A comedy short screenplay written by Lisa Rufus Festivals Buttons is a semi-finalist at the Australia Independent Film Festival in 2025 Synopsis A retired gentleman finds himself in a bizarre battle over pressing buttons. After a series of absurd encounters, his frustration reaches a breaking point—literally. Buttons by Lisa RufusDownload
Sonya sat in her Audi Q5 parked on the side of the road. The key in the ignition was set to accessories so she could have the seat warmer on. This function wasn't available in her last Audi and it took her a little while to realise that no, she hadn't peed herself, it was... Continue Reading →
He never picked up his wet towels off the bathroom floor,
no matter how many times I asked.
He never left the toilet seat down after he used it,
no matter how many times I implored.
1. Dave was hot. He rolled over in bed to the sight of his wife’s face. Dolores looked like she had just run a marathon with all funds raised going to the tired and cranky. The air conditioner was on the fritz again. Repairers charged a small fortune these days so Dave would be... Continue Reading →
The crowd responded with laughter and applause. Some rolled off their chairs into the aisles—their sides, along with delicate bladders, on the verge of bursting. A few dashed to the amenities and made it just in time. Others weren’t so lucky. Ricky Bo Bicky bowed, thanked everyone for coming, and departed—exit stage left. If one... Continue Reading →
A short screenplay written by Lisa Rufus. SYNOPSIS After a devastating break-up, Lucy finds an unusual way to get over her ex. FESTIVALS Nine Ways to Kill Barry was nominated for Best Short Screenplay at the AFIN International Film Festival in 2025 Nine Ways to Kill Barry was a semi-finalist at the Australia Independent Film... Continue Reading →
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