her own choices under her father’s gender-enslaving
discrimination and an unwanted suitor’s fixation.
Valentine Carol Paur
After being abandoned by his father and brother, a young man
returns to his hometown as a Catholic priest, ready to battle anyone to keep his parish of St. Casimir opened.
Drama – Family
War Film Noir Robert David Graham
Come hell or high water, she’s going to film the truth about her
father’s death in Germany, at 3:10 p.m., 12 March, 1945. (Positive
coverage from Berlin Film Festival, BBC)
Recent Successes
When Doves Cry K. Southby De Lorenz
Max, the widow of an outlaw motorcycle club leader is betrayed
by those she trusts, when family disputes and gang conflict erupt
around her and her children, and their lives are torn apart.
Kevin Summerfield Discovers
Joe Blackerby
Where in the World Is Matthew Redstone?
Johnny Mann
A father overcomes memory loss, homelessness, and despair
when his journalist son, who was only ten years old on the day
he mysteriously disappeared, accidentally finds him living in a
homeless shelter in another city after frantically searching 20
years for him.
White Out Nancy Kerr
Jack Lee’s sisters and nieces must deal with escaped cons and
a blizzard until he can get them, but he’s worried because the
youngest has bad anxiety attacks even though all five of them
know how to use many different weapons.
Win One for the Anthropologist Bruce Kanter
In the late 1950s, an esteemed member of a small New York town
makes her dying request. She wants the town to find a way to
beat their rival town in high school football. The town enlists
two New York Giant assistants to accomplish the task: Vince
Lombardi and Tom Landry.
The World Will Know Wanda Karriker
Amidst “old boys” Southern political corruption and KKK
atrocities, and triggered by horrible stories from her clients,
psychologist Emily Klein begins recovering memories of her
own extreme child abuse. To find peace in her soul, she must
uncover and validate a childhood hell where she was a victim
of satanic rituals, child pornography, and government-sponsored,
torture-based mind control experiments.
The Yin and Yang of Steven Seagal Spencer McCloud
This semi-biographical account of Steven Seagal’s life and career
parallels the life of fictional character Jack Coleman. Seagal
chooses the path of good in his life (Yang). Coleman chooses
evil (Yin). At age 15, both study the martial arts. Twenty years
later, Coleman nearly kills Seagal during a movie premier. The
UFC offers the octagon for a cruel ending.
Zelda Kathleen Tobin
A 1920s creative female lives a colorful life and is diagnosed
as crazy.
Family
3D at the Palace Kent Wilson
It’s 1953, and the movie business is in trouble. A determined,
resourceful high school senior fights to save his deceased
father’s small town theatre from the threat of television, in this
coming-of age-story of first love, family divisions, and racism in
a fast-changing America.
Beginnings – The Sons of Elatu (Episode 1) Alex Theodore
A reluctant young hero takes his advanced Neanderthal people across their ice age world looking for their prophesized
child-messiah. But an alien monster disguised in their midst has
come to Earth to kill him.
Kevin Summerfield with Scorpio Studios discovered Joe
Blackerby through InkTip and brought him on board as a
writer on the upcoming feature “Lagoon.” Director/producer Bill Scharpf is attached to helm, and this is Joe’s third
Christopher Free Options “Heart of a Lion”
Christopher Free with Rampage Productions found “Heart
of a Lion” through InkTip and optioned it from Christopher
Grant. The project already has former tennis pro turned
actress/model, Elena Chernyakova, attached in the lead role.
This is Christopher Grant’s first option through InkTip.
Michael Wormser Options “Mark of Cain”
Michael Wormser with Level 10 Films found “Mark of Cain”
on InkTip and optioned it from Edward Case. Michael’s
credits include such diverse titles as “Some Guy Who
Kills People” and “Smiley,” among others. Edward Case’s
credits include “The Whirlpool,” among others. Regarding
the experience meeting and working with Michael, Edward
says, “Like with every agreement, I knew there were going
to be requested changes, but Michael is great to work with
and loves working with writers.” This is Edward’s second
option through InkTip.
Dixie Run Katie Cocquyt
September 1862 – Sharpsburg, Maryland; four friends band
together to save their horses from being conscripted by the army
during the Civil War. Determined to escape an impending conflict
between the Union and Confederates, they flee boarding school
in an attempt to return home. Their decision instead will catapult
them straight into the epicenter of the bloody battle of Antietam.
Eagle Heart Mark DesLonde and Nancy Ogrosso
A lonely nine-year-old boy’s father comes home from war distant, horribly wounded, and suicidal, but the boy believes that if
he can heal a dying pigeon he can heal his father and his family.
Free Inside! Sarah Brockmann
When the “alien” prizes inside their cereal boxes come to life,
two young boys and their friends must convince a suspicious
U.S. Army to unite with their new alien friends to defeat a hostile
alien invasion.
Mistletoe Impossible Heather Donnell
An over-imaginative young boy is determined to protect his family from his mortal enemy – his older sister’s college boyfriend
– by exposing the boyfriend as a spy before the annual kiss-off at
the town’s Christmas festivities.
The Naughty Boy Suzanne Gillis and Kyle Watson
When the new technology threatens to shut down Christmas, Santa
must turn one high-tech “naughty” into a “nice” by Christmas
morning or else give up making his once famous “outdated” toys.
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Vida Cafe Tim Stickler
In the vein of “It’s a Wonderful Life.” A down-on-her-luck
woman flees L.A., California with her two-year-old daughter
and a shy, musically talented, runaway teenage girl. The old car
breaks down in South Lake Tahoe, Nevada.
Fantasy
Braumaru Veronica Tabares
When a janitor discovers a girl has a rare ability to dream travel,
a boy from an adjacent world must overcome his fears to rescue
her from the land of dreams. Part one of a trilogy.
Danturu The Lost Birds Lorena Escalante
When her beloved grandma dies, a frightened little girl must fight
against a devilish creature in order to save her grandma’s soul
that is trapped inside a Danturu bird.
