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WATTS IN THE MOONLIGHT Written by John J. Searson Jr [email protected] 631-949-2528
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INT. FRAT HOUSE - NIGHT They enter the door and see a game in progress. There’s a few players smoking cigars and there’s several bottles of beer on the table. One of the cigar smoking players turns to them. FRAT BOY 2
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EXT. MONTGOMERY HOUSE - DUSK (SEVEN YEARS EARLIER) A charming, weathered Midwestern home stands between tall trees, their leaves starting to sway in a gentle breeze. INT. MONTGOMERY HOUSE - DUSK BENNY MONTGOMERY sits at a piano in the living room and BECKY
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EXT. MONTGOMERY HOUSE - DUSK The screen door creaks open, and Evelyn steps out onto the porch, seeing Becky off as she heads home. EVELYN Thank you so much, for coming by.
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EXT. MONTGOMERY HOUSE - DAY Becky rings the bell and lightly knocks on the door. The door opens and and Billy smiles realizing it’s Becky. BILLY Hey Becky, what brings you by?
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EXT. A CONSTRUCTION SITE FOR A NEW HOUSE - DAY (PRESENT TIME) Billy, older now, unloads materials and tools from his truck. Bobby Darin’s Beyond the Sea plays on the radio and TOMMY FLYNN approaches. TOMMY
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INT. RIVERBEND UNIVERSITY - DAY The campus of RIVERBEND UNIVERSITY buzzes with life under the midday sun. Grand, ivy-covered buildings stand as timeless witnesses to youthful energy. Amid the bustle, LISA BRENNAN strides toward Herald Hall, her gaze fixed ahead.
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INT. BILLY MONTGOMERY’S HOME - EVENING Billy opens the door and enters the house, exhaustion heavy on his face. Silvery moonlight bathes the living room. His eyes land on the piano and saxophone. After a pause, he picks up the saxophone and moves to the window.
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INT. LISA’S OFF CAMPUS APARTMENT - MORNING Lisa is in the shower, singing “Blue Bayou” with soft but undeniable talent. Her voice carries over the running water. Tara steps in to floss and brush her teeth. She’s enjoying Lisa’s performance.
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EXT. RIVERBEND UNIVERSITY LIBRARY - DAY Billy is walking through the library, his head darting around, looking for someone. He walks over to Lisa, who is sitting alone at a table, scouring through some books. BILLY
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EXT./INT. HAWTHORNE INDUSTRIES HQ BLDG - MORNING An immaculate looking black SUV pulls up to the front of an imposing looking building, standing above the surroundings. PRESTON HAWTHORNE steps out of the vehicle, he is on his phone as he walks towards the entrance. Preston is a fit,
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EXT. RIVERBEND UNIVERSITY - DAY Lisa and Tara are walking across campus heading to a class together. Suddenly, Tara is startled by Billy riding a mini bike with a lawn mower engine, racing through the campus. Lisa recognizes Billy and is mesmerized as he races by.
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INT. RIVERBEND UNIVERSITY CAFETERIA - DAY Lisa is paying for food, just after Tara. They glance around for a table and go to sit. LISA Looks like I’m out… cast aside like
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INT. RIVERBEND UNIVERSITY LIBRARY - DUSK It’s approaching end of the day and Lisa is researching some papers from across other universities. She is sitting at a table alone and consumed in her work. Billy has just finished his own work and is heading through
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EXT. GROUNDS IN FRONT OF RIVERBEND LIBRARY - DUSK Lisa pops out through the front doors of the library, she is distressed over the exchange with Preston and is headed home. Billy then pops out through the same doors. He is looking to say something to Lisa, and is struggling to catch up.
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INT. BILLYS APARTMENT - NIGHT Billy opens the door in a rushed manner, quickly putting his things down. Tommy is watching TV, but looks up, sensing Billy is in a rush about something. TOMMY
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INT. DEANS OFFICE - DAY Billy and Lisa sit in chairs across from Dean Townsend, who speaks with his hands folded on the desk. DEAN TOWNSEND Thank you, Billy, for coming in on
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EXT. JACOB JAVITS CONVENTION CENTER, NYC - DAY A taxi pulls up to the convention center. Lisa confidently jumps out looking around, anxious to head in, Billy follows. LISA Ready for round one? We are going
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EXT. LAB ROOM - DAY Lisa stands at a large whiteboard on wheels, covered in mathematical equations and a schematic of a fuel cell. Billy sits on a stool in front of it, listening. LISA
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INT. PRESTON HAWTHORNE’S OFFICE - NIGHT Preston Hawthorne is late at the office, just about everybody is gone for the day. He is clicking around on his PC. He seems to lack interest… appears to be passing time. Preston then takes out his wallet and reaches into it behind
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INT. BILLY’S APARTMENT - DAY Billy is gathering his things into his backpack, ready to head out. Tommy walks in, heading for the coffee. TOMMY You got letters from Becky stacking
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EXT. OUTSIDE OF LAB ROOM - DAY The garage door is rolled open, sunlight hitting the sleek, polished scooter. Billy stands beside it, buttoning up the access panels he typically leaves open for testing. Lisa is watching him, with some excitement.
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INT. DEANS OFFICE - MORNING Billy and Lisa enter slowly, as if they are being marched to the gallows. Each taking a seat in front of the Dean. DEAN TOWNSEND I’m horrified at what happened, but
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INT. HALLWAYS OF HERALD HALL -MORNING Billy races through the halls to catch Lisa, but he’s unsure where she went. He continues rushing and heads for the exit near the lab. EXT. OUTSIDE OF HERALD HALL - MORNING
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INT. CONFERENCE ROOM – EVENING A large conference room, daylight fading as the room grows dim. Three people are present: two sharply dressed business executives, and LUTHER CAIN, a middle-aged man—unshaven but still presentable, slouched in a more relaxed manner than the
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EXT. FRANK MORETTI’S HOUSE – DAY Billy approaches Frank’s modest brick home. Just as he reaches the door, Frank steps outside. FRANK MORETTI (grinning)
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INT. BILLYS APARTMENT - EVENING There’s a ring and a knock at the door. Tommy gets up from watching TV and goes over to answer the door. TOMMY Hey! Let me guess… your Lisa.
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EXT. SMALL TOWN MAIN STREET - DAY Billy cruises into his hometown, the streets adorned with banners reading “Benny Montgomery Charity Fundraiser” and images of his father. People bustle on the sidewalks, setting up for the event.
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INT. BANQUET HALL FOR FUNDRAISER EVENT - EVENING The Benny Montgomery fundraiser hums with life. A full band plays big band classics. Guests sip drinks, chatting. An older couple sways to a ‘50s tune. Billy enters in a sports coat, Lisa at his side in a simple
