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With 2014 coming to a close, we wanted to take a moment to introduce you to our incredibly talented pool of Launch Pad Alumni! In the 18 months since the program began, we’ve been thrilled to see more than 50 of our writers signed and appearing on a number of annual “best of” lists (Black List, Hit List, Young & Hungry List, Blood List, Nicholls), over 30 of their projects set up, and almost a dozen of them landing staffing jobs on hit TV shows. It’s been a heck of a fun ride, and one we’re excited to kick into high gear once again in the new year! But for now, we want to welcome the new 25 LPFC additions to the mix, and invite you to take a moment to peruse those who make up one up of the fastest growing creative communities in Hollywood.
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| Logline: | A freshman on the varsity wrestling team investigates the apparent suicide of his only friend and the team’s star athlete only to discover a dark truth lurking beneath the town’s surface. |
| Writer: | Mark Ganek & Sebastian Davis |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Representation: | Signed with WME – Mike Esola Signed with Rothman Brecher – Andrea Kavoosi, Rina Brannen Signed with Principato/Young – Maggie Haskins |
| Why you should read: |
Engaging from the first page to the last, the power and skill behind the writing and story are simply undeniable. Great characters populate every page, and offer a career-making lead role, much akin to what “Winter’s Bone” did for Jennifer Lawrence. This is a lock for an awards season run. FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS meets BRICK. |
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20 MINUTES SOUTH
| Logline: | Days away from marriage, a young man returns home seeking forgiveness from his mother for the haunting mistake that ripped their family apart. |
| Writer: | Bisanne Masoud & Talia Gonzalez |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Representation: | Signed with UTA – Greg Iserson Signed with Thruline Entertainment – Danny Sherman, Jeff Ciabattari |
| Why you should read: |
The writing is superb, the dialogue is quick-witted and true to life, and the characters are all well developed. The story hits on universal themes: friendship, family, loyalty, and the like. This is a good one. GOOD WILL HUNTING meets PUSHER. |
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ANOTHER/WORLD
| Logline: | Set in the cutthroat world of 1970′s daytime TV, an aging superstar must battle against a network’s attempt to oust her from a popular television show she starred in for twenty years. |
| Writer: | Tony Lippera |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Representation: | Signed with Chemical Imbalance – Matt Bass |
| Why you should read: |
An incredibly strong pilot that dangles talent and awards bait. Great writing that just lets the drama bleed off the page. Has all of the makings of a great cable, pay cable series ready to fill the hole that will be left once “Mad Men” retired. Serialized, glamorous, and addictive. AMERICAN BEAUTY meets AMERICAN PSYCHO. |
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A SEAT IN HELL
| Logline: | Bored with life after traveling the world, a dying medical examiner attempts to quench his thirst for exploration by vicariously traveling through Hell via tales told by the executed Death Rowers he secretly revives. |
| Writer: | Sam Celia |
| Genre: | Psychological Thriller |
| Representation: | Currently unrepresented. |
| Why you should read: |
A compelling and well crafted story that structurally hits all the right notes. The writing is solid, and the description of Hell, in particular, is worth waiting for. This is a solid psychological thriller that is well worth the read. FLATLINERS meets BLACK SWAN. |
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ALL THE DEVILS ARE HERE
| Logline: | After a father’s desperate attempt to keep his son from dating his mistress ends in murder, he finds himself racing to cover his tracks, as layers of revenge, blackmail, and deception peel away to reveal no one is innocent, no one is perfect, and no one will make it out of this unscathed. |
| Writer: | Jon Bachmann & Katherine Griffin |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Representation: | Currently unrepresented. |
| Why you should read: |
Powerful roles and exceptional writing propel this script to such a high level that A-list talent will have to take note. With twist after twist, the script keeps you on your toes as pages fly by, and characters surprise in each wholly unpredictable moment. This truly is an “American Beauty” meets “American Psycho,” with two powerhouse roles for a male and female lead looking for something fresh! AMERICAN BEAUTY meets AMERICAN PSYCHO. |
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ANONYMITY
| Logline: | In the future, a thief who replaces his own memories with the identities of those around him must go on the run to recover a stolen virus threatening to bring down the whole system. |
| Writer: | Shane Joseph Willis |
| Genre: | Sci-Fi |
| Representation: | Signed by Rosa Entertainment – Sidney Sherman |
| Why you should read: |
The writer has a strong grasp on structure and story, while serving up impeccable pacing. The action scenes all build in original unexpected ways, while the tone has a great noir-ish action feel to it, that will leave you on the edge of your seat as the pages fly by. INCEPTION meets STRANGE DAYS. |
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ARCADIA
| Logline: | The poet Lord Byron finds himself on an epic adventure with two thieves and a goat herder when they discover clues to an ancient treasure guarded by the first werewolves. |
| Writer: | Robert Dunn & Ryan Trevino |
| Genre: | Action | Adventure |
| Representation: | Signed with APA – Adam Perry, Alex Johnson, David Saunders Signed with Circle Of Confusion – Zach Cox |
| Why you should read: |
A big, fun action/adventure that seamlessly mixes the worlds of fantasy and reality, into an exciting, page-jumping, PG-13 franchise-starter. With an enticing leading role a la Johnny Depp in “Pirates of the Caribbean,” this is the type of project studios, stars, and directors will line up for, and that will launch these writers to franchises beyond. NATIONAL TREASURE meets SHERLOCK HOLMES. |
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BLOOD RUSH
| Logline: | A geeky college freshman must fight for his afterlife when he discovers he’s pledging a fraternity of vampires. |
| Writer: | Scott Patch |
| Genre: | Supernatural | Thriller |
| Representation: | Currently unrepresented. |
| Why you should read: |
This is an original mash up where horror meets college life setting. The characters are well-rounded and have strong supporting dialogue. The script’s strong sense of structure should make this an interesting read for fans of the genre. THE LOST BOYS meets ANIMAL HOUSE. |
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BLOOD TIES
| Logline: | The story of two men, one the favored son of a Chicago Crime Family and the other a second generation Chicago police officer, whose lives get thrown into chaos when they discover they were intentionally switched at birth. As both men discover where their true blood ties lie, they must decide which side of the law their loyalties will lie. |
| Writer: | Tristan Thai |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Representation: | Signed with Jon Kanak Management – Jon Kanak |
| Why you should read: |
Exceptionally written story and characters grounded in a network friendly procedural that has years of potential storytelling packed into it. This is the kind of series a network will build a night around for the next decade. An equally tense, dramatic and action-packed series built for massive audience appeal. THE SHIELD meets THE DEPARTED. |
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BLUFF, THE
| Logline: | A confidential police informant must protect his family when he finds himself caught between a bloodthirsty crime boss, a friend gone to far, and the dirty cop who’s blackmailing him. |
| Writer: | Darius Turbak |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Representation: | Currently unrepresented. |
| Why you should read: |
Based on a true story, this is a smart and well-written script with one hell of a protagonist and antagonist pairing. Combine that with enough drama, suspense, thrills, and action to keep your eyes glued to the page, and this incredibly grounded story is just waiting to earn critical and commercial praise. TRAINING DAY meets FRUITVALE STATION. |
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BOY AND HIS TIGER, THE
