Thanks McManus for the heads up on Emma from Focus Films and Nomadland, but regretably, Searchlight Pictures are being dicks about it and will let you read the script if you have a guild password.

Anyhoo – here is Emma and check out other scripts studios are posting for award consideration.

Emma – Undated, unspecified draft script by Eleanor Catton (Based on the novel by Jane Austen) – hosted by: Focus Features – in pdf format

Jane Austen’s beloved comedy about finding your equal and earning your happy ending, is reimagined in this. Handsome, clever, and rich, Emma Woodhouse is a restless queen bee without rivals in her sleepy little town. In this glittering satire of social class and the pain of growing up, Emma must adventure through misguided matches and romantic missteps to find the love that has been there all along.

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GLITTER AND GLOW (6-page short drama screenplay) Written by David Lambertson

A magical ornament serves as a reminder of loved ones.

There’s something about the holidays that make us all warm and gooey inside. It’s that sentimental time of year when you can truly appreciate the company of your loved ones and create very special memories. It’s also a time when we think back and reminisce about the magic of past holidays, remembering special times with loved ones who are no longer with us. David Lamberton’s 2nd-place OWC winner captures that warmth and sentimentality perfectly in this touching holiday tearjerker.

The story begins with six-year-old Emma and her Grandpa decorating the Christmas tree. Every ornament and strand of tinsel is arranged intricately. And, as Grandpa tells Emma, every ornament has some kind of special meaning. One golden ornament in particular bearing the smiling face of Grandma, who sadly passed years ago, especially carries heartfelt meaning. Grandma, who was a glass blower, created the ornament herself, as Grandpa explains during his story, describing the ornament’s magical history…

Twenty-five years later, Emma, now a mommy, decorates the Christmas tree with her five-year-old son, Timmy. But the mood feels a bit somber with Emma grieving the recent loss of her beloved Grandpa. She tells Timmy of past Christmases spent with him, helping him decorate the tree every year. And then she shows him that special ornament bearing Grandma’s face that she inherited from Grandpa, telling Timmy about it’s magical origins… when something even more magical happens…

Without being overly sentimental or settling for cheese, “Glitter Glow” is a genuinely touching and magical tale that would make Scrooge himself shed a tear. And with its low budget, this would be very easy to film. I recommend that filmmakers scoop this one up quickly and film it in time for the holidays next year!

BUDGET: Shoe-string. Two simple locations (houses/rooms) and four actors.

ABOUT THE WRITER: David Lambertson: I took up writing rather late in life having already been retired before I put pen to paper (okay – finger to computer key) for the first time. My favorite genres to read and write are dramedies and romantic comedies. In addition to this short, I have written four features; “The Last Statesman” (a 2015 PAGE finalist and a Nicholl’s and BlueCat quarter-finalist), “The Beginning of The End and The End” (a PAGE Semi-Finalist). “Taking Stock” (a drama) and a new comedy – “Screw You Tube”. Want to learn more? Reach Dave at dlambertson (at) hotmail! And visit his website.

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About the Reviewer: Michael J. Kospiah is the award-winning screenwriter of critically acclaimed indie-thriller, The Suicide Theory (79% Rotten Tomatoes – available on Amazon Prime, Itunes, Google Play, etc) and 2020’s upcoming Aussie thriller, Rage. His horror feature, They Never Left is currently in development.

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A PIXIE LITTLE CHRISTMAS (6-page short animation screenplay) by MATTHEW TAYLOR

When a Pixie’s home is stolen, his anger endangers a little girl’s Christmas.

In what could very well be a new, animated Christmas classic comes our December OWC Writers’ Choice: a magical, heartfelt, G-rated tale that truly exemplifies the spirit of the holidays. I was actually very surprised to learn that it was written by Matthew Taylor, who’s work tends to explore much darker territory – which only goes to show just how versatile he is as a writer.

We follow the journey of a tiny, tree-dwelling pixie named Caspian, who discovers that his pine-needled, evergreen conifer home has been chopped down and to be used as a Christmas tree.

A down-on-his-luck father, low on cash, surprises his adorable six-year-old daughter, Eva, when he arrives home with the tree. Filled with joy and delight, Eva reminds us of ourselves back when we were kids during the holidays.

However, his wife doesn’t seem so happy about it.

Caspian, who continues to live in the tree, also seems pretty steamed by the situation. He’s especially annoyed by all the flashing lights and ornaments Eva worked so hard to decorate the tree with – that little girl vandalized his home!

Seeking retribution, Caspian destroys all the decorations while everyone’s asleep – proudly dusting off his hands afterwards, he seems very satisfied with his handy work.

But when Eva discovers the mess, it breaks her heart. It’s already been a rough year for her family and she knows that she won’t be receiving many gifts. This tree was pretty much the only thing keeping her spirits up. Her sadness and disappointment tugs at our heartstrings – including Caspian’s. Overcome with guilt, the once-angry pixie has a change of heart and becomes determined to make Christmas special again for Eva.

