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4 years, 11 months ago - Ronnie Mackintosh

Hi Derek, I have two or three shorts that you're welcome to have a look at and see if any of them may be a fit. If you contact me via the contacts page at www.ronniemackintosh.co.uk with an e-mail I'll fire them over.

4 years, 11 months ago - James Hancock

Sounds perfect. Email me and we can talk...

bucketofscript@gmail.com

Thanks

4 years, 11 months ago - Mark Keegan

Hi Derek,

I've got a couple of short film scripts that might be suitable. Drop me a line at mk.comedy@yahoo.co.uk and I can send you something.

Best regards,

Mark Keegan

www.markkeegan.com

4 years, 11 months ago - john collings

While the Corona Virus is happening, would any one like to read one of my scripts, while your self-isolating. With the possibility of staging in the future. Or just to pass the time. Keep washing your hands & take care. John
From John Collings (living in Eastbourne) the winner of the Steyning Festival with his script ‘Barabbas’ judged by Sir Arnold Wesker. Comes, to celebrate my 20 YEAR writing career, plays with songs, plays, one act plays & monologues TO STAGE FOR FREE JUST MAKE A SMALL DONTATION TO MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT! Pm me for your free script (order as many scripts as you want) or email johncollings50@hotmail.com (I am also a published playwright). John
Plays with songs: (free guide vocals & backing tracks on CD with all plays with songs & * pOOr Family) ‘PENNIES FROM HEAVEN REVISITED’ set during the Second World War. It tells of a young couple who ‘fall’ in love, and the obstacles they have to overcome during the stressful period. M3 (2 young, 1 old). F2 (1 young, 1 old).
‘OLD FLAMES’ is a short play with songs about two people who meet in a pub and rekindle their relationship. M1 (young-ish) F1 (young-ish).
‘MOLLY’ is about, how a woman copes with the death of her husband, and how the ghost of her husband comes back to encourages her to get on with her life and start a new relationship, which she eventually does, by falling in love again. Author’s note: I wrote ‘Molly’ while I was studying & training to be a bereavement counsellor, and working with bereaved people. The musical is based on the grieving process. M4 F5. (adult to retired).
‘REAL LOVE’ is a light romantic play with songs comedy. It tells of a young girls dream to find real love, and break away from her dominate mother, and the obstacles she has to overcome to reach her goal. M3 (1 old-ish, 2 young-ish.) F3 (1 old-ish, 2 young-ish).
PENNY BLACK follows a woman’s life with her dominating husband and show’s how, despite her circumstances, she manages to re-discover her own hidden talent for singing and goes onto find true love. Authors note: I used to be a counsellor and I became aware in my work, that although there are lots of happy marriages, there are some marriages that are not working and in some cases the wife is being oppressed by the husband. So I wrote ’Penny Black’ to try to give a voice to these women who are suffering in our community. I am a big campaigner for women rights, and feel deep concern about all oppressed people all over the world. Cast: F6-M5 (adult to mature)
ROMEO & JULIET (PLEASE NOTE R&J COMES AS A PLAY WITH-OUT SONGS) I have adapted “Romeo & Juliet” into modern day English and added some beautiful songs and set the play with songs amongst the youth gangs of the inner-city. It’s very easy to stage, as I have used minimal props. It comes with guide vocals & backing tracks & sheet music. Out of respect for Shakespeare, I translated the original book, word for word, into modern day English, not changing the plot, well only slightly editing the story, to keep it simple, helping it flow for modern day audiences. My reason for doing this was I wanted, even the most uneducated person to understand and draw pleasure from the story.
Plays:
‘LOVE’ is a light romantic comedy. It tells of a young girls dream to find real love, and break away from her dominate mother, and the obstacles she has to overcome to reach her goal. M3 (1 old-ish, 2 young-ish.) F3 (1 old-ish, 2 young-ish).
‘A WAR TIME-ROMANCE’ is set during the Second World War. It tells of a young couple who ‘fall’ in love, and the obstacles they have to overcome during the stressful period. M3 (2 young, 1 old). F2 (1 young, 1 old).
A play for children with songs ideal for schools touches on bullying.
*MR & MRS POORFAMILY (VERY FUNNY). A very poor family win the lottery (with the help of a Genie), and act out their fantasies. Mum wants to be a Pirate. Dad wants to go on a Teddy Bears picnic. One of the children wants to be Elvis & wrestle a crocodile. Another wants to be Madonna. One wants to be an astronaut and walk on the moon. One ones to be James Bond. Eventually all their money is lost on the stock market by a corrupt Lottery official. But realize family is more important than money.
One act plays:
FRIENDS two people meet and fall in love.

