We believe all writers have a true human connection to their work. We highlight this connection by featuring a different screenplay and talking shop with its screenwriter each week. - Discover the human nature beneath the script - Follow clear storylines, beat breakdowns, and theme inspirations -…
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UPDATE TIME! Frank talks about our plan for Coronavirus and how it is both the worst and best of times. This update is inspired by our conversations with nearly 127 different screenwriters over the last two and a half years and is NOT included in any actual episodes. We will be taking a break for awhile, but you can always get inspired from the works and passions of our previous guests at ScriptShopShow.com
Brooke Trantor talks shop about her short script, 'Yours Are Mine' - Logline: "When a high school tutor discovers a painful secret about her favorite client, she is quickly triggered by a similar darkness from her own past." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/127
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson and Jack talk about tutors. This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with Brooke Trantor about his short script, 'Yours Are Mine' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, March 11, 2020, but you can read the script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Cary Patrick Martin talks shop about his short script, 'Coffee and a Donut' - Logline: "A story of a young immigrant who knows no English, and his trials in....ordering breakfast at the local diner." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/126
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson and Jack talk about breakfast. This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with Cary Patrick Martin about his short script, 'Coffee and a Donut' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, March 4, 2020, but you can read the script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Eric & Sophia Conger talk shop about their short script, 'To Us' - Logline: "When Roger Glass, a famous news anchor, is accused of sexual misconduct, his wife and daughter must come to terms with him -- and themselves" Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/125
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson, Jack, and Frank talk about being with dad. This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with Eric & Sophia Conger about their short script, 'To Us' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, February 26, 2020, but you can read the script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Hannah and Bing Bishop talk shop about their short script, 'The Radio King' - Logline: "The Radio King follows two brothers on a long road trip when amidst strange occurrences their night suddenly takes a turn for the worse. The question is, will they make it out alive?" Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/124
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson and Jack talk about doing projects with siblings. This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with Hannah and Bing Bishop about their short script, 'The Radio King' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, February 19, 2020, but you can read the script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Ruby Ginsburg talks shop about her short script, 'Say Cheese' - Logline: "High school is one thing when you have all your teeth, but for this self-conscious freshman, things aren't that simple." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/123
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson and Jack talk about their first day of high school. This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with Ruby Ginsburg about her short script, 'Say Cheese' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, February 12, 2020, but you can read the script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Michael Santoro talks shop about his short script, 'California Ante' - Logline: "The dramas of a young gambling addict get amplified, when he's given only 24 hours to pay back a debt." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/122
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson and Jack talk about gambling. This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with Michael Santoro about his short script, 'California Ante' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, February 5, 2020, but you can read the script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Catalina (Jordan) Alvarez talks shop about her short script, 'MUÑE' - Logline: "Yo sé como arreglar las cosas!" Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/121
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson and Jack talk about friendships. This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with Catalina (Jordan) Alvarez about her short script, 'MUÑE' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, January 29, 2020, but you can read the script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Nicholas Jennings talks shop about his short script, 'A Day in The End' - Logline: "One Last Story" Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/120
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson, Jack, and Frank talk about the human spirit. This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with Nicholas Jennings about his short script, 'A Day in The End' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, January 22, 2020, but you can read the script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Neil Dua talks shop about his short script, 'Incendio' - Logline: "Incendio is the sadness-fueled delusion tale of a violinist sparked to take extreme measures." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/119
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson, Jack, and Frank talk about music. This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with Neil Dua about his short script, 'Incendio' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, January 15, 2020, but you can read the script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Brian Klewin talks shop about his short script, 'Deer Lights' - Logline: "Charlie ignores the mounting consequences of his addiction while his wife and kids find their own ways to cope." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/120
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson, Jack, and Frank talk about car troubles. This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with Brian Klewin about his short script, 'Deer Lights' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, January 8, 2020, but you can read the script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Biz Young and Caitlin Behle talk shop about their short script they wrote with Motke Dapp, 'Ghosting' - Logline: "She once ghosted them, now they’re ghosting her..." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/117
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson, Jack, and Frank talk about ghosting people (or not). This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with Biz Young and Caitlin Behle about their short story that turned into the script, 'Ghosting' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, January 1, 2020, but you can read the script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Allyson, Jack, and Frank chill out and read some Christmas stories. Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/116
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson, Jack, and Frank talk about what to expect for Scriptsmas 2019. The full episode comes out Wednesday, December 25, 2019