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EXT. RECEPTION HALL FOR MONTGOMERY FUND RAISER - NIGHT Lisa is outside asking the valet for a cab. Billy comes bursting through the door and slows, when he realizes he has caught her. Lisa looks for her cab, avoids looking at Billy. BILLY
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INT. RECEPTION HALL FOR MONTGOMERY FUND RAISER - NIGHT Billy enters back inside the reception area. People are sitting and food is being served. Becky strolls over. He notices her approach but doesn’t share her enthusiasm. BECKY
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EXT. RIVERBEND UNIVERSITY GROUNDS - DAY Billy is back at school and heading to the lab. The university is busy again, Billy passes groups studying on the lawn, others playing frisbee, and some just hanging out in the sunshine.
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INT. MACHINE SHOP - DAY Billy, drenched in sweat, works at a press setting bearings. He measures parts meticulously, and we see him begin to reassemble the bike. CUT TO:
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INT. RIVERBEND AUXILIARY CLASSROOM - MORNING Lisa and Billy enter a small classroom, set up for a presentation. Faculty members wait as Lisa moves to the front to prepare. Billy takes a seat beside Tara. BILLY
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INT. LAB ROOM - DUSK Lisa steps into the lab, scanning the room for Billy, who’s on one knee, removing parts from the scooter’s gasoline engine. Disassembled components are scattered around him. She approaches quietly, watching for a moment before
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INT. DEANS OFFICE - DAY Dean Townsend is busy with papers on his desk, just getting off a phone call. He glances up at a light knock and looks surprised to see Billy at the door. DEAN TOWNSEND
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INT. LAB ROOM - DAY Lisa has the battery on the desktop, wired and connected to her PC. She runs diagnostics, hitting the keys with frustration. LISA
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EXT. HIGHWAY - DAY Billy and Lisa ride along the highway on the scooter. Lisa wears a cute, sleek and stylish helmet. Billy’s is standard. The road stretches ahead, the occasional car zipping by. The wind tugs at their gear, as they travel along the highway.
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INT. HOTEL ROOM - NIGHT (LATER) Billy and Lisa are each in their beds, the room feeling more relaxed. LISA (teasing)
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INT. WAITING AREA – DAY Lisa and Billy sit in silence. The door opens. ASSISTANT The board has reached a decision. (a beat)
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EXT. PERIMETER DRIVE HWY - DAY There’s grey skies that are swirling and beginning to darken. A faint sound of thunder rumbles in the distance, but is largely unnoticed. Lisa pulls up to the start area, glancing briefly at the
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INT. HOTEL ROOM - DAY Billy is watching the screen intently. He sees what Lisa is describing. BILLY Keep him close, but you don’t need
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INT. HOTEL ROOM - DAY Billy smirks, then breaks out into a large smug smile. BILLY Lift the seat. You’ll find something to wear.
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INT. HOTEL ROOM - DAY Billy is scanning the screen, assessing the situation. BILLY There’s three dots left ahead of you… and only one lap left. Wait!
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INT. HOTEL LOBBY - DAY Lisa and Billy return to the hotel, following the race. They are thrilled at having won the race and are exchanging giddy chatter. BILLY
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EXT. BANQUET HALL - NIGHT Billy and Tommy step out of an Uber, adjusting their jackets as they walk toward the entrance. BILLY How was the ride with Tara?
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INT. RIVERBEND UNIVERSITY CAFETERIA - DAY Lisa and Tara are grabbing lunch. Lisa is unusually bubbly, humming to herself, clearly in a fantastic mood as she browses the food items, especially the desserts. Tara, on the other hand, watches her with growing skepticism.
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INT. COFFEE SHOP - MORNING The bell above the door jingles softly as Lisa enters, wearing large sunglasses that cover her face. She pauses briefly, scanning the café before heading up to the counter. LISA
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EXT. RIVERBEND UNIVERSITY GROUNDS - DUSK Lisa walks across campus, casual but polished, her hair and makeup carefully done. She carries only a small pocketbook, no books or backpack. The sun sets as the campus quiets. She approaches the library, glancing at it warily.
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INT. AUDITORIUM - DAY A display board reads: “GUEST SPEAKER LISA BRENNAN PRESENTS: THE FUTURE OF ENERGY” Lisa stands at the podium, her powerful and poised stance commanding attention. Behind her are three large chalk
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INT. EMPTY CLASSROOM - RIVERBEND UNIVERSITY - DAY Preston stands by a desk, expecting Eddie, but looks up, intrigued as LISA walks in, exuding calm determination. PRESTON (surprised)
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INT. BILLY’S APARTMENT - MORNING Billy lies in bed, fast asleep, with one leg stretched out from under disheveled covers and an arm wrapped under the pillow. Suddenly, his bedroom door flings open, and his mother, EVELYN MONTGOMERY, stands in the doorway.
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INT. LISA’S OFF-CAMPUS APARTMENT - DAY Lisa is in close-up, pondering over something at a small desk. TARA Whatcha doing?
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INT. RHYTHM & BREWS BAR - NIGHT Lisa enters and looks around for Tara. She heads to a table booth and sits. A waitress comes over to her. LISA Hi, can I have a glass of Pinot and
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EXT. ZERO FINALS SHOW - BANQUET HALL - NIGHT A sleek limo pulls up to the grand banquet hall entrance. LISA steps out, looking stunning, and heads toward the door as camera flashes go off around her. She has a bag over her arm, that is unusually large for an event like this. A few
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INT. ZERO FINALS SHOW - BANQUET HALL - NIGHT Lisa enters the room and gazes around at the grandeur of the event. Everyone attending buzzing around, the guys all in formal wear and the women all looking beautiful in gowns and elegant dresses.
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INT. BILLYS APARTMENT - NIGHT Billy is sitting in his apartment, in boxer shorts and a T- shirt, staring at the computer. He takes his phone, dialing. BILLY Hi Mike… Hey, wasn’t there supposed
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INT. BILLY’S APARTMENT - NIGHT Still in his boxers and T-shirt, Billy finally gets the link to stream the finals show. He looks anxious in anticipation and carefully scans the screen looking for Lisa. BILLY
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INT. BILLY’S APARTMENT - NIGHT Billy, now fully absorbed in the recording. His look shifts from confusion to frustration. BILLY (softly)
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INT. BILLYS APARTMENT - NIGHT The computer screen is shown. It shows Eddie Hawthorne on stage, cameras flash, and he holds the Zero trophy. EDDIE I’m pleased to be here, but I must