| Logline: | Story chronicles the early career of Bill Watterson, author and creator of Calvin & Hobbes, and his coinciding struggle with the sudden popularity, coverage, and licensing battles that came with creating one of the most influential comics of a generation. |
| Writer: | Dan Dollar |
| Genre: | Drama | Biopic |
| Representation: | Signed with CAA – Alexandra Trustman, Jon Cassir Signed with Industry Entertainment – Michael Botti |
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The Boy And His Tiger is simply fantastic. It builds at a perfect pace, juggles countless small moments and weaves them easily into the big picture without losing sight of their small meanings. MR. BANKS meets FINDING NEVERLAND. |
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BUSCONE
| Logline: | A twist on cartel wars. Brings us into an original, unexplored world of “Buscones” or “street agents” that run like the mafia; but their “product/traffic” are young boys grooming them to be baseball major leaguers. |
| Writer: | Jeff Storms |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Representation: | Signed with Jon Kanak Management – Jon Kanak |
| Why you should read: |
Imagine Jerry Maguire working for the “Sopranos.” And that’s just one of our characters. Smart, soapy, love triangles, drama, baseball, all under the radar of the law, and all centered on the pursuit of the American dream. Want relatable? Check out Dodgers player “Yasiel Puig’s story, and what he had to go through to become one of todays hottest baseball players in the world. RAY DONOVAN meets BANSHEE. |
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BUTCHER HOLLER
| Logline: | When her security job drags Iraq vet Eliza back to the mountains she once fled, she must battle a religious cult determined on unleashing the apocalypse and her own lack of faith to save an innocent child from becoming the final sacrifice. |
| Writer: | Dan Shea |
| Genre: | Horror | Drama |
| Representation: | Currently unrepresented. |
| Why you should read: |
The story is well laid-out and hits some horrifyingly scary notes. Strong dialogue and intriguing characters help strengthen this script even further. This is one that will leave your skin crawling long after you’ve put it down. DELIVERANCE meets SILENT HILL. |
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CAESURA
| Logline: | The pioneer terraforming mission to mars begins to unravel when members of the expedition discover the remnants of a family that wasn’t supposed to exist. |
| Writer: | Daniel Algarin |
| Genre: | Sci-Fi | Thriller |
| Representation: | Signed with UTA – John Huddle Signed with Benderspink – Daniel Vang, Jake Wagner |
| Why you should read: |
Smart, thrilling, and dynamic – this contained sci-fi/thriller drips with suspense page to page. Script features a powerhouse leading role, and a slow-burning mystery that delivers over and over again. THE SHINING meets MOON. |
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CHOKE ARTIST, THE
| Logline: | When a guy prone to cracking under pressure wins the chance to kick a field goal at the Super Bowl for one million dollars, he desperately searches for a cure to his condition. |
| Writer: | Jonathan Stuart |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Representation: | Currently unrepresented. |
| Why you should read: |
This has strong commercial viability and while following the classic underdog gets the girl model, manages to create fun and engaging characters, with a dose of solid snappy dialogue. HAPPY GILMORE meets THE 40 YEAR OLD VIRGIN. |
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COLLAPSE
| Logline: | High-concept drama about the origin of a robot apocalypse. In a dystopian future, human-like androids are under attack from the humans they’ve been created to serve until they decide enough is enough and begin to fight back. |
| Writer: | Nti Aning |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Representation: | Currently unrepresented. |
| Why you should read: |
A big event series that easily fits network or cable, and brings new ideas and perspectives to a familiar setting. Fun, action and sci-fi mixed in with emotionally impacting storylines, and a fresh voice delivering it all on the page. ALMOST HUMAN meets CHILDREN OF MEN. |
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COOTIES
| Logline: | When a meteor brings an outbreak of space bugs who infect their victims and make them behave like overgrown two-year olds, an unlikely group of kids must find a way to thwart them, save their small town, and stop the potential downfall of civilization. |
| Writer: | Frank Longo |
| Genre: | Comedy | Family |
| Representation: | Currently unrepresented. |
| Why you should read: |
A fun Amblin-esque, coming-of-age adventure with space aliens, young loves and excitement abound. It’s four quadrant, family friendly, and is a delightful throwback to classic storytelling with a modern twist. THE GOONIES meets GREMLINS. |
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COSMO’S
| Logline: | A robot, an alien, and a time traveler walk into a bar— and then start working there? A raunchy live-action geekfest about three extraordinary beings in one ordinary place. |
| Writer: | Asmin Pathare |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Representation: | Signed with Vision Arts Management – Scott Schwartz |
| Why you should read: |
Meshing similar comedic elements of hit series’ into a smart, yet equally highbrow/lowbrow comedic world. A perfect blending of intelligence and dick and fart jokes appealing to MIT grads and stoners alike. Live action or animation friendly. IT’S ALWAYS SUNNY IN PHILADELPHIA meets THE BIG BANG THEORY. |
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COUNTERPOINT
| Logline: | When their significant other is killed in a car crash, a man and woman discover they have been dating the same man for ten years. |
| Writer: | Brian Micahel Scully |
| Genre: | Thriller |
| Representation: | Signed with Verve – Melissa Solomon Signed with The Muraviov Company– Kathy Muraviov |
| Why you should read: |
The plot never moves forward for the sake of the story, merely stepping back and letting the characters themselves dictate where conversations and, ultimately, the story goes. Nothing should stop this script from eventually finding a dedicated team to bring it to life. |
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DARKLANDS
| Logline: | A family must risk their lives in the wake of a mutating alien virus to save a young infant who may be the cure to saving the world. |
| Writer: | Paul Sheridan |
| Genre: | Action | Sci-Fi |
| Representation: | Currently unrepresented. |
| Why you should read: | An intense, pulse-pounding, sci-fi thriller that approaches the genre from a new perspective while continuing to serve up great action and strong characters. Strong roles, story, and drama ground this story and deliver on every single page. WORLD WAR Z meets CHILDREN OF MEN. |
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DEVIL’S HARVEST, THE
| Logline: | After fields of his father’s crops are mysteriously destroyed, a high school senior and his girlfriend begin documenting the events, only to discover that the cause is far more sinister then they’d imagined. |
| Writer: | Stephen Isles |
| Genre: | Found Footage | Horror | Supernatural |
| Representation: | Signed With: Jon Kanak Management | Jon Kanak |
| Why you should read: |
This story offers up some great scares while organically incorporating a found footage element. The writer’s use of the the setting creates a terrifying atmosphere that does not disappoint and includes a unique and frighteningly awesome demon character. REC meets THE THING. |
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DISCOVERIES
| Logline: | An archeological dig leads to a shocking discovery that proves time travel is not only possible, but that the Russians accomplished the feat in the 80’s (resulting in the Chernobyl catastrophe). Now a U.S. crash project must immediately begin endeavors to study and surmount the achievement. |
| Writer: | Curt Burdick & Scott Burdick |
| Genre: | Drama | Sci-Fi |
| Representation: | Currently unrepresented. |
| Why you should read: |
The show has an excellent premise and structure and the pilot lays the foundation for several seasons worth of self-contained episodic as well as ongoing serial story arcs. The strong characters are enough to keep you interested in the pilot and story, but luckily that is far from this script’s only strength, as the overall high quality of writing made this teleplay a pleasure to read. QUANTUM LEAP meets FRINGE. |
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DIVORCE PARTY!
