1ST SCENE SCREENPLAY READINGS
Winning screenplays. First scenes readings from features, and television specs.
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SCI-FI/FANTASY Festival 1st Scene: THE COYOTE, by Michael Holliday
When a Native American scholar and a graduate student unearth a mysterious tomb, they find it contains the Navajo god Hasteshogan and soon find themselves embroiled in a cosmic battle between good and evil with the fate of humanity at stake.
CAST LIST:
Narrator: Sean Ballantyne
Gina: Julie ... -
ROMANCE Festival 1st Scene: COLLATERAL HEARTS, by Stephanie Neroes (interview)
After spending their tenth wedding anniversary at the Mackinac Island, Jackson and Rebecca are in a tragic car accident which leaves her in a coma for 6 months and Jackson dead. After she wakes up, she has to grieve the loss and this takes a toll on her. She meets Patrick when he comes to the sch...
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LGBTQ+ Festival 1st Scene Script: Chrysalis, by Naz Tokgoz
"Chrysalis" navigates the story of Deniz, an enigmatic alien who, upon arriving on Earth, assumes the form of a 20-something girl. Driven by loneliness and curiosity, she becomes captivated by the vibrant Turkish culture. Alternating between the euphoria of her love with a Turkish woman, Melisa, ...
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COMEDY Screenplay Reaidng: 2 Wit Happens, by Shaun R Delliskave
“Wit Happens” is a dramedy blending sharp satire and heartfelt comedy, capturing the unlikely bond between two souls at different stages of life. As Jack learns to break out of his “one-trick pony” role, Barbara guides him in finding his unique voice—one that has the power to connect, heal, and i...
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CRIME/MYSTERY Festival 1st Scene Script: MADE IN PHILADELPHIA, by Matthew Clark
The untold true story of Phil Leonetti, the youngest underboss in mafia history, and how he brought down the mob. Set in one of the most brutal eras of the Philadelphia Crime Family, young Phil Leonetti rose through the ranks to become second-in-command to his uncle, Nicodemo "Little Nicky" Scarf...
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1st Scene Screenplay Reading: SAMURAI TRUCKER JERRY, by Sean Shinji Inamine
Jeremiah "Jerry" Morisawa is a former samurai turned disillusioned samurai trucker. When he takes on an unusual job that specifically requests for him, he is wrapped into a scheme that involves old comrades, new friends, and denim ninjas.
CAST LIST:
Narrator: Julie Sheppard
Client: Hannah Eh... -
FANTASY/SCI-FI Fest: BOZ: Bikers of Oz, Drew Henriksen, Ken Hewski (interview)
After a twister rips a biker bar from its foundation, two rival biker gangs crash land in the mythical land of L. Frank Baum’s tales. Thinking they know the story, the two foes quickly unite, but encounter forces that they don’t know as well as they thought. In this Adult Swim style animated show...
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COMEDY Festival 1st Scene: Truth Falls, Jamie Latta & Cristen Coppen (interview)
Amidst holiday chaos, Gaby and Fitz embark on a road trip to a spiritualist commune to confront Gaby's estranged Aunt Tibby, leading to family revelations, spiritual meltdowns awakenings, and unexpected bonding.
CAST LIST:
Narrator: Elizabeth Rose Morriss
Little Gaby/Gaby: Val Cole
FItz: St... -
ROMANCE 1st Scene Reading: SEEING CHRISTMAS, by Lizanne Southgate
Summary: A beautiful story about a race car driver losing his eyesight temporarily and a nurse who has a blind nephew helps him learn how to function as a blind man while he awaits surgery. Stepping into each other's world, they teach each other to appreciate the simple things in life while tryin...
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FANTASY/SCI-FI Festival 1st Scene: C0zM, by Ben Friedman
When teen mega-influencer”Simon Sez” Houseman falls to his death while livestreaminghis last stunt to millions of adoring fans, his family must wrestle with the bizarre and myriad consequences and fallout. Compounding the mystery and tragedy are the Housemans’ conflicting views on technology and ...
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FANTASY/SCI-FI Fest 1st Scene: CONSTELLATION CHRONICLES, by Vincent James Lowry
Constellation Chronicles is a sci-fi drama that explores the transformation of Anna Peterson, a bright high school senior whose space interests are mocked and dismissed by her peers and teachers. Upon witnessing and investigating a strange crash in a farm field not far from her house, Anna’s drea...
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CHICAGO Festival 1st Scene: Mina Plays The Game, by E. Wendell, R. M. Olivier
A woman plays a poker game for a second shot at life, but what are the stakes and what is the real prize?
