Matt Tolbert

Tin Gods

A science fiction feature-length script Logline: When a second civil war arises in a future America, two warrior robots struggle with developing consciousness as they prepare to engage each other in a televised battle that determines the fate of the country. Synopsis: In the near future, the two-party political system breaks down to such a …

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Third Fiddle

A 15 minute, faith-based short Logline: The Holy Spirit, who is frustrated with getting third billing all the time and has become jealous of God and Jesus, seeks therapy from a psychiatrist that has troubles of his own. Synopsis: The psychiatrist, DOCTOR KIRK MORGAN, is having a mid-life crisis. His children have left home for …

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Man(ny) Versus Machine

A comedy feature-length script Logline: When an awkward ad exec named Manny beats up a coffee maker, every mechanical device goes after him thwarting his chances of winning a CLIO advertising award and destroying his relationship with the woman he loves. Synopsis: MANNY DECKARD (20s) has never been what you might call “mechanically inclined.” In …

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Halo & Horns

A Supernatural Romantic Comedy Logline: An angel and a demon compete to see who can determine the future for a human couple just starting to date–but end up falling in love themselves. Synopsis: Have you ever had a date that just seemed plagued by every possible mistake? And then also bizarre good luck? Christopher isn’t …

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Eriksson

A historical biopic feature-length script Logline: The Viking Leif Eriksson, who, to prove himself to his legendary father Erik the Red, embarks on a dangerous voyage to find new lands and inadvertently discovers America. Synopsis: LEIF ERIKSSON has grown up in the shadow of his famous Viking father, ERIK THE RED. While Erik is a …

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The Soul of Invinco

There is someone at the door,” the doorbell announced. The metal figure remained motionless in the middle of the living room. He sat in an antique easy-chair, like a statue in a park. No reaction. “There is someone at the door.” Finally, the robot’s head jerked to the side slightly and the lights in his …

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Puppy Pushers

After nine months of uncontrolled freedom, wild parties, college girls, under-aged drinking, more college girls, and a little studying on the beach, I mistakenly moved back home for summer break. I had just finished my freshman year at the University of California, Santa Barbara and had savored the parent-free environment of living in a dorm …

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Forever Fallen

“Let’s get this over with. Just go ahead and kill me.” “Hey, all I asked was if this seat was taken. What’s your problem, buddy?” “Oh yes, woman, I do have a problem. You see, I’ve been killed by more men than you have bedded.” He turned slightly, just enough to look at her wanton …

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Everything Known

It was easy to avoid the FBI for someone who knew everything. He knew their procedures, regulations, congressional rules, and their entire modus operandi. He knew that code blue-48 was what they followed for secretly apprehending American citizens. He also knew they didn’t always follow the codes as they were written, especially this one. He …

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