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UPDATE TIME! Frank talks about our plan for Coronavirus and how it is both the worst and best of times. This update is inspired by our conversations with nearly 127 different screenwriters over the last two and a half years and is NOT included in any actual episodes. We will be taking a break for awhile, but you can always get inspired from the works and passions of our previous guests at ScriptShopShow.com
Brooke Trantor talks shop about her short script, 'Yours Are Mine' - Logline: "When a high school tutor discovers a painful secret about her favorite client, she is quickly triggered by a similar darkness from her own past." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/127
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson and Jack talk about tutors. This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with Brooke Trantor about his short script, 'Yours Are Mine' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, March 11, 2020, but you can read the script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Cary Patrick Martin talks shop about his short script, 'Coffee and a Donut' - Logline: "A story of a young immigrant who knows no English, and his trials in....ordering breakfast at the local diner." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/126
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson and Jack talk about breakfast. This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with Cary Patrick Martin about his short script, 'Coffee and a Donut' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, March 4, 2020, but you can read the script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Eric & Sophia Conger talk shop about their short script, 'To Us' - Logline: "When Roger Glass, a famous news anchor, is accused of sexual misconduct, his wife and daughter must come to terms with him -- and themselves" Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/125
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson, Jack, and Frank talk about being with dad. This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with Eric & Sophia Conger about their short script, 'To Us' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, February 26, 2020, but you can read the script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Hannah and Bing Bishop talk shop about their short script, 'The Radio King' - Logline: "The Radio King follows two brothers on a long road trip when amidst strange occurrences their night suddenly takes a turn for the worse. The question is, will they make it out alive?" Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/124
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson and Jack talk about doing projects with siblings. This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with Hannah and Bing Bishop about their short script, 'The Radio King' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, February 19, 2020, but you can read the script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Ruby Ginsburg talks shop about her short script, 'Say Cheese' - Logline: "High school is one thing when you have all your teeth, but for this self-conscious freshman, things aren't that simple." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/123
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson and Jack talk about their first day of high school. This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with Ruby Ginsburg about her short script, 'Say Cheese' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, February 12, 2020, but you can read the script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Michael Santoro talks shop about his short script, 'California Ante' - Logline: "The dramas of a young gambling addict get amplified, when he's given only 24 hours to pay back a debt." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/122
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson and Jack talk about gambling. This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with Michael Santoro about his short script, 'California Ante' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, February 5, 2020, but you can read the script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Catalina (Jordan) Alvarez talks shop about her short script, 'MUÑE' - Logline: "Yo sé como arreglar las cosas!" Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/121
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson and Jack talk about friendships. This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with Catalina (Jordan) Alvarez about her short script, 'MUÑE' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, January 29, 2020, but you can read the script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Nicholas Jennings talks shop about his short script, 'A Day in The End' - Logline: "One Last Story" Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/120
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson, Jack, and Frank talk about the human spirit. This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with Nicholas Jennings about his short script, 'A Day in The End' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, January 22, 2020, but you can read the script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Neil Dua talks shop about his short script, 'Incendio' - Logline: "Incendio is the sadness-fueled delusion tale of a violinist sparked to take extreme measures." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/119
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson, Jack, and Frank talk about music. This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with Neil Dua about his short script, 'Incendio' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, January 15, 2020, but you can read the script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Brian Klewin talks shop about his short script, 'Deer Lights' - Logline: "Charlie ignores the mounting consequences of his addiction while his wife and kids find their own ways to cope." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/120
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson, Jack, and Frank talk about car troubles. This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with Brian Klewin about his short script, 'Deer Lights' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, January 8, 2020, but you can read the script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Biz Young and Caitlin Behle talk shop about their short script they wrote with Motke Dapp, 'Ghosting' - Logline: "She once ghosted them, now they’re ghosting her..." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/117
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson, Jack, and Frank talk about ghosting people (or not). This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with Biz Young and Caitlin Behle about their short story that turned into the script, 'Ghosting' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, January 1, 2020, but you can read the script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Allyson, Jack, and Frank chill out and read some Christmas stories. Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/116
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson, Jack, and Frank talk about what to expect for Scriptsmas 2019. The full episode comes out Wednesday, December 25, 2019
Michael S.U. Hudson talks shop about his short script, 'The Old Man in The Lake' - Logline: "An old woman attempts to deal with her loss as her family try to keep her from drowning in her sorrow." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/115
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson and Jack talk about being loosing someone. This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with Michael S.U. Hudson about his short script, 'The Old Man in The Lake' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, December 18, 2019, but you can read the script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Buck Biestek talks shop about his short script, 'Sparkles and The Company' based on an idea by David Nunner - Logline: "A drag queen bounty hunter and a prostitute take down a violent pimp in the famous New Orleans French Quarter." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/114
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson and Jack talk about being on the hunt. This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with Buck Biestek about his short script, 'Sparkles and The Company' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, December 11, 2019, but you can read the script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Isaac Nevrla talks shop about his short script, 'Billy, Baby' - Logline: "A couple must come to terms with the realities of their relationship when loyalty, desires, and dreams are tested in the face of danger." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/113
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson and Jack talk about being in over their heads. This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with Isaac Nevrla about his short script, 'Billy, Baby' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, December 4, 2019, but you can read the script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Grace Melon talks shop about her short script, 'Purgatory' - Logline: "When faced with discharge, a psychiatric patient is ambivalent about returning to the real world." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/112
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson and Jack talk about being stuck. This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with Grace Melon about her short script, 'Purgatory' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, November 27, 2019, but you can read the script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Ricardo Herrera talks shop about his short script, 'Iris' - Logline: "When Emma decides to change her in-home A.I. system, the relationship they once had ends in heartbreak." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/111
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson and Jack talk about cell phone cases. This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with Ricardo Herrera about his short script, 'Iris' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, November 20, 2019, but you can read the script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Trevor Morgan talks shop about his short script, '10 Hours' - Logline: "Two strangers - a ride-share driver and his teenage passenger - form an unlikely friendship during the course of a ten-hour trip." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/110
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson and Jack talk about getting ready for their live show. This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with Trevor Morgan about his short script, '10 Hours' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, November 13, 2019, but you can read the script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Roger Sampson talks shop about his short script, 'Lycanthrope' - Logline: "A high school student must confront his fears when he's hunted by a werewolf." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/109
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson and Jack talk about not feeling well. This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with Roger Sampson about his short script, 'Lycanthrope' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, November 6, 2019, but you can read the script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Alec Silberblatt talks shop about his short script, 'The Deal That Debbie Made One Night on a Dark Road in Allegheny County' - Logline: "After she drinks too much and drives into a pole, Debbie decides to sell her soulmate's soul." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/108
Allyson and Jack talk about Halloween costumes. This is inspired by our conversation with Alec Silberblatt about his short script, 'The Deal That Debbie Made One Night on a Dark Road in Allegheny County' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday October 30, 2019, but you can read his script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Jax Smith and Helene Taylor talk shop about their short script, 'Discord' - Logline: "A prodigy pianist becomes unhinged when she interviews with a sexually predatory Music Director." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/107
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson and Jack talk about how music is an important part of life. This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with Jax Smith & Helene Taylor about their short script, 'Discord' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, October 23, 2019, but you can read the script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
A hitman has an unexpected visitor after a job goes wrong.
