Screenplays
Feature-length narratives spanning drama, psychological thriller, and character-driven stories. Includes Zoetrope Competition quarterfinalist "Fourteen Minutes."
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VISUAL STORYTELLER WITH WORDS AND IMAGES
Crafting stories that explore the depths of human connection, ambition, and the moments that define us. From feature films to intimate theatrical works, every script begins with a question worth asking. Every creative vision is a compelling design to support the written word.
Sam Mandragona is a screenwriter and playwright whose work spans feature films, television concepts, and intimate theatrical productions. His writing gravitates toward stories of transformation—characters caught at crossroads between who they are and who they might become.
With a quarterfinalist recognition at the prestigious Zoetrope Screenwriting Competition for "Fourteen Minutes," Sam brings both artistic vision and commercial sensibility to every project. His portfolio includes adaptations of true stories, original ensemble dramas, character studies that challenge social norms, and spec scripts for beloved television series.
Whether exploring an aging artist's final masterpiece, a soldier's moment before battle, or the chaos of empty-nest parents when their adult child returns home, Sam's scripts find the universal in the specific—the small gestures that reveal everything.
From feature-length narratives to compact theatrical moments, each category represents a different dimension of storytelling.
Feature-length narratives spanning drama, psychological thriller, and character-driven stories. Includes Zoetrope Competition quarterfinalist "Fourteen Minutes."
View ScreenplaysOriginal series concepts exploring power dynamics, identity, and the masks we wear. Includes full pitch deck materials for industry consideration.
View TV PilotsIntimate theatrical works capturing singular emotional moments—a phone call never made, a soldier's final address, a boxer's last round.
View One-ActsOriginal episodes written for established television series, demonstrating versatility across comedy and drama formats.
View Spec ScriptsWhether you're a producer seeking fresh material, a director with a vision to explore, or a collaborator looking for a writing partner—I'd love to hear from you.