LENGTH

Feature Screenplay

GENRES

Coming-Of-Age / Crime / Caper / Heist / Dramedy

LOGLINE

Circa 1995, Nick escapes his dull suburban life for a night out with his reckless friends, RK and Mickey, but his thrill-seeking adventure quickly turns into a high-octane clash with danger, betrayal, and mayhem deep within the city's shadowy and sinister underworld.

COMPAIRABLES

HONORS

2010 California Film Awards - Honorable Mention
2010 Los Angeles Cinema Festival Hollywood - Award of Merit
2010 Film Shift Festival - Top 15 Scripts
2010 Underground Exposure - Top 5 Scripts
2010 The Indie Gathering - Open Category Winner
2010 LA Reel Film Festival - Honorable Mention ​

WORKING TITLE

My Way

STORY AND SCREENPLAY BY

Judah Ray and Michael Popek

SUMMARY

Los Angeles, 1995—a neon-lit jungle of grit, glamour, and gangsta rap, where the streets pulse with an unpredictable rhythm of ambition and danger. The city’s undercurrent hums with the chaos of the ‘90s, where every corner holds the promise of fame or downfall, and anything can happen before the dawn of a new day breaks.

Nick, disillusioned with his dull suburban life, joins his friends RK and Mickey for an adventurous night out in the city. Their adventure turns dangerous when they visit a drug dealer’s compound, led by Bucky and D, to make a deal. While they’re inside the compound, Vin and Jesus, another pair of criminals, steal their car. Realizing that Bucky orchestrated the theft, Nick and his friends set out for revenge. 

Fueled by anger and a quest for revenge, they navigate a gritty urban landscape fraught with violence and deceit. As they venture through the gritty streets, the night quickly spirals into chaos, with dangerous encounters and high-stakes confrontations. Their journey pushes them to the edge, culminating in a high-stakes caper/heist, where every decision could mean life or death. 

After a violent clash and a robbery, the group reunites at Kalvin’s warehouse to sort out their spoils. Tensions rise as they confront the reality of their actions and losses. Amidst the turmoil, Nick bonds with Chas, Kalvin’s sister, leading to a passionate encounter. 

Ultimately, Nick chooses to leave the chaos behind and return to his suburban life, with a hopeful future suggested by his renewed connection with Chas.

STATUS

Available for option.

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GET IN WHERE YOU FIT IN    DO YOU KNOW YOUR NAME    LOOK AT ME NOW    EAT THE RICH     UNORTHODOX    JUX'S POSITION    DEMON KNIGHTS    CHANGE THE FUCKING WORLD     SHABU    ROUGH-N-TUMBLE NIGHT    DANCING WITH MYSELF