Category: Short Screenplay

Under 5min. Short Script – GOD OF INSECTS, by James R. Cowley

Genre: Comedy An insect fanatic of study brings to light a new purpose. CAST LIST: Narrator: Kate Fenton Harry; Scott McCulloch ****** Producer: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Director: Kierston Drier Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne Editor: Kimberly Villarruel Camera Op: Mary Cox

Under 5 Minute Short – MIRRORS, by R. Harris Smith

Genre: Horror, Thriller Young Rachel is getting ready for bed, but as she sleeps, she worries her reflection might be watching her. Once her eyes are closed, her bedroom mirror reflection gets off the bed and presses itself against the mirror. Tapping to get out CAST LIST: Narrator: Hugh Ritchie Rachel: Georgia Grant Get to know the… Continue reading Under 5 Minute Short – MIRRORS, by R. Harris Smith

TRAIN Short Film – Audience Feedback from April Under 5min. Festival

TRAIN, 3min., Israel, Animation/Music Video Directed by Sari Eran Herskovitz “Rakevet” (meaning train in Hebrew), is a music video describing the relationship between a mother and her young child. The stop motion animation combines watercolors and cutouts to express the emotions and the rhythms of their world, flowing between concrete images and abstract forms. The song… Continue reading TRAIN Short Film – Audience Feedback from April Under 5min. Festival

Winning SHORT Screenplay Reading – THE TRENCH, by Chris Beadnell

Genre: War, Drama After successfully shelling the German trench on the Somme battlefield, the British soldiers move in to clear the area of any enemy survivors. Cast List: Eason: John Fray Carter: Gary Graham Narrator: Val Cole German Soldier: James Dooley Get to know the writer:  1. What is your screenplay about? A moment in time during the fierce… Continue reading Winning SHORT Screenplay Reading – THE TRENCH, by Chris Beadnell

Short Film: UNCANNY VALLEY, 4min., USA, Drama

  After the mysterious disappearance of his mother, Elliot struggles to find a new family dynamic, while dealing with his grandpa’s crazy antics and theories. Film Type: Short, Student, Web / New Media Runtime: 4 minutes 9 seconds Completion Date: March 20, 2017 Production Budget: 3,000 USD Country of Origin: United States Country of Filming:… Continue reading Short Film: UNCANNY VALLEY, 4min., USA, Drama

Winning Under 5min. Screenplay – KEEP SMILING by Courtney Wallace

Genre: Drama, Comedy, Thriller A battered housewife decides that enough is enough, her husband just has to go. By go she means six feet under. If only he would stop foiling her plans! CAST LIST: Narrator: Val Cole Noah: Allan Michael Brunet Emma: Angelica Alejandro Get to know the writer: What is your screenplay about?… Continue reading Winning Under 5min. Screenplay – KEEP SMILING by Courtney Wallace

Winning Under 5min. Short Screenplay – THE PLAGIARIST, by James M Freeman

  Genre: Drama, Political A pompous professor is confronted with a scandal of his own making. CAST LIST: Narrator: Julian Ford Beecham: Dan Cristofori Hardy: Steve Rizzo Megan: Emily Weir Wright: Rachel Salsberg Get to know the writer: What is your screenplay about? Title of Screenplay: The Plagiarist. A university lecturer defends himself against a… Continue reading Winning Under 5min. Short Screenplay – THE PLAGIARIST, by James M Freeman

Audience FEEDBACK: BLURRY, 5min, USA, Thriller/Mystery

BLURRY, 5min, USA, Thriller/Mystery Directed by Jake Honer A young man cannot see his demise. CLICK HERE – and see full info and more pics of the film!    

Under 5min. SHORT Script Reading of NIGHT SHIFT, by Yanjuan Song

Genre: Drama, Comedy A security guard is paying too much attention to the robber because he’s online chatting with a girl. CAST LIST: Narrator: Elizabeth Rose Morriss Billy: Hugh Ritchie ***** Director/Producer: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Camera Operator: Kierston Drier Editor: John Johnson Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne