Original Screenplays

JESSAMINE TEARS

A favourite slave girl sets in motion her own liberation while she and her white Old South family fend off their demonically possessed slaves on the eve of the Civil War.

AWARDS: Top 10% 2021 Nicholls.

GENRE: Contained Historical Horror (Feature)

STATUS: Available (Spec)

SUBVERSIVES

In the middle of World War I, two stalwart German soldiers escort the world’s most dangerous man, Vladimir Lenin, back to Russia in hopes of saving their country. On their journey, their patriotism and identities are turned upside down.

AWARDS: Quarterfinalist 2022 Chicago Screenplay Awards, Quarterfinalist 2022 BlueCat Screenplay Competitions

GENRE: Historical Drama (Feature)

STATUS: Available (Spec)

ATOMGRAD

During the collapse of the Soviet Union, a cocky American weapons inspector and a mysterious ex-KGB agent are sent on a mission to secure a top secret weapon before it falls into the hands of rogue factions. But they discover the weapon itself is more horrifying than anything they could’ve imagined.

AWARDS: Quarterfinalist 2022 PAGE International Screenplay Awards, 2022 Seattle Film Summit Second Rounder

GENRE: Action Techno-Thriller (Feature)

STATUS: Available (Spec)

BLOODHEARTS

During World War II, a rugged all female Soviet tank crew pursues a vicious Nazi SS unit into the Carpathian Mountains, only to find an evil neither side was prepared to fight.

AWARDS: 2022 Austin Second Rounder

GENRE: Historical War Horror (Feature)

STATUS: Available (Spec)

REZCOIN

A wayward Indian returns to his reservation in Eastern Washington after being laid off and finds himself an outcast from his family and people. He decides to build a crypto-currency mine, tapping into the cheap electricity of the nearby hydroelectric dams. Only to draw the ire of the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

GENRE: Drama (Pilot + Feature versions)

STATUS: Available (Spec)

AWARDS: 2022 Quarterfinalist Table My Read - Park City

THE BATTLE AT CASTLE ITTER

In the last days of World War II, an honorable guilt-riddled German officer rallies his comrades and American soldiers to protect a group of French VIPs imprisoned in a picturesque Austrian castle from a marauding faction of Nazi SS troops.

AWARDS: 2022 Austin Second Rounder

GENRE: Contained War Drama (Feature)

STATUS: Available (Spec)

CHRISTMAS OF THE DEAD

During a horrific viral outbreak, Santa teams up with a boy to save his family from a horde of rabid infected tourists that have infested a holiday themed small town. Can Christmas be saved?

AWARDS: Austin Second Round 2022, 2023 Seattle Summit Feature Winner

GENRE: Christmas Horror Comedy (Feature)

STATUS: Available

RED HORIZON

In 1920, a Native American army deserter joins a Russian baron’s crusade to conquer Mongolia, embarking on a journey of self-discovery. But rival warlords will stop at nothing to prevent their success.

AWARDS: 2019 Final Draft Big Break Contest Quarterfinalist. Top 1% of Nicholls Fellowship 2020

GENRE: Historical, Action, Adventure (Feature)

STATUS: Available (Spec)

THE REVOLT

At the end of World War I, a battle hardened group of Czech Legionnaires embark on an odyssey home across the world, but discover their war isn’t over. They must overcome new enemies in their way with their wits and brawn.

AWARDS: 2021 Screencraft Action/Adventure Quarterfinalist.

GENRE: Historical, Action-Adventure (Feature)

STATUS: Available (Spec)

1066

Three ambitious rulers in Europe fight each other for the throne of England, their actions result in one of the most important years in history.

AWARDS: Top 15% 2020 Nicholls.

GENRE: Historical, Action, Epic (Feature)

STATUS: Available (Spec)

THE FRUIT OF CAIN

In 1860s New Mexico, a young pioneer girl with uncontrollable psychic gifts, finds herself in the company of a strange religious community after being separated from her family. But her gifts reveal this group is hiding a dark secret and that her presence there is not by chance.

GENRE: Western Horror (Feature)

STATUS: Available

THE DARK CANDLE

In the aftermath of World War II, a traumatized Japanese child soldier faces trial for war crimes. His expert Russian counsel must evaluate his mental state, only to find his memories are a disturbing nightmare even she may not be able to defend. Based on true events.

GENRE: Historical Psychological Horror

STATUS: Available

GUISCARD

A ruthless Norman warlord’s faith and brawn is tested when he rides into battle against an army commanded by The Pope himself.

AWARDS: 2021 NwSG Shorts at the Summit Finalist, 2021 Finalist Los Angeles International Screenplay Competition

GENRE: Historical Action (Short - 10 pages)

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THE ALLFATHER

During the Christianization of Viking lands, a heathen witch is hanged. As she dies, she’s visited by The Allfather, who questions her faith and will to live.

GENRE: Historical (Short - 10 pages)

PRE-TRIAL

A defense investigator and lawyer attempt to persuade their client, accused of murder, to take plea deal. Leading to a difficult, but revelatory conversation about crime, punishment and retribution.

GENRE: Drama - Short (15 pages)

THE WOLF WITHIN

During winter 1916, a German and a Russian soldier hunt ravenous wolves that plague their armies together. Only to find they may be the ones hunted and their own instincts are more dangerous.

GENRE: Historical - Short (13 pages)

ME, ALONE

In the Old West, two estranged brothers confront each other over the last will of their father. Their fraternal conflict explores guilt, resentment and empathy.

GENRE: Historical Drama (Short - 4 pages)

IN PRODUCTION

STRONG ISLAND

An Uber ride leads to a comical and tender conversation about the shared joys and tragedies of life.

AWARDS: 2022 Seattle Film Summit Shorts Second Rounder, 2023 Seattle Summit Shorts Finalist 2023

GENRE: Dramatic Comedy (Short - 10 pages)

IN PRODUCTION