Offering 🎬 SCREENPLAY [SHORT] AVAILABLE FOR OPTION

[Ikenna]

THE SIGNATURE [SHORT FILM]
SCREENPLAY AVAILABLE FOR OPTION



Genre: Contemporary Relationship Drama
Format: Short Film Screenplay
Length: 14 pages
Setting: Houston, Texas, USA — adaptable to other locations
Audience: General / Adult Audience

LOGLINE

On the day a deeply strained couple meets to finalize their divorce, a seemingly insignificant delay forces them into an unexpected confrontation with the assumptions, resentment and unanswered questions that have been quietly destroying their marriage.

SHORT SYNOPSIS

Anna and Thomas Lucas have reached the end of their marriage. Seated across from each other in a lawyer's office, they are there to sign the final divorce papers and walk away.

But what should be a straightforward legal formality quickly becomes an emotionally charged confrontation. Old wounds surface, accusations are exchanged, and years of resentment come spilling out.

Then Anna reveals something Thomas never knew.

Suddenly, the story he has been telling himself about his marriage begins to fall apart.

THE SIGNATURE is a contained, dialogue-driven relationship drama about trust, communication, assumptions, and the devastating consequences of believing we know the truth before we have asked the right questions.

WHY THIS STORY

At its heart, The Signature asks a simple but uncomfortable question:

How much damage can we cause when we mistake assumption for truth?

Set almost entirely within a lawyer's office, the screenplay relies on character, dialogue, tension and emotional revelation rather than spectacle, making it particularly suitable for a contained short-film production.

THEMES

• Love and marriage
• Trust and communication
• Misunderstanding and assumption
• Emotional vulnerability
• Regret and second chances
• Personal ambition and sacrifice

SETTING

Originally written for Houston, Texas, USA, the story is adaptable to other cities and cultural settings without losing its central conflict. The screenplay's contained location also offers flexibility for producers working with different production environments and budgets.

INTENDED AUDIENCE

A broad adult audience, particularly viewers who enjoy character-driven dramas, relationship stories and emotionally revealing narratives built around a strong central conflict.

OPTION STATUS

The Signature is currently AVAILABLE FOR OPTION.

A 5-page excerpt of the screenplay is available to view here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NuMpOPiM6TDO1U7VcG1TKyfmN6lOvAKl/view?usp=sharing

The complete 14-page screenplay is available upon genuine request.

ABOUT THE WRITER

Ikenna Ezuma is a Nigerian writer and filmmaker interested in character-driven stories that explore human relationships, difficult choices, ambition, and the consequences of the decisions we make.

He is particularly interested in developing stories with strong emotional cores that can connect with audiences across cultures.

INTERESTED?​

If you are a producer, director, production company, actor, investor, or industry professional interested in discussing The Signature, exploring an option, or looking to strengthen your production portfolio with a compelling short film with festival potential, I would be happy to hear from you. A well-executed short film can be a valuable addition to a filmmaker's credits, portfolio, and industry profile.

The screenplay is available for option.

Serious enquiries only are welcome.

 

[Adam Films]

THE SIGNATURE [SHORT FILM]
SCREENPLAY AVAILABLE FOR OPTION

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Genre: Contemporary Relationship Drama
Format: Short Film Screenplay
Length: 14 pages
Setting: Houston, Texas, USA — adaptable to other locations
Audience: General / Adult Audience

LOGLINE

On the day a deeply strained couple meets to finalize their divorce, a seemingly insignificant delay forces them into an unexpected confrontation with the assumptions, resentment and unanswered questions that have been quietly destroying their marriage.

SHORT SYNOPSIS

Anna and Thomas Lucas have reached the end of their marriage. Seated across from each other in a lawyer's office, they are there to sign the final divorce papers and walk away.

But what should be a straightforward legal formality quickly becomes an emotionally charged confrontation. Old wounds surface, accusations are exchanged, and years of resentment come spilling out.

Then Anna reveals something Thomas never knew.

Suddenly, the story he has been telling himself about his marriage begins to fall apart.

THE SIGNATURE is a contained, dialogue-driven relationship drama about trust, communication, assumptions, and the devastating consequences of believing we know the truth before we have asked the right questions.

WHY THIS STORY

At its heart, The Signature asks a simple but uncomfortable question:

How much damage can we cause when we mistake assumption for truth?

Set almost entirely within a lawyer's office, the screenplay relies on character, dialogue, tension and emotional revelation rather than spectacle, making it particularly suitable for a contained short-film production.

THEMES

• Love and marriage
• Trust and communication
• Misunderstanding and assumption
• Emotional vulnerability
• Regret and second chances
• Personal ambition and sacrifice

SETTING

Originally written for Houston, Texas, USA, the story is adaptable to other cities and cultural settings without losing its central conflict. The screenplay's contained location also offers flexibility for producers working with different production environments and budgets.

INTENDED AUDIENCE

A broad adult audience, particularly viewers who enjoy character-driven dramas, relationship stories and emotionally revealing narratives built around a strong central conflict.

OPTION STATUS

The Signature is currently AVAILABLE FOR OPTION.

A 5-page excerpt of the screenplay is available to view here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NuMpOPiM6TDO1U7VcG1TKyfmN6lOvAKl/view?usp=sharing

The complete 14-page screenplay is available upon genuine request.

