Short-Fi | Spotlighting Short Screenplays

At a failing British holiday park on the brink of inspection, the panicked staff believe they’ve accidentally killed their star performer and hide her in the bunny mascot suit, triggering a chain of escalating disasters that the audience mistake for the best show of the season.  Written by Helen Tompson Performed by Oliver Hembrough Produced by D. Scott-Jones Subscribe to OutWrd Plus for ad-free s...

An ambitious TV reporter stages a live 101st birthday surprise for a care home resident, but when the birthday girl is found apparently dead moments before broadcast, she convinces the woman’s best friend to take her place on air. Written by Simon Elvin Read by Simon Elvin Produced by Lee Bentley Edited by Mat Owen Subscribe to outwrdplus.com for ad-free listening and to unlock our full catalogue...

Lonely PhD student Amelia escapes intense academic pressure using a VR headset that allows people to relive their memories. But when obsessing over rekindling her friendship with former best friend Cara causes her to lose herself in nostalgia, Amelia must decide if the past really is greater than the present. Written by Dearbhla Finn & Erin Hutton Produced by Amber Martin Visit outwrdplus.com...

After being kicked out of his band, struggling musician Oscar moves in with his best friend. But when he discovers an alternate dimension revealing a more successful version of himself, his obsession with success pulls him onto a dark path. Written by Amber Martin Read by Marcus Armstrong Edited by Noam Gottlieb-Zeiss Listen ad-free on OutWrd Plus. Visit outwrdplus.com and subscribe today.

Edith, 80, is losing her sense of self as fragmented memories collapse past and present. Seeking control over her life, she applies to Dignitas but faces bureaucracy and an absent son. However, a devastating memory briefly brings clarity. Written by Emily Joshua Read by Margaret Ashley Visit outwrdplus.com for more great stories.

After fifty years at a train Station Lost Property office, Alys faces its final closure. As she packs away a lifetime of forgotten belongings with young newcomer, Alfie, the two uncover a connection that might outlast even the station itself. Written by Kathryn Robinson Read by Beth Frìgot Visit outwrdplus.com for more great stories.

When an overzealous busybody stumbles upon a suspected murder in Central Park, he launches a chaotic pursuit of the "killer." But when he finally confronts the suspect, he uncovers a twist that could either fulfil his own amateur detective fantasies - or land him in police custody himself. Written by Fiona Georgiou Hunt Read by Maia Mei Macpherson Subscribe to OutWrd+ for €4.99/month to...

A recruiter for a spiritual guidance group finds herself in grave danger as she uncovers a dark truth behind the mysterious disappearances of her recruits. Written by Lauren C Brits Read by Molly Lydon Subscribe to OutWrd+ for €4.99/month to get ad-free episodes and unlock all our stories. Visit ⁠⁠⁠https://outwrd.media⁠⁠⁠ and join today. Study Screenwriting Online: https://www.falmouth.ac.uk/study...

A young woman, reeling from heartbreak, is gifted the latest AI to help her make a fresh start. As the AI learns and evolves into her ex boyfriend , she fall hard for the projection of her lost love. But as fantasy and reality blur, she must decide: reboot her heart or just hit ‘delete’ on the bot. Written by Fiona Georgiou Hunt Read by Beth Frigot Subscribe to OutWrd+ for €4.99/month to get ad-fr...

A writer is sent on an assignment to promote an English Stately House. While there, she meets a ghostly figure who reveals a dark secret. Written and read by Neema Kambona Subscribe to OutWrd+ for €4.99/month to get ad-free episodes and unlock all our stories. Visit ⁠⁠⁠https://outwrd.media⁠⁠⁠ and join today. Study Screenwriting Online: https://www.falmouth.ac.uk/study/online/postgraduate/writing-s...

Astronaut Carolyn's training is disrupted by eerie, supernatural occurrences that grow increasingly disturbing. As reality blurs, she begins to suspect these are warnings about her upcoming mission. With each vision, a darker, more sinister truth emerges—one that could spell doom for the mission and crew. Written and Read by Millie Hayward Subscribe to OutWrd+ for €4.99/month to get ad-free ep...

1941, Germany. Whilst caring for her disabled son, a devoted mother is forced to harbour an injured Soviet pilot in her attic. As suspicion from her neighbours is aroused, she must risk everything to protect the people under her roof. Written by Mitra Kohnesheen Read by Beth Frígot Subscribe to OutWrd+ for €4.99/month to get ad-free episodes and unlock all our stories. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://outwrd.med...