Darkness in Paradise James Pendergast
An emotionally fragile movie actress and her actor husband
move into a newly built house and find it haunted by the
spirit of a female silent screen star who draws the actress into a
web of chaos. Will she survive?
Dolphin’s Song Kathy Krantz Stewart
A girl goes back to her past to fix her future with the help of a
dolphin. This is a spiritual, family-friendly film. It shows forgiveness, reincarnation, real history in the storyline, and shows
how wonderful dolphins are. Original music composed by author
of the script. (It was just nominated for Best Screenplay at the
Beverly Hills Film Festival 2014.)
Looking Clydie Prince
A young girl, her crown, and her family experience a paranormal
road trip like no other. With the intent to retrieve the crown, the
ghost of a prom queen accompanies the family. The crown which
once belonged to her. The crown she promised to never lose.
Who will end up with the crown?
American Frankenstein John Groves
“American Frankenstein” is the scariest movie you’ll ever see.
For starters, your head will be cryogenically stored for three centuries. You will awaken in a laboratory where your head will be
sewn onto a monstrous Frankenstein body. You will escape to get
help, only to learn that it’s still 2015, and you’re a Frankenstein
monster on the run in Southern California.
At the Devil’s Door
Neal Tyler and Todd Henderson
During a fierce gale in 1954, three door-to-door Bible salesmen
are reluctantly recruited to aid in the exorcism of twin girls on
a mysterious island near Cape Cod. The salesmen are forced to
confront the possessed twins, their own inner demons, and perhaps even the Devil himself.
Bermuda Shallows David Cameron
When a shallow-water phenomenon maroons a research vessel at
sea, an oceanographer and her students must survive from being
eaten alive by the same ravenous organisms that killed her father
years ago.
Buck’s Night Nick Pollack
When a gifted but deranged surgeon kidnaps a group of friends
celebrating a buck’s party at the mysterious Fur Fur Club, the
bride-to-be and best man race against time to piece together clues
of their whereabouts before The Doctor can realize his vengeful
plan of creating surgically enhanced deer-men.
Carpe Noctem Monte Michael Moore
How far would you go to stop a sadistic killer? Even when you
found out the killer was deep within you.
The Catacomb Rules Gary Smiley
Dumped by her boyfriend, a suicidal teenager seeks the help of
an alleged secret society, finds herself thrust into a life-or-death
struggle in the catacombs, unwittingly becomes a queen, and
rebukes her boyfriend’s attempt at reconciliation.
Stolen Angels James Pendergast
An American artist visiting Florence, Italy meets two mysterious women and finds himself drawn into a struggle for the
future of humankind.
Cold Callings Syeed Ryan
Years after the shocking disappearance of five kids, four friends
search for the true meaning behind their disappearance. Only to
find themselves trapped in a maze of tunnels with killer savages.
The Witches’ Road Arthur Vincie
Three witches, living in New York City – who can barely stand
each other – must unite to save themselves and the rest of
their kind from an ancient evil. (Finalist, Exposurama, Bridge
International, AceFest, and WriteMovies Screenplay competitions. Second Rounder Austin Film Festival. Top 20% Nicholls.)
Dead Sky Anika Kunik and Manny Rey
The night a native teen kills her evil grandfather, she discovers
her ancestral power to manipulate weather – a force she’ll
desperately need when he comes back to haunt her.
Horror
Abolition of the Senses Carlos Burgaleta
A lighthouse keeper revisiting her dark past decides to go back
to the place of her childhood abduction and while there dredges
up the ghosts of her fellow victims.
Adrian’s Revenge Marilyn Alcorn
A sports psychiatrist struggles to find her own identity and spirituality, as she works to help a star NFL quarterback overcome his
psychological demons. They discover his psychosomatic trauma
is deeply rooted in the satanic cult of a 16th century Spanish conquistador. “Adrian’s Revenge” is a psychological, thriller movie.
Demon Vampires Patricia Ecklund-Ruch
Not just “another vampire story” when demons are released
from Stonehenge. Script contains sex, comedy, transfiguration,
mutation, and terror.
Descension
Jennifer Grand and Michael Maxwell Abrams
Five college students find a 13-story haunted house thought to be
only an urban legend. What starts out as fun turns deadly when
they uncover the sinister origins of the house and its occupants.
God’s Eye Jason McCloy
Don, a single father and freelance muscle, finds himself the target
of a sadistic assassin. An attack on the family leaves his daughter
disfigured and his son injured. While seeking vengeance, Don
learns that it was not the assassin but his son that attacked his
daughter, and it has unleashed a terrible power in her.
Horror
Hades Closet Curt L. Cosey, Jr.
1974: In Waterfront Manor, Auburn, Texas, a local town sheriff
and deputies, as well as a dangerous group wanted in connection
with the kidnapping of Ferguson junior high school students, are
found dead. Father Jacobs, the only man to survive this tragedy,
quit the priesthood, then moved from town warning those along
the way “stay out of that house.”
Hallows Hunt Jason Fox
Every year on October 30th – Devil’s Night – the monsters of
legend congregate in the woods, hunting unsuspecting partygoers
lured to their fate by barely disguised demons, werewolves, and
vampires. Those with the fortune and cunning to survive until
dawn win their lives – but the night is long, the stakes are high,
and the odds are never in their favor.
Into the City of the Dead Lori Bowen
A deadly virus has broken out in the city, and six friends struggle
separately to escape. The next morning, when one of them
discovers that another is still in the city, she stops at nothing to
go back in and help her get out.
Killer Corpse Malcolm McClintick
An insane killer’s corpse terrorizes four teens in a haunted house.
Kukudhi Phillip Antonucci
When horrific attacks happen to the people of a small Northeastern
town, a young woman finds herself unsuspectingly connected to
the evil.
