A burned-out prison officer uncovers a deadly conspiracy between gangs and corrupt staff, forcing him to choose between protecting his family or exposing the truth—even if it costs him everything.
Type:
Feature
Status:
For sale
Page Count:
77pp
Genre:
Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Budget:
Independent
Age Rating:
17+
Synopsis/Details
“The Last Tier” The Last Tier is a gritty, emotionally charged prison thriller that follows Clay Harris, a correctional officer in the final months of a 22-year career inside a decaying California maximum-security prison. Haunted by trauma, disillusioned by policy failures, and drifting from his family, Clay discovers a chilling conspiracy: rival gangs have formed a secret truce and are working with corrupt staff to orchestrate a coordinated assault on officers—with drones, contraband, and insider help. When Clay tries to expose the truth, he’s blackmailed and isolated, forced to choose between doing what’s right or protecting the ones he loves. As the riot erupts and allies fall, Clay uncovers the ultimate betrayal—the warden himself is behind it all. With one final stand, Clay sacrifices everything to bring the truth to light. In the aftermath, a young rookie officer finds Clay’s hidden evidence—and makes the fateful choice to leak it, igniting an investigation that may finally cleanse the system Clay gave his life to.

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The Writer: Richard Carver

Richard “Dick” Brazil is a screenwriter based in California, and The Last Tier marks his debut feature-length script. New to the writing world but deeply passionate about storytelling, Dick gravitates toward genres that pack a punch—gritty thrillers, suspense-driven dramas, fast-paced action, and grounded character work. He also enjoys blending tones with rom-coms and raunchy comedies that challenge emotional limits while entertaining. Driven by a commitment to justice and moral complexity, Dick’s stories explore what happens when ordinary people are thrown into impossible situations. His goal is to craft character-driven scripts that deliver more than just action—they aim to provoke… Go to bio
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