Prison Inc. by Mark Palmer | Script Revolution

Prison Inc.

When inmate Gregory Bishop faces certain death, he discovers and taps into the forgotten white-collar skills of his fellow inmates within the prison walls and PRISON INC is born.

Type:

  • TV Pilot

Status:

  • For sale
Page Count: 
70pp

Genre:

  • Crime, Drama, Thriller

Budget:

  • Independent

Age Rating:

  • 13+
Synopsis/Details: 

We are introduced to brilliant and charming sociopath Gregory Bishop in this the pilot episode of my crime thriller television series PRISON INC. Bishop is serving a life sentence for the world's most notorious fraudulent scheme. When facing almost certain death Bishop discovers the untapped potential of the inmates within the prison. By helping the warden free his daughter, Bishop ends up being a pawn in the warden's own political ambitions. Faced with his own greed, his new therapist, his goal of parole or escape and a choice of life or death the idea of a “Prison Incorporated” is born.

All Accolades & Coverage: 

26th Annual Fade in Awards First 10 Pages Competition - SEMI-FINALIST

Submitted: December 9, 2021
Last Updated: December 9, 2021

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The Writer: Mark Palmer
I'm a professional stand-up comic (almost 20yrs), actor, writer & voice artist. Originally from Cape Town, South Africa, now based in the United Kingdom. Prior to finding my calling in the world of entertainment I obtained my law degree from UNISA (University of South Africa) while I worked for the Department of Justice. Once I qualified I became a Public Prosecutor (to work off my study debts) and put some of the most vile, evil human beings behind bars. When I write about man's inhumanity to man, I know what I'm talking about because I've seen it first hand. From there I went into the legal financial world, but that's lame and boring so I'll end this backstory right here. I've also... Go to bio

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