Shorts & proofs

Small-frame stories. Full-weight emotion.
Shorts, proofs, and one-sitting ideas.

Short films and proof-of-concepts from the slate: blue-collar slices of life, quiet philosophical pieces, family comedy, myth and magic, and a few ways to break superhero tropes on a budget.

  • Scripted Shorts

    Completed short film scripts available for production, partnership, or funding consideration.

    • 4 Words
      Short film  •  Legal thriller
      Short

      When Freddy is quietly led into a police station for questioning, it feels like just another night for the detectives involved. But Freddy knows the rules; and knows how quickly they’re bent. As pressure mounts and silence is treated like guilt, Freddy responds with the same four words, over and over again. A minimalist legal thriller where rhythm becomes resistance and calm becomes power.

      Status: Completed short film script
      Script Excerpt — Opening Scene
      EXT. POLICE STATION – SIDE ENTRANCE – NIGHT

      An unmarked steel door opens.
      FREDDY (20s) is guided inside by two UNIFORMED OFFICERS.
      No sirens. No spectacle. But he is handcuffed.

      INT. INTAKE / PROPERTY ROOM – NIGHT

      A metal counter. Plastic bins.
      A body cam quietly blinking.

      Freddy empties his pockets.
      Wallet. Keys. Coins. Phone.

      The phone lands in the tray.
      The screen lights up. Locked.

      OFFICER
      Unlock it.

      Freddy looks at him. Calm.

      FREDDY
      Do you have a search warrant?

      Silence.

      The officer exhales, annoyed.

      INT. INTERROGATION ROOM – NIGHT

      A small, windowless room.
      A camera whirs to life. A red dot appears.

      Freddy looks straight at it.

      FREDDY
      I want my lawyer.
      Legal thriller Single-location Rights & procedure
    • 10 Cubits
      Short film  •  Supernatural thriller
      Short

      Jack isn’t running from anything; just away. Off the grid and barely surviving, he stumbles upon an ancient, sealed box hidden deep in a hillside. As he keeps it close, whispers follow, luck shifts in his favor, and something patient begins to stir. A slow-burn supernatural thriller about belief, temptation, and the unsettling idea that humanity may no longer need demons... because it has become one.

      Status: Completed short film script
      Script Excerpt — Discovery
      EXT. HILLSIDE – NIGHT

      Jack treks through underbrush, lantern swinging from his hand.
      Birds scatter as he steps over a rusted fence post.

      He stops.

      A hole in the hillside; not natural.
      Half-covered by ivy and rocks. No signage. No path.

      INT. CAVE - LATER

      Flashlight beam slices through darkness.
      Dust hangs like mist.

      At the center of the cavern, something buried beneath collapsed stone.

      Jack clears it slowly.

      A small, carved box.
      Ancient. Sealed.

      He sits across from it.

      No music. No voice.
      Just stillness.
      Modern myth Supernatural restraint Psychological horror
    • Between Myths and Heartbeats
      Short film  •  Romantic fantasy
      Short

      Brad is ready to take the next step with Jennifer, the woman who has captured his heart. But when a carefully planned proposal night takes an unexpected turn, Brad discovers that Jennifer’s family... and Jennifer herself... are tied to a hidden world that doesn’t play by ordinary rules. A romantic fantasy that blends warmth, humor, and myth, exploring what it means to love someone who carries more than a lifetime of secrets.

      Status: Completed short film script
      Script Excerpt — Opening Scene
      INT. APARTMENT – EVENING

      Jennifer lounges on the couch, deep into a battle in Assassin’s Creed Odyssey.

      The door unlocks.
      Brad steps inside, grocery bag in hand.

      BRAD
      Playing Odyssey, huh?

      JENNIFER
      Somebody’s gotta keep the Athenians in check.

      Brad sets the bag down.

      BRAD
      I went to the store.
      (beat)
      Your parents are coming over tonight, remember?

      Jennifer pauses the game. Smiles.

      JENNIFER
      I remember.

      They move together in the kitchen; comfortable, practiced, in sync.

      Steam rises from a pot.
      Laughter fills the room.

      Everything feels normal.
      Almost too normal.
      Myth meets romance Grounded fantasy Intimate stakes
    • Burn Rate
      Short film  •  Blue-collar survival
      Short

      A dialogue-free short film following a blue-collar worker’s relentless fight to satisfy his hyper-metabolism. Blending stark realism with visceral imagery, the film explores the physical, emotional, and financial toll of survival in a world where basic needs can consume everything.