ABOUT THE WRITER

Ikenna Ezuma is a Nigerian writer and filmmaker interested in character-driven stories that explore human relationships, difficult choices, ambition, and the consequences of the decisions we make.

He is particularly interested in developing stories with strong emotional cores that can connect with audiences across cultures.

INTERESTED?​

If you are a producer, director, production company, actor, investor, or industry professional interested in discussing The Signature, exploring an option, or looking to strengthen your production portfolio with a compelling short film with festival potential, I would be happy to hear from you. A well-executed short film can be a valuable addition to a filmmaker's credits, portfolio, and industry profile.

The screenplay is available for option.

Serious enquiries only are welcome.

The contained setting makes this quite practical from a production perspective. Do you see the film being produced in Houston as originally written, or are you completely open to having it produced in another country or location?

 

[Ikenna]

Thank you Adam. The setting and single location [interior] answers your question. Yes, it's current setting is in Texas, but it can be shot in any country at all, and it won't change or affect the plot or message of the story. The location depends entirely on whomever acquires it.

 

[Adam Films]

Thank you Adam. The setting and single location [interior] answers your question. Yes, it's current setting is in Texas, but it can be shot in any country at all, and it won't change or affect the plot or message of the story. The location depends entirely on whomever acquires it.

That makes sense, and the flexibility should definitely help from a production standpoint. Keeping the story location-independent gives a potential producer much more freedom when considering budget and production options. Best of luck with finding the right partner for it!

 

[Ikenna]

Thanks.

 

[Samantha]

THE SIGNATURE [SHORT FILM]
SCREENPLAY AVAILABLE FOR OPTION

View attachment 154

Genre: Contemporary Relationship Drama
Format: Short Film Screenplay
Length: 14 pages
Setting: Houston, Texas, USA — adaptable to other locations
Audience: General / Adult Audience

LOGLINE

On the day a deeply strained couple meets to finalize their divorce, a seemingly insignificant delay forces them into an unexpected confrontation with the assumptions, resentment and unanswered questions that have been quietly destroying their marriage.

SHORT SYNOPSIS

Anna and Thomas Lucas have reached the end of their marriage. Seated across from each other in a lawyer's office, they are there to sign the final divorce papers and walk away.

But what should be a straightforward legal formality quickly becomes an emotionally charged confrontation. Old wounds surface, accusations are exchanged, and years of resentment come spilling out.

Then Anna reveals something Thomas never knew.

Suddenly, the story he has been telling himself about his marriage begins to fall apart.

THE SIGNATURE is a contained, dialogue-driven relationship drama about trust, communication, assumptions, and the devastating consequences of believing we know the truth before we have asked the right questions.

WHY THIS STORY

At its heart, The Signature asks a simple but uncomfortable question:

How much damage can we cause when we mistake assumption for truth?

Set almost entirely within a lawyer's office, the screenplay relies on character, dialogue, tension and emotional revelation rather than spectacle, making it particularly suitable for a contained short-film production.

THEMES

• Love and marriage
• Trust and communication
• Misunderstanding and assumption
• Emotional vulnerability
• Regret and second chances
• Personal ambition and sacrifice

SETTING

Originally written for Houston, Texas, USA, the story is adaptable to other cities and cultural settings without losing its central conflict. The screenplay's contained location also offers flexibility for producers working with different production environments and budgets.

INTENDED AUDIENCE

A broad adult audience, particularly viewers who enjoy character-driven dramas, relationship stories and emotionally revealing narratives built around a strong central conflict.

OPTION STATUS

The Signature is currently AVAILABLE FOR OPTION.

A 5-page excerpt of the screenplay is available to view here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NuMpOPiM6TDO1U7VcG1TKyfmN6lOvAKl/view?usp=sharing

The complete 14-page screenplay is available upon genuine request.

ABOUT THE WRITER

Ikenna Ezuma is a Nigerian writer and filmmaker interested in character-driven stories that explore human relationships, difficult choices, ambition, and the consequences of the decisions we make.

He is particularly interested in developing stories with strong emotional cores that can connect with audiences across cultures.

INTERESTED?​

If you are a producer, director, production company, actor, investor, or industry professional interested in discussing The Signature, exploring an option, or looking to strengthen your production portfolio with a compelling short film with festival potential, I would be happy to hear from you. A well-executed short film can be a valuable addition to a filmmaker's credits, portfolio, and industry profile.

The screenplay is available for option.

Serious enquiries only are welcome.

Ikenna, I’m curious about the reveal involving Anna. Was that the starting point for the story, or did it emerge as you developed the relationship between the two characters?

 

[Ikenna]

Ikenna, I’m curious about the reveal involving Anna. Was that the starting point for the story, or did it emerge as you developed the relationship between the two characters?

Thanks for the question. The story really began with the relationship and the emotional tension between Anna and Thomas. As I developed their characters and the circumstances surrounding their marriage, the reveal emerged as an important part of the story rather than simply being the starting point. I was particularly interested in how our assumptions about people can shape the stories we tell ourselves about them. I don't want to say too much about the reveal itself, though—I'd rather let the story speak for itself.