Title: Fearlessly! (108 pgs.)
Format: Feature
Genre: Psychological Horror / Mystery / Love
Comp.: A cross between the classics 'Get Out' & 'The Devil's Advocate'.
Logline: Plagued by his fear of falling in love, an introverted artist discovers that conquering his psychological fears have an adverse effect on the people that he cares for.
Summary: 'Fearlessly!' centers around Malcolm Reddish, an introverted painter and business owner who struggles with the psychological fears hidden within his mind - fear of failure, criticism, and love. Like most of us, Malcolm aspires to be the very best version of himself. And after receiving some good news about his business, Malcolm's resolve is secretly tested.
Siobhan Pendergrass - Malcolm's friend and secret crush - pays him a visit at his store. Upon learning of Malcolm's success, she invites him to a friendly, celebratory dinner. Malcolm, unaware that a past heartbreak still influences his current decisions, says not to Siobhan's innocent proposal. This one act is where his troubles begin.
As Malcolm now grapples with how he may have hurt Siobhan, he's unaware that the people in his close circle - his father and two best friends - are the personifications of those psychological fears from his mind. And whether in the past or in the present, they unknowingly project their negativity onto Malcolm with varying levels of vigor and intent.
Malcolm is also unaware that an enigmatic presence stalks his every move. A presence that hides behind the beauty and magnificence of a Mercedes S680, where it creeps in the shadows and behind the scenes of Malcolm's life. But this mystery vehicle is most peaceful after revealing itself, and its unbiased execution, when summoned into action by none other than - Malcolm's happiness.
So, as Malcolm proceeds with living his seemingly normal life, and overcoming those psychological fears in his mind, the personifications of his fears suddenly start to die in his physical world. Consequently, not only must Malcolm trust a deceitful stranger to help understand the murders, but Malcolm must also explain why the mystery vehicle appears before each crime scene.... and why the mystery vehicle is only visible to the soon-to-be murdered victims, and Malcolm himself.
Title: Je Ne Sais Quoi (94 pgs.) - work in progress
Format: Feature
Genre: Comedy
Logline: Four quirky brainiacs get a lesson in street hustling and corporate greed when thieves steal their 'for nerds only' love potion and threaten to sell it to the masses.
Summary: Antwan Q. Willingham and his nerd friends have successfully created the world's most effective love potion - Je Ne Sais Quoi. But this isn't just any ole philter. Antwan and team designed their miracle stuff to only work on those with an I.Q. of 140 or more (Wechsler Intelligence Scale). With plans to pitch their invention to big pharma and helping nerds worldwide to find love, the nerds seem destined for greatness. That is until a ruthless gangbanger, O.R., becomes aware.
Self-serving and money-hungry, O.R. has his eyes set on personal gains. He hijacks the nerds' potion and forces them to work the streets to sell it. With defeat seemingly at every turn, the nerds agree to trust O.R. and submit to learning the art of hustling. After finally succeeding in selling a portion of their cherished Je Ne Sais Quoi, and bonding with O.R. in the process, the nerds are dealt a devastating blow when their laboratory is ransacked, and the remaining potion is stolen.
O.R. and the nerds come together to infiltrate the perceived thief's headquarters. After regaining possession of their potion, and believing that they've succeeded, the nerds are apprehended by the authorities. With the nerds captured, and the previously stolen love potion now in his sole possession, O.R. is met with the toughest decision of his life - escape capture with the precious goods or stay to help the nerds. Making the decision even more difficult for O.R. is the realization that helping the nerds will require him to reveal a secret about himself that only he is aware of.