The Lincoln Paradox by Bradford N. Smith | Script Revolution

The Lincoln Paradox

Three friends must decide whether or not to shoot Abraham Lincoln when he's transported to the future, by their doing, moments before his assassination.

Type:

  • Short

Status:

  • Available for Free
Page Count: 
11pp

Genre:

  • Comedy, Sci-Fi

Budget:

  • Independent

Age Rating:

  • 17+
Submitted: March 30, 2018
Last Updated: April 5, 2018

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The Writer: Bradford N. Smith
Bradford's professional experience as a screenwriter includes a college internship in development at The Mark Gordon Company , recognition by a few of the industry’s leading festivals — a Cinequest Top 4 finalist, Atlanta Film Festival finalist, Amazon Studios “Notable Project”, three ScreenCraft semifinalists, plus several other competition semi- and quarter-finalists - Multiple award-winning short films (written and produced by) with screenings across the globe - including at San Diego Comic Con , Dances with Films and the Blue Whale Comedy Festival - And, at the end of last year, optioning a feature romantic comedy, with an award-winning director attached. Go to bio

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