Thumbs Down
Thumbs Down
Television (Half-hour)
· Comedy · 36 pages
Status: Spec
Rome, 100AD. When a mishap in the Colosseum leads to the death of the emperor, the hapless groundskeeping crew scrambles to cover up the tragedy. Their slapdash plot quickly spirals out of control, blossoming into a massive conspiracy that could decide the fate of the Roman Empire.
Written by
John Schlirf
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Accolade Highlights
Coverfly Top 1% in Genre/Format
Top Comedy,
Launch Pad Pilot Competition 2024
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Final Draft - Big Break 2024
1 Writer
Los Angeles, California
John is an award-winning writer/producer/editor who has spent the past decade building a successful career in entertainment marketing, but now finds himself yearning to make something more substantial than a two minute trailer. His half-hour pilot THUMBS DOWN won Top Comedy in the 2024 Launch Pad Pilot Competition, and his crime thriller feature 07 ...
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John’s unique voice and cinematic vision are poised to captivate audiences everywhere. As a talented genre feature writer, he’s someone you won’t want to overlook. With his experience as a senior writer/producer for major networks, John has honed his ability to craft compelling narratives that resonate deeply with viewers. Fresh off his win at the Launch Pad Competition, he’s generating significant momentum, attracting interest from production companies eager to explore his projects on Coverfly. John is ready for representation and is on the verge of making waves in the industry.
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