In Hollywood, a struggling divorce accountant, an Academy Award-winning producer, and a garbage collector's lives intertwine through a lost collection of screenplays, sparking an unexpected journey toward cinematic redemption.
Type:
Short
Status:
For sale
Page Count:
12pp
Genre:
Drama
Budget:
Shoestring
Age Rating:
13+
Synopsis/Details
"Dreams tossed away, destinies reclaimed." Brian, a pay-per-hour divorce accountant in LA, harbors dreams of becoming a screenwriter. Despite writing ten promising screenplays, his aspirations are shattered when his estranged wife discards his precious scripts during their acrimonious divorce. Keel, a compassionate garbage collector, discovers the discarded manuscripts and, moved by their brilliance, anonymously delivers them to Winston, a seasoned and respected Hollywood producer whose garbage he has been collecting for years. Winston, initially dismissive, is persuaded by his wife to read the anonymous screenplays. Enchanted by their originality and depth, he becomes determined to find their mysterious author. However, the "garbage mafia" – a term Keel uses for the tight-lipped community of garbage collectors – leaves no clues, frustrating Winston’s search. Five years pass with Winston's efforts yielding no results. Just as hope seems lost, a breakthrough comes in the form of a classified ad in a local paper. The ad, penned in a distinct style reminiscent of the screenplays, catches Winston's eye. Recognizing the unique voice, Winston finally tracks down Brian. The reunion leads to an unexpected collaboration, blending Brian’s raw talent with Winston’s industry expertise. As they work together to bring Brian’s stories to life, they discover the power of perseverance, the value of unexpected friendships, and the transformative magic of second chances.

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The Writer: Jay San Ismo

About me: I struggled with writing all my life, spending time absorbing stories until... It all started in a tiny, damp hotel room in Bangkok in 2009. Despite riots downtown and a neighborhood water festival, all I wanted was to drink myself into oblivion. Then, out of nowhere, inspiration hit. I opened my laptop and wrote my first chapter... Ten years later, I found my manuscript while cleaning up cloud storage, giving me a second chance for my writing and the stories I hadn't shared yet. And now, here we are... on Script Revolution, where opportunities abound. My personal fav TOP 3 scripts atm: 1. Axis Noxious - FEATURE - 120pp - https://www.scriptrevolution.com/scripts/the-axis-noxious 2… Go to bio
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