Lab Mouse Revenge Noelle Messier
Trapped in a maze of death, a veterinary technician and a
mouse communications researcher are pursued by aggressive
and schizophrenic escaped lab mice injected with human DNA
who get their bloodthirsty revenge by killing laboratory staff in
creatively diabolical ways that simulate laboratory procedures.
Metamorphosis Steven Bolia
A young writer moves into an apartment alone and finds herself
being terrorized by someone claiming to be a fictional character
from the book she is writing. She thinks her neighbors are trying
to drive her insane until she discovers the truth, which is much
more shocking than she ever imagined.
Mr. Labrador Douglas John
A dog dies after protecting his master from a werewolf, to come
back as a man – and finds himself pitted against his master, who
now is an evil werewolf.
Old Roger Keneolisa Egbuna
Some visitors in an idyllic town discover the terrifying truth
behind the legend of a vengeful spirit that resurrects to rip
people’s heads off with one of nature’s life forms.
Possession Randall Oelerich
A teen fakes possession to lure then torture a confession from the
priest she believes raped her younger sister – unleashing a demon
that threatens her and her family.
A Pound of Flesh Georges Salo
A criminal boss exhausts all avenues – including whatever his
wealth provides – in order to save his terminally ill wife. In a
last desperate attempt he offers the most valuable items in his
possession, his morals and his soul, to the devil for the life of
his one and true love.
Restoration Laurel Pardo
A cemetery restorer, who still grieves over the loss of his family
in a car accident, must break a 200-year-old curse to save his
sons’ souls.
Rippers Norman Rubenstein and Gessarena Mason
After framing Jack the Ripper for a murder she’s committed,
a brilliant medical student is caught in a deadly game of oneupmanship with the world’s most infamous serial killer from
which a romance of equally sadistic partners blooms.
Salt Heaven Veny Armanno
The zombie apocalypse comes from God. Now the only one who
can save us is the Devil himself.
Scarecrow Randall Oelerich
When teens jokingly attempt to summon an evil scarecrow,
a bullied teen girl takes on the role of the malevolent legend,
exterminating her tormentors one by one.
Schmutzli Chinelo Chidebe
An eastern European demon, prowling the earth leaving death in
its wake, finds a vulnerable boy he deems fit for its rebirth.
The Scythe Terrance Mitchell Thibideaux
The fates of families and first responders become intertwined
when an apocalyptic hurricane strikes New Orleans – and brings
in a terrifying new predator from the seas. A horror allegory
based on the events of Hurricane Katrina.
Shapeshifters Andrew Fisk
Seattle is terrorized by a tribe of renegade shapeshifters. When a
young doctor discovers that she has shapeshifter blood, she must
either fight against the renegades – or join them.
Shock Theater Horror Host Wax Museum Carolyn Reese
A horror movie host gets a chance at manifestly becoming his
career-long TV persona, Count Gregore, vampire. He shortly
finds himself wanting out of his new reality. A supportive longtime fan/friend undergoes the change into a she-werewolf when
real vampires and werewolves begin to rumble at the same bar
called The Wolfbane and Garlic.
Stem of Evil
Neva Sanders-Dewey, Ph.D. and Seth G. Dewey, M.D.
Stem cell research: a field with unlimited possibilities and an
unprecedented potential for disaster. Here, four lives become
entangled within the captivating realm of psychopathology by
the unimaginable implications of using this revolutionary form
of science.
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Strange Fruit: A Ghost Story Rey Otis
A horrific crash leaves Lyric Freeman alive but altered – now she
hears the dead and must help long-deceased slaves fight for their
last chance at freedom.
The Theater Paul Pastore
A young undercover police detective and her F.B.I. friend
investigate and eventually fall victim to a sadistic “customized
torture” organization.
Tisiphone Louella Reynolds
When the Devil’s daughter uses a fashion photographer to help
her unleash Hell’s demons on New Orleans, he must partner with
a voodoo priestess and a bishop to stop the rampage.
West of Dead Graham Clegg
In 1865, a disgraced doctor joins forces with a gang of AWOL
Confederate soldiers to reclaim riches from a mysterious war
profiteer who bilked them all. But their mission proves disastrous
upon encountering a terrifying breed of the undead: ones that
can think. The key to survival lies within exploiting the doctor’s
personal demons.
The Zombie Gas Boom! Ian Chaurero
A Catholic priest sells the mineral rights of his bankrupt church
and now must deal with earthquakes, water contamination, and
the living dead!
Non-Fiction/History
My Fallen Angel
Mike Sorrinni and Amber Redfield
War rages as a forbidden love blossoms between an
American paratrooper and a British socialite; as secrets are
exposed, will she risk everything for a soldier who may
never return?
Prisoner No.7 Chris Fuller
When Prisoner No.7 at Spandau prison mysteriously dies, a
fascinating story of espionage and counter-espionage emerges
despite the efforts of the British authorities to suppress the truth.
Running a Thousand Miles Jennifer Grand
In 1848, Ellen Craft, an illiterate, mixed-race
herself as a wealthy plantation owner to make
from bondage. With her husband posing as
must evade slave hunters and travel 1,000
the free North.
slave, disguises
a daring escape
her slave, they
miles to reach
The Shark Hunter Rob Shaffer
When his son is murdered for assaulting a German officer who
arrested him, a fisherman leads Samoan warriors against the
cruel German tyrants who rule Samoa with an iron fist.
Theatre of Death James B. Saunders
In 1903, a crusading reporter tries to prevent the opening of the
Iroquois Theatre in Chicago, which he believes to be a fire trap.
He is proven right. Based on the true incident.
Romance
The Advent of Summer Marlene Comet
An artist embroiled in a love triangle finds true love when she
takes her deceased father’s place in a gold cup polo tournament.
Based on the novel “The Advent of Summer.”
Romance – Romantic Comedy
A Creggan Journey David Dinning
An Irish man from Derry searches for his place in the world,
politically, geographically, and socially, during The Troubles in
Northern Ireland.
