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BILLY KARATE
“When martial arts master William Karate’s sensei is killed, he embarks on a bloody quest for revenge, battling mysterious assassins, rival dojos, old friends, and most dangerous of all: his own toxic masculinity. Oh wait, there’s a tiger -- the tiger is more dangerous.”
Written by Robert Brockway
Industry Highlights: This script basically broke the internet via Reddit. Repped immediately by Entertainment 360.
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DIMESTORE KAFKA
(Kafka x Dr. Seuss)
“If you could somehow combine Pulp Fiction, Annie Hall, Being John Malkovich and The Shining, then add a dash of talking cats, you think you’d have an idea of what Dimestore Kafka really is… but you’d be wrong.”
Written by Noah Evslin
Industry Highlights: Writer/Producer NCIS:HI, Hawii 5-0; Producer: Grey’s Anatomy, Scandal, etc. Co-host: Screaming Into The Hollywood Abyss podcast.
Visit: IMDb
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THE RICHEST MAN IN THE GRAVEYARD
(Elon Musk x Jeff Bezos Battle Royale)
“A bitter rivalry for the top of the Forbes list spirals out of control as two billionaires stumble down a treacherous path of destruction, betrayal, max profits and even… murder.”
Written by Kevin Patrick Nelson
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EVERY MUPPET EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE
“A multiverse of 100 parodies of your favorite movies — now starring the Muppets! From The Princess Bride to Memento, to The Big Lebowski and A Nightmare on Elm Street.”
Written by Ben Crew
Industry Highlights: Breaks the internet daily w/ viral tweets. Oh, also the viral script Muppets x Great Gatsby.
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SLEIGH HARD
(Die Hard x Christmas Carnage)
“When mafia boss Claus comes to town, he’s gonna deck the halls with bombs for Holly in this action comedy loaded with Christmas carnage set in the Die Hard Cinematic Universe. Better wear your second favorite Ugly Christmas sweater because it’s about to get eggnog and blood all over it.”
Written by Ash Lazer & Joe Favalaro
Industry Highlights: Ash: Script purchased by Tribeca Ent.; Screencraft Finalist. Joe: Optioned writer; Script Pipeline Top 50.
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THE ART OF STARVING
(A MODERN REIMAGINING OF KAFKA’S "A HUNGER ARTIST.”)
“A once celebrated hunger artist goes on the run from his cruel promoter when a mysterious woman invites him to showcase his unique performance at a prestigious gallery.”
Written by Joe Favalaro
Industry Highlights: Optioned writer; Script Pipeline Top 50.
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DIE LAUGHING
(Die Hard x Saturday Night Live)
“It’s Christmas Eve. Terrorists have taken control of Saturday Night Live. There’s just one problem—Bruce Willis is the host.”
Written by Eric Moyer
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THE MUPPETS PRESENTS: THE GREAT GATSBY
“The Muppets return to classic literary adaptations with The Great Gatsby. The rich and mysterious Gatsby the Frog seeks help from his narrator neighbor in wooing the heart of Miss Daisy, an old money socialite.”
Written by Ben Crew
Industry Highlights: This script went viral in 2020.
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AGENT CODY BANKS 3: AGING CODY BANKS
“An older agent Cody Banks reluctantly teams up with the actor playing him in a movie after the premiere is sabotaged.”
Written by Ben Crew
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THAT VIRAL SHIA SCRIPT
“A down on his luck writer loses a screenwriting competition to Hollywood pariah Shia LaBeouf and decides to seek retribution when he learns the famous actor is shooting a film in the remote wilderness outside of his hometown.”
Written by Kevin Patrick Nelson
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WELTON
Inspired by and based on DEAD POETS SOCIETY — 3O years later..
“Nuwanda’s back, and this aint’ your daddy’s Welton.”
Written by Gale Hansen
Industry highlights: Script by THE Gale Hansen, the legend who played Charlie Dalton from the original Dead Poets Society!
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ALIENS: THE LOST COLONY
“Two weeks before Ripley and the Colonial Marines arrive on LV-246 and saved Newt, the colonists fought a losing battle against an army of Xenomorphs… this is their story.”
Written by Rod Thompson and Tim Westland.
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EM & TOBY VS. THE GULCHES
(Horror Remix of The Wizard Of Oz)
“A waitress saves her runaway brother from a family of killers and learns the meaning of ‘home.”
Written by Steve Holbert
Script Highlights: Finalist at Austin Film Festival.
SMASH CUT TO: CROSSOVERS & MASHUPS
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AGENTS OF THE EMPIRE
“An elite, swashbuckling ensemble of new characters from the Imperial side pursue a Rebel cell only to discover they’re serving a regime that’s veering into fascism.”
FUN FACT: This pilot script is “timed” to the original Star Wars film featuring matching act breaks and plenty of easter eggs dramatizing familiar moments from the Imperial side.
Written by Robert Mitas
Industry Highlights: EVP at Furthur Films, Michael Douglas’ production company, providing producer services on RATCHED, FLATLINERS and WE HAVE ALWAYS LIVED IN HIGH CASTLE.