Watts in the Moonlight

A brilliant engineering student must navigate the high-stakes world of academic competition and corporate intrigue to protect her innovative design and forge her own path to success.

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The screenplay stands out for its unique blend of academic competition, personal growth, and romance, set in the high-stakes world of engineering innovation. It appeals to audiences who enjoy intellectual challenges intertwined with emotional journeys.

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Genres:
Drama 45% Romance 30% Comedy 20% Thriller 20%

Setting: Contemporary, Riverbend University and various locations in a small town

Themes: Identity and Self-Discovery, Ambition and Competition, Friendship and Support, Romantic Relationships, Family Dynamics

Conflict & Stakes: Lisa's struggle for independence and recognition in her engineering career, while navigating her complex relationship with Billy and facing corporate manipulation from Preston and Luther.

Mood: A mix of romantic tension, ambition, and emotional introspection.

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  • Unique Hook: The integration of engineering challenges with personal relationships, showcasing the protagonist's journey in a male-dominated field.
  • Major Twist: The revelation of corporate sabotage and manipulation that tests Lisa's resolve and integrity.
  • Distinctive Setting: The vibrant university campus and small-town backdrop provide a relatable and engaging environment for the characters' journeys.
  • Innovative Ideas: The focus on sustainable energy solutions and engineering competitions as a backdrop for personal growth and conflict.

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