Unambitious Martin Dodd
A young man must convince a gorgeous young woman with
Olympic running ability to leave her small town, or lose the love
of his life.
Dr. McCoullough David Ross
A middle-aged transgender pediatrician becomes attracted to a
younger man. Her married, obsessive lover becomes aware of the
affair and lays a plan for destruction.
Romantic Comedy
The Gift of Gab Maureen McCaughey Rooseboom
After an embarrassing moment at a Red Sox game, a phobic,
talkative history teacher determinedly journeys into his dad’s
wartime past to find reasons for his “inherited” fears, hell-bent
on conquering them, and communicates with a lovely history
professor, as well as his father’s ghosts in body and spirit.
Gone Coastal (aka SEA-KER) Candie G. Lemaire
A political lobbyist, tired of all the “wrangling” in D.C., takes a
Florida road trip to keep from going postal, and “goes coastal” –
and in the process finds what really makes him tick. (Good coverage with interest from talent and directors. Email writer for names
of interested directors/talent. A romantic story akin to “Pretty
Woman,” and great sensitivity akin to “Sleepless in Seattle.”)
Inherit a Marriage (I AM) Georges Salo
Traditional and modern values collide for an Indian lesbian who
must return to India to attend her father’s funeral. Upon arriving
in India with her partner, she discovers that she must marry in
order to uphold her family’s rank and stature.
Love and Politics Pamela Dotson
A woman’s efforts to encourage her older sister’s relationship
with a politician are complicated by her attraction to his arrogant
campaign manager and her younger sister’s wild behavior.
Marooned Miniseries Jennifer Miller
“Marooned Miniseries” is a beautiful and sensitive love story
that struggles with truth, pain, and then acceptance. Betrayals,
greed, murder, and revenge. A tormented love affair between two
men that can no longer be denied.
Red Phoenix Buffet Candie G. Lemaire
A newly divorced, “loser at life” guy gets a new feel on positive
once he starts eating at a new Chinese buffet restaurant. (Director
Michael Lange attached, has made “director’s notes,” loves the
comedic timing.)
Romeo’s Sister & Juliet’s Brother Rebecca L. Mate
After the tragic death of Romeo and Juliet, the Capulets and
Montagues each had another child. They try to keep them apart
so history will not repeat, but their meeting is in the stars. The
two young lovers must uncover and stop the greedy man who
foments the feud, or remain forever lonely and apart.
3 Dead Husbands Ruth Baird
Believing she’s cursed to kill husbands, Dani vows to never kill
another man. When love trips her way again, her eccentric family
and friends try to renew her faith in love, while protecting the
new guy from certain death.
Bet on Her Jolan Kucsera
A misogynist shock jock hires his smooth friend to seduce and
ruin his new assistant when her popularity threatens his career,
but he finds himself falling for her in the process.
The Break Up Test Noelle Messier
Tired of enduring the wrath of the women they dump, three bitter
guys and a lesbian compete in a game where they break up with
women on purpose to reveal their true nature and find true love.
Cindy’s Adonis Louis Kahn
Cindy’s quick wit and prowess foils a hijacking on a flight
to Rome, and she becomes an international media star. The
adventures around the world are unusual, the passion is hot, and
the romance is incredible.
Classics’ Fiddler Shohn Turner
A classical violinist, fired from the London Symphony Orchestra,
reluctantly helps out her brother in a country band and gradually
comes to realize that she genuinely connects with the music –
and with the group’s soulful and mysterious singer-songwriter.
(A Rom-Com with original songs that has gotten great coverage)
Committed Ron Sasso
After a monumentally bad day, a psychiatrist has a meltdown and
ends up as a patient in his own psychiatric hospital. That’s the
worst place for him to meet the girl of his dreams – a beautiful,
intelligent, and eccentric patient who just may drive him crazy.
That Damnable Bull Anthony Cirone and Harold Schmidt
Bulls and women – stare too hard life’s never the same. And, so
it goes for bull rider Gilley McShane, obsessed with the bull that
threw him and for the woman he falls just as hard for: Shiloh
Billings, his childhood sweetheart who walks back into his life.
The Destination Wedding Liz Schindler
Brette gets dumped via text and must face her ex at a destination
wedding the next weekend. Thrown together in paradise, her ex has
a change of heart after Brette hooks up with the best man, a notorious womanizer. But is it just a one-night stand or an epic love story?
Saudade David Dinning
A man’s dreams are haunted by a woman from a past life; so he
sets out to find her. Fate, destiny, and reality collide in Ireland.
(Romance/Supernatural)
Divorce-A-Thon Anthony Escarpenter
A successful executive’s life is turned upside down when his
much younger fiancée discovers he’s still legally married multiple times to his ex-wife abroad.
Truth Be Told Bruce Hansen
Set in a world of fighter pilots, espionage, skiing, sailing, and
rock climbing, an uptight radio advice host, looking for one honest man, falls in love with the world’s biggest liar and finds that
love is trust, trust is love.
Friday, I’m in Love Seth Kuhn
Greg, a fun loving, lovable artist/inventor on the verge of losing Kate,
his analytical, career-driven wife, discovers a way to save his marriage, thanks to a Cure song. A lot will have to go right and change, but
if they can love each other on Fridays, they might just make it.
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Higher Learning Randall Oelerich
A beautiful university groundskeeper helps a visiting philosophy professor and his daughter learn more about what truly
matters in life.
Kiss Me Sober Taylor Lehotan
A coming-of-age story about a young woman who never had her
first kiss.
The Love Tube Roy Coombs
A heartbroken newspaper writer engineers a cupid-like dating
column, The Love Tube, circulated on London’s infamous
Underground, enabling lovelorn singletons to vet and message
fellow commuters, meet up and fall in love. Reluctantly, the
writer soon falls head-over-the-yellow-line in love himself after
striking up a magical friendship with the Tube’s very own automated announcer, who helps him to find true romance.