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STRANGER THINGS x SUPERNATURAL
“Why did tragedy strike Hawkins, Indiana? Why these people? And how did Will really survive? The events in this script take place over the course of Stranger Things’ season one where familiar moments are seen out of context using an outsider’s perspective.”
Written by Natasha M. Hall
Industry Highlights: Writer for Hulu; Netflix. Repped by UTA; ViacomCBS Mentoring 2021 program.
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SCHITT FEST
A viral, crossover-mashup of Fyre Fest Meets Schitt’s Creek.
Written by Joya McCrory
Industry Highlights: Writer for Abbott Elementary.
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THE KENTS
“A strange baby taken-in by a desperate couple disrupts a small town, forcing them to team up with a distant stranger and local sheriff after they realize the child’s epic destiny—becoming Superman.”
Written by Eric Rogers
Industry Highlights: EP/Showrunner for Micronauts and Skylanders Academy; Futurama.
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EVERY MUPPET EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE
“A multiverse of 100 parodies of your favorite movies — now starring the Muppets! From The Princess Bride to Memento, to The Big Lebowski and A Nightmare on Elm Street.”
Written by Ben Crew
Industry Highlights: You know him as the “viral Yoda” on Twitter, and writer of Muppets Great Gatsby.
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BARRY x THE GOOD PLACE CROSSOVER
“Barry discovers Natalie from acting class is working on The Good Place under the stage name “D’Arcy Carden.” He blackmails her into getting him a walk-on role, so he can carry out a favor for NoHo Hank… by killing Ted Danson.”
Written by Tilly Bridges & Susan Bridges
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SPOOKY SPACE RICK
(Rick and Morty x Scooby Doo)
“Rick and Morty bring extraterrestrial trouble into the lives of Scooby and the gang, when they crash into the Mystery Machine outside a haunted mansion.”
Written by Bradford N. Smith
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DROID WORLD
“Long before the rise of the Old Republic, a Droid on the planet Ennara battled his creators and won freedom for his kind. A hundred thousand years later, with the help of a fugitive Droid built to wield the Force, he'll show the Galaxy what freedom really means.”
Written by Tim Westland
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WENDY AND MARVIN
David’s stunt spec is a six page surprise-at-the-end cold open.
“A college internship goes horribly awry with an ill-fated encounter at a party the night before.“
It’s Justice League meets American Pie.
Written by David H. Steinberg
Industry Highlights: EP/Showrunner for Netflix’s NO GOOD NICK; THE SIMPSONS.
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SUCCESSION x THE GREAT BRITISH BAKE OFF
“After Logan’s ex-wife betrays him and sells her 3% shares of Waystar Royco, he sets out to destroy her by forcing Shiv and Roman to compete with their mother in The Great British Bakeoff. Kendall, having caught wind of this, also enters the bakeoff just to piss off his dad and backstab his siblings. Meanwhile, Tom and Cousin Greg who feel left out weasel their way into the competition.”
Written by Kana Felix
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CRISIS ON INFINITE TEEN DRAMAS
“A Crisis is erasing the world of the Teen Drama multiverse and the only thing that can save it is an all-star cast of teen archetypes assembled by Kevin Arnold and Dawson Leery! The worlds of VERONICA MARS, EVERWOOD, RIVERDALE, ONE TREE HILL, GILMORE GIRLS and 13 REASONS WHY are just a few that collide in this meeting of the angstiest, sexiest and fastest talking teens in TV history.”
Written by Adam Mallinger
Industry Highlight: Staff writer on SUPERMAN & LOIS; AKA The Bitter Script Reader.
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TED LASSO'S FLYING CIRCUS
“As the team faces international challengers, Ted must help the players look on the bright side and win with a strategy that nobody expects. Roy sees a doctor about a personal f*cking problem while Keeley and Rebecca have an absolutely fabulous Ladies Day Out.”
Written by Kyle F. Andrews
Writer Highlights: Kyle is a writer, actor, and producer with FilmFrontier Studios, w/ upcoming feature THE VEIL premiering early 2023. Host: Make Your Stuff Podcast. Visit: Website / IMDb
DISSOLVE TO: TV SPECS
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THE GOOD PLACE
Ep. Title: Controlled Experiment
“In order to avoid eternal damnation, Michael and the humans have to run an experiment that proves people can change for the better, even after death. But when their first test subject reveals himself to be a hedonist, their experiment threatens to become a colossal failure.”
Written by Shruti Saran
Industry Highlights: Writer for Netflix, Amazon; Repped at CAA.
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BLACK~ISH
Ep. Title: Unlocking The Truth
“Diane dives into the world of heavy metal, while Jack attempts growing facial hair to impress the ladies.”
Written by Jennelle Williams
Industry Highlights: Staff writer for Bounce TV.
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BLACK MIRROR
Ep. Title: Surfing The User
“A voyeuristic descent into the lives of a group of friends where interweaving stories about race, insecurities, bullies and government surveillance collide through the lenses of their smart phones.”
Written by Ash Lazer
Industry Highlights: Script purchased by Tribeca Ent.; Screencraft Finalist.
