Empress Redux;
To overcome his suicidal
inclinations, a pestered diner must
first accept that his lover is not
ideal.
performed 20 November 2005 @
Carlito's Cafe, Spanish Harlem/NYC
© franz 2005; Short Film directed
by Alex Coppedge, Tagline
Productions, 2009.
To overcome his suicidal
inclinations, a pestered diner must
first accept that his lover is not
ideal.
performed 20 November 2005 @
Carlito's Cafe, Spanish Harlem/NYC
© franz 2005; Short Film directed
by Alex Coppedge, Tagline
Productions, 2009.
Scrapmetal Jesus;
Trying to evade the police, Frank must
first debate a homicidal maniac on the
nature of fame vs. infamy.
performed 23 October 2005 @
Carlito's Cafe, Spanish Harlem/NYC
© franz 2005
Trying to evade the police, Frank must
first debate a homicidal maniac on the
nature of fame vs. infamy.
performed 23 October 2005 @
Carlito's Cafe, Spanish Harlem/NYC
© franz 2005
Dooty Pyle;
Nerdy Dewey is determined to
reveal the secret behind the
mysterious creeps who mutilate
the teens of suburban LA in the
night, but, in order to face the
villains, he needs the courage
instilled in him by his Uncle Frank
and tough-girl Ariel.
Optioned by hollywood midnight
films © franz 2005
Toy Soldier;
Frank is concerned about the
Confederate soldier in his front
yard, but he must first figure out
where his warhawk wife goes at
night. Optioned by Run-n-Shoot
Productions © Reluctant Bunny
Productions 2006; 2010
Nerdy Dewey is determined to
reveal the secret behind the
mysterious creeps who mutilate
the teens of suburban LA in the
night, but, in order to face the
villains, he needs the courage
instilled in him by his Uncle Frank
and tough-girl Ariel.
Optioned by hollywood midnight
films © franz 2005
Toy Soldier;
Frank is concerned about the
Confederate soldier in his front
yard, but he must first figure out
where his warhawk wife goes at
night. Optioned by Run-n-Shoot
Productions © Reluctant Bunny
Productions 2006; 2010
Performances:
(text available for download)
(text available for download)
In Option:
(available by request)
(available by request)
Also available:
(for production or as cat-box lining)
David M. Franz, Selected Scripts:
Dum De Dum-Doo Doo Doo (shorts): By day busybody Francis tries to hoplessly impress
his neighbor Iris, but by night his alter ego Frank just pines desperately for her © Franz 2009.
Coffin Nails (short): While Frank struggles to pay his cigarette taxes, he is unaware of the
mortal threat his greedy girlfriend poses. © Franz 2009.
Sherman in Atlanta (sitcom pilot):A disabled Iraq War vet moves south to complete his
education as a writer and reconnect with the youth he’s lost through new found friendships.
© Franz 2009.
Empress Redux (one act play): To overcome his suicidal inclinations, a pestered diner
must first accept that his lover is not ideal. Performed 20 November 2005 @ Carlito's Cafe,
Spanish Harlem/NYC © Franz 2005 (Short Film directed by Alex Coppedge, Tagline
Productions).
Scrapmetal Jesus (feature):Trying to evade the police, Frank must first debate a homicidal
maniac on the nature of fame vs. infamy. Act I Performed 23 October 2005 @ Carlito's Cafe,
Spanish Harlem/NYC © Franz 2005, 2010.
Dooty Pyle (feature):Nerdy Dewey is determined to reveal the secret behind the mysterious
creeps who mutilate the teens of suburban LA in the night, but, in order to face the villains,
he needs the courage instilled in him by his Uncle Frank and tough-girl Ariel. © Hollywood
Midnight Films 2005 (Optioned for Lion's Gate Home Entertainment).
Iris on Laundry Day (feature and novella):Iris fights her way thru a South Louisiana
wonderland as she searches meth labs and karaoke bars in search of her Woodrow. Novella
© Franz 2003; Feature © Franz 2008.
Andrea: A Failure in 20 Acts (a nineteen-act farce): A cuckold finds reality slipping away
as lust and jealousy flare. © Franz 2007.
MUD (short):A woman from Frank’s once-heroic past reminds him that life is not like it is in
the movies; it’s often thankless with some parts best forgotten. © Franz 2007
History is Unbound (short):An ill-matched couple needs to end their relationship; however,
their train-ride will not come to a stop. © Franz 2006, 2010.
Killing (short):A man will be killed by one of his violent dreams, but will first have the
opportunity to appreciate murder from several different viewpoints. © Franz 2006.
