THE COMMITMENT
by Thomas Lister
Type: Feature Screenplay
Genre: Romance
A mild-mannered psychologist tries to help a call girl escape from the mob in 1987. In the process of running from the killers of the mob, their personalities drastically change.
SANDS OF LANIKAI
by Greg Blair
Feature Screenplay
Genres: Drama, Mystery, Romance
In the days leading up to Pearl Harbor, a young man new to Hawaii falls in love with a local girl and pursues the mystery of his grandfather’s life and death.
AMERICA FOR SALE OR RUSSIAN GAMBIT
by Aleks Kontr
Feature Screenplay
Based on true events
Logline: The wave of Russian money—the allure of prime American real estate… an unbreakable connection and a true story like no other!
Tagline: Wealthy Russian oligarchs, a hotel with glass walls, voyeurs, narcissists, a brothel posing as a 5-star hotel, an Eastern European sex scam, an illicit lovenest and even a crystal sex toy! You just can’t make this up!
WATCH the FESTIVAL FOR TRAILERS Screening all day
Here is the FULL Lineup of Trailers – 20 in total:
MOVIE TRAILERS:
RED, Dramedy, 57 seconds
Each day Red, a once famous TV clown, wakes up to his life. A life where his son is dead, his wife wants a divorce, bills are piling up and he is now a small time party clown. Bitter and perpetually intoxicated, he projects his unhappiness onto others, leaving a trail of chaos behind him.
THE ORDER, Crime/Mystery, 57 seconds
When a young woman’s boyfriend goes missing after researching a controversial conspiracy theory, she turns to her
father for help.
GEORGE/GEORGIA, Drama, 102 seconds
Georgia’s is a representation of her individual story in the Gender Spectrum.
http://www.georgiathemovie.com/
GROWING UP GUIDE PUP, Documentary 92 seconds
“Amie & Matthew are Dedicated to Increasing the Level of Awareness about Service Dog Culture Worldwide. In Every Service Dog Beats the ‘Heart of a Puppy Raiser.”
SEA SICK, Drama, 74 seconds
A talented band trying to gain traction and get out of their small Massachusetts hometown, struggle to keep up the momentum due to toxic relationships and powerful addictions.
SQUIRE WELLS, TV Show, 30 seconds
Scootergirl International help people from all over The World with Rescue,Daily needs and also own and operate The Scootergirl Cookie Company.
DESTINY DEFERRED, 80 seconds
During her court order therapy session, a woman retells her story of what led her down a path of having to defend herself one night. Destiny is a survivor by any means necessary.
TURTLE CITY: CAVITY MONSTERS PICTURE BOOK, 35 seconds
Hing hates brushing his teeth. No one can persuade him to do it, until one day a foul smell emits from his mouth. Let us go inside his mouth and see what is happening there!
1 DEAD DOG, 65 seconds
1 Dead Dog is a dark comedy about 2 serial killer brothers who find a squatter in their house, who also happens to be a serial killer. As you can imagine, they bond over the body count.
GLITCH, 45 seconds
During COVID, a single mom takes on a new assignment that has chilling consequences.
DESTINY DEFERRED, 80 seconds
During her court order therapy session, a woman retells her story of what lead her down a path of having to defend herself one night. Destiny is a survivor by any means necessary.
PROMISES, 97 seconds
Trailer of the multi award winning film Promises starring Carlos Guerrero, Carlos Guerrero Jr., Steven Bauer (Scarface, Ray Donavan).
IT’S NOT JUST ABOUT ME, 118 seconds
This documentary features Breanna Ching, film director, taking the interview seat as she shares her heartbreaking story of falling through “the systems” cracks and nearly losing her life to suicide because of her unmanaged bipolar disorder. It seemed all hope was lost…everyone had tossed her away, refusing to care for her mind that was so tangled up. In an almost unbelievable turn around, Bre dedicates herself to finding health and joy, and in the end…becomes a Social Worker.
