Discover the Stories

The annual list of the town's best-unproduced feature screenplays, voted on by 500 film executives, features 83 scripts from both known and unknown writers. One such standout is "One Night Only" by Travis Braun, set in a world where premarital sex is illegal except on one night. Two strangers embark on a journey to find someone to spend that night with.

Another script, "Playdate" by Marie Østerbye, takes an unexpected turn as Alice faces her childhood bully at a playdate. The evening unfolds into a psychological battle as past scars resurface.

AI and Corporate Struggles

In "Alignment" by Natan Dotan, a board-member at a booming AI company grapples with corporate politics and warped incentives. He tries to prevent his colleagues' ignorance from causing a global catastrophe.

This theme continues in "Tony" by Lou Howe and Todd Bartels, where a young Anthony Bourdain discovers his life's calling during a summer dishwashing job.

Romance and Drama

"Maya — a smart, wry nurse — is swept up in an immersive love in 'Love of Your Life' by Julia Cox. This love sets her life on a new trajectory.

In "How to Save a Marriage" by Ross Evans, a husband and wife join a mysterious couples retreat, only to discover a dangerous cult. Their marriage is put to the test.

Thrills and Mysteries

"The 7 Guys You Date Before Marriage" by Julia Yorks follows a newly single woman as she navigates seven different romantic entanglements. Each encounter prepares her for her future husband.

In "Vanished" by Samuel Franco and Evan Kilgore, Violet disappears as a teen and reappears with no memory. Her family's journey to accept her back is fraught with secrets.

Action and Adventure

"Assembly Required" by Kevin Yang takes place during a clandestine overnight stay at Burbank IKEA, where four friends get caught in a firefight between rival criminal organizations.

"Test Drive" by Matt Venne is a story of a down-on-his-luck car salesman who takes a mysterious stranger on a test drive that turns into a dangerous crime spree.

Other Notable Scripts

The list also includes scripts like "Bloody Mingo" by Jonathan Easley, where a deputy investigates a potential homicide in the Appalachian mountainside and encounters a strange mountain community.

"BO Knows Infinity" by Adam Best tells the story of Bo Jackson stuck in a time loop, learning valuable lessons along the way.