      Status: Completed short film script
      Script Excerpt — Opening Scene

      FADE IN:

      INT. KITCHEN – EARLY MORNING

      Muted light filters in through slatted blinds.
      Dust hangs in the air like fine mist.

      A MAN (late 40s, thin, hollow-eyed) enters frame.
      He sets a plate on the table. Then another.
      And another.

      Eggs. Toast. Bacon. Pancakes.

      Enough food for three... or one man with no choice.

      He sits. Still.

      Stares at the food.

      Then, with a mechanical motion, he picks up his fork.
      Chew. Swallow.

      The clock ticks faintly.

      Steady.

      Accusatory.
      Dialogue-free Economic pressure
    • Finality
      Short film  •  Intimate drama
      Short

      Robert hasn’t seen his mother in years. When he walks into her nursing home unannounced, it isn’t for closure; it’s for clarity. What begins as a brittle reunion becomes a reckoning with years of denial, revision, and silence. A restrained, emotionally charged drama about the cost of truth that never came, and the strength it takes to finally walk away.

      Status: Completed short film script
      Script Excerpt — The Reunion
      INT. NURSING HOME LOBBY – AFTERNOON

      A quiet, beige lobby.
      Too clean. Too calm.

      ROBERT hesitates, then steps forward.

      RECEPTIONIST
      Mr. Whitaker, right?
      It’s been... a long time.

      ROBERT
      It has.

      INT. VISITING ROOM – AFTERNOON

      Muted sunlight through thin curtains.
      A room built for polite conversation.

      Robert sits stiffly at a small table.
      Across from him, his mother adjusts herself; already choosing a version of the truth.

      MOTHER
      I wasn’t expecting it to be you.
      I thought your sister was here.

      ROBERT
      I don’t want to be here.

      That lands.

      MOTHER
      Then why come at all?

      ROBERT
      Because I’m tired of this dance.
      Family reckoning Emotional realism Quiet confrontation
    • Fractured Origins
      Short film  •  Psychological thriller / speculative drama
      Short

      Melissa is grounded in her routines; parenting chaos, sibling calls, and the quiet exhaustion of an ordinary evening. But one casual question fractures the life she knows. As her home shifts and her children vanish, Melissa finds herself trapped in a version of her life that feels both intimately hers and terrifyingly wrong. A haunting psychological short exploring identity, memory, and the cost of asking “what if,” serving as a prequel to the feature project Fractured Echoes.

      Status: Completed short film script
      Script Excerpt — The Fracture
      INT. LIVING ROOM – CONTINUOUS

      Melissa sinks into the couch, scrolling her phone with that numb, end-of-day autopilot.

      Kid photos. Birthday cakes. Beach trips. The usual noise.

      Then...
      A photo.
      A grainy, sun-faded group shot from almost twenty years ago.
      A bunch of teenagers piled together at some long-forgotten party.

      Jason’s in the middle.
      Melissa beside him, both of them stupidly, uncomplicatedly happy in the way only teenagers can be; no bills, no kids, no mortgages, no missed calls.

      She stops scrolling.

      Her thumb hovers over the image.
      Too long.

      She zooms in on her younger face.
      Then his.

      Something flickers behind her eyes; not longing, not regret, just a quiet, involuntary ache from a room she thought she’d locked decades ago.

      Her thumb moves to her wedding ring.
      She rubs it once.
      Not dramatic... just... reflex.

      She blinks, tilts her head, almost as if realizing she’s still staring.

      But she doesn’t scroll yet.
      She taps Jason’s profile.
      Another old photo loads; him holding his newborn niece in a hospital chair.
      Melissa lingers again, the hesitation almost imperceptible.

      A notification pings, snapping her back.

      Melissa locks the screen fast, like she caught herself drifting somewhere she shouldn’t.

      She exhales; not tired, not overwhelmed.

      Unsettled.
      Her eyes drift toward the hallway.

      Toward the kids’ room.

      For a beat, something cracks behind her expression... a flicker of doubt, of distance, of something she can’t name.

      And then...

      Silence.

      Absolute.

      Sudden.

