ROMANCE Best Scene Reading: The Homesick Elephant, by Almas Alardhi

A college student’s time has been literally stolen by a dying girl who wishes to fulfill her bucket list of revenge. He tracks her down with the intention of taking it back but he falls in love with her instead. CAST LIST: Stuart: Aaron Maxwell Narration: Carina Cojeen Pepper: Christina Leonard Jamal: Aaron Williams —… Continue reading ROMANCE Best Scene Reading: The Homesick Elephant, by Almas Alardhi

ROMANCE Best Scene Reading: SHOW MIGHT GO ON, by David Kosh

CAST LIST: Ticket Taker: Kristen MacCulloch Narrator: Carina Cojeen Karen: Melinda Jordan Eddie: Michael Ruhs — Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Festival Moderators: Matthew Toffolo, Rachel Elder Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne Editors: Kimberly Villarruel, Ryan Haines, John Johnson Festival Directors: Rachel Elder, Natasha Levy Camera Operators: Ryan Haines, Temitope Akinterinwa, Efren Zapata, Zack Arch

ROMANCE 1st Scene Screenplay: Phoenician Walls, by Rodgers Wilson

Drama/Ensemble Logline: In the heat of Arizona, four psychiatrists struggle with midlife crises involving love, sex, identify, health and career. Each must rise to the occasion or surrender to defeat. CAST LIST: Eduardo: Aaron Williams Betty/Lori: Victoria Murdoch Spencer: Sean Ballantyne Narration: Carina Cojeen Charles: Ross Cummings Joanne: Natalie Morgan Amelia: Leanne Hoffman *** Producer/Director:… Continue reading ROMANCE 1st Scene Screenplay: Phoenician Walls, by Rodgers Wilson

ROMANCE Short Screenplay: Purgatory: A Love Story, by Alice L. Lee

An arrogant, self satisfied man named, RICHARD (DICK) YORK, has the misfortunate of insulting the wrong witches in New York City’s Central Park. Turned into a toad and unable to lie, Dick must find a true love and loyal heart to break the spell. In this world of Facebook, Snap Chats and Tweets, would a… Continue reading ROMANCE Short Screenplay: Purgatory: A Love Story, by Alice L. Lee

ROMANCE 1st Scene Screenplay Reading: The Plowshare Paradox, by Justin Lifflander

When the arms race suddenly ended… The Plowshare Paradox is the true story of two men whose lives are turned upside down at the end of the Cold War. Decorated hero Vladimir Sadovnikov spent his life proudly building nuclear weapons to defend his beloved country, his Party, his workers and his family. He disintegrates, both… Continue reading ROMANCE 1st Scene Screenplay Reading: The Plowshare Paradox, by Justin Lifflander

Winning ROMANCE SHORT Screenplay – THE PERFECT GIFT, by by John Scott Schaf

  Genre: Comedy, Romance An insensitive workaholic, in order to save his marriage, goes on a Valentine’s Day journey for the perfect gift. It becomes a journey not only for gifts but for self discovery. CAST LIST: Narrator: Carina Cojeen Hank: David Occhipinti Apple Genius/Clerk: Nick Baillie Erin: Norma Dunphy Sales Clerk: Lindsay Gerro Disc… Continue reading Winning ROMANCE SHORT Screenplay – THE PERFECT GIFT, by by John Scott Schaf