| Logline: | A hilariously raunchy ensemble comedy chronicling the intersecting arcs and misadventures of a group of people attending a divorce party. |
| Writer: | Mukilan Thangamani |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Representation: | Currently unrepresented. |
| Why you should read: |
In a script market constantly clogged with droves of questionable ‘edgy’ comedies, it stands out with fantastic dialogue, well fleshed-out characters, and hilariously original situations. BRIDESMAIDS meets LOVE ACTUALLY. |
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DOUBLES
| Logline: | Story of two twin sisters who are complete opposites, trying to make it in the city without killing each other. |
| Writer: | Kassia Miller |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Representation: | Currently unrepresented. |
| Why you should read: |
This script screams network hit. Two great female leads, perfect for showing comedic chops, a fresh take on a successful dynamic, and it’s based on the writer’s life… kind of. Twins in NYC – go! BROAD CITY meets 2 BROKE GIRLS. |
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DREAMSHIP
| Logline: | A selfish teenager has until sunrise to rescue his little sister from the fantastical world where nightmares are born, or else they’ll both be trapped there forever. |
| Writer: | Paul Zeidman |
| Genre: | Fantasy | Adventure |
| Representation: | Signed with: The Mikael Group – Sean Butler |
| Why you should read: |
This story is full of colorful characters, solid mythology and swift, well-written action. It doesn’t take long for the story to kick off and plunge the reader headfirst in to an alternate reality with its own rules. Check this one out! |
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EREBUS
| Logline: | Centers on an exploration team sent to the South Pole for a routine research run, who are caught amidst a sudden volcanic explosion and an unidentified object below the ice. Now they must fight for their survival in the most desolate place on earth. |
| Writer: | Eliot John Hagen |
| Genre: | Sci-Fi | Thriller |
| Representation: | Currently unrepresented. |
| Why you should read: |
Big network-geared event series that mixes action, adventure, drama and mystery into the closest thing we’ve seen to “Lost” since “Lost”. Endless potential, strong characters, and a storyline that caters to weekly cliffhangers, and appointment viewing. LOST meets THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW. |
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EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN
| Logline: | After a bad break up, a young writer travels to London to try and find inspiration as well as the real meaning of love. |
| Writer: | Conor Healy |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Representation: | Signed with ICM – Bryan Diperstein, Melissa Orton Signed with Heroes and Villains Entertainment – Markus Georg , Mikhail Nayfeld |
| Why you should read: |
Is a fantastic, well crafted drama that is driven by a well thought out emotional center. The biggest draw is the perfectly sculpted character developments and arcs, all of which happen naturally and dovetail perfectly with each other. |
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FALLMAN
| Logline: | Sent to prison for saving the life of a police officer his partner shot during a botched armed robbery, when Mark Fallman is released all he wants to do is get back to his family and put his life back on track. But, instead he finds himself confronted by his recently escaped former partner, set to get revenge. |
| Writer: | Blake Armstrong |
| Genre: | Action | Thriller |
| Representation: | Currently unrepresented. |
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A modern day Western, this script hooks you from the opening pages and introduces you to a menacing antagonist that the audience can’t wait to see clash with our lead. NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN meets DRIVE. |
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FASCINATION 127
| Logline: | An ex-con risks everything by taking a last job in an effort to save his daughter’s life. The job: take Jim Morrison’s coffin, turn it over to the client for twenty four hours, then return it to the ground before it is publicly exhumed for relocation to the U.S. |
| Writer: | Alex Carl |
| Genre: | Thriller |
| Representation: | Currently unrepresented. |
| Why you should read: |
A compelling story with some solid action sequences, this script manages to create a cast of unique and diverse characters with lots of great moments along the way. OCEANS 11 meets HEAT. |
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FIRE FIGHT
| Logline: | A disgraced fire captain and a group of loggers struggle to survive in the remote wilderness after discovering a blaze that literally has a mind of its own |
| Writer: | Trevor Mayes |
| Genre: | Action | Sci-Fi | Thriller |
| Representation: | Currently unrepresented. |
| Why you should read: |
A solid story with compelling characters faced with unusual circumstances, is the engine that drives this story forward. The script’s rich dialogue gives our characters plenty of depth and really sets up our strong and reluctant hero. It’s a fun read that keeps the reader turning the pages to know what happens next. PREDATOR meets BACKDRAFT. |
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FIRST LIGHT
| Logline: | A tortured soul is let out of Purgatory and given a human body and 24 hours on Earth to accomplish a dangerous mission for a shadowy spirit, ultimately risking eternal damnation in order to save the life of his now grown-up son and the woman he’s fallen in love with. |
| Writer: | Douglas Stark |
| Genre: | Supernatural | Thriller |
| Representation: | Signed with: Energy Entertainment – Brooklyn Weaver |
| Why you should read: |
This story offers up an original concept, compelling story and strong writing. CONSTANTINE meets GHOST. |
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FORTY THIEVES
| Logline: | A group of forty mercenaries hijack a DEA shipment of drugs on the US/Mexico border and only a disgraced ex-special forces marine turned bounty hunter is prepared to bring them to justice. |
| Writer: | Peter Hamilton & Scott Hamilton |
| Genre: | Action |
| Representation: | Currently unrepresented. |
| Why you should read: |
A modern western with the type of character you build a franchise around. Mixing the idea of a classic fable with a fresh twist, big action, and a modest budget, makes this one incredibly attractive for those looking to launch a new character into a Summer blockbuster. Modern take on ALI BABA AND THE FORTY THIEVES. |
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FOUR SWORDS
| Logline: | An antiquities thief finds himself locked in a centuries old struggle of good and evil when he steals a legendary sword imbued with extraordinary powers. |
| Writer: | Amit Bhaumik |
| Genre: | Action |
| Representation: | Signed with 3 Arts Entertainment – Will Rowbotham |
| Why you should read: |
Fun, fun, fun. This is the big action/adventure piece studios have been on the hunt for to fill their upcoming Summer slates. With strong characters, exceptional writing, and a mythology that will run for years, this is the type of PG-13 tentpole that has massive breakout potential for everyone involved. INDIANA JONES meets NATIONAL TREASURE. |
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FULLTIME DAD
| Logline: | Story of a recently-unemployed single dad in NYC, who suddenly has to take care of his teenage son, who has now been kicked out of every school in the state of Florida. Two generations struggling to figure out what they want to do with their lives at the same time. |
| Writer: | Scott C. Reynolds |
| Genre: | Comedy | Coming-of-age |
| Representation: | Currently unrepresented. |
| Why you should read: |
Super-relatable comedy that works for the 18-24 & the 30+ demo. Alone, the premise of two men trying to figure their lives out and grow the hell up is great. But make them father and son and it’s damn near perfect. But it’s not all just fun and games, buried underneath the laughs is a genuine and heartfelt story of a father and son trying to connect, and dare I say, learn together. TWO AND A HALF MEN meets ABOUT A BOY. |
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GARRET GOES TO WASHINGTON
| Logline: | When a rich, privileged teenager is kicked out of his eighth boarding school, he’s sent to live with his blue collar relatives in Tacoma, Washington. |
| Writer: | Ted Sperling |
| Genre: | Comedy | Coming-of-age |
| Representation: | Signed with Energy Entertainment – Angelina Chen |
| Why you should read: |
Network ready series with incredible casting potential and a fun, familiar and relatable theme. The pitch of this series being “The Fresh Prince of Bel Air” in reverse really does all the selling this one needs. What kind of person doesn’t want to read that? FRESH PRINCE OF BEL-AIRE but in reverse. |