Mascot Brian Spero, Jr.
A college student becomes the school’s mascot, thinking he is only
doing so to follow his cheerleading girlfriend to away games, but
he starts to have a passion for being a mascot, even as he learns
from the determined coach that he must keep the fact he is the
mascot’s operator secret from everyone – his girlfriend included.
My Spare Body Jenny Mason
One mind shares two different bodies, one is the party animal and
the other is hard-working, but trouble erupts when they both fall
for the same girl and she doesn’t know they are the same man.
The Next Big Thing Jason Fox
After a struggling pool cleaner unwittingly gets tagged as
Hollywood’s new “It Boy,” he finds himself fighting the trappings of instant celebrity and a ruthless paparazzo in order to
rescue his nascent career and, more importantly, the love of
America’s sweetheart.
No More Miss B. Havin Lydia Lacy
A young accountant scorned by a past relationship decides to
date for sex instead of love. As she navigates through the ups and
downs of dating, by seeing several different men at a time, she
meets a man who has made a promise to be celibate. Now she has to
learn how to trust men again in order to build a solid relationship.
Note to Self: Love Debbie Gisonni
A desperate NYC waitress/actress locks eyes with the perfect man
just as she passes out from a botched suicide attempt. What do
you do when you meet the man of your dreams when you’re in a
coma? (“While You Were Sleeping” meets “Eat Pray Love.” Book
for adaptation.)
Overcoming Inertia Michael Fishman
Former college sweethearts, frustrated with their lives, find
themselves re-attracted to each other.
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Something about Roses Nancy Bruce
A small-town dad stops at nothing to marry off his happily single,
cosmopolitan daughter.
Terminal Love Georgene Summers
Do kids or computers rule the world? Who’s in charge? Can a
seven-year-old with a wild imagination destroy a lovesick computer? Take a frustrated lawyer, one sexy computer, mix together,
and magically you have obsession. Add disgruntled spouse, you
have separation. Do a remix, add the 7-year-old and you have
destruction and a happily ever after.
Timeless Tim Stickler
A small-town country girl comes to L.A. to fulfill the dreams
of the mother she never knew by becoming a successful singersongwriter. But the mother’s past comes back to spoil everyone
dreams. (Inspired by Taylor Swift.)
Sci-Fi
68 Seconds Victor Grippi
When the Pioneer 10 space probe mysteriously reenters Earth’s
atmosphere and crash lands near a remote scientific outpost, a team of
scientists make an amazing discovery that has Earth-shattering effects.
Adventures of a Space Bum Jon Batson
A girl out of options stows away on the only vessel in port and
finds it unmanned; she goes where it goes. She is not the only
one searching for her father’s legacy. She travels to planets where
friends and enemies are hard to identify, and her best ally is the
ship’s computer. (Unpublished book, available for adaption.
Second in series is written.)
Alien Man Georges Salo
Twelve thousand years ago, modern man existed and was
regarded by the indigenous population as gods, hence Alien Man.
These different groups of modern men, along with their indigenous, less evolved people, go to war for each other’s resources.
The Badlands Danielle Robinson
In a utopian city, the rivalry between an amnesic detective with
a mysterious past and a suspected child-killer escalates when the
detective’s daughter is kidnapped and he must enter a dark world
to save her.
The Bigger Picture Betty Nelle Garner
When an enlightened being arrives on Earth and encounters a
free-spirited woman, they risk their lives to rescue its master and
hence save mankind.
Birth of the Cosmic Swan Bill Copeland
While South Asia is being torn apart by massive earthquakes, a geologist finds they are centered near holy Mount Kailas. He discovers
the earthquakes are caused by the hatching of a giant alien egg under
the mountain. What will hatch? A ferocious monster or a benevolent
great being, as told by a lovely priestess whose cult guards the egg.
Colder, Alaska Patrick Hatten
A scientist, investigating alien nanotechnology that animates the
dead, comes to realize that her father is responsible for it – and
she may have to kill him to stop it from going global.
The Darkness Below Paradise Lee Eide
A naïve, idealistic, expert young golfer in a futuristic urban utopia
rushes to expose an ancient, sprawling government conspiracy in
an attempt to stave off impending genocide.
Sci-Fi – Suspense/Thriller
The Deserter Ronald Brown
A dangerous Lovecraft-style case and an alien abductee friend
– thought dead 20-something-years before – who asks for help
evading hostile extraterrestrials hunting him and his baby son;
just two dilemmas an alcoholic P.I. faces in a day.
Oliver Danielle Robinson
After losing his twin brother, a genetic scientist clones
himself. But after bringing him home, he must fight to
keep from losing everything.
Dreams of a Sleeping God William Wythe
Freedom of thought becomes a victim of thought itself as brain
imaging technology threatens the most basic human right: the
right to think for yourself.
Perfect Betrayal Robert Broad
While exploiting the dark side of a medical miracle, an innocent
girl is programmed by a vengeful executive to become the perfect weapon by using a perfect betrayal – only to be defeated by
his own creation.
Extraordinary Evidence Michael Lima
Angry at being kept in the dark, the President orders an investigation into UFOs that pits two investigators against the military
in a battle over the truth.
Redzone John Rosales
John is a middle-aged, overweight underachiever. John wants
to be an NFL star. He finds an alien artifact that gives him
superpowers, allowing his dream to come true.
Final Breath Lee “Wozy” Warren
After a penal ship takes meteor damage, a covert activist must stop
the captain from dumping prisoners into space to save the leaking air.
Strings Peter Wisan
An aging music professor lives in a world where human interaction is illegal. With the help of a mentally challenged violinist, he
begins to build trust in human relationships.
The Hindsight Constant Ian Eadon-Davies
Callumn Aubrey, an observer lost in time, is witness to the devastating paradox that causes the destruction of New York City, over
and over again. The only chance of preventing the paradox lies
with the Hindsight Constant; the manipulation of the past using
Dissociative Personality Disorder patients who are swapping
personalities throughout all of human history.