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson and Jack talk about the unexpected. This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with Katelyn Harbert about her short script, 'The Convention' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, October 16, 2019, but you can read the script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Michael James Daly talks shop about his short script, 'Fame Fatale' - Logline: "Michael visits a horror fan convention to take his mind off losing what would be his 'big break,' but a couple snide comments from some filmmaker panelists might just make him snap." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/105
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson and Jack talk about issues with horror films. This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with Michael James Daly about his short script, 'Fame Fatale' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, October 9, 2019, but you can read the script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Stephanie A. Moore talks shop about her short script, 'Trixie' - Logline: "College roommates bond over an unexpected event." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/104
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson and Jack talk about holes. This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with Stephanie A. Moore about her short script, 'Trixie' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, October 2, 2019, but you can read the script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
A 68 year old widow with special needs cats accepts an invitation to a top-secret superhero training academy. But the doctor running the academy is familiar, and she begins to suspect he has ulterior motives.
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson and Jack talk about super powers. This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with Valerie Schwartfigure about her short script, 'Super Nancy' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, September 25, 2019, but you can read the script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Joe Milici talks shop about his short script, 'The Club for Dying People' - Logline: "Alex lives in a small town but never has she felt more alone. With an unfortunate diagnosis, she does not have much time left. But after a spark of inspiration, she decides to find others like her and form 'The Club for Dying People'." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/102
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson, Jack, and Frank talk about how they became friends. This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with Joe Milici about his short script, 'The Club for Dying People' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, September 18, 2019, but you can read the script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Zak Seidman talks shop about his short script, 'Crippled' - Logline: "An emotional and physical horror film about a man living with Muscular Dystrophy and the metaphorical journey of dealing with incompetent nurses." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/101
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson, Jack, and Frank talk about people being bad at their jobs. This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with Zak Seidman about her short script, 'Crippled' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, September 11, 2019, but you can read the script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Over dinner the Script Shop team talks about the last 99 episodes, some randomness, and nonsense - with a special treat hidden somewhere within. We dare you to listen! Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/100
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson, Jack, and Frank talk about what to expect in the 100th episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, September 4, 2019,
Mary Alexandra Stiefvater talks shop about her short script, 'No Place Like Home' - Logline: "Set in the not too distant future, No Place Like Home, begs the question where does real life end and virtual life begin?" Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/99
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson, Jack, and Frank talk about tech stories. This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with Mary Alexandra Stiefvater about her short script, 'No Place Like Home' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, August 28, 2019, but you can read the script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Clint Horvath talks shop about his short script, 'The Hit' - Logline: "In the midst of his hired kill, a Hitman is visited by his drug abused Uncle and learns the essence of life from his six-year-old cousin." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/98
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson, Jack, and Frank talk about unexpectedly taking care of kids. This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with Clint Horvath about his short script, 'The Hit' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, August 21, 2019, but you can read the script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Mike Hale talks shop about his short script, 'Lunch Meat' - Logline: "In order to get out of a poisonous relationship, a confused twenty-something enlists the help of his stoner best friend and his disgusting roommate." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/97
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson, Jack, and Frank talk about favorite sandwiches. This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with Mike Hale about his short script, 'Lunch Meat' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, August 14, 2019, but you can read the script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Marti King Young talks shop about her short script, 'The Governor’s Ball' - Logline: "A quiet dinner party with a terrible family during a campaign. What could go wrong?" Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/96
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson, Jack, and Frank talk about personal stories with politicians. This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with Marti King Young about her short script, 'The Governor's Ball' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, August 7, 2019, but you can read the script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
John Maslowski talks shop about his short script, 'The Buffinator' - Logline: "The survival of the human race against Alexa rests with Buffy a Yorkie targeted for Buffination." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/95
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson and Jack talk about watching things they weren't supposed to. This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with John Maslowski about his short script, 'The Buffinator' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, July 31, 2019, but you can read the script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Colin Charles Dale talks shop about his short script, 'Not Even a Gravestone' - Logline: "Twin brothers August and Simon--born and raised in a brothel owned by their degenerate father--slowly discover the horrific reality of their upbringing." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/94
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson and Jack talk about voice-overs. This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with Colin Charles Dale about his short script, 'Not Even a Gravestone' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, July 24, 2019, but you can read the script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Clay Snell talks shop about his short script, 'Your Ride Is Here' - Logline: "One night. One driver. Three different stories." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/93
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson and Jack talk about memorable ride-share experiences. This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with Clay Snell about his short script, 'Your Ride is Here' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, July 17, 2019, but you can read the script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Greg Fusco talks shop about his pilot script, 'Finale' (Created by: Greg Fusco and Casey Bartolucci) - Logline: "When the creator of the world’s most popular show tragically dies. Two clueless producers must juggle a disorderly cast, a rabid fan base, and an impending deadline as they fight against all odds to satisfy the masses and write the perfect three hour finale to an intricate series which they have always benefited from, but know nothing about." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/92
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson and Jack talk about memorable final TV episodes. This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with Greg Fusco about his pilot script, 'Finale' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, July 10, 2019, but you can read the script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Paul Corricelli talks shop about his short script, 'Inked in Blood' - Logline: "A tortured man returns to the town he ran away from as a child to exact his revenge on all those who wronged him and face the one man he fears the most... his father." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/91
