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In Chrysalis 

Psychological Thriller

After being suspended from her job following a patient suicide, clinical psychologist Dr. Jackie Winters believes she has hit rock bottom. That is until a plea for help from a former patient thrusts her down the rabbit hole into a dark world of murder, scientific experimentation, delusional mythology, and possibly human metamorphosis.


Desdemona

Drama / Mystery

After receiving her first major role in an off-Broadway production of Othello, a young actress spirals out of control when she wakes on the morning of opening night to find that she may have murdered her lover.


PostScript

Drama / Mystery

A young photographer mourns her late husband’s death by editing Super8 home movies into new “conversations” that depict the idyllic marriage she always wanted, but never had. But when the films take on a life of their own and the projection of her late-husband accuses her of culpability in his death, she quickly finds herself forced to deal with her grief.


The Afternoon Crowd

Dramatic Comedy

Stuck in a loveless relationship, a career he hates and a life that seems all planned out, “vintage movie buff” and uninspired accountant, David, abruptly quits his job on his thirtieth birthday to evaluate his life. Suddenly faced with unlimited free time, David begins attending weekday matinee movies, where he is befriended by a quirky group of senior citizens who advise him on life, love, and happiness, whether he solicits it or not.

(written with Michelle Sarkany)


Paper Plates

Dramatic Comedy

When an Arizona produce factory is raided by ICE, illegal Mexican immigrants and childhood best friends, Ana and Miguel, are forced to flee their home, seeking refuge with family in NYC. Ana soon finds a job as a server for ambitious but kind French immigrant and restaurateur, Claire, and even lands a spot in Claire’s post-grad acapella group. But with a dogged ICE agent on her trail, and feeling ostracized by the very affluent members of the acapella group, Ana soon discovers that all immigrant stories are not created equal.

(written with Jim Jones)


Pilots


The Divinity Cycle

One Hour Drama & Digital Series

The lives of a disillusioned priest struggling with addiction, a recently widowed homicide detective and an ambitious young journalist converge as an enigmatic performance artist leads them into the mystery surrounding a serial killer.


In Chrysalis

One Hour Drama & Digital Series

After being suspended from her job following a patient suicide, clinical psychologist Dr. Jackie Winters believes she has hit rock bottom. That is until a plea for help from a former patient thrusts her down the rabbit hole into a dark world of murder, scientific experimentation, delusional mythology, and possibly human metamorphosis.


REM

One Hour Drama

After being accused of committing a heinous crime while in an active dream state (REM Sleep Behavior Disorder), a disgraced former police detective is approached by a neuroscientist who offers her the chance to answer the one question keeping her alive – did she murder her own children?

Blue Sky Red

One Hour Drama

When American Red State forces take control of Blue State territory following a modern day civil war, once close siblings Caitlin and Adam find their familial loyalties tested as they end up on opposite sides of a violent conflict.


Sick & Tired

One Hour Dramatic Comedy

Following a chance encounter while throwing up in the same public bathroom, a fifty-five year old alcoholic ex-firefighter and a twenty-four year old bulimic corporate attorney form an unlikely bond as they attempt to address their unresolved trauma, mend fences with estranged family and slowly head down the path toward recovery.

The Bollocks

Half Hour Comedy

Four psychiatric patients in long-term care spend their free time playing in a punk band and avoid talking about their problems. But when one of them is kicked out of the facility after his insurance lapses, they decide the only sane plan is to all break out to go on tour. But when forced to face their problems head on, the outside world may prove crazier than the mental hospital.


The Dad Cave

Half Hour Comedy & Digital Series

Four new stay-at-home dads, desperate for a break from their parental responsibilities, plot to create a secret day-care space in the basement of their favorite local bar. But as word of the “Dad Cave” spreads, James, Samantha, David and Marvin must strive to keep their endeavor a secret from their spouses.


Ex Parte

One Hour Drama (Procedural)

By the books police detective, James Radley, has just gotten his life back on track after his ER Doctor wife, Siobhan, was sent to prison for stealing medical grade opiates. But when he learns that Siobhan has received an early release and has been hired as a medical consultant by his own department, Radley must set aside his personal feelings in order to work with the very person he thought he could never trust again


Shorts


Divinity

Psychological Thriller

The life of a disillusioned priest struggling with addiction is turned upside down as an enigmatic performance artist leads him into the mystery surrounding a killer.


The Passing Light

Animation

An animated short film detailing the relationship between a New England lighthouse and a family of lighthouse keepers.

(Story by Lisa Merik)


Daddy For Dummies

Comedy

After his wife leaves on her first business trip since maternity leave, a well meaning, but overwhelmed dad desperately seeks the help of a children’s store clerk when his 4-month-old daughter won’t bottle feed.