Daniel Guyton



Screenplays by Daniel Guyton



This page features information on the screenplays written by Daniel Guyton. First, you will see details about his feature-length screenplays. Then, if you keep scrolling, you will see information on his short screenplays as well.



Feature Length Screenplays





This section is dedicated to feature-length screenplays written by Daniel Guyton. First, you will see images related to these screenplays, then you can find more details about them. Please click any image or description to expand and find out more.



Good Boy



Good Boy





Feature Length (2 hrs) - Commissioned by Made Legit Media. Based on a short film by Jesse Scimeca. When mob enforcer Oliver gets double-crossed by his former partner, he goes on the run and attempts to lead a good life - with help from a good boy named Rex.


Unproduced



Three Ladies of Orpington




Feature Length (2 hrs) Story idea by L Marcus Williams. Three high-borne women in Victorian Era England must face a brutal reality when the patriarch of the family passes away, leaving them with no money and with little hope for the future. When a strange man appears at the doorway, it seems that hope may be restored. Or will it?

  • Winner of Feel the Reel International Film Festival Screenplay Competition, 2019
  • Winner of Best Screenwriter Award at Vegas Movie Awards, 2021​
  • Winner of Special Jury Award from Gona Film Festival, 2021

"THREE LADIES OF ORPINGTON brings belly laughs in a smart, poignant small cast... It has all the fun of The Importance of Being Earnest, but with a little fantasy, a little sex, and much more empowered women. I highly recommend this for open-minded groups who want to work on a challenging and hilarious play." (Joelle Re Arp Dunham, Circle Ensemble Theatre, 2018)


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Utopia 69




Feature Length (2 hrs) Co-Written with Rachael Lambert. Somewhere betwixt A Brave New World and Woody Allen's Sleeper rests UTOPIA 69 - a dystopian nightmare fantasy in which illnesses, wars, and poverty have been erased. In their stead is moral decay, a lack of love, and a whole lot of one-night stands. If we eliminate conflict in our lives, can humanity still exist?

  • Best Screenplay Award Winner from Canadian Cinematography Awards, 2021
  • Honorable Mention in Los Angeles International Underground Film Festival, 2014
  • Finalist in the Dark Drama Feature category in Oregon Scream Week Horror Film Festival, 2021

"The juxtaposition between Raj's wartime storyline and the Utopian dance was some great imagery... The final scene in the lab was great." (Anonymous Review, Ruckus Rockwell Theatre, 2018)


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A Woman's Touch




Feature Length (90 min). Co-Written with Marilisa Walker. A feature-length horror-comedy loosely based on Frankenstein, in which a deranged woman tries to create the perfect man – by harvesting her one favorite body part from each of the imperfect men she dates. Of course, she has to kill these men first, in order to obtain their body parts. But beneath the murder and mayhem is a simple story of someone needing to be loved.​

  • Winner of Hollywood Blood Horror Festival Best Original Screenplay, 2024
  • Winner of Los Angeles Film and Script Festival Best Horror Screenplay Award, 2013
  • Winner of Thing in the Basement Horror Fest Best Comedy Screenplay, 2021​​

"A great read... Even though there are some gruesome moments of this story that would make Hannibal Lecter blemish [sic], this is an engaging and energetic psychological thriller that will astonish many people in its graphic depictions of murder and bodily mutilation. Women will likely feel empowered that the serial killer is an atypical female character, whose malevolent existence was created by lewd and irresponsible behaviors committed by young men. Horror fans will appreciate this level of horror and suspense, since it is presented in such a bold and original matter." (Official feedback, WILDSound Writing Festival, 2013)​


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Your Privilege Is Showing




Feature Length (2 hours). A gay, black inner-city detective arrives at a rural ski resort for some much-needed R&R. Instead, he discovers racism, misogyny, homophobia, transphobia, sexual assault and murder. Can he figure out whodunit before there's another victim?​

  • Winner of International Independent Film Festival Feature Script Award, 2023
  • Winner of New York International Film Awards Best Dark Comedy Script, 2024
  • Winner of Los Angeles Film Awards, 2024

​"This script is so artfully done. The comedy moments are smashed right up against the discomfort and disgusting moments." (Chris Kuebler, Merely Writers, 2023)​


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Short Films





This section is dedicated to the short screenplays and films written by Daniel Guyton. First, you will see images related to each film. Then, if you keep scrolling, you will see reviews and details about them. Please click on any image for a video link or for more details about the film.



