CHAD SMITH
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Sex God
Previous draft: 2012 Nicholl Quarterfinalist & 2013 Austin Film Festival Second Rounder
A prominent megachurch pastor must come to terms with faith, forgiveness and his own inhibitions after his teenage daughter gets pregnant.
"The author expertly and efficiently crafts an opening scene that basically hits the nail on the head and immediately draws the reader into the drama and the lives and situations of each character." - blcklst.com
"The script takes the story to unexpected places and pushes the limits on how it talks about sex, marriage, and family." - blcklst.com
Formerly MISSIONARY POSITION
It Is The Dark
Previous draft: 2013 Austin Film Festival Second Rounder
A serial dater seeks professional help only to find her contentious relationships have a much darker side.
"There are fantastical elements to the story but we are given a very realistic world to frame it in, which allows us to accept her visualizing her sexual 'self' more easily and still have an intelligible narrative." - Austin Film Festival
Formerly LIKE RABBITS
Secret Shopper
Previous draft: 2012 Nicholl Top 20%
Gary Greenwald is a career mystery shopper, industry icon and the only man who could parlay getting fired into newfound fame, true love and an even bigger fall from grace.
"This project’s premise and setting are both inherently hilarious and, with a tweak or two, this film could be another cult comedy favorite a la BILLY MADISON." - blcklst.com
Groomed*
based on a logline by Allan Loeb
Needing to live it up one last time, three married men plan to throw a bachelor party for a long-lost friend that doesn't exist – but are soon forced to bring the groom to life when their wives offer to throw him a shower.
"The fast-paced, clever dialogue and clear tone stand out in this script, making it easy to picture on screen. ...(the) banter works well, similar to the dynamics of other comedies in this genre such as 'The Hangover' and 'Horrible Bosses.'" - blcklst.com
* Ineligible for the Nicholl
Catastrophic
Previous draft: 2013 Nicholl Quarterfinalist & 2013 Austin Film Festival Second Rounder
The deadliest tornado outbreak in U.S. history leaves a woman frantically searching for a group of young girls trapped in a remote storm drain with the water rising.
"The writer is clearly well-versed in disaster film structure, and this is a finely-tuned, engrossing ride for the audience." - blcklst.com