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YELLOWSTONE
Ep. Title: Blood Makes The Grass Grow
“The latest battle for the Yellowstone Ranch forces the Dutton family to turn to a Cajun fixer for the Dixie Mafia to fend off the corporate wolves and free Beth from the cloud of insider trading before the cell door slams shut for good and a piece of Paradise Valley is lost forever.”
Written by Guy Crawford
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THE GOLDBERGS
Ep. Title: Yard Sale
“When Beverly thinks the boys are gone for the day, she sets out to declutter the house with a yard sale. After Adam and Barry's plans fall through and come home to find their old junk being sold, they seek revenge with a yard sale of their own.”
Written by Leigh Cesiro
Industry Highlights: Writes for Vulture; Featured on The Black List; Semi-finalist for Nickelodeon & NBC writing fellowships.
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TED LASSO
Ep. Title: Fourth Of July
“It’s Fourth of July — in London! Ted and Beard defend their cornhole title and bring their favorite American traditions to Richmond during the offseason, but things get complicated when Michelle Lasso shows up with her new boyfriend.”
Written by Nick DiMaso
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BARRY
Ep. Title: Run With Your Eyes
“After [redacted spoiler], Barry is forced to secure a new job and living situation. Gene loses faith in the police’s search for his girlfriend, and NoHo Hank makes an exciting discovery.”
Written by Katie Burris
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BROOKLYN NINE-NINE
Ep. Title: Gritty
“When the Philadelphia Flyers’ Gritty is kidnapped by New York City street mascots, Jake must overcome his absolute terror of mascots to save him.”
Written by Sam Watson
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SUPERGIRL
Ep. Title: Return Of The Guardian
“With Supergirl branded as a villain by the U.S. Government, Lex Luthor turns to Jim Harper — the original Guardian of Metropolis - to serve as a populist hero of the people. Back in action for the first time in 50 years, the de-aged Harper must decide whose side he’s really on - Lex Luthor’s or Supergirl’s.”
Written by Danny Baram
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BETTER CALL SAUL
Ep. Title: Dos Aves
“When caught between two bad options, Nacho attempts to shed his past and fly free without compromising his father.”
Written by Gavin Van Horn
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THE OFFICE
Ep. Title: Covid Apocalypse
“In an alternate timeline, COVID-19 mutates into a zombie virus, and Dunder Mifflin employees must navigate new roles while trying to defeat a power-hungry Dwight and find a cure for Michael.”
Written by Kana Felix & Alyse McGuigan
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DROID WORLD
“Long before the rise of the Old Republic, a Droid on the planet Ennara battled his creators and won freedom for his kind. A hundred thousand years later, with the help of a fugitive Droid built to wield the Force, he'll show the Galaxy what freedom really means.”
Written by Tim Westland
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UNBREAKABLE KIMMY SCHMIDT
Ep. Title: Kimmy Volunteers
“Kimmy faces some disturbing bunker memories when Titus convinces her to visit an escape room. A feud between Lillian and Jacqueline triggers a borough-wide blackout, trapping everybody inside, including Kimmy and her new mentee, a little girl named Leyla.”
Written by Maggie Gottlieb
Industry Highlights: Austin FF Winner 2018; Repped.
CROSSFADE TO: ANIMATION
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RICK AND MORTY
Ep. Title: AR-RICKED-TED TO LOVE
“God takes Rick back to his college days for Science, but maybe God’s got ulterior motives, broh and Morty beats off his addictions with a club, while Summer and Beth and Jerry join the muthafuckin’ rat race.”
Written by Jeremiah Lewis
Industry Highlights: Writer of award-winning short films The Rickety Man and Lucid, both featured in our Originals Section.
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SCOOBY DOO & GUESS WHO x LIZZO
Ep. Title: The Scare From First Chair
“Scooby and the gang bump into Daphne’s old friend, Lizzo, while visiting a middle school band competition haunted by the First Chair Phantom.”
Written by Bradford N. Smith
Industry Highlights: Bradford has incredible fantasy seasons of Scooby Doo and Guess Who on his website.
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CLOSE ENOUGH
Close Enough is a 2x11 minute format.
“A Taxing Relationship: Josh and Emily must trust each other during tax weekend.”
“Valhalla or Bust: Alex goes above and beyond to prove his knowledge of viking culture.”
Written by Edward Hamel
Industry Highlights: Final Draft Big Break Top 10, Finalist Screencraft Pilot, ISA Semi-finalist, Austin FF 2nd Rounder.
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F IS FOR FAMILY
Ep. Title: Psychedelic Sandwich
“Frank confronts his anger and his recently deceased father when he accidentally ingests Kevin's magic mushrooms. Meanwhile, a Sasquatch is on the loose in Rustvale and Goomer is on high alert.”
Written by Joe Favalaro
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RICK & MORTY x SCOOBY DOO
Ep. Title: Spooky Space Rick
“Rick and Morty bring extraterrestrial trouble into the lives of Scooby and the gang, when they crash into the Mystery Machine outside a haunted mansion.”
Written by Bradford N. Smith
Industry Highlights: Bradford has incredible fantasy seasons of Scooby Doo and Guess Who on his website.
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