A shallow social climber on the verge of divorcing her husband gets an attitude adjustment when both are transported back to hardscrabble Depression days in rural Arkansas. CAST LIST: Narrator: Hugh Ritchie Emma: Jessica Bowmer Lucas: James Chapman — Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Festival Moderators: Matthew Toffolo, Rachel Elder Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne Editors: Kimberly… Continue reading ROMANCE Best Scene Reading: UNBROKEN CIRCLE, by Billie Harris
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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 Best Scene Reading: In Hyding, by Carlos Perez
Dr. Jekyll has perfected a formula that will allow him to be the person he feels he is inside. CAST LIST: NARRATION – DIANA FRANZ Utterson – 1 – GENE ABELA Father – 18 – SEAN BALLANTYNE Henry – 18 – THOMAS FOURMIER — Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Festival Moderators: Matthew Toffolo, Rachel Elder Casting… Continue reading ROMANCE Best Scene Reading: In Hyding, by Carlos Perez
ROMANCE TV Show Best Scene Reading: THE WINEMAKERS, by Jan Moran
Logline: Beneath the veneer of a burgeoning wine empire in post-war Napa Valley, deceit, lies, and forbidden secrets threaten to destroy a family and everyone they love. Genre: Serial Drama/Romance/History Adaptation of The Winemakers by Jan Moran, with Dallas Jones, screenwriter known for Stephen King’s new CUJO. CAST LIST: Narration – LOGAN FORSYTH Charles (40s)… Continue reading ROMANCE TV Show Best Scene Reading: THE WINEMAKERS, by Jan Moran
1st Scene Screenplay Reading of Blue Christmas, by Bethany Maines
Drunken TV news cameraman Jake Garner thought he was tackling an intruder. But no, Jake just took out the fantastically attractive dog sitter. Mortified, Jake does what any man would who has just been dumped right before Christmas would do—give the offended party all his ex’s things. Meanwhile, Blue Jones is determined to do… Continue reading 1st Scene Screenplay Reading of Blue Christmas, by Bethany Maines
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
ROMANCE Best Scene Reading of And Then This Happened, by Steve Feld
Hard-ass tabloid reporter Lacey Stevens has the scoop of the year when she finds a reclusive superstar diva who’s been in hiding for years. But before she can expose her, Lacey and the star fall in love, creating an even more sensational story. It’s a modern take on It Happened One Night for a… Continue reading ROMANCE Best Scene Reading of And Then This Happened, by Steve Feld
Winning Feature Screenplay Reading of Salacious by Mona Fuller
A straight laced man is conflicted after he has a tumultuous, extramarital affair with a sex worker in order to resuscitate his marriage. CAST LIST: Luchita: Teira Watts Joaquin: Peter-Mark Raphael Canela: Kyana Teresa Narrator: Val Cole Brad: Geoff Mays Laura: Michelle Urbano Carlos: Christian Vargas *** Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Festival Moderators: Kierston Drier,… Continue reading Winning Feature Screenplay Reading of Salacious by Mona Fuller