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson and Jack talk about people revenge...sorta. This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with Paul Corricelli about his short script, 'Inked in Blood' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, July 3, 2019, but you can read the script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Jennifer Howd & Ross Mihalko talk shop about their musical short, Texas Annie “Legend of the Moan Ranger” - Logline: "Texas Annie tells the musical tale of a renegade dildo runner in Texas when sex toys are declared illegal." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/90
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson and Jack talk about sex toy shops. This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with Jennifer Howd & Ross Mihalko about their short musical script, Texas Annie “Legend of the Moan Ranger" and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, June 26, 2019, but you can read the script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Shoshana Rosenbaum talks shop about her feature-length screenplay, 'The Creepy House' - Logline: "On a Halloween dare, a timid tween goes into an abandoned house -- and develops a surprising connection with the ghost of a girl who died long ago. When the house is slated for demolition, the neighborhood kids join forces to save the ghost." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/89
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson and Jack talk about finding inspiration in the way others see yourself. This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with Shoshana Rosenbaum about her feature-length screenplay, 'The Creepy House' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, June 19, 2019, but you can read the script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Nick Westfall talks shop about his short script, 'Philia' - Logline: "Bartholomew Chester comes to terms with his own insanity through an intense self interrogation." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/88
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson and Jack talk about talking in your sleep. This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with Nick Westfall about his short script, 'Philia' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, June 11, 2019, but you can read the script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Natalie C Hulla talks shop about her short script, 'Girl Goes Out' - Logline: "GIRL GOES OUT is a dark comedy about a young woman whose night out devolves into facing off with a Kardashian-esque girl squad, keeping her best friend's image-obsessed sanity in tact, and dodging an overly touchy musician." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/87
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson and Jack talk bad college parties. This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with Natalie C Hulla about her short script, 'Girl Goes Out' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, June 5, 2019, but you can read the script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Joseph Dutra talks shop about his short script, 'Museum Madness' - Logline: "Museum Madness is about a night security guard at an art museum who discovers something sinister in the works." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/86
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson and Jack talk about darkness. This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with Joseph Dutra about his short script, 'Museum Madness' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, May 29, 2019, but you can read the script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Nick Tassoni talks shop about his short script, 'Power Play' - Logline: "Power Play is a short dark comedy following a young woman as she attempts to escape from her overly polite abductor in an abandoned coal power plant." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/85
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson and Jack talk about what would happen if someone in their family got kidnapped. This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with Nick Tassoni about his short script, 'Power Play' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, May 22, 2019, but you can read the script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Vaslav J. Rice talks shop about his short script, 'Don't Call it a Relapse' - Logline: "A 'welcome home from rehab' party turns chaotic as seven family members (plus the girlfriend & an NA sponsor) wait for the arrival of the 'recovered' guest of honor." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/84
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson, Jack, and Frank talk about doing amazing things in a small amount of time. This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with Vaslav J. Rice about his short script, 'Don't Call it a Relapse' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, May 15, 2019, but you can read the script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Daniel Mulvaney talks shop about his short script, 'Ignore the Clock' - Logline: "IGNORE THE CLOCK is a short-film about a recovering ex-convict and a disgraced former detective who meet up for a late dinner to discuss a potential business deal." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/83
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson, Jack, and Frank talk about food service worker stories. This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with Daniel Mulvaney about his short script, 'Ignore the Clock' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, May 8, 2019, but you can read the script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Matthew Muchka talks shop about his short script, 'A New Suit' - Logline: "An aspiring hitman is accompanied by his mentor to purchase a new suit for his first job." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/82
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson, Jack, and Frank talk about pretending to be other people. This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with Matthew Muchka about his short script, 'A New Suit' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, May 1, 2019, but you can read the script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Afnan Linjawi talks shop about her short script, 'First Date' - Logline: "Liza and David meet each other on a seemingly normal first date in a fancy restaurant, until she puts her heart on the plate." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/81
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson and Jack talk about first dates. This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with Afnan Linjawi about her short script, 'First Date' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, April 24, 2019, but you can read the script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Cheryl L. Allen talks shop about her feature-length screenplay, 'The Last Light in Vegas' - Logline: "Wall Street executive Justin Piper travels to Vegas to celebrate a bachelor party. Instead, he becomes obsessed with finding a humble street lamp on the edge of the city. Here, he grapples with his mortality." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/80
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson, Jack, and Frank talk about staying up all night. This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with Cheryl L. Allen about her feature-length screenplay, 'The Last Light in Vegas' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, April 17, 2019, but you can read the script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Joyia Bradley talks shop about her feature-length screenplay, 'Rex Unplugged' -Logline: "A mother's first love and a man's true love That taboo that no one dares speak of The psychoanalysis on this story alone Has the head shrinks shreaking in their bones. Rex, has been made aware of his destiny - kill his father and take his mother. Trying to avoid this predicament, Rex runs away from his destiny but soon learns that this action may have just sealed his fate." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/79
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson, Jack, and Frank talk about club stories. This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with Joyia Bradley about her feature-length screenplay, 'Rex Unplugged' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, April 10, 2019, but you can read the script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Joe Wakefield talks shop about his short script, 'The Hermit & The Automatons' -Logline: "A young man's adventure takes him straight into the mouth of madness, when he stumbles upon the manor of an old eccentric inventor." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/78
