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.
Read the first ten pages of Second Glance (pdf)
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.”
An earlier draft won the PAGE Awards 2011 Silver Prize for Drama.
Second Glance has previously been 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