Genre: Sci-Fi / Mystery / Thriller

Logline: “Vanishing Skies” follows an FAA investigator’s relentless pursuit of the truth when a 747 mysteriously lands at LAX with no passengers on board. As he unravels the baffling enigma, he uncovers a mind-bending reality: the passengers have been transported to another dimension.

Synopsis: “Vanishing Skies” combines gripping suspense and mind-bending science fiction to unravel the mysteries of an otherworldly occurrence that challenges the boundaries of reality.

Act 1:

Flight 2323, a routine 747 flight with 220 passengers and crew, takes off on a clear day, only to land at LAX with no one on board. The absence of passengers and crew stuns the aviation world, and experts speculate on remote abduction and landing by an external force. The FAA appoints investigator Alex Holloway, a tenacious and dedicated professional, to lead the investigation.

As Alex delves into the case, he discovers that the black box records offer no tangible clues, except for a sudden and unexplained halt in communications during the flight. Frustrated by the lack of answers, he becomes determined to uncover the truth behind the vanishing passengers.

Act 2:

Meanwhile, across the world, passengers from Flight 2323 begin to reappear in disparate locations, disoriented and confused. The unexplained phenomenon triggers widespread panic and speculation, as the passengers struggle to comprehend what has transpired. Their accounts of the disappearance vary, but a recurring theme emerges: a surreal and disorienting transition from the plane to an unfamiliar realm.

Alex’s investigation intensifies as he pieces together fragments of evidence that lead him to a shocking revelation. The black box data, when analyzed further, reveals a momentary lapse in time and space during the flight, suggesting a phenomenon beyond the realm of human understanding. As he delves deeper into the enigma, he becomes convinced that the passengers were transported to another dimension during the flight.

Act 3:

Alex’s pursuit of the truth leads him to collaborate with fringe physicists and theoretical experts, each with their own theories about interdimensional travel. Together, they unravel the extraordinary events surrounding Flight 2323 and the passengers’ inexplicable journey.

As the passengers continue to resurface, some dead, some alive, Alex faces the pressing challenge of guiding some through their shared trauma and helping them reclaim their lives. Simultaneously, he races against time to unlock the scientific mechanisms behind the dimension-shifting phenomenon and find a way to bring the passengers home.

In a pulse-pounding climax, Alex orchestrates a daring plan to recreate the conditions of the original flight, hoping to trigger another interdimensional transition. The fate of the passengers, and the boundaries of reality itself, hang in the balance as Alex confronts the ultimate question: can he unravel the secrets of the vanishing skies rescue the remaining passengers?

Logline: A friendly grey alien befriends a young boy, telling him he is an angel, but soon he tells the boy to kill his brother because God wants him to save the world. A man in black eventually explains the alien is an extra-dimensional demon, not an angel, and is therefore national security threat.

Synopsis: “The Visitor” is a compelling, tragic tale of moral dilemmas, supernatural encounters, and the red line between good and evil. It is a thrilling narrative involving extraterrestrial beings, government conspiracies, and the ultimate struggle for redemption.

Treatment:

Act 1:

Jason, a young boy, begins experiencing mysterious visits from an alien grey. Intriguingly, the grey appears to have a keen interest in observing him as he sleeps. Jason’s parents, alarmed by their son’s claims, decide to install a camera in his room to document these encounters.

Act 2:

One fateful night, the grey materializes through Jason’s bedroom wall, captured on camera. Astonishingly, the footage reveals the grey’s intense gaze fixed upon Jason as he peacefully slumbers. The parents, eager to shed light on this inexplicable phenomenon, send the tape to the media. The tape gains significant attention, intriguing both the public and authorities alike. However, the situation takes a darker turn when men in black arrive promptly to confiscate both the camera and tapes from the television station and the family’s home, claiming national security concerns.

Meanwhile, Jason confides in his parents about an encounter with an angelic figure who promises to lead him to greatness. Despite this encounter’s seemingly benevolent nature, the angel suggests that Jason must undertake challenging tasks to save the world, including killing his younger brother, Elijah. Jason resists, torn between the enticement of a higher purpose and the innate love he feels for his brother.

Act 3:

Persistently haunted by the angel’s proposition, Jason seeks guidance from the grey. Offering visions of the disastrous future Elijah will bring upon the world, the grey insists that even God instructed Abraham to sacrifice his son. Manipulating Jason’s conscience, the grey convinces him that eliminating Elijah is a necessary evil. Eventually, Jason succumbs to the grey’s influence and shoots his brother, believing he has fulfilled his destined path. However, to his astonishment, Elijah survives the gunshot, leaving Jason conflicted and tormented by guilt.

Act 4:

Tim, one of the men in black, takes an interest in Jason’s case and conducts an interview. During their conversation, Tim delves deeper into the reported encounters and mentions the existence of extra-dimensions. Comparing previous reports, Tim reveals the shocking truth to Jason – the being he believed to be an angel is, in fact, a demon, entering their world extra-dimensionally. Furthermore, Tim discloses that their agency has been in contact with a woman who prophesied the emergence of a great prophet from Jason’s bloodline, so that’s why they took such an interest in his case. The agency recognizes the significance of this prophecy, hence their severe measures to ensure national security.

Act 5:

Years pass, and a grown-up Elijah emerges as a major prophet, openly declaring the arrival of the apocalypse. People flock to witness Elijah’s divine abilities, including shutting the heavens and performing miracles before vast multitudes. As the world bears witness to these profound events, Jason must grapple with the consequences of his actions and the knowledge that the being he once believed to be an angel, and later a demon, has played a significant role in shaping their destinies.