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Specifications Longline: Bree’s boyfriend disappears on the morning of her first camping trip. Genre: Thriller/Horror Format: Short script Budget: Low To Mid ($500 – $20,000) Characters: Three, a male and female (both late teens to early twenties). An older man (thirties to fifties). Locations: Mostly exterior (woods and mountains), one house, and one tractor trailer/box…
A down-and-out musician learns that the best art comes from heartache.

Shot in 2014, this short film follows a $20 bill as it changes hands over the course of 24 hours. Here are some behind-the-scenes photos:

OVER BLACK We hear voices singing the call-back song, “Long John.” LINE SLAVEWell it’s a-long John- SLAVE CHORUSIt’s a-long John- LINE SLAVEHe’s a-long gone. SLAVE CHORUSHe’s a-long gone. FADE IN EXT. AQUIA CREEK SANDSTONE QUARRY – DAY (1834) Clouds of sandstone dust rise into the air on this scorching summer day. CARD: AQUIA CREEK SANDSTONE…

Logline: Alex and Leah are headed to a Halloween party when Alex starts to regret his costume choice. Genre: Comedy Format: Short Screenplay (5 pages) Budget: Micro ($0 – $500)