Category: Screenplay Reading

BEST Scene Screenplay Reading: The Greek Passage, by Lorenzo Guarnieri

Logline: Giulio Seta’s final mission in Iraki as a war photojournalist ended dramatically. Now in therapy for PTSD, Giulio decides to travel to a remote Greek island. A shipwreck, a face-off with human-trafficker Thierry, the theft of a caïque and a friendship with Captain Nikolas and the troubled Clara lead Giulio to get back in… Continue reading BEST Scene Screenplay Reading: The Greek Passage, by Lorenzo Guarnieri

BEST Scene Screenplay Reading: THE SYMBIOSIS, by Gunseli Orhon & T. Mehmet Aksu

LOGLINE: Can man’s hopes, needs, and desires coexist with evolving intelligent techology is the central question in this intrigue packed sci-fi, action-thriller, as AI and it’s applications play a pivitol role in shaping the lives of the characters in Middletown, P.A. GENRE: Thriller CAST LIST: Narration – Steve Saet Lisa – 21 – Barbara Bergeron… Continue reading BEST Scene Screenplay Reading: THE SYMBIOSIS, by Gunseli Orhon & T. Mehmet Aksu

BEST SCENE Screenplay Reading: The Magnificent Mid-Century Met, by Nicole De Sapio

LOGLINE: Singers at the post-WWII Metropolitan Opera House face artistic and personal challenges amid cultural and social changes. GENRE: True Story/Biography CAST LIST: Lillian (40s + – 8 – Carrie Schiffler Narration – Barbara Bergeron Abe (40s +) – David Occhipinti Merrill (20s) – 10 – Steve Saet *** Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Festival Moderators: Kierston… Continue reading BEST SCENE Screenplay Reading: The Magnificent Mid-Century Met, by Nicole De Sapio

BEST SCENE Screenplay Reading: DEMON LOVER, by Armando De Aguero

Logline: Demon Lover is a supernatural detective thriller in which a cynical detective struggles to rediscover the faith of his recently deceased grandmother in order to catch a killer and save the Catholic priest he loves. Genre: Thriller CAST LIST: Seriosa – 13 – Ella A Narration – Carrie Schiffler Steve (40s) – 10 –… Continue reading BEST SCENE Screenplay Reading: DEMON LOVER, by Armando De Aguero

BEST SCENE Screenplay Reading: THE KING OF LIGHT, by Federico Carro

During the final period of the first Crusade to conquer Jerusalem, a crusader named Fedrick secretly reaches the Holy Sepulchre, finding a mysterious stone. Breaking it by chance, Fedrick frees a wicked entity that makes hin faint and takes him into a parallel world. Having not to think about the battle anymore, the protagonist decides… Continue reading BEST SCENE Screenplay Reading: THE KING OF LIGHT, by Federico Carro

BEST Scene Screenplay Reading of THE WAY WE WERE, by Rome Imari Mubarak

During L.A.’s rise and fall of integration two brother’s worlds collide. Who will survive between blood and culture? Genre: Drama, Dramedy, Family CAST LIST: Judge Paul Egly – 3 – David Occhipinti Lupe – 3 – Michael Ruhs Narration – Carrie Schiffler Ms Weatherby – 11 – Barbara Bergeron Rudy – 3 – Steve Saet… Continue reading BEST Scene Screenplay Reading of THE WAY WE WERE, by Rome Imari Mubarak

BEST SCENE Screenplay Reading of TRAGICALLY FAMOUS, by Lisa J. Cristoforo

Logline: How do you find true love when you’re, literally, the Sexiest Man Alive? Pretend you’re an accountant. Genre: Romantic Comedy CAST LIST: Mr. Harnwell – 1 – David Occhipinti Olivia – 4 – Carrie Schiffler Narration – Michael Ruhs Jamie – 17 – Ella A Sienna – 18 – Barbara Bergeron **** Producer/Director: Matthew… Continue reading BEST SCENE Screenplay Reading of TRAGICALLY FAMOUS, by Lisa J. Cristoforo

BEST SCENE Short Screenplay Reading: WYRD by Dawn Brown

Log Line: WYRD is a story of gods, government, greed, and global warming. Eschaton will have the last say. Fate will decide. Genre: Drama Type: Comic Book Short Script CAST LIST: Bragi: Russell Batcher Manning: Allan Brunet Narrator: Elizabeth Morriss Gull: Jessica Bowmer Jerk: Justin Martins Hoarr: Diego O’Brien **** Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Festival Moderators:… Continue reading BEST SCENE Short Screenplay Reading: WYRD by Dawn Brown

Best Scene Screenplay Reading: Cetaceans, by Paul Nurkowski

Logline: Advances in bio.robotic technology by Dr. Amanda Kozky, enabling inter species communication between Cetaceans (dolphins) and human beings, challenges the belief that man possesses the most highly evolved brain on our planet. Genre: Sci-Fi, Action CAST LIST: Aloria – 2 – CASSANDRA GUTHRIE Coope – 8 – TED POWERS NARRATION – ETHEL ABRAY Sam… Continue reading Best Scene Screenplay Reading: Cetaceans, by Paul Nurkowski

Best Scene Screenplay Reading: Bad Neighbors, by David Horton

CAST LIST: Doctor – 3 – OLIVIA BARRETT Kathy – 9 – CASSANDRA GUTHRIE NARRATION – JUSTIN DESOUZA Michelle – 15 – ETHEL ABRAY Chris – 5 – DANIEL JONES **** Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Festival Moderators: Kierston Drier, Shepsut Wilson Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne Editors: Kimberly Villarruel, Kyle Drier, John Johnson Festival Directors: Mary… Continue reading Best Scene Screenplay Reading: Bad Neighbors, by David Horton