Tales Of The Bizarre
An anthology of four comedic tales of sci-fi/horror/fantasy. A murdered wife resurrects through her garden; a small space alien is mistaken for an action toy; A base commander dares to challenge a UFO; A young man makes a pact with a witch. (FINALIST; BEST COMEDY FEATURE SCRIPT -; LONELY WOLF INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2023 (LONDON); FINALIST: FILMHAUSE FESTIVAL 2024 (BERLIN)
A THING AND THINGS TO COME: In the near future, a small space alien crash-lands on Earth and is captured by two boys who mistake him for an action toy, subjecting him to an endless array of combat matches against the action toys of all the kids in the neighborhood. He becomes enamored with a fashion doll as he seeks a means of escape.
A TOO CLOSE ENCOUNTER: The commanding officer of a top-secret military installation dares to challenge a UFO that hovers menacingly above his base, deploying all his forces against the alien craft; the effects of which result in dire consequences for the base and all of mankind.
DEWITCHED: An aspiring young actor makes a pact with an ugly old witch – if he will romance her for one evening, come morning she will reward him with his weight in gold. He takes her to a swank Hollywood party attended by those he knows; among whom is his estranged love Carla, and the loan shark whom he owes. After an evening of human angst and humiliation, the actor and his date end up at an x-rated hotel for “his final act.”
Austin Comedy Short (Third Place, Dark Comedy Screenplay Spring) [2019]
Santa Barbara International (Honorable Mention, Selected for festival) [2022]
ScriptLinks
Post Your Script Here!A Little Bit Crazy
A lonely widow experiencing survivor’s guilt and a homeless widower, who feels responsible for his wife’s suicide, fall in love when they come together in a reluctant second chance at confronting their past traumas and finding love.
A CHRISTMAS TALE OF NOT SO LONG AGO
In this family drama, Christmases of long ago, ones of togetherness, family entertainments, and memorable stories, as told by Grandpa Lynn, now living in his daughter, Rhiannon Nolan's, spare room, now contrast with those of the Nolan family with its packaged television and sports, relatives' distancing, and multitude of electronic distractions.
ALTA CALIFORNIA
In 1780s California, a mixed-blood scout, torn between his native heritage and Spanish conquerors, is thrust into a battle of survival and identity as he navigates oppressive mission life and brutal colonizers.
The Cajun
When a notorious pirate, made immortal by the curse of a Voodoo Queen, is invited to a mysterious poker game in modern day New Orleans, he discovers a clue to find the treasure that can set him free.
Xanadu Shores (20pgs) -
This Proof of Concept showcases the central characters introduced with sex appeal in a tense office situation, setting the stage for the heist, kidnapping and chase.
Xanadu Shores III Rescuing Atlas
The Xanadu Team has their credibility restored after rescuing Natalia uncovering plans of a megalomaniac aerospace engineer seeking world domination launching an intercontinental satellite conspiracy.
Xanadu Shores: 10 Minute PoC for The TV Pilot
This Proof of Concept showcases the central characters introduced with sex appeal, in an intense office reception area which sets the stage for the heist, kidnapping and chase.
Xanadu Shores Introducing SEAN LANDERS
A discharged Navy pilot returns home anticipating matrimony and learns his fiance has cleaned out their wedding account moving to Las Vegas.
Xanadu Shores II:
In “All That Glitters”, four friends form the "The Xanadu Team," offering security and transportation by land, sea and air hired by a nefarious jeweler and his beautiful charming assistant during an island gem heist, which escalates to international espionage leading to an end of world scenario in "Rescuing Atlas" - Xanadu Shores III.
Xanadu Shores I:
Four friends become The Xanadu Team after becoming entrapped by their employer's gold heist which escalates to kidnapping.
