I mainly write feature-length screenplays. The ones shown below are all currently hosted or listed on The Black List website, blcklst.com
SECOND GLANCE
Contemporary drama/mystery/thriller
A small-town sheriff with a troubled past tries to uncover the truth about a suspicious death, but as he becomes intrigued by a cagey female witness he’s sure he’s seen somewhere before, he unwittingly puts both their lives in danger.
From an evaluation on The Black List: “No real estate is wasted in this expertly crafted mystery/thriller that builds effective suspense with compelling drama and multi-dimensional characters.”
PAGE Awards 2011 Silver Prize for Drama
(Previously optioned)
ISOLDA
Historical drama
England, early 12th century: A privileged young girl destined for marriage accidentally causes the death of an abusive knight. As she flees across a country on the brink of civil war she begins to imagine a different future for herself, but the knight’s brutal brother is determined to take revenge.
From an evaluation on The Black List: “a script with remarkable potential, weaving a captivating tale against the backdrop of 12th-century England. The narrative skillfully blends elements of action, drama, and character-driven storytelling, anchored by the compelling protagonist, Isolda.”
PAGE Awards 2022 Quarter-Finalist
QUEEN OF ENGLAND
Historical drama, based on true events
12th century England: When King Henry dies without a legitimate male heir, the resulting power struggle becomes a personal battle between two formidable women.
From an evaluation on The Black List: “A solid structure and excellent writing propel the story forward, delivering intense battle sequences and political intrigue that is both informative and appropriately dramatic for the audience.”
PAGE Awards 2024 Quarter-Finalist