The Folklore Files
The Folklore Files
Television (Half-hour)
· Fantasy · 33 pages
Status: Spec
During the Great Depression the FBI’s head spiritualist recruits a young skeptical black urban civilian and pairs her with a white God-fearing ol’ boy agent because the “all-knowing” spirits claim the duo will defeat the demon behind the rising Apocalypse if they can get along.
Written by
Warren Lane
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Finalist,
Filmmatic - Inroads Fellowship Season 7
Semifinalist,
Outstanding Screenplays TV Pilot Competition 2024
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Sherman Oaks, CA
Warren Lane is an award winning playwright and screenwriter. Much of his work is fueled by his stormy Southern Baptist upbringing which took place in the serene Arkansas Ozarks. Lane received an MFA in Playwriting from Boston University's Creative Writing Program where his play, The Devil's Teacup, was produced at Boston Playwrights' Theatre. He was...
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"This is a fun and silly story about a 25 year old woman that joins a secret organization within the FBI to stop a demon from starting the Apocalypse. The characters are unique, the dialogue fits the time period well and there is a nice amount of comedy throughout. The main concept is really interesting as Jack and Jane chase down a werewolf who was Jack’s former love interest. It’s reminiscent of the X-Files, but much more absurd and funny."--2021 BlueCat reader