SCREENPLAY TRAILERS:
THEY’RE WATCHING US, by D.G., 100 seconds
Emma and Alexander are two actors…two actors in love. Or are they?
A Time to Heal, by Steven M. Goldberg, 97 seconds
Never before has a mission meant so much to a World In Crisis. “A Time To Heal” is Heartwarming Story of the very dangerous rescue mission of Ethiopian Jews to their Motherland with triumphs, tragedies and many surprises along the way and how it relates to healing the current crises of race and religious relations today.
Avalon, by Brian Whiteman, 3min. 48 seconds
A Scottish bar owner finds her secrets exposed and her family threatened by a violent criminal from her past.
THE CALLING, by Reggie Cook, 139 seconds
The Calling is a biblically-based tv drama in which seven ordinary individuals protected by a band of angels, engage in spiritual warfare against demonic forces, after God grants each of them the supernatural gift of healing.
Plategate: Your Implanted Forehead, by Lorraine Holmes Milton, 140 seconds
That headache or high blood pressure is probably that microchip SIDE EFFECT!
Soldiers Of God, by Guy Quigley
A US Military doctor is shaken when he cannot save the life an identical twin who returns from the hereafter to make amends for her indiscretion with him when he was her sister’s fiancé. She must reconcile the love he had for her sister and introduce him to his unknown daughter.
The Christians – Earth’s Cry Heaven’s Smile, by Tony Gioutsos & Linda Wright, 4min 20 seconds
Exploring the harrowing times of Christian persecution in history, a devoted present-day Christian named Christos, a brilliant mathematician, loses his family and his way due to pride and the love of money; can he find his way back?
WATCH the FESTIVAL FOR TRAILERS Screening all day
Here is the FULL Lineup of Trailers – 20 in total:
MOVIE TRAILERS:
RED, Dramedy, 57 seconds
Each day Red, a once famous TV clown, wakes up to his life. A life where his son is dead, his wife wants a divorce, bills are piling up and he is now a small time party clown. Bitter and perpetually intoxicated, he projects his unhappiness onto others, leaving a trail of chaos behind him.
THE ORDER, Crime/Mystery, 57 seconds
When a young woman’s boyfriend goes missing after researching a controversial conspiracy theory, she turns to her
father for help.
GEORGE/GEORGIA, Drama, 102 seconds
Georgia’s is a representation of her individual story in the Gender Spectrum.
http://www.georgiathemovie.com/
GROWING UP GUIDE PUP, Documentary 92 seconds
“Amie & Matthew are Dedicated to Increasing the Level of Awareness about Service Dog Culture Worldwide. In Every Service Dog Beats the ‘Heart of a Puppy Raiser.”
SEA SICK, Drama, 74 seconds
A talented band trying to gain traction and get out of their small Massachusetts hometown, struggle to keep up the momentum due to toxic relationships and powerful addictions.
SQUIRE WELLS, TV Show, 30 seconds
Scootergirl International help people from all over The World with Rescue,Daily needs and also own and operate The Scootergirl Cookie Company.
DESTINY DEFERRED, 80 seconds
During her court order therapy session, a woman retells her story of what led her down a path of having to defend herself one night. Destiny is a survivor by any means necessary.
TURTLE CITY: CAVITY MONSTERS PICTURE BOOK, 35 seconds
Hing hates brushing his teeth. No one can persuade him to do it, until one day a foul smell emits from his mouth. Let us go inside his mouth and see what is happening there!
1 DEAD DOG, 65 seconds
1 Dead Dog is a dark comedy about 2 serial killer brothers who find a squatter in their house, who also happens to be a serial killer. As you can imagine, they bond over the body count.
GLITCH, 45 seconds
During COVID, a single mom takes on a new assignment that has chilling consequences.
DESTINY DEFERRED, 80 seconds
During her court order therapy session, a woman retells her story of what lead her down a path of having to defend herself one night. Destiny is a survivor by any means necessary.