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson, Jack, and Frank talk about taking odd jobs. This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with Joe Wakefield about his short script, 'The Hermit & The Automatons' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, April 3, 2019, but you can read the script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Aimie Willemse talks shop about her short script, 'Dream Merchants' -Logline: "Dream Merchants is a fantastical coming of age story focused on a sheltered girl unknowingly journeying with her traveller father to harvest fallen stars but is forced to confront the nightmarish monster hunting them or else be devoured." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/77
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson, Jack, and Frank talk about recurring nightmares. This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with Aimie Willemse about her short script, 'Dream Merchants' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, March 27, 2019, but you can read the script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Jeremy Herbert and Wolf Stahl talk shop about their feature-length screenplay, 'Another Harperstown Massacre' -Logline: "Colorful killers are as regular as the holidays in Harpersville, where every slaughter ends in a carnival and the locals don't even wonder who's under the masks anymore." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/76
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson, Jack, and Frank talk about small town quirks. This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with Jeremy Herbert and Wolf Stahl about their feature-length screenplay, 'Another Harpersville Massacre' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, March 20, 2019, but you can read the script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Ted Wilkes talks shop about his feature-length screenplay, 'Wonderland' -Logline: "In the warped underworld of Wonderland, a disgraced detective grapples with enemies and his sanity, on a destructive journey to discover what happened to the missing dreamer he once loved." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/75
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson, Jack, and guest Ted Wilkes discuss Victorian slang. This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with Ted Wilkes about his feature-length screenplay, 'Wonderland' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, March 13, 2019, but you can read the script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Stevie T. talks shop about his feature-length screenplay, 'Tornado Rider Rhodes' -Logline: "Save the world from Nazis and ninjas, all in a days work for this larger-than-life globetrotting cargo pilot, but when they target her hometown, the gloves come off and all hell breaks loose – because nobody threatens your hometown.." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/74
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson, Jack, and Frank discuss memorable airplane stories. This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with Stevie T. about his pilot episode, 'Tornado Rider Rhodes' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, March 6, 2019, but you can read the script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Robert William Johnson talks shop about the pilot episode of his series, 'Therapissed' -Logline: "An asexual hypnotherapist with severe anger issues unexpectedly falls for the same mysterious stranger as his overly-sexual wife in rural Utah." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/73
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson and Jack discuss moments of anger. This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with Robert William Johnson about his pilot episode, 'Therapissed' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, February 27, 2019, but you can read the script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Caitlin Schneiderhan talks shop about the pilot episode of her series, 'Breakfield' -Logline: "When a government agent kills himself on the outskirts of a tiny Mojave Desert town, the tenacious local Deputy Sheriff is compelled to investigate the odd circumstances surrounding the death." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/72
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson and Jack discuss conspiracy theories. This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with Caitlin Schneiderhan about her pilot episode, 'Breakfield' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, February 20, 2019, but you can read the script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Mark Renshaw talks shop about his short script, 'Cyborn' -Logline: "Pursued by an angry mob and running out of power, an android uses a set of dice to relive past memories." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/71
BONUS STORY TIME! Could Allyson and Jack by robots? This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with Mark Renshaw about his short script, 'Cyborn' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, February 12, 2019, but you can read the script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Brandon Ramones talks shop about his short script, 'Monkey Bars' -Logline: "When Frank and Richard find out that they're best friend Miles has been hiding a drug addiction, they take matters into their own hands and begin a wild intervention." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/70
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson, Jack, and Frank talk about their favorite playground equipment. This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with Brandon Ramones about his short script, 'Monkey Bars' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, February 6, 2019, but you can read the script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Matt Mitchell talks shop about his short script, 'The Wardrobe' -Logline: "Calvin and Tracey are about to find out what’s worse: being mercilessly attacked in a alternate, post-apocalyptic, militaristic, jurassic future… or customer services. If only they knew where they were. If only Tracey had more machine gun ammo and a clean hammer. If only Calvin had followed the flatpack instructions." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/69
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson, Jack, and Frank talk about following assembly instructions. This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with Matt Mitchell about his short script, 'The Wardrobe' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, January 30, 2019, but you can read the script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Thomas James Scott talks shop about his short script, 'The Funeral Director' -Logline: "A deluded, wannabe film-maker causes a stir in his small rural Irish community when he combines his love of movie-making with the family funeral business." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/68
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson, Jack, and Frank talk about what they would like their funeral to be like. This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with Thomas James Scott about his short script, 'The Funeral Director' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, January 23, 2019, but you can read the script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Michelle Sikorski talks shop about her short script, 'Dialectical' -Logline: "On the way to therapy, a young woman's drive is interrupted as a figure darts into the road." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/67
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson, Jack, and Frank talk about things they have in common. This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with Michelle Sikorski about her short script, "Dialectical" and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, January 16, 2019, but you can read the script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Allison Beda talks shop about her short script, "Maggie's New Boyfriend". -Logline: "Maggie’s new boyfriend is perfect, but imaginary, and maybe also a murderer." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/66
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson and Jack talk about imaginary friends. This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with Allison Beda about her short script, "Maggie's New Boyfriend" and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, January 9, 2019, but you can read the script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Maria Judice talks shop about her short script, 'Pushing Past Future'. -Logline: "Traveling from Mississippi to reunite with her son, an elderly mother buries her dreams of the future while grappling with the news of his new family and their queer Berkeley life." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/65
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson and Jack talk about recording a promo. This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with Maria Judice about her short script, 'Pushing Past Future' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, January 2, 2019, but you can read the script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Jack and Allyson talk about and analyze their favorite Christmas stories - Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/64
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson and Jack talk about how they are enjoying Christmas day. This bonus story is inspired by our special, personal Scriptsmas episode that comes out Wednesday, December 26, 2018.