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GROWING UP MORALES
| Logline: | For the Morales family, every day is a new adventure. Growing up latino just makes it all the more interesting. When JJ, the middle child of a low-income Latino family earns a scholarship to a prestigious private school, he is forced to find the balance between his over-the-top dysfunctional family at home and this new elite world he’s been invited into. |
| Writer: | Santa Sierra |
| Genre: | Comedy | Coming-of-Age | Family |
| Representation: | Signed by ICM – Brandy Rivers Signed by Luber/Roklin Entertainment – Bryan Brucks |
| Why you should read: |
The writer not only manages to successfully mix several characters into this wonderfully dramatic tale, but manages to do so so masterfully that you never lose sight of the main story, or the laughs it delivers on. From the crazy short-tempered, holy-water tossing mother at home, to the older and younger siblings always making JJ’s life more difficult, it’s the family at it’s core that makes you fall in love with this script, and the writer’s ability to keep us both nostalgic, and eager for more that puts this pilot at the top of our must read pile! MODERN FAMILY meets BLACKISH. |
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HEMINGWAY BOY
| Logline: | A fatherless copywriter uncovers a stash of immaculate love letters dated the year he was born, and postmarked from Key West and Havana, Cuba. Convinced he is Hemingway’s bastard love child, he travels down to Key West with his teenage son in tow to usurp his birthright. |
| Writer: | Eric M. Brown |
| Genre: | Comedy | Drama |
| Representation: | Signed with CAA – Chelsea Reed, Matt Martin |
| Why you should read: |
The characters big and small, are so well developed, they walked right off the page and created this world around me as I read. The story is full of heart, mixed beautifully with comedic and dramatic tones. SIDEWAYS meets LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE. |
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HENCHMEN
| Logline: | A down on his luck Henchman, desperate to win over his family and impress his super-villain boss, sets out to capture the greatest superhero ever… his new next door neighbor. |
| Writer: | Nic Lishko |
| Genre: | Animated | Comedy |
| Representation: | Signed with Energy Entertainment – Brooklyn Weaver |
| Why you should read: |
“Henchman” is a fun, funny, and family friendly script that gives us a fresh look at the superhero genre through the eyes of a villain’s henchman. Filled with goofy scenes and ironic situations, this comedy does not fail to deliver as it touches on what makes a good-guy good, and a bad-guy bad, all while remaining fast paced, original and exciting. WRECK-IT-RALPH meets DESPICABLE ME. |
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H.O.V. (HIGH OCCUPANCY VEHICLE)
| Logline: | Three childhood friends on the verge of winning a high-stakes rideshare competition pick up an extra passenger who turns out to be a fugitive on the run, turning their routine commute into the carpool from hell. |
| Writer: | Jacob Isser |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Representation: | Signed with RSG – Tom Carter |
| Why you should read: |
Hilarious story, strong writing and great roles, all carve out a place in this unique, laugh-out-loud comedy that screams Summer release. Beyond the laughs of the story and world, it’s the strength of the characters, and fresh approach that will help this rise above all the comedies which have come before it. For those looking to cash in on a franchise starting comedy, this is the one for you. HORRIBLE BOSSES meets THE HANGOVER. |
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HYPERBARIC
| Logline: | A traumatized sailor must confront the fear that cut short his promising navy career, when he’s forced to pilot a homemade drug submarine. |
| Writer: | Dominic Morgan & Matthew Harvey |
| Genre: | Contained | Action | Thriller |
| Representation: | Signed with: APA – David Saunders |
| Why you should read: |
This is a tight thriller almost completely set on a submarine. It’s tense and exciting, with a simple plot, interesting characters, this script never loses steam. TRAINING DAY meets DAS BOOT. |
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INHERITANCE, THE
| Logline: | The repercussions of a political visionary’s personal sins rip through the Cavanaugh family as they continually struggle to prevent the sins of the past generations from being inherited by the next. |
| Writer: | Katiedid Langrock |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Representation: | Currently unrepresented. |
| Why you should read: |
Smart, strong and intriguing with incredibly meaty award ready roles built in. Built for cable but with the potential to be easily adjusted for a network looking to add some edge, or a pay cabler looking to win some Emmys. SOPRANOS meets HOUSE OF CARDS. |
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INTRO TO CREATION
| Logline: | A comedic retelling of the Book of Genesis from the perspective that God is a 15-year-old misfit with no faith in himself and our world is his half-assed Introduction to Creation class project. |
| Writer: | Adam Goldstein |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Representation: | Signed with Management SGC – Scott Carr |
| Why you should read: |
Hands down, this is the most original and engaging comedy you will ever read. A hilarious look at the creation of the universe that perfectly mixes science, creationism, and a coming-of-age tale into a hilarious stoner comedy with heart. Yes, you read all of that right. The characters, concept, and comedy make this one of the most enjoyable, page-turning scripts you’ll ever read. SUPERBAD meets THE BOOK OF GENESIS. |
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JAGUAR’S FANG, THE
| Logline: | When contact with an expedition on the trail of a mythical treasure is mysteriously lost, a paratrooper, a gentleman thief, and an archeologist must join forces to save the missing people and the treasure, or risk losing them forever to the sinister forces bent on the same prize. |
| Writer: | Mikko Tormala |
| Genre: | Action | Adventure |
| Representation: | Currently unrepresented. |
| Why you should read: |
This has a pulp adventure with some really solid genre conventions in place. The set pieces are rich and tonally consistent. Overall this is one solid read. INDIANA JONES meets THE MUMMY. |
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JUMP
| Logline: | Story of a time travel agency that recruits young people with nothing to lose to “jump” into the past and alter tragic events in their clients’ lives. However, these “jumpers” are just as lost and broken as the people they’re trying to help, and their dark pasts often lead to problems – both on missions and within the team. |
| Writer: | Andrew Bumstead |
| Genre: | Sci-Fi | Thriller |
| Representation: | Currently unrepresented. |
| Why you should read: |
An exciting twist on time travel hidden in the body of a network-ready series akin to “Alias”. Excellent drama, great casting potential, and the type of show fans will flock together for. Lots of fun, great characters, and a genuinely exciting ride! ALIAS meets LOOPER. |
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KISS, THE
| Logline: | 15 years after a candid photo immortalized a moment of passion, two ex-lovers are reluctantly reunited to appear in an ad campaign that gives new meaning to the word “awkward.” |
| Writer: | Susan Feehan |
| Genre: | Romantic Comedy |
| Representation: | Currently unrepresented. |
| Why you should read: |
A much-needed fresh take on the romantic comedy. With an original premise mixed with a perfect blend of tension and promiscuity, this script delivers in so many ways the genre has been lacking in years. Strong concept, hook, characters and storytelling bring us on an emotionally engaging ride, as we remember what it was we loved about the genre, and why strong characters were needed to bring us back to it in such a fun way. In the vein of THE PROPOSAL. |
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KNIVES
| Logline: | After leaving his post as an Army medic to take over his parents’ struggling butcher shop in Boston’s North End, Alex ends up trapped in a lifestyle he tried to escape and is forced to become a doctor for the mob in order to keep the family business afloat. |
| Writer: | Nick Moceri |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Representation: | Currently unrepresented. |
| Why you should read: |
A twist on the idea of a mob series perfectly molded for a network fit. An incredible lead that could lure a star, or that will launch a star. The pilot does a brilliant job of bringing the family, loyalty and drama aspects we expect from great mob dramas, but delivers them inside a tailor-made, character-driven series built to be a hit! HOUSE meets THE DEPARTED. |
