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The Writer: Anthony Cawood
Award-winning screenwriter with one feature produced and a further four features optioned or in pre-production. In addition to features, over forty short scripts produced/sold/optioned - including ten filmed. Also occasionally pens screenwriting articles, interviews with writers and filmmakers, and even a short story or two. You can find out more at www.anthonycawood.co.uk Go to bio
More Scripts From Anthony
Red Light Indicates Doors Are Secure
A desperate cleithrophobiac discovers that his fears could be a blessing in disguise when a late night cab ride detours into hell.
Short Drama, Horror, Thriller Under Option 8pp
iRobot
A geriatric war veteran receives an unexpected package and finds himself in a fight to the death with a murderous household appliance.
Short Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi Under Option 10pp
The L Equation
A talented mathematician slaves over an equation that could change the face of humanity, as her dedicated assistant struggles to tell her exactly how he feels.
Short Drama, Romance Under Option 10pp
Ouija
A group of friends get more than they bargained for when they hook a Ouija board up to a 3D printer and encounter a presence from the other side.
Short Comedy, Horror Under Option 8pp
Haptic
A loving wife regrets getting her husband a smart watch for their anniversary, he regrets checking out it's haptic feedback in the middle of the night.
Short Comedy, Horror Under Option 4pp
Scan
A 3D scan allows a blind father to 'see' his unborn child for the first time, perhaps it will also help him overcome his marrow deep fears of fatherhood.
Short Drama Under Option 10pp
The Girl in the Fence
An anomaly in an online photo opens a divide between a childless couple which may be resolved if only they can understand what the photo is trying to reveal.
Short Drama Under Option 8pp
Heartbeat
A florist is asked to help connect an unrequited lover with the object of his affection, with unexpected results.
Short Drama, Romance Sold 6pp
2 readers love this script
Swedish Number
A lonely Londoner reaches out to a random voice on the phone.
Short Drama, Romance Sold 10pp
1 reader loves this script
Gift Horse
What seems like a chance encounter turns out to be something much more sinister when a muscle-bound gym-rat crosses paths with a bartender who’s grieving the death of his twin sister.
Short Drama, Thriller Sold 6pp
1 reader loves this script
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A lonely telephone centre operator takes a call from a customer who is closer than she imagines.
Short Horror, Thriller Sold 2pp
Love Locked
A romantic teen notices the first love lock attached to the bridge and becomes obsessed with discovering who put it there, whatever that might reveal.
Short Drama, Horror Sold 10pp
A Furtive Response
A grieiving couple seperated by the loss of a child live a distant existence until a unifying secret is accidentally revealed.
Short Drama In development 8pp
Connected
What if the point of singularity has already happened and we just don’t know about it?
Short Comedy, Sci-Fi, Thriller Produced 7pp
2 readers love this script
First Kiss
YouTube is a great place to find all sorts of training videos, but not everyone should learn new things.
Short Drama, Horror Produced 1pp