Toy Soldier (short):Frank is concerned about the Confederate soldier in his front yard, but
he must first figure out where his warhawk wife goes at night. © Franz/Reluctant Bunny
Productions 2006, 2010. Optioned by Run-n-Shoot Productions).
Two Inches Taller in Sleep (feature): A world-weary somnambulist must fight demons that
tempt him with a variety of vices, but to defeat them his ex-lover must help him remember the
simple pleasures of life. © Franz 2005.
Rocks and Bones (1 hr. drama): A stuffy forensic teacher in rural Louisiana is given a
murder case to solve by the local police, but to understand the facts before him, he needs
the re-education of a free-spirited student to learn that people, and skeletons, cannot be
taken at face value. © Franz 2002.
Dead Air (feature): A depressed NYC DJ is bent on committing suicide, but is distracted by
an alluring schizophrenic who needs protection, helping him to see he has more to offer to
the world than just mindless entertainment. © Franz 2001.
(for production or as cat-box lining)
David M. Franz, Selected Scripts:
Dum De Dum-Doo Doo Doo (shorts): By day busybody Francis tries to hoplessly impress
his neighbor Iris, but by night his alter ego Frank just pines desperately for her © Franz 2009.
Coffin Nails (short): While Frank struggles to pay his cigarette taxes, he is unaware of the
mortal threat his greedy girlfriend poses. © Franz 2009.
Sherman in Atlanta (sitcom pilot):A disabled Iraq War vet moves south to complete his
education as a writer and reconnect with the youth he’s lost through new found friendships.
© Franz 2009.
Empress Redux (one act play): To overcome his suicidal inclinations, a pestered diner
must first accept that his lover is not ideal. Performed 20 November 2005 @ Carlito's Cafe,
Spanish Harlem/NYC © Franz 2005 (Short Film directed by Alex Coppedge, Tagline
Productions).
Scrapmetal Jesus (feature):Trying to evade the police, Frank must first debate a homicidal
maniac on the nature of fame vs. infamy. Act I Performed 23 October 2005 @ Carlito's Cafe,
Spanish Harlem/NYC © Franz 2005, 2010.
Dooty Pyle (feature):Nerdy Dewey is determined to reveal the secret behind the mysterious
creeps who mutilate the teens of suburban LA in the night, but, in order to face the villains,
he needs the courage instilled in him by his Uncle Frank and tough-girl Ariel. © Hollywood
Midnight Films 2005 (Optioned for Lion's Gate Home Entertainment).
Iris on Laundry Day (feature and novella):Iris fights her way thru a South Louisiana
wonderland as she searches meth labs and karaoke bars in search of her Woodrow. Novella
© Franz 2003; Feature © Franz 2008.
Andrea: A Failure in 20 Acts (a nineteen-act farce): A cuckold finds reality slipping away
as lust and jealousy flare. © Franz 2007.
MUD (short):A woman from Frank’s once-heroic past reminds him that life is not like it is in
the movies; it’s often thankless with some parts best forgotten. © Franz 2007
History is Unbound (short):An ill-matched couple needs to end their relationship; however,
their train-ride will not come to a stop. © Franz 2006, 2010.
Killing (short):A man will be killed by one of his violent dreams, but will first have the
opportunity to appreciate murder from several different viewpoints. © Franz 2006.
Toy Soldier (short):Frank is concerned about the Confederate soldier in his front yard, but
he must first figure out where his warhawk wife goes at night. © Franz/Reluctant Bunny
Productions 2006, 2010. Optioned by Run-n-Shoot Productions).
Two Inches Taller in Sleep (feature): A world-weary somnambulist must fight demons that
tempt him with a variety of vices, but to defeat them his ex-lover must help him remember the
simple pleasures of life. © Franz 2005.
Rocks and Bones (1 hr. drama): A stuffy forensic teacher in rural Louisiana is given a
murder case to solve by the local police, but to understand the facts before him, he needs
the re-education of a free-spirited student to learn that people, and skeletons, cannot be
taken at face value. © Franz 2002.
Dead Air (feature): A depressed NYC DJ is bent on committing suicide, but is distracted by
an alluring schizophrenic who needs protection, helping him to see he has more to offer to
the world than just mindless entertainment. © Franz 2001.
On the set...
An Empress.
"Who's Suffrin"?" © Scott Brotherton 2002
The Apotheosis...Egos have clashed and faded, giving light to a new, larger perspective on the
universe: Why we are here and what it does it all mean? More importantly it is a chance to reflect upon
Where We Have Been:
universe: Why we are here and what it does it all mean? More importantly it is a chance to reflect upon
Where We Have Been:
We're adorable.
Don't play with dead things.
Wrong way.