Tag: Short Screenplay

1pg. Short Script: Deadweight, by Michael William Hogan

The director of a narcolepsy and sleep disorder clinic finds herself in more than an ethical dilemma when a patient falls asleep atop her during an in-office tryst. CAST LIST: Narrator: Allison Kampf EILENE: Val Cole – —- Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Festival Moderators: Matthew Toffolo, Rachel Elder Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne Editors: Kimberly Villarruel,… Continue reading 1pg. Short Script: Deadweight, by Michael William Hogan

TOP 7 Under 5min. Short Screenplays from the last year

Watch the readings of the top screenplays performed by professional actors: Paying the Night Differential by Paul Weidknecht https://under5minutefilmfestival.com/2019/01/30/under-5min-screenplay-paying-the-night-differential-by-paul-weidknecht/ Two New York gangsters find the no-show job they’ve created gives new meaning to the term ‘ghost worker’, NOSTALGIC, by Shannon Michelle https://under5minutefilmfestival.com/2018/07/30/under-5min-short-script-nostalgic-by-shannon-michelle/ A Woman dives into a journey of self-discovery by walking through her dreams,… Continue reading TOP 7 Under 5min. Short Screenplays from the last year

Under 5 Minute Short Screenplay: IT LIVES WITHIN by Matty Farrugia

Genre: Thriller, Drama A middle aged woman finds herself in trouble when the power goes out and she starts hearing strange noises. CAST LIST: Narrator: Elizabeth Rose Morriss Sara: Pearl Ho Weatherman: Peter Nelson ****** 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 Screenplay: 1801 BUCK by Jalen Thompson

Genre: Thriller, Drama A dramatic piece about the sexual exploitation an enslaved African family endures leading up to the murder of their slaveholder. CAST LIST: Adell: Katelyn Vanier Amiyah: Pearl Ho Narrator: Elizabeth Rose Morriss Cassell: Twain Ward Ibo: John Leung ****** Producer: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Director: Kierston Drier Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne Editor: Kimberly Villarruel Camera Op: Mary Cox

Under 5 Minute Film Festival Testimonial – July 18 2018

Steve Vasiliou “I Know” (title of my selected screenplay) says it all! I Know this festival will continue with top quality presentations and feedback. 🙂 Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance Morning, noon or night, at home, on business or holiday, the real-life encounter of “I Know” touches all people. Unless you live as a hermit, there’s… Continue reading Under 5 Minute Film Festival Testimonial – July 18 2018

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 – BABY LOUIE, by Mark Richards

Genre: Comedy In the beginning, Louie’s had a lot going for him. But then he turned one and now, he’s going through an early life crisis. CAST LIST: Narrator: Julian Ford Louie: Steve Rizzo Daddy: Dan Cristofori Mommy: Penelope Corrin   Get to know the writer: What is your screenplay about? Louie’s carefree bliss gives… Continue reading Winning Under 5min. Short Screenplay – BABY LOUIE, by Mark Richards

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

Under 5min. SHORT Script Reading of 900 PAGES, by Juanita Cepero

Genre: Comedy A writer tries to sell his 900-page manuscript to a very particular agent. CAST LIST: Narrator: Elizabeth Rose Morriss Peter: Geoff Mays Suits #1 – 3: Hugh Ritchie Get to know the writer: What is your screenplay about? 900 pages is a story about broken dreams, about moving on, and about not giving… Continue reading Under 5min. SHORT Script Reading of 900 PAGES, by Juanita Cepero