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LADYBOY
| Logline: | A recent post-op transgender from Thailand moves to Manhattan in hopes of starting fresh as a girl and finding the man of her dreams. She meets her fairy gay godfather and together they go on a quest to discover their own identity and their other halves. |
| Writer: | Jason Romaine & Pantida Vanasirikul |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Representation: | Currently unrepresented. |
| Why you should read: |
A comedy unlike any you’ve ever read. At first glance, you’re going to read it out of curiosity, needing to see how they deal with the incredibly original subject matter. By the end of it, you’re going to realize you just spent the past 30 minutes smiling, laughing, and having a hell of a ride. Forget big blanket statements, or criticisms, and judgments, this is a show that is incredibly unique and exciting, but at its core is simply about a girl trying to follow her dreams. GIRLS meets THE L WORD. |
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LEMONS
| Logline: | A sweet, innocent and neurotic nurse sets out to make even the worst situations in her small town better, starting with the scathing Yelp review one of the inmates wrote about her care in the local municipal prison. |
| Writer: | Gini Adhikari & Kay Marvin |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Representation: | Signed with MXN Entertainment – Michelle Knudsen |
| Why you should read: |
Delightful, funny and quirky. Exceptionally well written characters existing in an anywheresville world that is equally relatable and alien at the same time. Imagine if “Fargo” and “Little Miss Sunshine” had a baby. Endless potential for where these characters could go. MY NAME IS EARL meets ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK. |
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LONG ISLAND
| Logline: | A 1970s suburban coming-of-age tale akin to “The Wonder Years” that follows the Sugarman family’s move from Brooklyn to Long Island from the perspective of a 14-year-old boy. |
| Writer: | Robert Weinberger |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Representation: | Sign with Preferred Artists – Roger Strull |
| Why you should read: |
Mixing emotional and relatable characters with drama, humor and just the right amount of nostalgia to make this a weekly must watch. Great writing, strong story and the weekly reminder of who we all once were will make this a hit coming-of-age series. ALMOST FAMOUS meets THE WONDER YEARS. |
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MARLOWE
| Logline: | Based on a true story. African-American P.I. Sam Marlowe shows novice writer, Raymond Chandler the realities of detective work, juggling gangsters, corrupt politicians and movie star Jean Harlow to find out who is burning farms on the Arroyo Seco Canyon. |
| Writer: | Louise Ransil |
| Genre: | Drama | Thriller | Noir |
| Representation: | Currently unrepresented. |
| Why you should read: |
Snappy dialogue, mixed with some moments of sly humor showcase the writer’s ability of creating unique character’s with a high level of authenticity.This noir drama brings you into the world, populates it with rich characters as both our lead character and reader attempt to solve the mystery. L.A. CONFIDENTIAL meets CHINATOWN. |
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MARROW
| Logline: | A woman discovers that she has received new personality and memories from a bone marrow transplant including how her donor was murdered. |
| Writer: | Erik W. Van der Wolf |
| Genre: | Thriller |
| Representation: | Signed with The Muraviov Company – Kathy Muraviov |
| Why you should read: |
The story manages to be both original and familiar at the same time. It’s incredibly well structured and written, hitting not only all of the required beats but doing them in a way that feels surprising and engaging.The script is a perfect example that you don’t necessarily need to reinvent a genre to write a great script; you just need to understand it. |
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MATRIARCH
| Logline: | A prison psychologist has just 48-hours to convince a serial killer to tell her the location of her final victim before she’s executed. |
| Writer: | Eric Koenig |
| Genre: | Thriller |
| Representation: | Signed with Paradigm – David Boxerbaum Signed with Benderspink – Daniel Vang, Jake Wagner |
| Why you should read: |
A fresh take on the serial killer genre with two great female characters going head to head. The characters are deep, motivated, and have some serious personal demons. In addition the story has twists, turns and edge-of-the-seat action. This is a smart thriller that has staying power. SILENCE OF THE LAMBS meets KISS THE GIRLS. |
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MEMORY SPHERE, THE
| Logline: | In order to solve his wife’s murder, a reclusive scientist uses his experimental technology to dive into the memories of her accused killer. |
| Writer: | Kevin Sluder |
| Genre: | Sci-Fi | Thriller |
| Representation: | Signed with Anarchy Management – Sammy Montana |
| Why you should read: |
It is the complete package from immaculately written visual descriptions, to fascinating characters, to an enthralling mystery, to a wonderfully moving story, all wrapped up in a very marketable premise and a story world that allows for all the amazing visuals like those we saw in “Inception” – yet done without all the exposition that was necessary to understand it. There’s no reason why this wouldn’t be a commercial success. SOURCE CODE meets INCEPTION. |
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MICKEY STANTON AND THE LEGIONS OF DARKNESS
| Logline: | When a commander of the underworld leads an unholy invasion to the surface, three lowly gas station attendants will battle his vile horde to stop them from wreaking havoc across the entire planet. |
| Writer: | Robert Cornero |
| Genre: | Action | Adventure | Comedy |
| Representation: | Currently unrepresented. |
| Why you should read: |
This is an 80’s-monster movie enthusiast’s dream. Chock-full off great action, the writer’s abilities shine brightest in his crafting of characters and dialogue–both of which help set the overall tone of the world. This is an ode to some of our favorite monster movies of yesteryear. CLERKS meets ARMY OF DARKNESS. |
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NEWTON’S LAW OF EMOTION
| Logline: | As a young Isaac Newton pursues the affections of a headstrong princess, he seeks to uncover the principles of love using his new system of mathematics. However, his equations start to break down when her former lover enters the scene. |
| Writer: | Eugene Ramos |
| Genre: | Romantic Comedy | Drama |
| Representation: | Currently unrepresented. |
| Why you should read: |
This is a charming romantic comedy set in 1688 among people who are destined to be later famous in world history. The action throughout is written clearly and spaced well, which in collaboration with clearly defined characters makes this script an easy, enjoyable read. SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE meets DA VINCI’S DEMONS. |
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NEXXUS
| Logline: | A brash and rebellious hacker gets caught with technology being used by cyber terrorists, and finds his only way to stay out of jail, save his brother and conceal his true hacking identity is to work with the NSA’s secret anti-cyber terrorist program known only as Nexxus. |
| Writer: | Michael Perri |
| Genre: | Action | Drama |
| Representation: | Signed by Kaplan Stahler Agency – Shan Ray Signed by Echo Lake – Amotz Zakai, Matt Horowitz |
| Why you should read: |
The pilot mixes an excellent recipe of wit and action with timely themes, strong characters, and a setting that is original, but not so unfamiliar that middle America will be scared. The pilot offers a strong intro to a series, and includes a handful of characters you’ll find yourself eager to follow. CHUCK meets 24. |
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NIGHT WITCHES, THE
| Logline: | With wood and canvas biplanes, no radio, no lights, and no parachutes, a Soviet squadron of all-female pilots became the Germans’ most feared opponents during WWII, one bomb at a time. |
| Writer: | Steven Prowse |
| Genre: | Action | Drama |
| Representation: | Currently unrepresented. |
| Why you should read: |
One of the most amazing true stories you’ve never heard of until now. Mix in an exceptionally well written script with a cast of strong female leads overcoming and kicking ass and this will inspire anyone who sees it. Rich characters, intense action, and real life drama will fuel this page turning tale on to everyone’s must read list. ENEMY AT THE GATES meets UNBROKEN. |
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ONE FELL SWOOP