CAST LIST:
Narrator: Elizabeth Rose Morriss
Mina: Hannah Ehman
Bannister: Geoff Mays -
HORROR Festival 1st Scene: BLACK GIRL MAGIC, by Sasha Kai
Seizing a career-making opportunity, a trouble but talented jewelry designer joins a group of influencers on a California desert retreat, but quickly finds herself in a fight for her life when things take a sinister turn.
CAST LIST:
Narrator: Elizabeth Rose Morriss
Randy: Sean Ballantyne
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FANTASY/SCI-FI 1st Scene: The Hoover 2000, by Steven Antonuccio
The Hoover 2000 is an A.I. computer used by the FBI to track crimes as they happen in real time. Combing A.I. technology, cellphone tracking information with satellite photography, you can follow a crime from the moment it happens and also solve cold cases by replaying a crime that took place.
C...
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COMEDY Festival 1st Scene: HUSTLE FOR THE BUCKLE, by Ross Langil (interview)
A down-on-their-luck women's rugby sevens team must win the prize money from the beer drinking-est rugby tournament, or else their club, and team, will fold.
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CAST LIST:
Narrator: Sean Ballantyne
Char: Geoff Mays
Jen: Hannah Ehman
Asha: ... -
HORROR Festival Best Scene: CURSED TO CONCEIVE, by Taissia Lomako (interview)
When a New York City Nurse becomes trapped in the south because of their backwards bodily autonomy laws, she must brave the folks of Mississippi and the Appalachian Mountains in order to make it home.
CAST LIST:
Narrator: Elizabeth Rose Morriss
Marie: Hannah Ehman
Adam: Sean BallantyneGet ...
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Horror Fest Scene: THE NEW HIRE, by Matthew Summersgill, Mark Palgy (interview)
Mike's beloved "Office Family" dynamic is ominously disrupted by a strange new hire who threatens to upend everything Mike has built.
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CAST LIST:
Narrator: Elizabeth Rose Morriss
Mike: Steve Rizzo
Carol: Hannah Ehman
Dale: Geoff Mays1. What is your s...
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Chicago Festival 1st Scene Reading: Marah From Eilat, by Leiter Daniellson
At the risk of losing his soul, a guilt ridden Deacon suffers the Devil's wrath after he refuses to complete her final demand.
CAST LIST:
Narrator: Geoff Mays
Stanley: Steve Rizzo
Sister Luciana: Hannah Ehman
Julie Donaldson: Elizabeth Rose Morriss -
FANTASY/SCI-FI Festival 1st Scene: DELTA STATION, by Ronald McQueen
A rescue mission to a remote space station finds only one evasive crewman, an obstinate AI and the station cat still alive. With no explanation for the missing personnel and with members of the rescue crew beginning to die, suspicion grows that one of these three is responsible.
CAST LIST:
Nar...
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ROMANCE Festival 1st Scene: All The Movies I Saw With Allyson, by Andy Maycock
On the eve of his ex-girlfriend’s return from a year abroad, a heartbroken high school senior goes on a nightlong mission to find and revisit the five movies they watched together.
CAST LIST:
Narrator: Elizabeth Rose Morriss
Adam: Sean Ballantyne
Girl: Julie Sheppard -
BEST Scene Readiing PIPPIN & LULU: Dog-Eared Dreams by Linda Federico-O'Murchu
A young dog runs away from an abusive master and sets his sights on adventure throughout Europe, ultimately finding love and family on the magical streets of Paris.
CAST LIST:
Narrator: Steve Rizzo
Raffle Lady: Julie Sheppard
Pretty Young Woman: Hannah Ehman
Crobbaduan: Sean Ballantyne -
STUDENT Festival 1st Scene: The Artist’s Son, by Jack Amsler
Logline: A struggling actor is supported by a father who was forced to give up his dreams when he had his son.
CAST LIST:
Narrator: Hannah Ehman
Young Joseph: Sean Ballantyne
Young Jessica: Val Cole -
ROMANCE Festival 1st Scene: REKINDLING, by Suzanna Scorcia (interview)
A Six Episode Web Series: When high school sweethearts Gwen and James cross paths 4 years following the mutual termination of their relationship, both individuals happily take a chance on revitalizing their young love, with the inevitable obstacles of statistics, past traumas, and fresh wounds wo...
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LGBTQ+ Fest 1st Scene: My Name is Jonas, by Cory David Bortnicker (interview)
A young gay songwriter in the grip of meth addiction must face his past when he learns he is actually a prophet who must save New York City from Judgement Day.
CAST LIST:
Narrator: Val Cole
Mayor Bloomberg: Steve Rizzo
Officer: Sean BallantyneGet to know the writer:
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