BEST SCENE Screenplay Reading: Bittersweet Serenity, by Louetta Jensen and Paul Lawrence

Logline: In the remote mountains of Washington State, there lives an evil and monstrous legend: his name is Dr. Martin Braddock, and he devours souls for a living. The maverick scientist has a brilliant mind and advanced technology, yet he’s about to face his toughest opponent ever . . . his estranged wife, in what… Continue reading BEST SCENE Screenplay Reading: Bittersweet Serenity, by Louetta Jensen and Paul Lawrence

BEST SCENE Screenplay Reading: Dutchess County, by Michael Martin De Sapio

A historical drama inspired by the lives of two early American artists. When his sweetheart’s father urges him to find a “real profession,” struggling writer Washington Irving embarks with his best friend, painter Washington Allston, on an odyssey through the Hudson River country of New York. There Irving finds the inspiration and subject matter for… Continue reading BEST SCENE Screenplay Reading: Dutchess County, by Michael Martin De Sapio

BEST SCENE Screenplay Reading: Knight of the Kolossos, by Jeremy Storey

A pair of detectives investigate a fanatical serial killer on a deadly quest spanning two millennia. CAST LIST: Narration – Ella A Wincott (f 30s) – 21 – Barbara Bergeron Delveccio (m 40s) – 19 – Michael Ruhs *** Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Festival Moderators: Kierston Drier, Shepsut Wilson Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne Editors: Kimberly Villarruel,… Continue reading BEST SCENE Screenplay Reading: Knight of the Kolossos, by Jeremy Storey

TV BEST SCENE Screenplay Reading: L.A.’s Finest, by Morgan Schefflin

Logline: A TV showrunner clashes with his head writer and network executive girlfriend to get his pilot made as promised to his niece before he gets ousted out of the TV business for good. Genre: Drama, comedy CAST LIST: Steve (20s)– 4 – Steve Saet Josh (50s) 11 – David Occhipinti Narration Ella A Ryan… Continue reading TV BEST SCENE Screenplay Reading: L.A.’s Finest, by Morgan Schefflin

BEST SCENE Screenplay Reading: MARILISE, by Ronald V. Micci

A gentle lesbian love story between two financially strapped sisters in their 20s in the Hamptons turns deadly when they seek the assistance of an older woman, who comes between them romantically, and whose sudden accidental death leads to a revenge killing and murderous shootout on Montauk Point. Crime CAST LIST: Jeffrey – 1 –… Continue reading BEST SCENE Screenplay Reading: MARILISE, by Ronald V. Micci

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 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