| Logline: | A self-centered divorce attorney’s life takes an unexpected turn when he is guilted into spending time with the family of a one night stand who died in a freak accident. |
| Writer: | Greg Scharpf |
| Genre: | Dark Comedy |
| Representation: | Signed with Verve – Bill Weinstein, Tanya Cohen Signed with Industry Entertainment – Micah Klatzker, Steve Crawford |
| Why you should read: |
The absolute perfect blend of dark comedy and emotional self-discovery fill this incredibly unique tale. It’s got charm, laughs and sorrow. It’s one part Alexander Payne one part Jason Reitman. It knows where and how far to push the line. It’s a smartly written, character rich piece about how life’s most unexpected moments help us realize what’s really important. UP IN THE AIR meets THIS IS WHERE I LEAVE YOU. |
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ONE MAN’S WORD
| Logline: | Based on a true story. An elite US Air Force pilot goes missing transporting a new state-of-the-art bomber across country. Written off as dead to family and friends, he stumbles into a Ranger’s Station fifty-five days later. The USAF labels him an American hero and their new poster boy, which leads to a bidding war for his exclusive story, an Ed Sullivan appearance, tossing out the first pitch at the World Series and parades. Then a simple statement by a rogue reporter creates one of America’s great military mysteries – pitting America against one man and his word. |
| Writer: | David Schumacher |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Representation: | Currently unrepresented. |
| Why you should read: |
The dialogue is well-structured and provides strong emotional beats. The characters are compelling and unique, and each one has a clear emotional journey as well as an overarching goal. What’s more, the story has a flawless structure that heightens the action, and creates an overall compelling read that shines. A FEW GOOD MEN meets THE FUGITIVE. |
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PARADISE CITY
| Logline: | Disparate perspectives on early 1980′s sensationalism and the new War on Drugs are seen through a Sunset Strip coke dealer versus the Detective who controls him. |
| Writer: | Sean Costello |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Representation: | Signed with Energy Entertainment – Brooklyn Weaver |
| Why you should read: |
From the opening page to last word, this pilot grabs you and never lets go. You’re part of every single moment, and those moments are 50% Wolf of Wall Street, 50% Entourage, and 100% a ride you never want to end. Balancing drug use, parties, sex and the wild west of the 80s in Los Angeles, this is a series that was built to headline a Sunday night pay cabler’s next five years. THE SOPRANOS meets ENTOURAGE. |
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PARADOX
| Logline: | Unbeknownst to society at large, the FBI has been preventing large scale attacks on American interests through the use of a covert, time traveling ‘jumper’ unit led by Agent Caden Hardwick. But, when sabotage puts Caden and his team at risk, his wife Sarah must use the technology to avert a disaster and find out how deep the ‘jumpers’ have been infiltrated. |
| Writer: | Dylan Brod |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Representation: | Signed with Energy Entertainment – Brooklyn Weaver |
| Why you should read: |
Incredibly smart, incredibly well written, and brimming with strong characters. This series will do for procedurals what “The Black List” just did a season ago – bring back younger viewers. With a strong female lead, and a mix of government agencies and personal dramas layered on top of some of the smartest sci-fi we’ve seen in ages, this series has all the makings of a hit on network and cable alike! ALIAS meets QUANTUM LEAP. |
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PASS/FAIL
| Logline: | A street-wise assistant principal must combat the neglect of an ailing school district while struggling to recover from her own tragic past. |
| Writer: | Caitlin McCarthy & Jim Forbes |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Representation: | Currently unrepresented. |
| Why you should read: |
Gritty, powerful and ready made for A-list talent. Think Michele Pfeiffer in “Dangerous Minds” on a week-to-week basis, surrounded by great drama and great characters, and packaged into a project made for networks. BLACKBOARD JUNGLE meets NORMA RAE. |
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PILLS
| Logline: | After years of monotony caring for her Parkinson’s-afflicted husband, a woman must decide whether or not to hold true to her wedding vows when she meets a man who has embraced a new life. |
| Writer: | Andrew Bluestone |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Representation: | Signed with Silent R Management – Jewerl Ross |
| Why you should read: |
Real, raw, and honest drama from expertly crafted characters is precisely what this script delivers. This is an actor and filmmaker’s dream come true, as the writer pulls you into one woman’s emotional journey, and allows you an opportunity to experience every tear and triumph along the way. In exploring the harsh realities of the wedding vow “in sickness and in health,” this story dangles powerful roles in front of and behind the camera when awards season comes around. AMOUR meets SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK. |
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PROSPECT
| Logline: | After a massive mineral-rich asteroid crashes down in Africa and sparks a second gold rush, a fraying family movies to the African crash site in the hopes of starting a new life. But how long will they survive amidst the corporations, militaries and the daily battles for power in what has become the most valuable real estate on earth. |
| Writer: | Max Perry |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Representation: | Signed with Madhouse Entertainment – Adam Kolbrenner, Chris Cook |
| Why you should read: |
A big event series that focuses on how far a family must go to survive amongst the different factions of an uncertain new world. Smartly written and layered with mystery, action, and geopolitics on top of an incredibly unique setting and the relatable theme of a family struggling to stay together. Intelligent and grounded sci-fi. The kind of series a network or cable company will build a night around. DEADWOOD meets REVOLUTION. |
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PURE O
| Logline: | When a college student facing graduation starts suffering from uncontrollable violent thoughts, she becomes obsessed with finding out what they mean. |
| Writer: | Kate Trefry |
| Genre: | Coming-of-age | Dark Comedy |
| Representation: | Signed with: UTA – Amanda Hymson, Keya Khayatian, Tim Phillips Signed with: Lee Stobby Entertainment – Lee Stobby |
| Why you should read: |
A wonderfully paced and constructed story, Pure O has a tone that feels appropriately dark, with a satisfyingly hopeful conclusion. The writing is impactful and engaging, with dialogue and characters that really stand out from the pack. GOOD WILL HUNTING meets BLACK SWAN. |
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RECOLLECTING REMY
| Logline: | When a biographer desperately needs money to pay back a substantial loan, he must trigger the publication of his unreleased biography by finding and killing his subject and idol, a reclusive, ninety-one-year-old fantasy novelist. |
| Writer: | Stacia Black & Matt Ferrone |
| Genre: | Dark Comedy |
| Representation: | Currently unrepresented. |
| Why you should read: |
A charming story filled with strong characters with defined goals. The dialogue really shines as we’re taken on a fun and darkly comedic journey with some twists and turns along the way. BARTON FINK meets LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE. |
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RIPPLE EFFECT
| Logline: | A financially strapped detective, stumbles into the world of the supernatural when he teams up with a genius waitress and an eccentric new-age scientist as they investigate the death of a young man who mysteriously appears on a Seattle bridge, frozen to death. |
| Writer: | Jim Simone | Sharon Cingle |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Representation: | Currently unrepresented. |
| Why you should read: |
Fun, fun, fun. This show will do for sci-fi, what Sleepy Hollow did for supernatural. Excellent characters that fans are just waiting to fall in love with. The procedural template and excellent story design gives this series legs, and taps into a big audience waiting for a new sci-fi procedural to get behind. SLEEPY HOLLOW meets FRINGE. |
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RUN
| Logline: | After his brother is killed, the only white member of a Mexican street gang must survive the city’s 10 Gang Area and a team of corrupt cops to get the evidence his brother was killed for to the courthouse before the trial ends. |
| Writer: | Dennis Luu |
| Genre: | Action | Thriller |
| Representation: | Signed with Jeff Ross Entertainment – Jeff Ross |
| Why you should read: |
A high-octane thrill ride in the vein of “Crank”‘ or “Run Lola Run,” this crime-driven action thriller is one of the coolest and most kinetic scripts on the market. The villains are particularly compelling, and could entice a solid character actor hungry for a great role. DISTRICT B13 meets THE WARRIORS. |
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SHADOWED, THE
| Logline: | An outlaw must team-up with a company of Texas Rangers to do battle with the resurrected ghosts of vengeful Navajo braves besieging an isolated border town… but to defeat the unearthly Dark Riders the outlaw will finally have to face up to his former misdeeds. |
| Writer: | Ken Miller |
| Genre: | Horror | Western |
| Representation: | Currently unrepresented |
| Why you should read: |
It’ll definitely cater well to fans of genre-benders, with its fusion of Western and Supernatural elements. The horror elements are top-notch, and the overarching narrative will captivate audiences right up until its brutal and heart-breaking conclusion. UNFORGIVEN meets ASSAULT ON PRECINCT 13. |
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SHANGHAI’D
| Logline: | Educated in the sciences at Harvard, Joshua Cabot travels to ‘gold rush’ California from Boston in 1848 to establish an assaying office; a wife and baby die tragically, he escapes into alcohol, wakes up on a Pacific merchant ship as a shanghaied sailor. |
| Writer: | Curtis Burdick |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Representation: | Currently unrepresented. |
| Why you should read: |
Original, fun, smart and exciting. Centering on a fantastic main character, this show invites us into a world not yet seen in a weekly format. With a strong lead, and an endless sense of adventure, this series is built on keeping an audience engaged, excited, and eager to tune in week to week. MACGYVER meets HELL ON WHEELS. |
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SHELBY SHERMAN OF SHERMANVILLE
| Logline: | A teenage girl wakes up after an accident in a fantastical land where she must clear her name of the crimes of her doppelganger. |
| Writer: | Lisa Garvey |
| Genre: | Drama | Fantasy |
| Representation: | Currently unrepresented. |
| Why you should read: |
One of the most enjoyable, fantastical, and yet frighteningly real spins on the fantasy tales mentioned above. With incredibly strong characters interwoven into a fresh spin on a familiar premise, this script successfully introduces it’s own mythology, while bringing you along on the adventure, and allowing us a look into our lead’s struggles to discover what is real in this world, and what may trap her here forever. WIZARD OF OZ meets ALICE IN WONDERLAND. |
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SHINING CITY
| Logline: | A devoted husband and father discovers that his job, his family, and his entire life are false memory implants and that he is, in fact, a former operative holding a dangerous secret living in a giant prison masquerading as a city. |
| Writer: | Douglas Stark |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Representation: | Signed with Energy Entertainment – Brooklyn Weaver |
| Why you should read: |
Smart, thrilling and mysterious, this series is set to introduce us to a world we all think we know, and then flip it on its head. Incredibly smart, and crafted to keep you guessing every step of the way. Built to be a network heavyweight, and to invite an audience in to play the game right alongside the characters. MINORITY REPORT meets PRISON BREAK. |
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SHIVERS, THE
| Logline: | An angst-ridden half demon inadvertently possesses the girl of his dreams and must struggle to make amends while she struggles to take revenge. |
| Writer: | Mike Van Waes |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Representation: | Signed with ICM – Allie Berkowitz, Doug Johnson |
| Why you should read: |
Front to back, one of the funniest, most clever, and well-written scripts you will read this year. With an enticing mix of horror, action, and comedy all in one enjoyable package, you’ll find yourself laughing and jumping as each page flies by. AMERICAN PIE meets ROSEMARY’S BABY. |
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SIDE BY SIDE
| Logline: | New York City, 1938. Conjoined twins Bette and Evie Grand abandon the sideshow they grew up in search of a bigger, better life for themselves. But their patchwork family proves difficult to leave behind, and their divergent dreams threaten to tear the sisters apart. |
| Writer: | Lily Blau |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Representation: | Signed by CAA – Olivia Blaustein Signed by Washington Square Arts & Films – Bruce Miller |
| Why you should read: |
Incredibly unique, yet brilliantly relatable at the same time. This is the type of series that brings movie stars to television for the long haul. Great writing, story, and setting all round out a place where character truly is king. This is the type of series cable, or a pay cable outlets use to launch themselves into serious contention for awards and ratings alike. BOARDWALK EMPIRE meets MASTERS OF SEX. |
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SINGULARITY, THE
| Logline: | A disillusioned detective discovers that an android is responsible for a series of brutal murders and finds himself in a race against time to save the entire human race from the robot’s sinister plans. |
| Writer: | Tony Pitman |
| Genre: | Action | Sci-Fi | Thriller |
| Representation: | Signed by Niad Management – Chris Brannigan, Wendi Niad |
| Why you should read: |
A no-nonsense, intelligent, high concept sci-fi actioner that does not mess around. With it’s fresh take on a familiar idea, the script ups the ante in every way, while offering an incredibly visual fast-paced thrill ride from page one. And just when you think you’ve got it all figured out, another designed twist arrives that will keep you burning through pages. I, ROBOT meets SEVEN. |
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SLAVERY BY ANOTHER NAME
| Logline: | The lives of a lawyer-turned-gubernatorial candidate, a wrongly-imprisoned black farmer, and the first African-American Deputy U.S. Marshall are intertwined as they fight discrimination in the newly Emancipated South. |
| Writer: | Jeanne Bowerman |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Representation: | Currently unrepresented. |
| Why you should read: |
Based on a Pulitzer Prize Winning Book, this is a sharply written, compelling, and powerful. Those are just a few ways to describe this exceptionally well crafted script, which is layered with thrills, surprises, and a deep emotional pull to the characters which live inside of it. With surefire Oscar bait on the page, and on the screen, the story delivers in every way desired. 12 YEARS A SLAVE meets TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD. |
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SPY WHO TRIED TO STOP A WAR, THE
| Logline: | The remarkable true story of Katharine Gun, a woman who stood up to her government and the US in defense of the truth about the war in Iraq. |
| Writer: | Gregory Berstein & Sara Bernstein |
| Genre: | Drama | Thriller |
| Representation: | Signed with Original Artists – Jordan Bayer |
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Based on a gripping true story, this script is a near perfect example of its genre and with the right elements could easily be seen drawing in crowds for this political nail biter. |
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STALKING MONICA BELLUCCI
| Logline: | A 20-something loser infatuated with Monica Bellucci recruits his fantasy’s doppelganger to help him finally meet the Italian movie star of his dreams. |
| Writer: | Brendan Gore |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Representation: | Currently unrepresented |
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Hands down, one of the most unique, and quirky journeys you’ll read this year. With a perfect blending of its unorthodox premise, with side-splitting comedy, and more than one of those ‘should I be laughing at this’ moments, you can’t help but fall in love with this script. It’s incredibly original, irreverent, unpredictable, and ultimately, in the end, the kind of heartwarming tale you’ve been hoping Hollywood would make for years. PUNCH DRUNK LOVE meets HOTEL CHEVALIER. |
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STERLING
| Logline: | An assassin cyborg goes against company protocol after he discovers that his latest mark may hold the key to his humanity. |
| Writer: | John Kelley & John Suetmeier |
| Genre: | Sci-Fi | Action |
| Representation: | Signed with Stephanie Rogers & Associates – Stephanie Rogers |