April Kelley talks shop about her short script, 'B', now known as 'Treacle'. -Logline: "When friends Belle & Jessie go away for the weekend and drunkenly hook up, what seems like an awkward slip up to firmly heterosexual Jessie is in fact an incredible betrayal to bisexual Belle." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/63
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson and Jack talk about road trip memories. This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with April Kelley about her short script, 'B' (or Treacle) and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, December 19, 2018, but you can read the script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
E.M. Spairowi talks shop about her short script, 'The Imaginist'. -Logline: "An impoverished immigrant and hopeless romantic, The Imaginist attempts to win the hand of his beloved by making it big in the dying days of Vaudeville." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/62
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson, Jack, and Frank talk about their childhood recess activities. This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with E.M. Spairow about her short script, 'The Imaginist' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, December 12, 2018, but you can read the script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Nathan Karimi talks shop about his feature-length screenplay, 'Where the Trees Hide the Moon'. -Logline: "Spanning decades and Iranian and American cultures, a group of American friends (one of whom is Iranian) are haunted by a sense of foreboding from a super-natural incident from their childhood as they contemplate the death of one of their crew." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/61
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson and Jack talk about playing with friends as kids. This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with Nathan Karimi about his short script, 'Where the Trees Hide the Moon' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, December 5, 2018, but you can read the script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Kimberly Solimin talks shop about her short script, 'Firty Laundry'. -Logline: "A girl finds a homeless man in her laundry room and they learn how they are connected." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/60
BONUS STORY TIME! Jack, Allyson, and Frank talk about shared laundry room etiquette. This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with Kimberly Solimin about their short script, 'Our Dirty Laundry' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, November 28, 2018, but you can read their script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Alex Cogan and Mark Borison talk shop about their short script, 'Subject 6-Alpha Two'. -Logline: "A couples' domestic dispute involves larger forces than they could have imagined." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/59
BONUS STORY TIME! Jack talks about annoyances while Allyson talks about happening upon this week's script. This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with Alex Cogan and Mark Borison about their short script, 'Subject 6-Alpha Two' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, November 21, 2018, but you can read their script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Pawel Grajnert talks shop about his short script, 'Walls'. - 'Walls' is a short, sci-fi drama about a teenage girl in a world uncomfortably much like our own who discovers a horrible truth about her society and the walls it enforces. Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/58
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson and Jack talk about big ah-ha moments. This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with Pawel Grajnert about his short script, 'Walls' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, November 14, 2018, but you can read his script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Marcedes Bigham talks shop about her short script, 'The Back Room'. - Logline: "Harold, a man with an unconventional addiction, invites his daughter and her two kids over for Thanksgiving. Can he put his family over his addiction?" Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/57
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson and Jack talk about experiences with fire. This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with Marcedes Bigham about her short script, 'The Back Room' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, November 7, 2018, but you can read her script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Julian Trinidad Gardea talks shop about his feature-length screenplay, 'JO'. - Logline: "Introvert violinist named Jo, struggles with her inner spider-like demons who then goes on a murderous rampage on those who cross her." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/56
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson and Jack talk about their favorite Halloween costumes as a kid. This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with Julian Trinidad Gardea about his feature-length screenplay, 'JO' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, October 31, 2018, but you can read his script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Megan Bickel talks shop about her feature-length screenplay, 'The Shared Curse'. - Logline: "A fiercely independent archaeologist races to harness the power of the Roman gods in order to sever a fatal curse that binds her to a meek woman brought back from ancient Rome." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/55
BONUS STORY TIME! What would Allyson, Jack, and Frank wish for if stuck on a desert island? This bonus story is related to our conversation with Megan Bickel about her feature-length screenplay, 'The Shared Curse' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, October 24, 2018, but you can read her script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Bridget Messaros talks shop about her feature-length screenplay, 'Masterpiece'. - Logline: "After her mother's murder goes cold, Elizabeth starts her own investigation trying to decipher the mind of her mother's killer; illustrating the mental state of an unstable individual showing how a series of events can personify the darkest corner of thought. Will Elizabeth find her mother's killer or become a victim?" Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/54
BONUS STORY TIME! Frank attempts to puzzle Jack. This bonus story is related to our conversation with Bridget Messaros about her feature-length screenplay, 'Masterpiece' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, October 17, 2018, but you can read her script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Matthew Hoch talks shop about his feature-length screenplay, 'Thoughts and Prayers'. - Logline: "After losing her daughter in a school shooting, a grieving mother takes the gun control issue into her own hands by confronting her state's NRA-backed Senator, with a legally purchased firearm of her own." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/53
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson talks to Jack and Frank about mother-daughter relationships. This bonus story is related to our conversation with Matthew Hoch about his feature-length screenplay, 'Thoughts and Prayers' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, October 10, 2018, but you can read his script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Serge Magnavox talks shop about their short film script, 'Believe'. - Logline: "On Christmas night, dispirited VAPD officer Andrea Espinoza apprehends a man in her apartment who claims to be THE Santa Claus." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/52