PROMISES, 97 seconds
Trailer of the multi award winning film Promises starring Carlos Guerrero, Carlos Guerrero Jr., Steven Bauer (Scarface, Ray Donavan).
IT’S NOT JUST ABOUT ME, 118 seconds
This documentary features Breanna Ching, film director, taking the interview seat as she shares her heartbreaking story of falling through “the systems” cracks and nearly losing her life to suicide because of her unmanaged bipolar disorder. It seemed all hope was lost…everyone had tossed her away, refusing to care for her mind that was so tangled up. In an almost unbelievable turn around, Bre dedicates herself to finding health and joy, and in the end…becomes a Social Worker.
SCREENPLAY TRAILERS:
THEY’RE WATCHING US, by D.G., 100 seconds
Emma and Alexander are two actors…two actors in love. Or are they?
A Time to Heal, by Steven M. Goldberg, 97 seconds
Never before has a mission meant so much to a World In Crisis. “A Time To Heal” is Heartwarming Story of the very dangerous rescue mission of Ethiopian Jews to their Motherland with triumphs, tragedies and many surprises along the way and how it relates to healing the current crises of race and religious relations today.
Avalon, by Brian Whiteman, 3min. 48 seconds
A Scottish bar owner finds her secrets exposed and her family threatened by a violent criminal from her past.
THE CALLING, by Reggie Cook, 139 seconds
The Calling is a biblically-based tv drama in which seven ordinary individuals protected by a band of angels, engage in spiritual warfare against demonic forces, after God grants each of them the supernatural gift of healing.
Plategate: Your Implanted Forehead, by Lorraine Holmes Milton, 140 seconds
That headache or high blood pressure is probably that microchip SIDE EFFECT!
Soldiers Of God, by Guy Quigley
A US Military doctor is shaken when he cannot save the life an identical twin who returns from the hereafter to make amends for her indiscretion with him when he was her sister’s fiancé. She must reconcile the love he had for her sister and introduce him to his unknown daughter.
The Christians – Earth’s Cry Heaven’s Smile, by Tony Gioutsos & Linda Wright, 4min 20 seconds
Exploring the harrowing times of Christian persecution in history, a devoted present-day Christian named Christos, a brilliant mathematician, loses his family and his way due to pride and the love of money; can he find his way back?
WATCH the FESTIVAL FOR TRAILERS Screening NOW: https://player.vimeo.com/video/538872961?dnt=1&app_id=122963
Here is the FULL Lineup of Trailers – 30 in total:
COPPERHEAD, Action/Horror, 90 second trailer
After a successful heist, a masked team of bank robbers leaves two of its members for dead… or so they thought. The lone survivor (COPPERHEAD) hides behind an emotionless metallic head-mask, as he methodically trails the culprits and picks them off, one by one. Charged by revenge and driven by obsession, he is not only after their lives and profits, but something much more meaningful.
CODE 13 UNREADABLE, Crime/Supsense, 105 second trailer
Agroup of Massachusetts State Troopers, referred to as the “Dream Team”, work to locate and save a kidnapped girl with just her audio to help them before the batteries run out.
CHRISTMAS DEADLINE, Romance, 48 second trailer
Romance author and her co-author thriller writer disagree on how to end their novel. She wants a happily every after and he wants their characters to die in an explosion.
UNSTATELY, Comedy, 60 second trailer
Unstately is a comedy about a local political dynasty and their misadventures and endeavors to manage their lives, local government, and interactions with the odd yet lovable inhabitants of the city. Politics and family…it’s about running.
JESSE JAMES, Drama, LGBTQ+, 163sec. Trailer
In the moments between a neighbor’s phone call and the arrival of the police, Jesse and his lover test the boundaries of their relationship and come face to face not just with what they are losing but with what they have already lost – when Jesse can no longer save his relationship but only himself.
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ETERNAL, Fantasy Romance, 181sec. Trailer
ETERNAL is the first book of a planned trilogy, charting Vala’s burgeoning magical abilities, her and Elvar’s ascension into adulthood, and their evolving relationships with characters new and established. ETERNAL delves deep into Arthurian legend, interweaving it’s magical strands with present time.
