SCREENPLAY EXCERPTS / SAMPLES
Selected Script Excerpts by Marlon J. Green
This page features a curated selection of screenplay excerpts representing a range of my creative voice. These excerpts highlight structure, tone, dialogue, visual storytelling, and my approach to character psychology.
🎃 BAG SNATCHERS — (Excerpt)
Genre: Family Comedy / Coming-of-Age
Length: 3 pages
Context:
Neighborhood kids unwittingly foil a Halloween Bank Heist while causing mischief around town. This excerpt showcases a chaotic, fast-paced moment with comedic timing, visual action, escalating stakes, and the dynamic between kids who think they’re tougher than they actually are.
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🌴🕵🏼♀️ KAT-FISH — (Excerpt)
Genre: Detective Procedural/Adventure - Pilot
Length: 4 pages
Context:
A down-and-out bounty hunter must team up with an inexperienced P.I. to pursue a fugitive in Cayman Islands. This excerpt demonstrates visual tension, momentum, stylized atmosphere, and character introduction through action.
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👣🥷🏾 THEY GOT YOU — 15-MINUTE FESTIVAL VERSION
Genre: Urban Comedy / Horror
Length: 15 pages
Context:
This fish-out-of-water comedy horror follows a mostly black wedding party when they become stranded in the woods the night before the wedding. This excerpt was performed live at Urbanworld Film Festival. It emphasizes emotional stakes, pacing, internal conflict, and culturally specific dialogue.
👇 Download festival script (PDF)