Home Part One Frederick Schustrich
Alien signals coincide with a series of mysterious, high-profile
thefts and kidnappings in the U.S.
Janet Michael Schiavello
Two stranded aliens recruit the aid of an old enemy to help them
hijack “Janet,” the Area 51 staff plane.
The Last Iceberg Anne Ousby
When a troubled young woman discovers the identity of her
mother’s murderer, she pursues the culprit, unaware that his
unhinged plans reach far beyond anything she can imagine. (This
gripping, dystopian script has been nominated in the Los Angeles
movie awards, The Indie Gathering, The Big Bear Lake, and the
Nine Worlds Sci-Fi and Fantasy festivals.)
Mail Order Bride Bot Byron Marsh
Engaged to the only heir to a billion-dollar computer fortune, a
national defense robotics engineer falls for an android (Spy Bot)
he is field testing and is forced to choose between easy street or a
300 IQ “AI” that just might send him upriver 30 years for espionage.
Mars Quake Jon Batson
A quake reveals something new on Mars. Dana Wright needs a
larger telescope. Senator’s aide Tom Matthews can help. Tom
remembers his past lives and who shared them, until he meets
Doctor Wright. His memory, whether Doctor Wright likes it or
not, is the key to the new markings on the Martian surface. (A
published book available for adaption)
New Eden Anne Japour
Eve’s present-day descendant must decide whether to eat the fruit
from the Tree of Knowledge after an old family friend gives her
new information.
Odyssey Bourne Force
Debbie Renner and Deborah Louise Robinson
A 6,000-year-old queen reincarnates to fulfill a prophecy to stop
an alien invasion. Trouble is, she can’t remember how.
The Suit Robert Secreti
An evil genius discovers a way to travel through the eleven dimensions and enslave the world. Little does he know, he is being trailed
by a street-savvy Air Force OSI agent and some enterprising kids.
Tales from Beyond the Stars Ronald Brown
Four embittered scientists aboard a corporate space station seek to
proof a machine of their own invention which streams thought, concept, and words into audio-assisted 3D images by telling sci-fi tales
among themselves, an infraction deemed “...using company assets
for personal gain” – a harshly punishable offense, if discovered.
The White Room Kurt Mayes
A 20-year-old slacker named Blaise Wylde is forced to confront
his deepest feelings after coming face to face with his subconscious in a mysterious room.
Suspense/Thriller
Amongst the Darkness Rico Jordan
While on a search for answers behind her reoccurring nightmare,
a female 20-something gets trapped inside of a dimly lit house
with an unknown foe who lurks in the darkness.
The Aura of Truth John L. Vitez, Jr.
Two brothers become unwittingly involved in the downfall of the
Aura technology in a past life; ironically, reviving the technology
becomes their only salvation now.
Beleaguered Proof Georges Salo
The story documents the rise of the corporation. It fits right in with
the current concerns in Western democracies regarding the balances
between citizen power and its growing decline at the hands of
for-profit organizations.
Bestseller Ross Van Leeve
Driven to a mental breakdown, a washed-up novelist accused
of murder goes on the run from the police in order to rescue
his kidnapped family from a vengeful fan, as murders from his
“Bestseller” book start happening page by page.
Between Two Worlds (aka The Burning Ground)
Claudia Paige
In the shadow of mystical Mt. Shasta, a “typical teen” from the
Bay Area discovers she is anything but typical as she navigates
the world of the living with a world beyond the veil.
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Bound Tracey Keefer
A professional, responsible social worker decides to help her drug
addict sister in finding her young nephew in the backwoods of West
Virginia, which leads to five days of captivity, torture, and rape.
After her escape, she later finds the boy and welcomes him into her
home, only to find that her nephew is not as innocent as he seems.
Every Time You Die Tracy Penn
A member of a circle of friends gets even for an evil deed they
did to him – many lifetimes ago. (A supernatural thriller in the
same vein as “Final Destination.” Strong franchise potential. 2014
PAGE – Quarter Finalist – [contest still running]; 2014 Nicholls –
Top 15% [contest still running.])
Brigand Roodney Clarke
A cop of mixed heritage must put aside his disdain for his mother’s
culture, and come to terms with their belief in the supernatural, as
he hunts for a ruthless assassin that is hiding in their community.
Filthy Dirty Money Tracy Penn
While attempting to embezzle money themselves, a young stockbroker and his “get rich quick” buddy stumble across the world’s
largest money-laundering scandal – forcing them to run from the
police and the Russian mob. (A high-action, buddy picture and
financial thriller. Inspired by true events.)
Buried Shohn Turner
Buried in an underground laboratory after a cave-in, a young man
must confront his past, unite a diverse team of physicists, and
finish his estranged father’s energy research before the oxygen
pump runs out of gas. (A contained thriller with great coverage
that just hit the Finals in CWA)
Florence Linda Gudrunardottir
A 15-year-old girl is abandoned and completely alone after escaping a deadly refugee camp in the desert. She runs into a rebel zone
and has to rely upon her intuition in order to escape death.
Capitol Follies/Murders Lee Martin
A young woman bill-sponsor, cooperating with the F.B.I., stumbles onto her ex’s murderous path to power at a state capitol, as
the governor’s secretary goes into hiding, an undercover cop tries
to protect her, and bodies start to fall around them.
Fugue State Michael Schiavello
While uncovering a shocking story that could put him back on
top, a down-on-his-luck journalist falls in love with a woman the
police believe was murdered days ago and becomes the prime
suspect in her disappearance.
City of the Guardians JeryLyn Harrington
Unasked-for dangers greet a South American plantation owner as
he strives to solve some mysterious deaths that have occurred at
an archaeological dig located on his plantation.
