A roadman is haunted by the restless spirit of the infamous Tudor Queen... Bloody Mary.
Type:
Short
Status:
For sale
Page Count:
12pp
Genre:
Comedy, Drama
Budget:
Shoestring
Age Rating:
17+
Synopsis/Details
A poignant comedic drama featuring the most genuine portrayal of a monarch of her era. This short story is crafted from a feature-length script and will be made as a proof of concept. Leroy (25, African-English, London) is haunted by the ghost of Bloody Mary Tudor (42, Queen Mary I of England, daughter of Henry VIII) after visiting Westminster Abbey for a spirit night with his love interest, Ihuoma.
All Accolades & Coverage

This short script has not been entered into competitions, but the feature-length script has the following accolades...

Final Draft's Big Break (USA) - Quarterfinalist.
Screencraft Fellowship (USA) - Quarterfinalist.
Filmmatic Comedy (USA) - Quarterfinalist.
Inroads Fellowship (USA) - Quarterfinalist.
Best Script Award London Summer '23 (UK) - Best Young Screenwriter Award.
TMFF Feb-March (UK) - 2nd Overall Winner.
Paperscreenplay (UK) - Nominated (2nd place) in 2 Categories.
Manchester Film Festival (UK) - Quarterfinalist.
Best Script Award London Spring '23 (UK) - Official Selection.
International Film Festival of Wales (UK) - Shortlisted with potential to win (ongoing).
WeScreenplay Coverage (USA) - x2 "Consider" rating.
Coverfly (USA) - Top 13% of all projects.
Black List (USA) - 7/10 Average Rating.

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Submitted: 2023-Nov-28
Last Updated: 2025-Apr-06
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The Writer: Aeon Solo

Writing became an unexpected, but treasured hobby in January 2019. I published a book later that same year and contributed to 3 anthology projects with other authors throughout 2019-2021. In November 2021, I discovered screenwriting, which was always my true passion as a storyteller. I have drafted several projects of varying genres and formats. I recently penned some short stories, including a shortened version of my primary feature, Bloody Mary. My deep passion is sci-fi and fantasy, but many of the projects I seek to produce first are lower-budget and comedic. Comedic, but poignant. I write whatever comes to mind. Bloody Mary has received a positive reception in competitions, including a… Go to bio
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