      Like the house stopped breathing.
      Psychological fracture Speculative identity Memory & consequence
    • Last Seen
      Short film  •  Psychological horror / tech-paranoia thriller
      Short

      Still grieving the death of her partner, Lena discovers her webcam displaying her own image; thirty seconds into the future. At first it’s unsettling. Then it becomes terrifying. As time fractures and reality begins rewriting itself in real time, Lena realizes the truth may not be behind her… but watching her. A tech-driven psychological horror about grief, memory, and the digital traces we leave behind.

      Status: Completed short film script
      Script Excerpt — The Delay
      INT. APARTMENT – NIGHT

      A dim, cluttered apartment.
      A laptop sits open on the table.

      The WEBCAM LIGHT turns on by itself.

      Lena’s face appears on screen.
      Top corner text reads:
      +00:30 — LIVE

      Lena raises her hand and waves.

      Nothing happens.

      Two beats later, the Lena on screen waves back.

      She freezes.

      Lena lifts her hand again, slower this time.
      On screen, her future self mirrors it... thirty seconds too late.

      A tear wells in Lena’s eye.

      On screen, Future Lena wipes a tear that hasn’t fallen yet.
      Tech paranoia Psychological horror Grief & memory
    • Michael and the Morning Star
      Short film  •  Philosophical chamber piece
      Short

      Michael, a teenager with unanswered questions, performs a summoning ritual; not for power, but for answers. When Satan himself appears, the encounter defies every expectation: no fire, no bargains, just a dialogue about scripture, suffering, and truth. As the boy presses with questions the church never answered, Satan responds with unsettling candor and surprising empathy. The conversation unravels Michael’s anger and grief, culminating in an emotional breakdown that leaves both figures exposed. Minimalist and intimate, Michael and the Morning Star is a quiet yet powerful chamber piece. A meditation on faith, mortality, and the need to be heard.

      Status: Completed short film script
      Script Excerpt — The Summoning
      INT. EMPTY ROOM – NIGHT

      A barren, windowless room.
      A pentagram drawn in chalk. Candles burn at each point.

      MICHAEL, a tired teenage boy, sits at the edge of the circle,a worn scrap of parchment in one hand… a Bible beside him.

      He glances between them.
      Once.
      Twice.

      He exhales, then begins speaking in Latin; hesitant, but resolute.

      MICHAEL
      Non ad nocendum voco.
      Non sacrificium offero.
      Tantum loqui cupio.

      Silence.

      The candle flames tremble.
      Smoke curls from cracks in the floor.

      A FIGURE forms within it; barefoot, simply dressed.
      SATAN steps into the circle.

      SATAN
      You called?

      Michael looks up, composed.

      MICHAEL
      I did. I just wanted to talk.

      Satan blinks.

      SATAN
      Let me get this straight.
      You summoned the devil...
      and you don’t want power, money, or revenge?

      MICHAEL
      No.

      SATAN
      You just want to talk?

      A beat.
      Genuine curiosity.

      MICHAEL
      Yeah. I tried praying.
      That didn’t work.
      So... you’re plan B.
      Two-hander Faith & doubt
    • The Lost Scrolls
      Short film  •  Magical realism / philosophical fantasy
      Short

      When a young archaeologist uncovers a hidden passage beneath the earth, she discovers a vast underground library untouched by time. Inside, knowledge thought lost or destroyed has not only survived; it’s been waiting. As she communicates with the quiet head librarian, she learns that language, intent, and purpose are keys far older than doors. A meditative, mythic short about knowledge as responsibility and the quiet power of preservation.

      Status: Completed short film script
      Script Excerpt — First Contact
      INT. MODERN LIBRARY – DAY

      A quiet, sunlit library.
      People work at desks. Pages turn. Chairs slide softly.
      The ARCHAEOLOGIST stands still; dusty boots on clean carpet.
      No one notices her.

      Across the room, a MAN sits at a desk.
      Ordinary. Calm.
      He watches her reflection in a glass panel.

      She approaches.

      HEAD LIBRARIAN
      May I help you?

      She studies his mouth carefully.
      Processes.
      Then signs, slow and precise.

      ARCHAEOLOGIST
      I... am... lost.

      He doesn’t understand.
      Tries again.

      HEAD LIBRARIAN
      Where did you enter?

