A ragtag group of children play Cops and Robbers in an abandoned playground. But some of them don't know what's at stake... (Cowritten with Rick Hansberry)
Type:
Short
Status:
For sale
Page Count:
9pp
Genre:
Horror
Budget:
Shoestring
Age Rating:
13+
Synopsis/Details
For those seeking to produce an anthology/trilogy, Jailbreak has two companion pieces (written by Rick Hansberry, Gary Howell and Sally Meyer) in different genres which could be combined for festivals!
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Submitted: 2021-Apr-29
Last Updated: 2022-Dec-19
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The Writer: J.E. Clarke
Known for her unique characters and plots, J.E. Clarke has optioned her feature length horror, " Containment " with Primestar Film Group (director Mike Elliott of Scorpion King 4 attached), her SF feature " Stream " with Purryburry Productions, John Noble of " Fringe " and " Lord of the Rings " previously attached. Her fantasy/SF " Evergreen " (cowritten for Adam Zeulhke of Zenoscope Productions), is currently in preproduction, along with Entanglement (Director/Cowriter David Manocchio), and international thriller Blood Type (Director/Cowriter Dan Thorens.) Currently seeking representation, Ms. Clarke's portfolio of work is also available at http://www.philclarkejr.com/jec.html. Go to bio
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