Getting Castro Thomas Mongle
When her teenage son and dying father-in-law secretly enter
Cuba to avenge her husband’s decade-old murder, a Miami businesswoman must outsmart a Russian assassin, a Chinese spy, and
our federal government to save her family from a violent death.
Composite Anat Golan
Desperate to prove the man who raped her is a wealthy, wellrespected attorney, a tormented female photographer ends up
ruining the life of an innocent man.
The Costa Paul Allen
Ambitious journalist Alex Hamilton must protect his family from
deadly reprisal when he finds himself a pawn in a bloody conspiracy linking property developments to political corruption and
organized crime on Spain’s Costa del Sol.
Curse of the Titanic David Ahrens and Gale Ahrens
A mummy’s curse dooms the Titanic. Passengers confront the
mummy aboard the Titanic, but the mummy prevails.
Dante’s Island Georges Salo
A wealthy eccentric orchestrates a reality show to find and exact
his revenge on those who killed his family.
The Dead Ringer Suzanne Lutas
Bearing an uncanny resemblance to the mistress of a Londonbased Chinese Triad boss, an ordinary waitress is trained by MI5
to infiltrate the gang and bring them down.
Deadly Reunion Lee Martin
A young woman drives north on her own to claim an inheritance,
unaware her ex-husband is in trouble with a casino, has just killed
a gangster’s son, is tracking her with thugs on his trail, and has
plans to drag her into the clutches of his vicious brothers, even as
an undercover officer risks his life to protect her.
The End Game Sandra McClinton
When the Pope is assassinated, a young defrocked priest who
has a conflict with God and the Vatican, persuades an angel in
disguise to accompany him to Rome to prevent the Antichrist
from being elected Pope.
Ghostwriters
Richard Anthony Rice and Roderick MacLennan
A no-talent scribbler strikes a deal with a murderous genius, but
success can only have one author.
Grizzly Honeymoon Joe Hart Jacobsen and James Jacobsen
Young honeymooners at a remote lakeside retreat, an escaped
convict, and a grizzly bear are on a collision course in this
old-fashioned suspense yarn about the power of nature. Minimal
locations, a small cast with a strong female lead, and a bear are
the main attractions of this production.
Gruesome Consequences Gary Geyer
Before he can save his son from an insane doctor’s threat of death
and dismemberment, a man on the verge of losing it must commit
a murder a day.
The Harvest Clint Morey
Mutants bred for their organs escape the harvesting farms and
begin killing the humans they were designed to save.
Hostage-Thieves Aneta Montgomery
Four chosen people must successfully commit a high-profile
robbery to save the life of their loved ones that were kidnapped.
Ian Simon Teal Georges Salo
Two master thieves mentor a down-on-his-luck amateur thief in
his craft. To show his gratitude he’ll accomplish the one task his
mentors couldn’t complete – steal an item illegally usurped by
a private collector and return it to the museum. He devises the
scheme with such complexity as to also gain the love of his life.
Ian Simon Teal Too: The Savage Heist Georges Salo
To save his kidnapped lover’s life, a master forger and art thief
must steal a famous Gauguin sculpture and hatch a daring plan
to rescue her.
Suspense/Thriller
In 10 Days Kevin Wesley Goodson
Unable to repay a loan shark, a young woman is forced to travel
to South America and bring back ten kilos of cocaine.
In the Company of Strangers Corey Deshon
Two victims of mind control programming become romantically
involved while discovering they may be instruments of a secret
society’s plot to assassinate a U.S. senator.
The Inhuman Condition
Kenneth Eden and Christopher Shew
A detective puts aside his obsessive pursuit of a serial killer to aid
his former partner in the aftermath of a drug bust gone wrong –
but may be closer to his quarry than he realizes.
Jewels: Softkill Youlanda Brewster
When a senator’s wife is killed Agent Edison, a sleek detective
belonging to an elite group of women with a little “something
extra” in their DNA, is assigned to protect him and his young
daughter. She must rely on the bond of a band of women known
as “Jewels” and put her own immortality to the test before the
mole within strikes again.
A Lancaster Lad William Eaton
When a WWI German soldier accidentally becomes a British war
hero, how will the authorities cover up their blunder and dispose
of their mistake?
The Letters Randall Oelerich
A psychopath menaces a family and their teen daughter while
they vacation at their lake home.
Locked-Up Juergen Wohlmuth and Bruce W. Durbin
When an Asian alien shields her U.S. friend from her abusive
husband, the girls are hunted by the Amok-runner, and by NeoNazis who deny a “Yellow Rat” in the house. So, the locked-down
house will be their place to die – without backup of a scary neighbor and a “slant eye hater” maybe switching sides. “American
History X” meets “Panic Room” meets “Gran Torino.”
Mapambano Kristel Galoppin and Julie Bidder
The lives of a poor village boy, a ruthless poacher, a fierce female
vet, a British researcher, and a hard-headed landowner collide
around the survival of an elephant herd in Kenya, touching off an
interlocking story of greed and loyalty.
Mercenary – Operation Hellfire Travis Cox
A mercenary becomes the pawn in a cat and mouse game between
the CIA and Al-Qaeda when he’s falsely accused of terrorism.
Mindwarp Cristian Parras
A sales executive loses his wife suddenly, but that is only the
beginning of his psychological nightmare. During his waking
hours, he becomes the main suspect for the murder of his friend
and family members, and his dreams give him no respite as they
are invaded by mysterious assassins that hold the dark clues to
this mindwarp.
Never Beaten Phil Cannon
An enigmatic rural couple is targeted by a vengeful gangster
who’s unaware that beneath their modest facade lurks something
very dangerous.
One Last Offering to the Blade Lori Bowen
An ambitious reporter who investigates a series of related
slayings in her new hometown falls under the scrutiny of the
detectives working the case after the killer fixates on her.
