Screenwriting
Selected Works
Soviet Rebel Girl
(Non-musical Pilot)
FORMAT/GENRE: Serialized TV Dramedy
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LOGLINE: In 1970s Moscow, a nerdy high school senior discovers the world of bootleg rock records while navigating her overbearing mother, her peppy Communist sister, and the totalitarian Soviet government.
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AWARDS: Silver Prize -- 2021 PAGE Awards
NOTABLE RATINGS: Coverfly -- Top 1% in Genre/Format
Coverfly -- Top 3% of All Projects
"Jump!"
FORMAT/GENRE: Teen Musical Short
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LOGLINE: Three high school campers must each face their fears before the summer is over.
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PRODUCTION: Commissioned and produced by MT Shorts and the Atlanta Workshop Players.
"Puppr"
FORMAT/GENRE: Sci-Fi Short
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LOGLINE: An old man's peace and quiet is disturbed when he's gifted a robot pet.
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ANONYMOUS JUDGE FEEDBACK:
"I am absolutely blown away by the talent and depth that this script shows. It is very rare to find a 5 page script that has a solid 3-act structure, excellent narrative drive, deeply developed characters with a solid arc, and a beautiful and heartfelt story. This is one of the best short film scripts I have ever read and I believe this film needs to be produced. I congratulate you on this incredible script. "
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"Wonderful, touching, and hilarious..."
"Heaven/Helen"
FORMAT/GENRE: Short Mystery
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LOGLINE: After a skywritten message intrudes on a funeral, a young widow and her older stepson search for who sent it.
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ANONYMOUS JUDGE FEEDBACK:
"You nailed every aspect of this story, from the pacing and the structure to the characters and the dialogue. I found myself genuinely thrilled by every twist and turn the mystery took!"
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"...clever, suspenseful screenplay... The revelation... was shocking and chilling.... This brought a tear to my eyes."
"I Am Trash"
FORMAT/GENRE: Mockumentary Short
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LOGLINE: A documentary about New York City's dirtiest resident is interrupted by an angry landlord.
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ANONYMOUS JUDGE FEEDBACK:
"...full of oddball charm, and it's great fun to explore the world of Gabriel the trash monster."
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"....fun, quirky... The concept of a garbage monster was original and clever. "
"...quirky and creative... Very unique."
"Zoe's Bat Mitzvah"
FORMAT/GENRE: Action-Comedy Short
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LOGLINE: Zoe's Bat Mitzvah party is a snooze until her dad gets kidnapped.
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ANONYMOUS JUDGE FEEDBACK:
"The comedy in this piece, utilising both Zoe's character and the setting itself, provided a refreshing perspective on the Action/Adventure genre."
"Wow!... Very unpredictable story that offered a fun read."
Other shorts include "Avi & Zane" (a comedy set at Purim), "My Chemical Rom-Com" (about a teen emo rock band), "Catch and Release" (a wordless fairy tale), "Ghost Light" (a ghost story at the ballet).