Back Door Medicine





Short (6 min) Dr. Olivia Sandman performs illegal medical exams from the comfort of her own living room, much to the chagrin of her intern Adam.

Produced by Mystery Flavor Films for the Atlanta 48-Hour Film Project, 2014



Buttcoin





Short (6 min) Two goofballs invent a spoof of the popular bitcoin currency, and are surprised when it takes off in a big way.

Produced by Sight & Sound Video for the Atlanta 48-Hour Film Project, 2019



Dead Giveaway




Short (7 min) Robert buys his wife an unconventional gift for Valentine's Day, which leads to an awkward conversation about love after death.

"Excuse me for gushing forth, but that was a dynamite piece you brought in - a laugh-a-minute piece of entertainment... You are amazingly talented." (Hank Kimmel, Working Title Playwrights, 2015)


Unproduced as a film


Death of a Snowman




Short (10 min), A snowman and a little girl discuss the afterlife in this existential Yuletide comedy.​

  • Special Mention Award in Gona Film Awards, 2021
  • Semi-Finalist in Near Nazareth Festival, 2021
  • Official Selection in KIDS FIRST! Film Festival, 2021
  • Official Selection in KinoDrome International Motion Picture & Screenplay Festival, 2021

"I felt as if my face were leaking, I cried so much during this piece, but I just let the tears fall and wiped them away as needed. I never got around to voting online, but Guyton’s DEATH OF A SNOWMAN is probably my favorite of all of the Phoenix Xmas pieces." (Hope Baugh, Indy Theatre Habit, 2010)


Produced by Liberal Eye Productions, 2019


Fat Dick




Short (10 min), An overweight private detective has to solve a murder. But can he figure out what to eat for dinner first?


"I must say I am incredibly impressed and am as close to in love as possible with FAT DICK." (Josh Vining, Onstage Atlanta, 2013)


Produced by Clayton State University, 2016


The Forgiven, Part II





Short (20 Minutes) - Co-Written with Russ Ivey. The sequel to Russ Ivey's hit 2010 film "The Forgiven". Reverend Jacobs loses his faith and continues down a dark path of revenge, after his wife is brutally murdered.


Produced by Ivey League Productions, 2012



For Whom the (Wedding) Bell Tolls





Short (10 min) A young woman is determined to get married today - even if her fiancee can't make it to the wedding!

Produced for Atlanta 48-Hour Film Festival, 2010



The Fountain





Short (10 min) A love triangle between a man, a woman, and an a**hole.

Produced as a student film at University of Georgia, 2002



Frankie's Lament





Short (10 min) Two mob thugs try to pressure a geek into doing something he'll regret. (Adapted from the stage play A Friend to All the Little Guys)

Produced as a student film at the University of Georgia, 2002



GeorgIe Gets a Facelift




Short (10 min), A young man tries to kill himself in this dark, disturbing comedy, but an accidental murder puts things into perspective.


"GEORGIE GETS A FACELIFT tells the tale of how one college graduate deals with being pushed too far and let down by his society. After successful runs across the nation on stage, this 'delightfully dark', 'jaw dropping', 'heartbreaking', 'relevant' story is being reimagined for the screen." (Joey Folsom, Emotionalism Films, 2011)


Produced by Emotionalism Films, 2012


I'm Not Gay!