Only a Brave Man Jane Therese
When a mother’s son is brutally murdered in Mexico and faced
with unimaginable roadblocks in bringing his killer to justice,
she takes matters into her own hands. Confronting the local drug
cartel, the killer and his lover, all immune from the anarchy of
Mexico’s government, she perseveres in this unprecedented
account of a mother’s true bravery. (Based on true events)
Pay the Piper Gary Villante
An ambitious gambler is leading a double life: businessman by
day and a mob associate by night. With both halves of his life
falling apart, he uses the mob to get ahead in business and business to get ahead with the mob.
Playback Aishah Wee
A submissive housewife finds out that the man she married is the
same man who killed her brother many years ago. Now she’s torn
between forcing a confession and helping him defend their home
against a mysterious vandal who seems to know their every secret.
Retribution Has a Name Georges Salo
An assassin, at the top of his game, continues about his work
watching with passing interest as the financial markets crumble.
When his friend’s elderly aunt commits suicide after losing her
life savings … well, it just got personal. He now dispenses his
brand of retribution to those few whose greed created the financial crisis that caused the distress and grief to so many.
Run Sheep Run (Deadly Escape) Lee Martin
His cover blown in the bedroom of a gangster’s trophy wife and
the safe house invaded, a jaded cop is unable to trust anyone
and heads for his old sergeant’s mountain sheep ranch with an
army of killers on his trail, while the sergeant, his daughter, and
oldtimer rustlers rally to his cause.
The Salus Imperative Walter Sloan
A religious elder manipulates a career-minded scientist and a
soul-searching nun into an attempt to clone Jesus from ancient
DNA that results in the birth of a girl.
Screenplayed Paul Turner
The world’s oil is almost gone. Life as we know it will end.
It’s the plot of a predictable horror movie. Until the producer
discovers this screenplay is not a work of fiction.
Serpentine Frank L. Davis
Inspired by the triple twist compulsory figure skating pattern.
When her son sends Santa a letter asking for a pair of ice skates,
his wish leads a mail carrier on a circuitous route between the
familiar landmarks in her current life and recurring memories
of manslaughter, murder, and a doomed airplane carrying the
American skating team to the Olympics.
The Seventh Angel Daniel G. Guiteras
Selfless American spirit is at the heart of events that unfold as a
despot puts in place events that will make Americans feel what his
country has experienced. Never has nuclear devastation touched
American soil, and the USS Enterprise is the target during Fleet
Week in the Bay area. The Blue Angels, The Seventh Angel, and
two women deal with the threat.
The Shack Stuart Sturgess
Claire, a single mother facing bankruptcy, is forced to help two men
on the run for armed robbery. She escapes, and finds herself wounded
and hiding in a shack on an isolated stretch of coast. However, she
decides not to contact the police, but to retrieve the cash the men
stole, despite a police search and being hunted by criminals.
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Suspense/Thriller – Western
Silence in Heaven Mike Smith
A housebound American family fends off a federal siege as martial law sweeps the land and an international crisis plunges the
nation toward nuclear destruction.
Simon Sees Othello Bach
When new foster mom, Elise, tries to help her strange foster child
find his missing mother, the search becomes a deadly trap that
takes every ounce of strength and wit to survive.
Suicidal Accident Pablo Sciepura
What would happen if your son wants to die? But in order for his
wish to be granted, instead of committing suicide, he decides to
hire a hit-man to end his life.
Tags Robert Christian Frostholm
Some feel the technology to embed electronic tracking devices
in people is close at hand; others know it’s been going on for
over a decade.
Twinz Zach Bliss
As identical twins Matt and Clay grow up on opposite ends of the
success spectrum, Matt has always longed to walk in his brother’s shoes. One day when a tragic boating accident takes Clay’s
life, Matt makes a seminal decision to bury the body and begin
his own life anew, as Clay.
A Veil of Trust J. Wayne Bevers
Right out of recent headlines. A nuclear waste facility in New
Mexico is now leaking. This takes place in the oilfields of southeastern New Mexico and west Texas, chronicling the story of
a P.I. and an investigative reporter whose paths collide. They
discover a cover-up which reveals extreme danger. Together
they bring the evidence to light amidst great peril.
Voyeur Ben Robertson and Nadia Robertson
An uninspired photographer is stalked by a masked killer and
drawn into a collaboration to create beautiful and gruesome art.
Western
Billy Segunda (2nd Life of Billy the Kid) Lee Martin
Betrayed by the vicious Lasado to Garrett, Billy is legally dead
but secretly survives with the help of his Mexican friends and
starts over as Billy Segunda in Montana; but when his betrayer
surfaces, he must choose between revenge with exposure or his
long-sought redemption.
The Desperate Riders Lee Martin
When escaped convicts target an isolated ranch and carry off
women known to their leader, they are tracked by a small group
of odd rescuers, including a young Texan woman who’s a dead
shot, and led by a mysterious gunfighter-preacher.
Pearl Hart & the Violent Men Lee Martin
In the late 1890s, the legendary Pearl Hart is torn between two
violent men: the dedicated but vengeful lawman and the clumsy
but deadly outlaw with his vicious brothers, even as she’s railroaded into Yuma for being the only woman known to have
robbed a stagecoach.
Ride the Wild Wind Lee Martin
In 1879 New Mexico Territory, to save his brother from hanging,
a hot-headed young Texan escapes and fights relentless killers
and nasty rawhiders as he searches for a woman witness who’s
in great danger.
Wake of the Civil War (Grant Conspiracy Murders)
Lee Martin
A young lawyer, an angry young newspaper woman, and a black
veteran stumble on an evil law firm’s plot to assassinate former
President Grant, who tours the Rockies by wagon in 1880, while
one partner’s unfaithful wife triggers a riot between southern
miners and the Yank town. (Inspired by a real event. Written both
feature length and 5/6 hour mini-series.)
The Wayward Wind Ronald Brown
A violent tale of a Texas Ranger and a young, wounded buffalo
soldier who form an uneasy alliance while hunting, for the murder,
the Ranger’s outlaw son who has his own vengeance agenda.
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