Ex’s Anonymous is a very funny comedy about 5 women attending a meeting, in an empty hall, led by a cynical facilitator, to talk about their ex boyfriends. f5 (various ages).
KIDNAP is a short black comedy about a petty criminal & his stupid girlfriend who have to guard a hostage, delivered by Mr Big. M1 (18 – 30) F2 (1 18-20, 1 30-40)
THE GIRL WHO COLLECTS CLOUDS is about a young girl whose father dies suddenly, and who starts to stare out of the window imagining her father’s soul, lives in the clouds. Her mother, also to escape the pain of her bereavement, throws herself at the first man that comes along. The mother moves in with the new boyfriend, leaving the daughter, only to find out that the new boyfriend is abusive. So the mother returns to the daughter, ending the play with a happy ending. M1 (30-50) F2 (1 16-18, 1 30-50)
WASTE is a play that follows a man’s’ decline into drug addiction. The play starts dramatically with what looks like a rape scene. But, is in affect a couple trying to consummate their relationship, unsuccessfully. This leads to the man having sex with various glamour models, in a seedy studio. In a dream he is visited by an old teacher who encourages him to go to college and become a writer. But, his dreams, of reaching his full potential, are destroyed. One of the models he encounters is a drug addict, which quickly leads the man to become addicted to Heroin. Eventually, he reveals his mixed feelings about his own sexuality (cross-dressing), as he overdoses and dies. M1 (20-40) F3 (adult).
‘INCY WINCY SPIDER’. A BLACK COMEDY. About 2 mentally ill people who share a bed-sit. Length 30-40 mins. Cast 2m (1 16-20 years but with a lower mental age. 1 as old as possible). Or can be played by 2 fm’s. Authors note: I wrote this when I was counselling clients with mental health problems and feared they may be left with-out support, to fend for themselves. This play I am sure is what happens, sometimes.
LOOKING FOR MR RIGHT is about a mature prostitute who works out of a flat owed by her pimp. Turns out the pimp is her son. The pimp wants his mother out of the flat so he can get a younger girl in. But family secrets from their past stops the eviction plan. Eventually the mature prostitute meets Mr Right, and starts a new life. But things turn bad, the new man in her live is an East End Gangster, called Barabbas is abusive and the mature prostitute has a mental breakdown when her husband is arrested for murder and released. During her breakdown she is visited by Jesus, asking her why BARABBAS got away with murder, when he was nailed to the cross. It’s Pinter-ish, and has a surreal ending. M3 (2 young-ish, 1 mature). F1 (mature).
THE WRITER is about a writer who lives with his nagging mother, and tries to write a romance novel. Only to have the characters in his novel come alive. Cast: adult to retired. M2 F2
‘BOUNCER’ is about a couple’s romance that turns very ugly in deed. Cast 20- 40 years
THREE LOSSES is a short play about 3 losses in a man’s life.M3 (adults). F1 (adult).
BOB & TERRY ‘Bob & Terry’ is a short play about two men in a cancer ward. It is a black comedy. M2 F1 (all adults).
BUDDHISM is a short play about a chauvinist male who is sent by his wife to learn about Buddhism to a Buddhist Monk.M2 (1 20-50, 1 18-30).
THE LOVERS is a short play about 3 sections of a couple’s life together. M1 F1 (both young-ish).
‘Ex’s anonymous’ is a COMEDY about 5 women attending a meeting, led by a cynical facilitator, to talk about their ex boyfriends. f5 (various ages).
ELOPE is about a young girl waiting for her boyfriend so they can elope. F2 (1 16-18, 1 30 -40)
TWO IRISH MOTHERS short comedy F3
BARABBAS is about a mature woman who has a mental breakdown when her husband, an East End Gangster is arrested for murder and released. During her breakdown she is visited by Jesus, asking her why BARABBAS (the nickname for her husband) got away with murder, when he was nailed to the cross. It’s Pinter-ish, a surreal ending. M1 (30ish) fm (40-60ish).
‘Who’s Baby’ a short comedy for 3 women.
TWO PREGNANT WOMEN a short comedy.
Monologues.
MOTHER TALKING is about a woman reminiscing about her mental illness. Fm 1(30-50).
THE HAWAIIAN SHIRT. A women talks about her ex-boyfriend.
MY 4 EX BOYFRIENDS. A women talks about her 4 ex boyfriends.