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson, Jack, and Frank talk about their most memorable Christmas morning moment. This bonus story is related to our conversation with Serge Magnavox about their short script, 'Believe' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, October 3, 2018, but you can read their script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Gabriel Galand talks shop about his short film script, 'Before the Fall'. - Logline: "A renowned therapist is called urgently by her biggest client, a high-ranking official, who needs to decide whether or not to warn the world about an impending cataclysm." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/51
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson, Jack, and Frank talk about what they would do if the world was ending. This bonus story is related to our conversation with Gabriel Galand about his short script, 'Before the Fall' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, September 26, 2018, but you can read his script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Garin Pirnia talks shop about her short film script, 'The Finicky Cat'. - Logline: "John and Mary adopt a cute cat named Mittens, but they later find out it has a hankering for human brains. The couple must succumb to the cat's insatiable hunger--or else. It's loosely based on a true story." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/50
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson, Jack, and our guest Garin Pirnia talk about things they have done for their cats. This bonus story is related to our conversation with Garin about her short script, 'The Finicky Cat' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, September 19, 2018, but you can read her script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Christian Schulte talks shop about his short film script, 'Beyonce Anonymous'. - Logline: "An emergency support group meeting is held for members with - the addiction." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/49
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson, Jack, and Frank talk about what they each might need a support group for. This bonus story is related to our conversation with Christian Schulte about his short skit script, 'Beyonce Anonymous' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, September 12, 2018, but you can read his script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Kyle Gray talks shop about his short film script, 'Kayfabe'. - Logline: "Set in the mid-nineties, two British friends break into the American dominated world of pro-wrestling, moving from lower tier wrestling companies up to the top wrestling company in the world. Josh and Joe take differing paths, both leading them into isolation and chasing the approval of thousands of strangers like a junkie chasing their first high, only their drug is Kayfabe." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/48
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson asks the absolute worst 'would you rather' question. This bonus story is related to our conversation with Kyle Gray about his short script, 'Kayfabe' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, September 5, 2018, but you can read his script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Iman Davari talks shop about his short film script, 'Organon'. - Logline: "After the 'fall of man' and his desperate quest for the divine being, there is only one person, Mary, who goes on the most adventurous self-discovery journey through a black hole to find the divine truth. "Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/47
BONUS STORY TIME! Jack talks about why people should stop arguing and instead enjoy their time. This bonus story is related to our conversation with Iman Davari about his short script, 'Organon' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The episode comes out Wednesday the 29th, but you can read his script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Louise Wilding talks shop about her short film script, 'City of Caves: The White Tiger'. - It is a 45 minute serial fantasy drama for services such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Hulu, following two female shape-shifting werecats: a tiger and a domestic cat - who, after escaping the patriarchal tyranny of their leaders begin to discover the dark truth of their kinds past, lean that the enemy of their enemy can become their friend, and that to save the world they must learn to trust again. Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/46
Ashley Kramer talks shop about her short film script, 'Good for You'. -"Good For You" follows siblings Julia and Colin, who become concerned when their mom is not acting like herself. The siblings set out to help her and, in the process, devise a foolproof plan: to find their mom the perfect date. Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/45
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson tells the story of auditioning for her first school play. This story is related to our conversation with Ashley Kramer about her short script, 'Good for You'. The episode comes out Wednesday the 15th, but you can read her script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Jonah Calhoun talks shop about his short film script, 'Bat of out Hell'. -Logline: "A wacky fruit bat devises a plan to escape hell when he is wrongly sent there." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/44
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson and Jack tell funny jokes as a homage to our script this week. Read the script at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts and then check out our interview with Jonah Calhoun talking shop about his short film script, BAT OUT OF HELL. It all happens this Wednesday, August 8th!
Hyten Davidson talks shop about her short film script, 'Call of the Void'. -Logline: "Post-grad Mila takes a job as the night shift front desk attendant at a girl's college dorm after the sudden death of a student weeks prior. But as Mila starts seeing visions in the night, she realizes that the truth- once buried- must surface again." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/43
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson and Jack chat about being afraid of things, yet doing them anyway. Check out our interview with Hyten Davidson talking shop about her short film script, CALL OF THE VOID. It all happens this Wednesday, August 1st!
Adielenah Perez talks shop about her short film script, 'Not That Nice'. -Logline: "When recently dumped Karen loses her cat she enlists the help of her kid neighbor, Bella, who has lost something of her own." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/42
PROMO STORY TIME! Allyson and Jack chat about kids that act like adults. Check out our interview with Adielenah Perez talking shop about her short film script, NOT THAT NICE, on Wednesday 7/25!
Artem Chukanov talks shop about his short film script, 'Dream Trip'. -Logline: "Alex is going on a dream trip to the USA, but soon he realizes that local people hide some dark secrets, and he must return before it is not too late." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/41
PROMO STORY TIME! Allyson and Jack talk about taking risks. Check out our interview with Artem Chukanov talking shop about his short film script, DREAM TRIP, on Wednesday 7/18!
Kathleen Wolak talks shop about her short film script, 'Timed'. -Logline: "Two nameless observers ponder mankind’s foibles as a twisted narrative unfolds in front of them." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/40
PROMO STORY TIME! Allyson and Jack talk about time and how the way you perceive it can change. This story is not included in the regular episode. Check out our interview with Kathleen Wolak talking shop about her short film script, TIMED, on Wednesday 7/11!