In the vein of other feel-good animated shorts such as “Feast” (a personal favorite of mine), this script really works on so many levels, especially on an emotional level. I read the script two days ago and I’m still smiling.

BUDGET: Depends on what type of animation is used. But I think this would work in a number of styles: traditional, classical style animation, stop-motion or more complex, Pixar-style animation.

ABOUT THE WRITER: Matthew Taylor is an accountant from Shakespeare’s county. Though fairly new to screenwriting, he is a naturally gifted storyteller hitting his stride as a writer, recently securing an option for one of his scripts. Though he’s always learning and looking to improve his craft, his skill level is far more advanced than most writers with similarly limited experience. Matthew spends his spare time reading scripts and books. His dream is to be able to make a living from screenwriting, specializing in the science fiction and fantasy genres. Matt can be reached at: scripts.by.mt (a) gmail.

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Over on the Original Unproduced Scripts page are fifteen scripts for your reading pleasure.

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The Picture of Jonathan Laslow (16 page drama, crime, murder, suspense) by James McCormick

A bankrupt mill owner turns to a rich friend for help but soon wishes he hadn’t when he learns the terrible price he must pay in return.

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Saint Frances – July 6, 2018 Shooting Draft script by Kelly O’Sullivan – hosted by: Variety – in pdf format

Thirty-four-year-old aimless server Bridget hasn’t yet achieved her goal of becoming a respected writer. When casual relations with a younger ‘nice guy’ leads to an unexpected confrontation with potential motherhood, she manifests a job nannying a pint-sized spirit guide disguised as an obstinate six-year-old. 

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Thanks Bob on the heads up on these three scripts for Oscar Consideration from Sony Pictures Classics

The Climb – Undated, unspecified draft script by Michael Covino & Kyle Marvin – hosted by: Sony Classics – in pdf format

Kyle and Mike are best friends who share a close bond – until Mike sleeps with Kyle’s fiancée. The Climb is about a tumultuous but enduring relationship between two men across many years of laughter, heartbreak and rage. It is also the story of real-life best friends who turn their profound connection into a rich, humane and frequently uproarious film about the boundaries (or lack thereof) in all close friendships.

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The Father – Undated final script script by Florian Zeller and Christopher Hampton – hosted by: Sony Classics – in pdf format

A man refuses all assistance from his daughter as he ages. As he tries to make sense of his changing circumstances, he begins to doubt his loved ones, his own mind and even the fabric of his reality.

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I Carry You With Me (Te Llevo Conmigo) – Undated final script script by Heidi Ewing and Alan Page Arriaga – hosted by: Sony Classics – in pdf format

An epic love story spanning decades is sparked by a chance encounter between two men in provincial Mexico. Based on a true story, ambition and societal pressure propel an aspiring chef to leave his soulmate and make the treacherous journey to New York, where life will never be the same.

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AFTER ACTION (9-page short drama screenplay) by STEVE MEREDITH

A young Army JAG attorney defending a soldier on trial for assaulting a superior officer must convince the opposing counsel to have a redacted after-action report declassified… a report that could exonerate the mentally ill defendant.

There’s a very blurred line between right and wrong in writer Steven Meredith’s courtroom military drama, After Action – a masterclass in dialogue. Yes, film is a show me medium, but when dialogue is this good, seeing two people talk can be just as fascinating as a dazzling set piece. In what reads like a play – this is 99% dialogue – every moment of dialogue simmers with tension as grizzled Captain Peter Crawford faces off with young army JAG attorney, Lieutenant Benjamin Walker in a chess game of words.

Though this has the feel of a military courtroom drama, it all takes place in a conference room as young Lieutenant Walker tries to convince Captain Crawford to have a completely redacted after-action report declassified to help exonerate his mentally ill defendant, Private Sam Ross who faces charges for violently attacking his commanding officer. But he claims that the attack was provoked by constant abuse at his commanding officer’s hands that caused severe PTSD.

Lieutenant Walker’s client faces an uphill battle though.

Of course, there’s much more to the story – and that redacted after-action report could very well determine the fate of Private Ross.

Just as compelling as the strongest scenes in A Few Good Men, this would be a piece of cake to film, especially when taking COVID precautions into account.

BUDGET: Shoe string. Two actors and a conference room.

ABOUT THE WRITER: Steve Meredith began writing short screenplays as a student in college, and while he currently works as a small business lender, in his spare time he continues to write heavily dialog driven short screenplays that are ideally suited for production by independent film companies, or student filmmakers. Steve holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Seton Hill University, and he currently lives in Western Pennsylvania with his wife Kelly, and his son Preston. Steve can be reached at: steve.meredith (a) live.com

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Geek (4 page short, drama) by Cindy L. Keller

When a fifteen year old boy is unable to get any help from authorities for the bullying he’s been suffering through for the past two years, he snaps and ends it himself.

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