Short (7 min). A gay man and a homophobe are trapped on an elevator together. Hijinks ensue.

  • Official Entry of the Lancaster Area Film Festival (LAFF) in Lancaster, PA, 2010
  • Official Entry of the Artlightenment Art and Film Festival in Nashville, TN, 2011
  • Official Entry of the Bridgeport ComedyFest Film Festival in Chicago, IL, 2012
  • Official Entry of the SOAPIFF Film Festival in Nashville, TN, 2012

"I was very struck by the performance of the guy that played the nerd, in the film... and then I got to thinking about the film and the acting job the guy did, and I thought goddamn, this is like some Jerry Lewis sh** going on in there. Very interesting. Very interesting." (Jaz Dorsey, Artlightenment Film Festival, 2012)


Produced by Baxter's End Productions, 2009


In Someone's Apartment





Short (10 min), A man wakes up, bruised and battered, in someone else's apartment. Bewildered, he soon realizes he is not alone.


Unproduced



Listen Sugar





Short (10 min), A coming of age story about a father and son. And a hooker.


Commissioned by Chiggy Vision Productions



Milo & Barbara




Short (15 min), Barbara's life is turned upside-down when her husband suddenly vanishes without a warning. When he returns four weeks later, they each try to pick up the pieces.


Produced by Baxter's End Films, 2009


One More Time





Short (7 min), A devastated widow finds a way to revive her dead husband, but her motives may not be for the best...


WINNER of Best Writing, Best Ensemble Acting & Audience Favorite Awards at the Atlanta 48-Hour Film Festival, 2013


"We're writing personally to congratulate you on winning the Group C audience prize with ONE LAST TIME. There were like a dozen films that addressed resurrecting the dead, but yours stood alone. With such an unexpected twist and hilarious execution of the concept, the accolades are well deserved." (Gabe Wardell, Atlanta 48-Hour Film Festival, 2013)


Produced by Felton Films, 2013



Tell Her





Short (8 min), co-written with Daroderick Sallie. A shy young man finds the courage to tell the love of his life how he really feels about her.


"I just wanna say thanks to Daniel Guyton and the Man above for believing and helping me write #MyFirstShortFilmScript!! I used to say I never could write a script/screenplay, but now I know that isn't true. All I had I do was believe in myself, have faith, and trust God. #GodIsGood. I can't wait until the script is finished so I can start filming!" (Daroderick Sallie, actor, 2014)


Commissioned by Daroderick Sallie



Urine Trouble




Short (10 min), Grayson's job interview is going swimmingly! Until he learns the results of his unfortunate "piss test."


"It's rare that I bust a gut laughing when reading a play. Read it [and you'll] laugh out loud - produce it and your audience will laugh out loud. These characters are not exaggerations - I've worked in call centers, plenty of 'questionable' people." (Asher Wyndham, New Play Exchange, 2015)


Produced by Whitefire Theatre, 2019


Where We Want To Be





Music Video (5 mins) - Song by Wesley Cook. When a young woman's child dies, she contemplates taking her own life. But with the power of love and music, she finds a way to go on.


"Dan, you did such a great job at helping me put the vision together... and I'm so glad I chose you to collaborate with!!!" (Wesley Cook, musician, 2014)


Produced by Little Sun Records, 2014



You Are My Sunshine





Short (10 min), A mentally disturbed man discovers his wife in bed with his cousin. The revenge he takes may be a bit extreme.


"I couldn't stop smiling while reading this... It's AMAZING!" (Eric Davies Wagner, Mystery Flavor Films, 2014)


Commissioned by Chiggy Vision Productions



Zombie Socks, Episode 5





Webisode (short) - Episode 5 in the critically ac-claimed web series Zombie Socks, produced by Elizabeth Stacy. In this episode, the Undead Staffing Agency enlists the help of Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and other misfits in this hilarious send-up of zombie movies and mockumentary shows like The Office.


Produced by New Media Productions, 2013





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