Michael S.U. Hudson talks shop about his short script, 'The Old Man in The Lake' - Logline: "An old woman attempts to deal with her loss as her family try to keep her from drowning in her sorrow." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/115
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson and Jack talk about being loosing someone. This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with Michael S.U. Hudson about his short script, 'The Old Man in The Lake' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, December 18, 2019, but you can read the script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Buck Biestek talks shop about his short script, 'Sparkles and The Company' based on an idea by David Nunner - Logline: "A drag queen bounty hunter and a prostitute take down a violent pimp in the famous New Orleans French Quarter." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/114
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson and Jack talk about being on the hunt. This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with Buck Biestek about his short script, 'Sparkles and The Company' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, December 11, 2019, but you can read the script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Isaac Nevrla talks shop about his short script, 'Billy, Baby' - Logline: "A couple must come to terms with the realities of their relationship when loyalty, desires, and dreams are tested in the face of danger." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/113
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson and Jack talk about being in over their heads. This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with Isaac Nevrla about his short script, 'Billy, Baby' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, December 4, 2019, but you can read the script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Grace Melon talks shop about her short script, 'Purgatory' - Logline: "When faced with discharge, a psychiatric patient is ambivalent about returning to the real world." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/112
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson and Jack talk about being stuck. This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with Grace Melon about her short script, 'Purgatory' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, November 27, 2019, but you can read the script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Ricardo Herrera talks shop about his short script, 'Iris' - Logline: "When Emma decides to change her in-home A.I. system, the relationship they once had ends in heartbreak." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/111
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson and Jack talk about cell phone cases. This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with Ricardo Herrera about his short script, 'Iris' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, November 20, 2019, but you can read the script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Trevor Morgan talks shop about his short script, '10 Hours' - Logline: "Two strangers - a ride-share driver and his teenage passenger - form an unlikely friendship during the course of a ten-hour trip." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/110
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson and Jack talk about getting ready for their live show. This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with Trevor Morgan about his short script, '10 Hours' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, November 13, 2019, but you can read the script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Roger Sampson talks shop about his short script, 'Lycanthrope' - Logline: "A high school student must confront his fears when he's hunted by a werewolf." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/109
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson and Jack talk about not feeling well. This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with Roger Sampson about his short script, 'Lycanthrope' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, November 6, 2019, but you can read the script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Alec Silberblatt talks shop about his short script, 'The Deal That Debbie Made One Night on a Dark Road in Allegheny County' - Logline: "After she drinks too much and drives into a pole, Debbie decides to sell her soulmate's soul." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/108
Allyson and Jack talk about Halloween costumes. This is inspired by our conversation with Alec Silberblatt about his short script, 'The Deal That Debbie Made One Night on a Dark Road in Allegheny County' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday October 30, 2019, but you can read his script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Jax Smith and Helene Taylor talk shop about their short script, 'Discord' - Logline: "A prodigy pianist becomes unhinged when she interviews with a sexually predatory Music Director." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/107
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson and Jack talk about how music is an important part of life. This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with Jax Smith & Helene Taylor about their short script, 'Discord' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, October 23, 2019, but you can read the script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
A hitman has an unexpected visitor after a job goes wrong.
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson and Jack talk about the unexpected. This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with Katelyn Harbert about her short script, 'The Convention' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, October 16, 2019, but you can read the script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Michael James Daly talks shop about his short script, 'Fame Fatale' - Logline: "Michael visits a horror fan convention to take his mind off losing what would be his 'big break,' but a couple snide comments from some filmmaker panelists might just make him snap." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/105
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson and Jack talk about issues with horror films. This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with Michael James Daly about his short script, 'Fame Fatale' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, October 9, 2019, but you can read the script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
Stephanie A. Moore talks shop about her short script, 'Trixie' - Logline: "College roommates bond over an unexpected event." Learn more at ScriptShopShow.com/104
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson and Jack talk about holes. This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with Stephanie A. Moore about her short script, 'Trixie' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, October 2, 2019, but you can read the script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts
A 68 year old widow with special needs cats accepts an invitation to a top-secret superhero training academy. But the doctor running the academy is familiar, and she begins to suspect he has ulterior motives.
BONUS STORY TIME! Allyson and Jack talk about super powers. This bonus story is inspired by our conversation with Valerie Schwartfigure about her short script, 'Super Nancy' and is NOT included in the actual episode. The full episode comes out Wednesday, September 25, 2019, but you can read the script now at ScriptShopShow.com/scripts