Watch the winning readings performed by professional actors. 20 screenplays in total. THRILLER TV PILOT Reading: BLOWBACK, by Eric Murphy https://thrillersuspensefestival.com/2019/04/01/thriller-tv-pilot-reading-blowback-by-eric-murphy/ Winning SHORT Thriller Screenplay Reading of Too Old to Trick-or-Treat by Tammy Gross https://thrillersuspensefestival.com/2019/03/12/winning-short-thriller-screenplay-reading-of-too-old-to-trick-or-treat-by-tammy-gross/ THRILLER 1st Scene Screenplay Reading: Rosemary Lane, by Leal Butler https://thrillersuspensefestival.com/2019/04/27/thriller-1st-scene-screenplay-reading-rosemary-lane-by-leal-butler/ THRILLER 1st Scene Screenplay Reading: Killer Kisses, by S.D.… Continue reading Top THRILLER Festival Screenplays of 2019
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1st Scene THRILLER Screenplay Reading: Angel City, by Al Mertens
July, 1977. After reuniting with family in the backwoods town of Angel City, a young black man struggles to survive after sparking a chain of catastrophic events. A tale of Southern Gothic horror. CAST LIST: Marian: Vanessa Quagliara Jamie: Daniel Jones Jake: Luke Robinson Narrator: Regan Brown Carol: Cassandra Guthrie Old Cook: Julie Sheppard Latham:… Continue reading 1st Scene THRILLER Screenplay Reading: Angel City, by Al Mertens
THRILLER Best Scene Screenplay Reading: M for Mole Murder, by Sonja Knyssok
Willy Wuehlman is a mole who lives in a tree. Since he had a traumatic experience in his childhood when his parents died, he suffers from claustrophobia and is unable to go through tunnels. When he is accused to be the murderer of his aunt, he has to overcome his fear. But he does not… Continue reading THRILLER Best Scene Screenplay Reading: M for Mole Murder, by Sonja Knyssok
THRILLER Best Scene Screenplay Reading: Spy Harmony, by Wolfgang Schuler
An Australian spy is sent to the USA to team up with an American spy to track down an American buyer of stolen U-235 material that he is selling to foreign hostile nations. CAST LIST: Room Sevice waiter – Marcus Bernacci Agent Damas – Rebecca MacDonald NARRATION – Tracy Rowland Agent Ferguson (m) – David… Continue reading THRILLER Best Scene Screenplay Reading: Spy Harmony, by Wolfgang Schuler
THRILLER Best Scene: CHOSEN REALITY, by James Samuel
CAST LIST: Christopher: James Chapman Prince: Brandon Knox Kristen: Jessica Bowmer Narrator: Hugh Ritchie Amber: Kristen Pepper Brittany: Regan Brown — Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Festival Moderators: Matthew Toffolo, Rachel Elder Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne Editors: Kimberly Villarruel, Ryan Haines, John Johnson Festival Directors: Rachel Elder, Natasha Levy Camera Operators: Ryan Haines, Temitope Akinterinwa, Efren… Continue reading THRILLER Best Scene: CHOSEN REALITY, by James Samuel
THRILLER Best Scene Reading: High Striker, by Gerald Rigdon
Guided by dreams and driven by fate, Amos Konklin, sledgehammer in hand, escapes the clutches of a kidnapper, amnesia, and prison to carry out his own brand of justice. CAST LIST: Narrator: Hugh Ritchie Seymour: Russell Batcher Amos: James Chapman — Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Festival Moderators: Matthew Toffolo, Rachel Elder Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne… Continue reading THRILLER Best Scene Reading: High Striker, by Gerald Rigdon
THRILLER Best Scene Reading: The Dirty Blonde, by Sven Anarki
A gritty Noir detective wakes up in modern day San Francisco where he is given a second chance to solve the case that killed his partner in 1945. CAST LIST: Narrator: Hugh Ritchie Sid: James Chapman Angela: Regan Brown Frank: Brandon Knox — Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Festival Moderators: Matthew Toffolo, Rachel Elder Casting Director:… Continue reading THRILLER Best Scene Reading: The Dirty Blonde, by Sven Anarki
THRILLER Best Scene Reading: KILLER BE KILLED, by Frank Friedlander
CAST LIST: Jeffrey: Aaron Maxwell Williams Abigail: Kristen MacCulloch Narrator: Carina Cojeen Tammy: Camila Aguirre Portia: Katelyn Varadi Karaleigh: Melinda Jordan — Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Festival Moderators: Matthew Toffolo, Rachel Elder Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne Editors: Kimberly Villarruel, Ryan Haines, John Johnson Festival Directors: Rachel Elder, Natasha Levy Camera Operators: Ryan Haines, Temitope Akinterinwa, Efren… Continue reading THRILLER Best Scene Reading: KILLER BE KILLED, by Frank Friedlander
THRILLER Best Scene Reading: Slice of Heaven, by Vinny Smith
An American family finds themselves trapped in a Mexican resort, victims of a bizarre and sinister plot. CAST LIST: Narrator: Elizabeth Rose Morriss Passport Agent: Hartley O. Gyamfi Flight Attendant: Jennifer Misiorowski Dave: Joseph Ferrari Sandy: Lada Darewych — Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Festival Moderators: Matthew Toffolo, Rachel Elder Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne Editors: Kimberly… Continue reading THRILLER Best Scene Reading: Slice of Heaven, by Vinny Smith
Screenplay Movie: THE PLAYLISTS, by Michael Kotsiros
SCENE LOCATION: The scene occurs at a remote cottage in the woods; about an hours drive from Los Angeles. The main character is outside the property having a psychotic episode before running inside and telling his captors that he will release them. Visual Design by Kimberly Villarruel Produced by Matthew Toffolo CAST LIST: Narrator: Danielle… Continue reading Screenplay Movie: THE PLAYLISTS, by Michael Kotsiros
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