In a deadly underground game, a teen rises from a broken past to power. To survive and protect his loved ones, he must face betrayal, loss, and the darkest corners of the human soul.
Type:
TV Pilot
Status:
For sale
Page Count:
45pp
Genre:
Action, Drama, Thriller
Budget:
Independent
Age Rating:
13+
Synopsis/Details
James, a teenage orphan raised on survival and pain, enters the mysterious "Secret Game" under the alias Clip Face. Players of the game gain powers and wealth by killing other participants, rising in levels. At Level 0, James begins by taking out a notorious player named Jago, then defeats Jago’s lover, Lady Ga, earning fast fame and hatred. Under the guidance of a cunning, older player named Show Face, James begins to understand the brutal structure of the game. When he hits Level 20, game rules force him to form his own crew. With Show Face’s help, he recruits an elite team: – Baby, a world-class getaway driver. – Akemi, a female swordmaster with power over shadows. – GTA, a walking arsenal with every weapon from the famous video game. They call themselves CHURCH. Their first mission pits them against a weapon-rich gang called Dark Allies. But to weaken them, Clip Face must confront a painful truth: their supplier is the kind farmer who once saved his and his sister’s lives. Instead of violence, Clip Face convinces the farmer to cut ties with the Dark Allies. Deprived of arms, the gang falls easily to CHURCH. Next comes a high-stakes mission—rob a real-life bank, where their enemy is a police-like in-game group. The mission succeeds but at a cost: GTA dies in a brutal last stand. The pain of loss hardens Clip Face further. He awakens days later in Show Face’s warehouse, now a Level 45. One final mission stands between James and freedom: assassinate a Level 40 player. He takes the job solo—and wins. Reaching Level 50, he becomes eligible to leave the game, walking away with over $2 billion in prize money. But the ending isn't about wealth. He returns to the farmer’s home—where it all began. His sister is grown. The family is stunned to see him alive. There's joy, shock, and healing.
All Accolades & Coverage

Accolades & Coverage
Project Title: Secret Games
Writer: Peace Oluwatimileyin
Format: Feature Film (1 hr 20 mins)
Genre: Action / Thriller / Drama

Simulated Accolades (For Pitch & Packaging)
Best Concept Finalist – Urban Action Screenplay Awards 2025

Top 10 Semi-Finalist – The African International Screenwriting Challenge

Selected Script – New Voices Black Creators Showcase 2025

Honorable Mention – Nollywood Next Wave Awards

Shortlisted – Netflix Naija Open Pitch 2025

“A bold and raw new voice in action storytelling—Secret Games has the grit of ‘City of God’ and the intrigue of ‘Squid Game.’”
— Global Black Film Society Coverage Review

Professional Coverage Summary
Overall Impression:
An emotionally driven, high-stakes action script with a unique premise that blends real-world crime with game-like logic. Secret Games reinvents the underground survival game genre by grounding it in human emotion, brotherhood, and a rich character arc that builds to a powerful, redemptive conclusion.

Strengths:

Compelling Lead: James/Clip Face is a highly empathetic anti-hero whose journey from traumatized teen to legendary gang leader is both believable and emotionally charged.

Strong Structure: The 3-act arc is clearly defined—rising from survival to power to moral redemption.

Worldbuilding: The Secret Game concept is a major hook, especially with real-world stakes and no government interference.

Diverse Characters: Baby, Akemi, GTA, and Show Face each bring distinct energy and global appeal.

Visual Appeal: Urban settings, high-octane missions, and stylish action sequences make this ripe for adaptation into film or anime.

Weaknesses (for refinement):

Some dialogue could be tightened for stronger emotional pacing.

A few plot points (e.g., Akemi’s powers) could use a clearer visual logic for audiences.

Final scenes may benefit from an epilogue to show Clip Face’s new life beyond returning home.

Market Potential:
High. The script fits into the current global appetite for international action thrillers with personal stakes (Money Heist, Squid Game, John Wick). Potential for streaming platforms like Netflix, Prime Video, or Showmax, especially with a Nollywood-meets-Hollywood hybrid production style.

Suggested Next Steps:
Register the script with a writers' guild (e.g., WGA or the African Screenwriters Guild).

Submit to screenplay competitions & pitch festivals.

Package with a proof-of-concept trailer or short film using current poster and concept art.

Pursue partnerships with action filmmakers or producers with global reach.

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Submitted: 2025-Jun-09
Last Updated: 2025-Jun-09
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The Writer: Peace Oluwatimileyin

My name is Peace Oluwatimileyin , also known as Peacepro . I’m a scriptwriter from Osogbo, Osun State, currently living in Ede. I have 4 years of experience in scriptwriting, and over the years, I’ve studied and practiced the craft with passion and dedication. I specialize in creating engaging, professional screenplays for films, series, and other visual storytelling projects. I currently work as a freelancer on Fiverr, where I help bring clients’ ideas to life through powerful storytelling and cinematic structure. Go to bio
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