Eve, an elderly widow, has lived alone in her cottage for years. Frail and scared to leave her home, she spends her days avoiding neighbours and old friends. That is, until a mischievous dog shows up, disturbs her peace, and leads her out into the world. Written by Katie Sullivan Read by Beth Frigot Subscribe to OutWrd+ for €4.99/month to get ad-free episodes and unlock all our stories. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Sitting together on their usual bench, George and Max feel a difference between them, something has changed. Max struggles to accept this and must find the right words to talk to his oldest friend or risk harming their memories forever. Written by Marcus Armstrong Read by Scott Suter Subscribe to OutWrd+ for €4.99/month to get ad-free episodes and unlock all our stories. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://outwrd.m...

Two reckless teenagers trespass into an abandoned theme park, only to discover it's a home to a family of deranged cannibals. Written by Millie Hayward Read by Marcus Armstrong Edited by Lauren Brits Subscribe to OutWrd+ for €4.99/month to get ad-free episodes and unlock all our stories. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://outwrd.media⁠⁠⁠⁠ and join today. Study Screenwriting Online: https://www.falmouth.ac.uk/s...

Olivia is working hard to keep her late mother’s traditional village tea room afloat. City girl, Emily, opens up a trendy coffee shop next door and the two businesses go head to head. Written by Katie Sullivan Read by Tammany Barton Subscribe to OutWrd+ for €4.99/month to get ad-free episodes and unlock all our stories. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://outwrd.media⁠⁠⁠⁠ and join today. Study Screenwriting Online:...

Following the death of her mother, 11-year-old Fiadh moves from Dublin to the Connemara countryside to live with her aunt and uncle. Written by Peter Salisbury Read by Ruth Hayes Subscribe to OutWrd+ for €4.99/month to get ad-free episodes and unlock all our stories. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://outwrd.media⁠⁠⁠⁠ and join today. Study Screenwriting Online: https://www.falmouth.ac.uk/study/online/postgraduate/...

When a woman discovers that her neighbour is contaminating her recycling bin, she will stop at nothing to rectify the situation in order to save the planet. Written and read by Belinda Lees Produced by Peter Salisbury Subscribe to OutWrd+ for €4.99/month to get ad-free episodes and unlock all our stories. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://outwrd.media⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and join today. Study Screenwriting Online: https://www....

An anxious young mother finds peace in an alternative world. Written by Laura Maloney Read by Ruth Hayes Produced by Luke Nelson Subscribe to OutWrd+ for €4.99/month to get ad-free episodes and unlock all our stories. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://outwrd.media⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and join today. Study Screenwriting Online: https://www.falmouth.ac.uk/study/online/postgraduate/writing-script-screen

Space-farer Spencer wakes from a hangover in the middle of a Lunar desert to find he is missing his servant drone and his right shoe. Noticing smoke rising from his nearby outpost, Spencer must put aside his privilege or risk losing much more than his overpriced footwear. Written and Read by Marcus Armstrong Subscribe to OutWrd+ for €4.99/month to get ad-free episodes and unlock all our stories. V...

While fleeing the police, a terrified TFL station worker connects with a young passenger who is also struggling with their own crisis. Written by Brad Brookes Read by Ruth Hayes Subscribe to OutWrd+ for €4.99/month to get ad-free episodes and unlock all our stories. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://outwrd.media⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and join today. Study Screenwriting Online: https://www.falmouth.ac.uk/study/online/postgraduate...

As Horace slips deeper into dementia, he becomes unable to separate the past from the present. While his mind throws up imagined foes, his Son must face the nightmares of his father, or lose him forever to the wreckage of his memory. Written and Read by Marcus Armstrong Subscribe to OutWrd+ for €4.99/month to get ad-free episodes and unlock all our stories. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://outwrd.media⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and...

Obsessive Phil´s war against bad spelling and grammar in his village has led to a failed romance and increasing social isolation. But a new friendship shows him a way to peace and acceptance of his anxiety issues, until a perceived betrayal triggers a meltdown with tragic consequences. Written by Alison Baker-Mavin Read by Marcus Armstrong Subscribe to OutWrd+ for €4.99/month to get ad-free episod...

Whilst visiting her grandfather, a young girl fights supervillains only she can see until they attack her grandfather, and he ends up in hospital. In the hospital the fight continues as she tries to save her grandfather from another attack, but the girl’s mother tries to stop her and show her the reality of the situation. Written by Luke Nelson Read by Lydia Blakemore Phillips Subscribe to OutWrd+...

A stay on an old yacht turns to horror when Charlotte realises she's not alone at sea. As day turns to night, Charlotte comes face to face with a nightmarish threat and must do everything to survive the natural elements and the unknown dread that lurks aboard the vessel. Written by Millie Hayward Read by Marcus Armstrong Subscribe to OutWrd+ for €4.99/month to get ad-free episodes and unlock a...