Kent Meloy talks shop about his feature length screenplay, 'Into the Sunset'. -Logline: "An aging courier takes on one final cross-country job to fulfill a long overdue promise and quite possibly save his soul." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/39
PROMO STORY TIME! Allyson, Jack, and Kent talk about weird dreams. This story is not included in the regular episode. Check out our interview with Kent Meloy talking shop about his feature-film screenplay, INTO THE SUNSET, on Wednesday 7/4!
Amy McCorkle talks shop about her short film script, 'Rise'. -Logline: "In a life she can't remember, in a time too painful for him to forget, can the healing sands of time work their magic so that she might embrace her past so that she can set the world free.." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/38
PROMO STORY TIME! Allyson and Jack talk about being disciplined. Check out our interview with Amy McCorkle talking shop about her short film script, RISE, on Wednesday 6/27!
David Bradburn talks shop about his feature-length screenplay, 'Some Years Earlier'. -Logline: "Either you happen to life, or life happens to you." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/37
PROMO STORY TIME! Allyson, Jack, and Frank talk about the point at which they realized their parents are just people. Check out our interview with David Bradburn about his screenplaySOME YEARS EARLIER, on Wednesday 6/20!
Dexter Williams talks shop about his feature-length screenplay, "Second Dance". -Logline: "An American college student, haunted by recurring dreams of another time, is shocked beyond imagination when she is told she’s the reincarnation of a nineteenth-century Middle Eastern belly dancer." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/36
Waide Riddle talks shop about his short script, "The Web". -Logline: "A handsome man wakes up in a strange bed with a strange and beautiful girl. He soon learns that she knows way too much about him and the horrible things she has done to his body." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/35
Alex Workman talks shop about his feature-length screenplay, "Haunt". -Logline: "Tulsa, 1935 , Edward Hall finds himself in the midst of a cover-up by a crooked police chief. He must discover the evil that no one else can while protecting the identity of everyone involved." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/34
Patrick Norman talks shop about his feature-length screenplay, "Tyler, Texas". -Logline: "A tormented African-American veteran kills two brutal Klansmen on a journey west, finding peace only after helping a Caucasian woman and her family in Texas." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/33
Allyson West takes a turn as a guest to talk shop about her short script, 'Texcian'. -Logline: "One hot morning in a Texas Trailer home, Javi and LeighAnn are pushed to confront race and bias by their love for each other." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/32
Nathaniel Garcia talks shop about his feature-length screenplay, "Zirah Ann Conway". -Logline: "Everybody Must Get Stoned" Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/31
PROMO STORY TIME! Allyson relates an other-worldly story about her childhood and Jack turns into an armchair psychiatrist. Check out our interview with Nathaniel Garcia about his script ZIRAH ANN CONWAY, on Wednesday 5/9!
Al Mertens talks shop about his feature-length screenplay, "Thank You, Amelia Earhart". -Logline: "Health issues are finally forcing Myrtle out of her house. In her nineties, she's foul-mouthed and bigoted to everyone, including Season, her latest fresh-out-of-school caregiver. Has Myrtle finally met her match? The truths the two women learn from each other leave both forever changed." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/30
Bill Baber and Scott Crosby talk shop about their pilot script for a webseries called, "Remotely Working".This sitcom web series features five quirky millennials who work remotely for an international tech corporation. They struggle with online meetings, living on the road, and working from 'wherever.' Each lone wolf must cooperate with the others, or everyone will be fired. Meanwhile, none of these independent co-dependents has a personal life that is even remotely working. (Single-camera TV-14) Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/29
Jeff Bassetti talks shop about his feature-length screenplay, "I, PHINE'D". -Logline: "A young girl wakes to find that she and her friends have a scalding aversion to sunlight… cast no reflections… and have an insatiable thirst for human blood. As this gang of teen vampires sets out to feast, she crosses her friends and escapes before she makes her first kill. Alone and on the run, she seeks the vampire that made them with hopes that this fiend will change them back." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/28
Christine Sherwood talks shop about her short script, 'Cherry Glazed'. -Logline: "A crime boss is forced to get her hands dirty to clean up her subordinates mess when they fail to handle a job." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/27
Zeus talks shop about his short script, 'Saira'. -Logline: "Saira, a Jethwa/attobite hybrid alien, mysteriously appears in the middle of Hugo Crane's farm. She is, at first, thought to be a sinister being but she reveals that her intentions are not evil. She is here to save us from the occupying and lethal alien force known as the Vaar." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/26
A quick personal story relating to our 'Saira' episode. This story is not included in the regular episode
Jonathan LaPoma talks shop about his feature-length screenplay, 'Diplomatic Ammunity!'. -Logline: "A struggling Hollywood screenwriter recruits his former best friends to help him write a script about a series of pranks they pulled in high school, and they discover why their friendship fell apart." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/25
A quick personal story relating to our 'Diplomatic Ammunity' episode. This story is not included in the regular episode.
Jared Egol talks shop about his feature-length screenplay, 'Viv Through the Night'. -Logline: "A grieving daughter struggles to come to terms with her life after her mother splits into two personalities, and the only personality capable of loving the daughter is dying of a terminal illness." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/24
A quick personal story relating to our Viv Through the Night episode. This story is not included in the regular episode.