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A unique spin on a familiar theme, “Sterling” is a sci-fi actioner with a fresh and engaging storyline. The characters are endearing, the structure is on point, and the action is mind-blowingly intense. BOURNE IDENTITY meets I, ROBOT. |
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STRICKEN, THE
| Logline: | An unpopular young sheriff discovers an abandoned train stalled, robbed, and teeming with leprous undead and must pursue the charismatic bandit who carries both the stolen loot… and a deadly germ. |
| Writer: | Robert Pilkington |
| Genre: | Horror | Thriller | Western |
| Representation: | Currently unrepresented. |
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A fun, fresh spin on a western that seamlessly mixes genres. With well-established characters, goals, and motivations it’s an easy and entertaining read. This script will keep you interested and provides a unique storyline of how a small town sheriff in the west must stop a possible global pandemic. All this while keeping up the thrills and chills of a horror film along the way. TRUE GRIT meets CABIN FEVER. |
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THIRD WHEEL, THE
| Logline: | While it seems like every single bitch they went to high school with is now living ‘happily-ever-after’, two thirty-something best friends put marriage, kids and mortgages on hold in order to chase a different dream – writing the next big novel craze a la “Twilight” or “Fifty Shades of Grey”… However, with their chance of success fading as fast as their looks, their close bond is fractured when one of them panics and falls for ‘Mr. Right Now’. |
| Writer: | Matthew James Kinmonth |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Representation: | Currently unrepresented. |
| Why you should read: |
In the vein of “Bridesmaids,” it’s got fresh, fun and dynamic characters, and dialogue which is absolutely spot-on. The comedy is smart and energetic, and fun for a broad demographic. BRIDESMAIDS meets I LOVE YOU, MAN. |
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TRANQUILITY BASE
| Logline: | When a global disaster strikes Earth, fifteen astronauts fight to secure a spot in a moon base only designed to support six. |
| Writer: | Daniel Turkewitz |
| Genre: | Sci-Fi | Thriller |
| Representation: | Signed with APA – David Saunders Signed with Energy Entertainment – Brooklyn Weaver |
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An extremely compelling story with tons of heart-pounding action sequences. It’s a big budget tentpole with the kinds of set pieces that keep audiences at the edge of their seats. LORD OF THE FLIES meets 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY. |
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TREES OF PEACE
| Logline: | Centers on four women trapped in a small underground room fighting for their survival during the Rwandan Genocide. A heart wrenching true story of how these strangers formed an unbreakable bond over three months of captivity. |
| Writer: | Alanna Brown |
| Genre: | Drama | Thriller |
| Representation: | Currently unrepresented. |
| Why you should read: |
A taut thriller that never pulls a punch as you spend close to 3 months in a cramped cellar with four women during the Rwandan massacre. This is a tense and emotional movie. Presenting moral issues, real life drama, suspense, and a constant feeling of claustrophobia, this story never stops posing questions on humanity and morality. A compelling story about surviving a real-life horror. HOTEL RWANDA meets PANIC ROOM. |
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TRIBE, THE
| Logline: | Crime drama set on an Indian reservation where an exiled FBI agent struggles to solve a series of crimes amongst warring crime factions within the Lakota nation. |
| Writer: | Gregory D. Navarro |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Representation: | Currently unrepresented. |
| Why you should read: |
A fresh and welcome spin on the classic crime drama series. This pilot offers networks and cablers, a shot at kicking off a new series without stepping too far from the comforts of home. The series captures a glimpse behind the curtains into the mindset and customs of life on an Indian Reservation, and just how similar that world may be to the outside. This is the type of series that will run for years. THE SOPRANOS meets SONS OF ANARCHY. |
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TRIENNIAL, THE
| Logline: | An Israeli commando puts his life and his morals on the line in order to save a general’s daughter and stop a terrorist cell operating on U.S. soil. |
| Writer: | Richard Ehrenreich |
| Genre: | Action | Thriller |
| Representation: | Signed with RSG – Tom Carter |
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A non-stop political action/thriller with a charismatic, strong, and merciless lead that audiences love to see on screen. With good dialogue and well-visualized action sequences, this is an absolute must for action fans. It serves up great set pieces, car chases, torture, shootouts, and bloodshed along with characters who you want to, and enjoy, rooting for. It’s a perfect blend of brains and brawn. TAKEN meets THE HURT LOCKER. |
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UNDER THE BORRACHERO TREE
| Logline: | A man who wakes up with nothing but the clothes on his back and no memory of the last 48 hours, and must use his criminal connections to find his missing Drug Lord brother, and hunt down the people who stole his money and his free will. |
| Writer: | Scott Waldvogel & Matt DeMartini |
| Genre: | Drama | Thriller |
| Representation: | Currently unrepresented. |
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With an incredibly strong sense of world, sharp dialogue, and an original story that explores an intriguing mystery, this script will keep the pages turning. Each scene methodically unravels a little more about the main character as we uncover fragments of his shadowed past. With grounded action and story, this is a fresh perspective on the gang/drug genre with a powerful lead and palpable tension. TAKEN meets MEMENTO. |
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VAGABOND PRINCE, THE
| Logline: | While hiding in an abandoned mansion from the dangers of WWII, a young boy, with the gift of an over-active imagination, must venture from safety in order to save his mother… only to discover that reality is worse than anything he has ever dreamed up. |
| Writer: | Charles Peirce |
| Genre: | Drama | Fantasy |
| Representation: | Signed with Rosa Entertainment – Sidney Sherman |
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An original blend between fantasy and reality that remains firmly grounded. It’s a visual feast that draws comparisons to “Pan’s Labyrinth” while introducing amazing characters. This is one that will stay with you long after you’re done reading. PAN’S LABYRINTH meets CHRONICLES OF NARNIA. |
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WINTER
| Logline: | The de-evolution of society as we enter into a modern ice age. In the year 2015, an unknown event has started severe global cooling, leading the United States to range from fertile croplands to frozen wastelands. During these times, four people struggle to hold themselves, their families and the country together, before forces of nature rip the world apart. |
| Writer: | Andy Heriaud| Kaitlin Kelly |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Representation: | Signed with Lee Stobby Entertainment – Lee Stobby |
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An event series mixed in with incredibly strong characters, themes, and story throughout. A great reflection of who we are as a people, and how a looming event with apocalyptic ramifications will change us. Instantly relatable, yet endlessly unique, and touching on topics as big as politics and survival, while easing in tales of love and family. This show could do for networks what The Walking Dead did for AMC. THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW meets THE WALKING DEAD. |
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WOLVERTON
| Logline: | In turn of the century London, gentleman thief Jack Wolverton specializes in stealing the arcane, the accursed and the occultic. With war about to break out, only he can stop the world’s most powerful artifacts from falling into the hands of the villainous Dorian Gray! |
| Writer: | Terrell T. Garrett & Michael Stark |
| Genre: | Action | Adventure |
| Representation: | Signed with Infinity Management – Jon Karras |
| Why you should read: |
A highly enjoyable fantasy actioner that reads like “Indiana Jones” and “The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen.” It’s extremely well-written with creative mythology and some really fun set pieces. SHERLOCK HOLMES meets INDIANA JONES. |
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