      She signs again. Nothing lands.

      A pause.
      Not awkward. Considered.

      He reaches into his desk, pulls out a notebook and pen.
      Writes something. Slides it to her.

      She reads.
      Shakes her head.
      Hands it back.

      He realizes.
      The language is wrong.
      He murmurs something under his breath and moves his fingers over the notebook.

      The ink doesn’t glow.
      The page doesn’t change.

      But the air above it ripples... like heat rising from stone.

      She blinks.

      And understands.
      Philosophical fantasy Knowledge & preservation Magic through language
    • The New Morning
      Short film  •  Introspective thriller / grounded character drama
      Short

      A quiet morning jog turns dangerous when a knife-wielding stranger steps out of the fog; but instead of fear, the would-be victim offers calm defiance. As the confrontation unfolds, control slips, roles invert, and both figures are forced to confront the truth behind their rituals. A minimalist, dialogue-driven thriller about power, purpose, and the ways we move through pain to survive it.

      Status: Completed short film script
      Script Excerpt — The Encounter
      EXT. JOGGING TRAIL – PRE-DAWN

      Fog clings low to the ground.
      A lone JOGGER runs; steady, practiced.

      A FIGURE steps out of the mist.
      A knife glints.

      KILLER
      Stop.

      The Jogger slows, but doesn’t freeze.
      They jog lightly in place.

      JOGGER
      What, that’s your opener?

      The Killer stiffens.

      KILLER
      You’re supposed to be scared.

      JOGGER
      Why? Do you need me to be?

      That lands harder than fear.

      The Jogger stretches casually, one leg up on a stump. using the Killer’s shoulder for balance.

      KILLER
      (realizing)
      Are you... using me to stretch?

      JOGGER
      You stepped into my routine.
      Adapt.
      Two-hander Power dynamics Ritual & identity
    • The Soul’s Foundation
      Short film  •  Prequel to Horizon
      Proof / prequel

      In this intimate prequel to Horizon of the Soul, a young Josh works side by side with his father to rebuild a battered Volvo cabover truck. What begins as a practical restoration becomes a symbol of resilience, legacy, and the quiet strength passed from father to son. Their shared work forges the emotional foundation that will carry Josh into the struggles of his adult life. The Soul’s Foundation is a tender portrait of family, labor, and the things we build to last beyond ourselves.What starts as a practical project becomes the emotional groundwork for the journey in Horizon of the Soul.

      Status: Completed short film script
      Script Excerpt — The Discovery
      EXT. COUNTRY HIGHWAY – LATE AFTERNOON

      A weathered pickup truck rolls down a two-lane road.
      Low sun. Summer haze.

      Inside, JOSH (12) flicks sunflower seed shells out the window.
      His dad drives with quiet focus.

      They pass a small trucking yard.

      Dad’s eyes lock on something... just for a second.
      He blinks. Checks the rearview.
      Eases off the gas.

      JOSH
      What?

      Dad doesn’t answer.
      Turns into a gravel driveway ahead, loops back.

      EXT. TRUCKING YARD – MOMENTS LATER

      There it is; near the back of the lot.

      A white Volvo cabover.
      Flat-fronted. No decals. No shine.
      Out of fashion. Out of place.

      A FOR SALE sign in the windshield.

      Dad shuts off the engine.
      Just sits there.

      JOSH
      We’re not here for tires, are we?

      Dad smiles... small, honest.

      DAD
      Not anymore.
      Truck restoration Father & son
    • The Soul’s Reckoning
      Short film  •  Epilogue to Light
      Proof / epilogue

      Years after the fire and the custody battle, Josh has settled into a fragile peace with the loss of his daughter. Enraged, Sylvie barges into his home demanding answers. Josh calls the police himself, refusing to be cornered. What follows is a calm but unflinching confrontation, where Josh explains his choice with clarity, cutting through denial with devastating finality to The Soul Saga.

      Status: Completed short film script
      Script Excerpt — The Reckoning
      EXT. JOSH’S FRONT YARD – NIGHT

      JOSH
      Actions have consequences. She lied; likely coached by you. So I put distance between us.
      She is not my daughter anymore. She is my ex-daughter. I haven’t claimed her since she made me walk away.
      She gets nothing.

      SYLVIE
      (breaking)
      You’d let your own daughter die just to hurt me?