Maitha Alawadi talks shop about her short film script, 'Nour'. -Logline: "A chance encounter helps a Syrian refugee find redemption after a tragic loss during war." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/23
Erin Cardiff talks shop about her feature-length screenplay, '4th of July'. -Logline: "Retracing the final decade of a young woman's life and abuse she's suffered reveals how she arrived in harm's way, while she tries desperately to protect herself and her children from the danger they cannot escape. Based on true events." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/22
Katelyn Harbert talks shop about her ultra-short script, 'Dissipate'. -Logline: "An enigmatic short tale that finds an even balance between horror and terror to draw an audience into a world of unrest that has them entranced until the very end." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/21
Seth Panitch talks shop about his feature screenplay, 'Service to Man'. -Logline: "In the turbulent Spring of 1968, an ambitious white student from Brooklyn finds himself an outcast at Meharry, Nashville's legendary, all-black medical school. There, he and his peers battle the intricate mysteries of medicine, demanding professors, and each other in their quest to, ultimately, become healers in the Service To Man." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/20
Jason Kartalian talks shop about his feature screenplay, 'Seahorses'. -Logline: "A lonely and intense man invites a mysterious woman he met on craigslist into his house. He gets much more than what he bargains for as this strange young woman takes over his life. What transpires is a dramatically intense and darkly comic journey about love, co-dependency and loss." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/19
Jeffrey Howe talks shop about his feature screenplay, 'ROBO4CE'. -Logline: "A middle-school robotics team gives a smart-but-shy eighth grade girl a chance to learn self-confidence, and her coach an opportunity to heal the wounds left by his own mentor--who coaches a rival team." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/17
Nate Yacos talks shop about his feature screenplay, 'Tugnutt: A Love Supreme'. -Logline: "A family man gains instant celebrity status serving as 'pitchman' for a feminine enhancement product." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/17
Adam J. Stephenson talks shop about his feature screenplay, 'Searching for Landmines'. -Logline: "A cancer-ridden English teacher and an adopted Korean teenager cross paths in Chicago while searching for identity and the relationships that define family." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/16
Muse Seymour talks shop about his short film script, 'The Doughnut Admirer'. -Logline: "Josh's life is always the same. Same boring office. Same boring people. Same boring office casual. Same boring job. Then one day a doughnut shows up on his cubicle desk." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/15
KC Allen talks shop about his short film script, 'Melting Pot'. -Logline: "When a widower falls in love with a younger woman, the only thing standing in the way of true happiness is a loving family." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/14
Josh Hope talks shop about his feature screenplay, 'The Sad Bastard Club of Dacoma, Oklahoma', which is also written by TJ Treece, and Seth Leslie. - Logline: "Three former high school friends reunite for one night and attempt to escape their failing relationships by reliving their old glory days." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/13
Gunnar Garrett talks shop about his feature screenplay, 'The Fight After'. -Logline: "A boxing coach pushes his Olympic hopeful daughter to the breaking point." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/12
Lori Allred talks shop about her feature screenplay, 'Secrets'. -Logline: "A widowed mother’s life unravels after coping with a yet another loss, but things take an unexpected turn when she discovers her family secrets." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/11
Carter Moon talks shop about his series pilot script, 'Big Ed'. -Logline: "In 1972, a series of grisly murders in Santa Cruz, California throw the usually peaceful college town into chaos. As the Santa Cruz county police attempt to catch the perpetrators, they fail to realize that one killer is already in their midst." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/10
Mia McCullough talks shop about her feature film screenplay, 'Hotline'. - - Logline: "A phone sex worker and a crisis line worker/comic book creator who are best friends and roommates independently break their professional codes by getting personally involved with callers and putting their friendship and their safety in jeopardy." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/9
Corbin Saleken talks shop about his feature film screenplay, 'Peach Fest'. -Logline: "For four teenagers, Peach Fest 1988 is going to be the ultimate summer party...well, sort of." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/8
Brian Dobbins talks shop about his feature film screenplay, 'A Dead Husband in a Western Town'. -Logline: "He's the marshal you are looking for, ...unless he's looking for you!" Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/7
Chris Pinner talks shop about his short film screenplay, 'Holdup'. -Logline: "Chris is irresponsible and unmotivated, and is having a pretty bad day. But after losing his job, and finding himself in awkward crime, he’ll find friendship in the most unlikeliest of places." Find out more at ScriptShopShow.com/6
Ron Rodell talks shop about his short film screenplay, 'Conrete Jungle'. - Logline: "'Mean Streets' as if inspired by Springsteen. The narrator, speaking in poem, guides this story of street hustlers and the downtrodden doing what they can to survive in the concrete jungle."
Gabriel Lang talks shop about his feature-length screenplay, 'Something Missing'. - Logline: "Martin Railsback is no ordinary thief. Not only is he a little OCD, and a bit of a germaphobe, he mostly acquires groceries and household items with the occasional diamond earring or silver serving tray to sell on eBay. Even though Martin is a bit of a loner, he finds himself getting involved in some of his 'clients'' lives and improving them for the better and in turn helping him become a better person."
Sean Patrick Leonard talks shop about his short screenplay, 'Nasty'. - Logline: "On the night of their monthly book club, 6 friends are reeling from the effects of the new administration and the Women's March that followed soon after. On this particular night these women decide to take things into their own hands."
Michael Peake talks shop about his feature-length screenplay, 'The Goldenhill Fortune'. - Logline: "When a stranger from the past comes to Wilber and Reginald Goldenhill, the two brothers relive a childhood they never knew had."
Leah Watson talks shop about her short screenplay, 'Skinner'. - Logline: "A gentle young man struggles to survive in the ranks of a brutal post-apocalyptic gang, but when the gang diverts from an evening of ghost stories to prey upon a lone young woman, he discovers that real monsters are found in the most unexpected places and unspeakable horrors may hold the key to his redemption."
Allyson West and Jack Crumley try to figure out the perfect opening to the podcast.
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