CONVICTION – THE STEVEN GENTER STORY, Documentary, 100 second trailer
Trailer for premiere episode of Olympian docuseries, “Beyond Bronze, Sliver and Gold”. The inspiring story of 1972 USA Olympic swimmer, Steve Genter.
JOINWITH.ME, Sci-Fi, 65 seconds
Teaser for screenplay, book and upcoming short film JoinWith.Me, a dystopian/sci-fi story. LOGLINE: After contacting the JoinWith.Me website, a lonely man is stalked by an omnipresent creature. The infrastructure of the web has become a sentient being. See https://JoinWithMe.tv — The book JoinWith.Me is available on Amazon.
THE GRAVEDIGGER’S SONG, Horror, 48 seconds
Trailer for the short film, “The Gravedigger’s Song”, about a man who buries the dead at a cemetery who has been retired by the administrators.
FORBIDDEN POWER, Sci-Fi, 94 seconds
A young man is seduced by a mysterious woman. He wakes up alone with extra powers and a message: Short – Red – Train. He searches for the woman to find the source of her power and why she chose him.
PROM NIGHT, Comedy, 60 seconds
On the night of their teenagers’ prom, three overprotective fathers find a positive pregnancy test and go on a mission to find out which one of their teens is pregnant before the end of the night.
THE MCHENRY TRIAL – DON’T JUDGE A KID BY THEIR HOODLE, Drama, 120 seconds
A young and brilliant academic phenom who not only passes the bar exam at age 14 but finds himself defending his homeless father on a murder charge when few believe he is innocent.
MOTEL PATEL, Comedy/Drama, 64 seconds
About a colorful Indian Patel family who own a fledgling motel in the United States. It explores the cultural differences of Indian Americ
THE YOUNGEST DOUGHBOY, War/History, 124 seconds
Ernest Wrentmore is dressed to kill with twin .45 automatics on his hips, a trench knife strapped across his chest, and enough ammunition to take out an enemy platoon. At age 12, Ernest is the youngest American solider in World War I France. He’s about to become a hero. Based on a true story.
HERSTORY BOOK TRAILER, Thriller, 137 seconds
It is the beginning of slavery in the Americas, a young African slave woman with special powers is rescued by a Native American Tribe and she must overcome her fears of her dark past, survive the present and prevent the Indian tribes fatal outcomes.
GHOSTS THAT CRY IN THE DARK, Action, 54 seconds
Frenchman on the run from British & American Black Op’s in remote South Australia
HIDE YOUR LOVE AWAY, Drama, 46 seconds
When a bullied, abandoned, autistic teen threatens suicide, his group home manager, an autism dad, must throw him a lifeline or sink in the storm.
SEXUAL ADDICTS REDEMPTION, 3min. 42 seconds
Instinct if wrapped within a wrongly wired minds would overpower even typical good citizens, becoming
nocturnal predators, but true love is able to straighten every twist.
COME ON, HARLEEN, Thriller, 108 seconds
After his final quarrel with the Batman comes to fatal end, The Joker’s supporters and empathizers mourn for the late clown prince of Gotham and rally together for an uprising.
BABY BOOMER RAP, Animation/Music Video, 91 seconds
Baby Boomer Rap’ is one of twelve original songs from the screenplay, “Baby Boomers Can Dance” by Pam Price.
DISASSEMBLED ME, Suspense, 103 seconds
Dutiful mother Emma Davies’ unfulfilled life is forever changed when an errant wish is unexpectedly granted, catapulting her into the darkest depth of good intentions, and the irrevocable consequences of cause and effect.
VIDEOGENIC, Sci-Fi, 120 seconds
Charly only has one passion, antique 8mm cameras. His latest purchase, will cost him more than he imagined.