      JOSH
      She’s not my daughter. You made sure of that.
      I’m under no obligation to turn over anything. She’s legally an adult. The court would laugh you out.
      She is not entitled to my medical records.
      (beat)
      Just because someone is blood doesn’t mean they’re entitled to forgiveness.
      Quintilogy closer Minimalist drama
    • Shorts in Development

      Conceptual and outlined short films currently in development.

    • No One's Coming
      Short film  •  Superhero deconstruction
      Short

      What begins as an act of villainy becomes an existential crisis. When a nemesis is captured, the villain braces for the inevitable heroic rescue. But as days stretch into weeks, no one comes. The prisoner spirals into despair, while the villain, confronted with the silence, begins to doubt not just his plan, but his own identity and purpose. No One's Coming strips the superhero myth to its core, presenting a minimalist psychological drama about abandonment, power, and the fragility of meaning.

      Status: Outline completed - draft underway
      Minimalist Psychological
    • Campfire Killer Joke
      Short film  •  Cozy horror-comedy
      Short

      Equal parts eerie and playful, this short begins like a traditional ghost story; flickering flames, wide eyes, and rising tension, before pulling the rug with a comedic twist that turns fear into laughter.

      Status: Outline completed - draft underway
      Campfire vibes Kids + adults
    • Operation: Exploding Lava
      Short film  •  Sibling science chaos
      Short

      The older brother meticulously crafts a classic volcano for a school project, complete with red-dyed “lava” and dramatic flair worthy of a mad scientist. His younger brother applauds the effort... then casually demonstrates that a pack of Mentos and a bottle of soda can achieve the same effect in seconds. One spectacular geyser later, both boys end up soaked, laughing, and reminded that sometimes science is more fun when it’s shared.

      Status: Outline completed - draft underway
      Family-friendly Practical effects
    • A Solid Day
      Short film  •  Trucking slice of life
      Short

      Drawn from real-world trucking experience, this short captures the rhythm of the job; the early starts, yard chatter, highway solitude, and the small human moments that break the grind. With no manufactured drama, it’s an authentic look at blue-collar perseverance and the beauty found in repetition.

      Status: Short film concept in development (no script drafted yet)
      Drawn from the road Minimalist realism
    • Game Night Meltdown
      Short film  •  Family tabletop comedy
      Short

      A wholesome comedy short that captures the absurd magic of family tabletop gaming. What starts as a serious fantasy quest devolves into side chatter, rule debates, and a climactic “riddle” that’s really just one giant dad joke. The eldest child’s exasperation seals the night; the perfect blend of eye-rolls, laughter, and shared imagination.

      Status: Short film concept in development (no script drafted yet)
      RPG energy Wholesome chaos
    • The Weight of Small Things
      Short film  •  Coming-of-age drama
      Short

      When a sentimental toy goes missing, an teen turns detective, retracing years of growing up through small household memories and flashbacks to her younger self. The search ends in relief as she finds the toy; only for her little brother to ask if he can have it. After a quiet moment of hesitation, she hands it over, realizing the best stories keep moving forward.

      Status: Short film concept in development (no script drafted yet)
      Letting go Sibling bond
    • Beyond the Ascent
      Short film  •  Mythic spiritual fantasy / philosophical parable
      Short

      A contemplative odyssey about faith, marriage, and free will. A man climbs Mount Olympus to honor his wife’s gods, expecting only wind and stone; and instead finds the Olympians waiting. Gifted a life among mortals in ancient Greece, he experiences her faith as lived reality, bringing modern instincts into an ancient world. But as wonder gives way to longing, he realizes the gift is not the one he truly desires. When offered a choice that no god can make for him, he must decide whether transcendence is worth the cost of home.

      Status: Full outline completed - script not yet drafted
      Mythic odyssey Faith & marriage Ancient Greece Free will
    • Time Slip
      Short film  •  Micro-thriller
      Short

      A fleeting mirror glitch shows what appears to be a betrayal from days ahead. Unable to shake it, the protagonist begins connecting dots that don’t exist, their paranoia tightening as the “future date” approaches. Subtle visual effects blend with grounded realism as the tension peaks; until the truth breaks through: the reflection wasn’t infidelity at all, but a surprise celebration.

      Status: Outline completed — draft underway
      Light sci-fi flavor Single-location