4 years, 11 months ago - john collings

Hi Derek, p.s. no need to make a donation to Macmillan I'm just happy with a copy of the film, john collings

4 years, 11 months ago - SP User

Hi Derek - I have a short film script which I am happy for you to make into a film for no payment. Its about a teenage boy who wants to go on a gap year - message me for full details. It can be made in one room for no budget. I look forward to hearing from you. I also write stage plays and my play toured four years ago and I have another in the pipeline for next year. I have other projects too which we may be able to work together on, Carol

4 years, 11 months ago - Rich Hammond

I have a script set in a hotel suite (bedroom and bathroom) you might like to read. Thanks.

hammondr63@gmail.com

4 years, 11 months ago - Harris Vaughan

Hi Derek,

Glad to her you're trying to keep busy and reaching out to people. Ive got 4 short films, 5 pilots and a one man show i could share with you. Do you want to drop me an email so i can share the loglines with you: Davidvaughank@gmail.com

Cheers,

David/Harris

4 years, 11 months ago - romain anthony nicholas steven

Hello Derek,
I have three scripts which are basically shorts ( under 75 minutes) The first of which, I was going to shoot with my old friend Gianni Di Gregorio, ( Director / Actor of "Salt of Life" and "August Lunch" and winner of special film award Berlin Biennale 2012) but alas, the production fell through...as can happen!!!? I still think my works are potentially damned original and needs to be considered. Ball now in your court.....
Best, Nik Steven

4 years, 11 months ago - Colin Metcalfe

Hi Del,
If you've been drowned in scripts already and are down to skimming, then there won't be much point in sending my 'Regret' short film script. It's about a guy tortured by his own inactions and needs a bit of investment to be truely appreciated. It has got quite a few roles for actors of all ages though, so would suit the show reel requirement. Give us a buzz if you would like to investigate it.
Cheers,
Col

4 years, 11 months ago - Molly Cowderoy

Hi Derek, do check out Script Pitch, there are over 1000 scripts, you can browse by genre and contact the writers directly https://shootingpeople.org/scriptpitch/

4 years, 11 months ago - Lynwood Shiva Sawyer

Dear Derek,
I know you are probably swamped with submissions, but I’ve been overwhelmed with projects since before the beginning of locked down and am only now responding to your request.
Although mostly I write genre screenplays, I love writing for actors, and especially working with theatrical directors. I cannot count the number of films I’ve seen at festivals that are technically flawless - the cinematography and lighting are gorgeous, the sound design amazing, the production design fabulous, but as soon as the director has two human beings that have to interact, they are lost.
It’s far easier to teach technical skills at film schools than elicit deeper understanding of human nature.
I have various scripts that might lend themselves to the sort of low-budget enterprises you envision.
One of the projects I’ve had on the back burner was a producing a scene from my mother-daughter dramedy, Pecos Diamond, a Tennessee Williams/Sam Sheppard full-length play, where nothing is as it seems. The play had a wonderful reading at RADA, produced by Lloyd Trott, with Julia Tarnoky playing the female lead (a true force of nature). But within a few months my wife fell ill (she passed away in 2014), and the play has languished ever since.
In the meantime, here’s a link to a teaser for my romantic thriller, Windswept, featuring one of my favourite and vastly underrated actors, Jonathan Hansler, and directed by Linzy Attenborough.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Va_KanMX2Mk&list=UU0_dMUaHxybOqT1fgbNAfgw
Look forward to being in touch at your convenience,
Shiva (Lynwood)
lynwoodshiva@gmail.com / shiva@exuspat.com
0787.049.7809

4 years, 11 months ago - Sam Shepherd

Hi Derek,
A little late to the party here so you may be overwhelmed with people - I have a 6-page meta comedy script which I'm looking to make as a proof-of-concept for a short comedy series. If you've still got potential room on your slate, it would be great to chat!
Sam

4 years, 11 months ago - steve Savitz

Hey Derek, I realize i'm a little late to respond but I was wondering if you're still looking at material. I have a 15 min short that takes place in 1 location. I'm located in Brooklyn NY and have previously optioned scripts. My scripts have also been finalists in top competitions. One thing i like about theater directors is they prioritize acting above all else. I checked out your website and you certainly have experience. Also, anyone who likes the Blues Brothers and Beatles can't be all that bad : ) Steve

4 years, 11 months ago - steve Savitz

I just re-read my post and want to add, my script does NOT take place in Brooklyn - if that's what you're wondering.

4 years, 11 months ago - Harris Vaughan

Hi Derek,

Glad to see you're still working hard during these times. I have multiple Short films and TV pilots mostly dramedies that would be low budget to make that i have written. I'm also an actor and have options for good spaces to film. Drop me an email and i'll share the loglines and further details with you. HarrisKvaughan@gmail.com

Cheers,

Harris

4 years, 10 months ago - Yinka Amuda

Hi Derek,

I'm also late to the party and understand you will have received lots of proposals by now, but if you're still looking at ideas, I have a short drama, based on a trending topic, which is easy to film, set in 2 rooms in a house. DM me if you'd like to chat about it.

4 years, 9 months ago - Gavin Whitfield

I'm even later to the party but still interested. If you're looking for shorts just give me a word as a prompt and I'll turn something around for you within a few days (anything under 10 minutes will be within a week). If you don't like what I've produced no worries, I'll have a script I can work with. If you do, we both will. It's a win-win from my point of view and a no lose situation for you (plus a fun little challenge for me). Either way, if this has piqued your interest, just give me the word-literally. Thanks.