OPEN WOUNDS, Drama, 87 seconds
The truth comes out. Trauma from the past is confronted and true healing begins. We don’t heal from what has never been diagnosed. Open Wounds sheds light on how our past of racial trauma can impact individuals, families, and the nation generations later. But redemption and restoration is possible.
JUSTIN AND THE WERLOOBEE, Animation, 110 seconds
Based on the published book, FRUIT OF THE VINE (Weisberg and Yoffe, Waldorf Publishing, 2018). In JUSTIN AND THE WERLOOBEE, we meet Justin, a sensitive, introspective boy whose physical features and personality make him a convenient target for many of his cruel peers.
EXPOSURE, Comedy, 60 seconds
A struggling actress copes with maniacal directors, echerous leading men, and endless servings of spinach salads, therapy sessions, and death threats
WHEN FAMILY PREYS: Elder Abuse & Dementia Alzheimer’s, Documentary, 137 seconds
A docu-interview describing the abuse of an incapacitated elderly woman with Dementia Alzheimer’s by family, city agencies and the legal system.
EDICIUS, Thriller, 134 seconds
When things go sour with Jason’s most powerful client, he knows his life is on the line. But a visit from his intuition, a man with his exact likeness, claims to have the answers to save him. All Jason has to do is trust him…but can he?
FLESH COLLECTOR, Horror, 4 minutes
An occultist turns a revenant serial killer into a terrifying zombie that lures hikers and travelers into their mountain lair to be hunted down and slaughtered.
THE DEAD DON’T LIE – BLOODY STUMP, Action/Thriller, 5 minutes
Never borrow money you can’t pay back. Mickey’s wife did, so they snatched her wife – gave him 5 envelopes marked 1 to 5 – told him to make 5 pickups deep in the Mojave – plus at each stop, he has to do something he ever, ever wanted to do and if he doesn’t, they cut a piece of his wife off.
BABY BOOMERS CAN DANCE, Musical, 5min.
This pitch features the screenwriter, Pam Price, singing and playing the guitar before she introduces the main characters from her Musical/Comedy, “Baby Boomers Can Dance”. Pam won three Medal Awards from Global Music Awards–Silver and Bronze for Lyrics, (two different songs) and a Bronze Award for Humor in a Music Video. The IP use of all twelve original songs written by Pam for “Baby Boomers Can Dance” would be reasonably priced and come as part of the purchase rights for the screenplay. This would eliminate the costly, time consuming negotiations for IP Music rights ordinarily associated with a Musical.
“The Eight Hundred” has marched out ahead of all competitors at the China box office with earnings reminiscent of pre-COVID times, grossing $75.7 million over its opening weekend, according to data from industry tracker Maoyan. 21 more words
via ‘The Eight Hundred’ Marches to $119 Million Total at Chinese Box Office — Variety
“The Batman” is finally out of the shadows. The first trailer for Robert Pattinson’s take on Batman released on Saturday during the DC FanDome, giving fans their first looks at the Caped Crusader, Catwoman, the Riddler, Commissioner Gordon and director Matt Reeves’ Gotham City. 12 more words
via ‘The Batman:’ Everything We Learned in the First Trailer — Variety
Protesters gathered outside the home of Louis DeJoy, the Postmaster General of the United States Postal Service, on Saturday morning as fears over mail-in voter suppression grow ahead of the 2020 election. 26 more words
via Protesters Gather Outside USPS Postmaster General’s House Amid Voter Suppression Fears — Variety
The Disney Channel animated series “The Owl House” has made history by having Disney’s first bisexual lead character. Luz Noceda, the show’s 14-year-old protagonist, is a normal teen who goes on a journey to another world to become a witch. 16 more words
via ‘The Owl House’ Makes History With Disney’s First Bisexual Lead Character — Variety
Howell Binkley, the Tony Award-winning lighting designer behind “Hamilton,” “Jersey Boys” and “In the Heights,” died Aug. 14 after a long battle with lung cancer. He was 64. 28 more words
via ‘Hamilton’ Lighting Designer Howell Binkley Dies at 64 — Variety
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