Screenplays
This page showcases a sample of original screenplays, including short and feature-length projects, spanning diverse genres and compelling themes. Each screenplay reflects a unique blend of creativity, emotional depth, and commercial viability, designed to captivate audiences on screen. Whether you’re a producer, director, or industry professional, these scripts are available for option and collaboration opportunities. For queries and further details, please contact help@tobey-alexander.com.
Masks
Short - Drama
PROVOCATIVE
MASKS is a visually striking and emotionally charged short film that explores the suffocating roles we play to fit societal expectations—and the courage it takes to break free.
INFORMATIVE
Through the haunting metaphor of masks and the battle between conformity and authenticity, MASKS reveals the deeply personal journey of reclaiming one’s identity in a world that demands performance.
AUTHENTIC
At its core, MASKS is a powerful reminder that true liberation comes when we stop performing for others and embrace the most authentic version of ourselves, because, in the end, you are your only limit.
Masks follows Ethan, a successful professional in his early thirties, navigating a world of expectations. His morning routine is precise, his image impeccable, but it’s all a carefully constructed facade. Inside his wardrobe, Ethan’s collection of masks represents roles he must play in his career: “The Negotiator,” “The Stoic,” “The Enthusiast.” Yet, a fractured, dusty mask at the back of the drawer reminds him of the inner turmoil and rejection he has endured for being different. As Ethan prepares for another day, voices echo in his mind, taunting him for not fitting in. In a moment of quiet rebellion, Ethan decides to leave his masks behind, confronting the world as his true self. For the first time, he steps outside, vulnerable but determined, embodying his newfound belief that “You are your only limit.”
Sketches On Magnolia
Feature - Drama
EMOTIVE
Sketches on Magnolia is a deeply emotive British drama exploring the intersection of creativity, identity, and the quiet resilience of a neurodivergent teen struggling to find his voice in a world that demands conformity.
HUMAN
When a young teacher recognises echoes of his lost brother in an isolated student, their bond becomes a lifeline, one that could save Liam from the weight of societal rejection and family pressure.
RESONANT
Set against the nostalgic backdrop of 1990s Britain, this story delves into the beauty and pain of self-expression, showing that sometimes, breaking free comes from simply being seen.
In the late 1990s, Severn Valley Secondary is a crumbling institution where conformity reigns and creativity is suppressed. James, a 23-year-old newly qualified teacher, returns to his rural hometown burdened by the grief of losing his older brother to societal pressures. At the school, he meets Liam, a 14-year-old neurodivergent student with an extraordinary talent for art. Liam’s vibrant, chaotic sketches clash with the sterile, magnolia-painted walls of a system determined to erase individuality.
Chicken
Short - LGTBQ+ Drama
AUTHENTIC
Chicken resonates with its raw portrayal of love, identity, and trauma, offering a genuine representation of real human emotions and experiences.
RESILIENT
Despite the weight of their pasts, Tom and Jason’s journey is a testament to the strength it takes to confront trauma and embrace hope for the future.
INTIMATE
Chicken delves into the quiet, personal moments between its characters, where vulnerability and honesty become the foundation for healing and connection.
Chicken follows Tom Chase, a man in his late twenties who attends his ten-year school reunion burdened by the trauma of his past. At the party, he reconnects with Jason, a former friend with whom he shares a complicated history of repressed love and mutual support. Their reunion stirs memories of their teenage years, as well as painful recollections of abuse that left lasting scars on Tom’s sense of self-worth and identity. Through a series of flashbacks, Tom recalls moments of friendship and intimacy with Jason that were overshadowed by his father’s harsh expectations and his own internalised shame. As the night unfolds, Tom must confront his past and come to terms with the impact it has had on his life. Supported by Jason’s unwavering friendship, he embarks on a journey toward self-acceptance and healing, hoping to finally let go of the guilt that has haunted him.
Family
Short - Horror
CLAUSTROPHOBIC
The entire story is set within the suffocating confines of an isolated, decaying house, amplifying the sense of entrapment as the stranger navigates the family’s unsettling rituals.
PSYCHOLOGICAL
The horror of Family lies in the intense psychological manipulation, as the stranger slowly becomes a part of the twisted family dynamic, losing their identity and autonomy.
EERIE
The film’s atmosphere is deeply unsettling, with eerie silences, strange artifacts, and the ghostly presence of the Faceless Caretaker and his daughter, creating a constant sense of unease and dread.
In an eerie, decaying house filled with antiques and shadows of the past, a stranger follows a mysterious figure known only as the Faceless Caretaker. The house is suffused with an unsettling silence, broken only by the stranger's cautious steps as they uncover eerie clues hinting at dark family rituals. Portraits with scratched-out faces line the walls, a chest holds unknown secrets, and a young girl drifts through the halls, unperturbed by the sinister atmosphere.
But the Faceless Caretaker has known of the stranger’s presence all along. Overpowered and bound, the stranger is confronted by the masked figure and ultimately buried in a shallow grave. Yet, this is not the end. In a disturbing twist, the young girl digs up the stranger, marking their initiation into this twisted “family.” She reveals a scar on her neck—a reminder of her own initiation—and whispers, “You’re one of us now.”
Silent Hope
Short - Drama
HEARTBREAKING
Silent Hope explores the emotional devastation of a family grappling with terminal illness, capturing the raw pain of watching a loved one fade while trying to hold onto hope.
RESILIENT
The story highlights the inner strength of the characters, particularly Simon, as they navigate the challenges of illness, family bonds, and personal growth in the face of overwhelming adversity.
REFLECTIVE
With its poignant flashbacks and quiet moments of introspection, Silent Hope invites the audience to reflect on love, loss, and the delicate balance between hope and reality.
Silent Hope centres on Simon, a man in his mid-thirties whose world is shattered when his beloved wife Ann is diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer. While he accompanies her through gruelling treatments, Simon is haunted by the helplessness of watching her suffer and the looming fear of life without her. Despite his internal battles, Simon tries to be a steady presence for their young son, Charlie, struggling to explain their new reality in terms the boy can understand. As he watches Ann’s strength fade, Simon retreats into solitude, climbing mountains and pushing his physical limits to confront the emotions he keeps buried. In the end, Simon’s journey becomes a testament to the resilience of love and the quiet strength that emerges in times of despair.