A flawed carpenter must give up all his vices and find faith to inherit $50 million from his mother-in-law—or lose it all to her dog.
Type:
Feature
Status:
For sale
Page Count:
90pp
Genre:
Comedy, Family
Budget:
Independent
Age Rating:
13+
Synopsis/Details
Mason Wilder, a blue-collar screw-up, is barely holding it together with his sarcastic humor and self-destructive habits. After the sudden death of his rich, judgmental mother-in-law, Seraphina Mondragón, Mason learns he’s been left her entire $50 million fortune—under one condition: he must give up all his vices (smoking, drinking, gambling, junk food, etc.) and live a virtuous life for one full year, or the money goes to her dog, Tootsie. Initially viewing it as a con, Mason pretends to find faith, enlisting his dysfunctional family’s help to pull off a holy makeover. But as Hartman, the estate’s cold and calculating executor, keeps tabs on his every move, and as real challenges test his ability to change, Mason begins to stumble toward actual growth. Meanwhile, his daughter Elizebeth gets caught in a shady business deal, and his wife Birdie pleads for the change to be genuine. ​ As the fake faith journey spirals into real reflection, the comedy deepens into something more emotionally resonant. In the end, Mason might not just win the money—he might win back his family’s respect, and maybe even his own.

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The Writer: Judah Ray

Judah Ray stands as an accomplished Producer, Screenwriter, and Director, with over one hundred accolades for his work in both short and feature films. He has earned a coveted spot on the notorious BLCKLST and has been recognized as a Top 1% writer on Coverfly’s Red List. He is the founder of A-Level Pictures, a testament to his unwavering dedication to the art of storytelling. Notably, one of his feature scripts, If She Screams, has been produced and is available on platforms worldwide. His directorial debut, Making Peace—which he also scripted—earned over a hundred honors on the festival circuit, including Best Short, Best Drama, Best Screenplay, Best Concept, and Best Cinematography,… Go to bio
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