AARON G. HALE WRITES!
Aaron G. Hale is a writer, actor, and director known for stylized, character-first comedy. His work blends absurdity with emotion, often featuring fast-talking, emotionally stunted weirdos, botched plans, and oddly poetic dialogue. Think Adam Sandler meets Wes Anderson by way of Taika Waititi— with a dash of slick language and a sucker punch of heart.
Selected Scripts
STAY AT HOME (Comedy/Action Feature)
When their friend goes missing under mysterious circumstances, a ragtag group of stay-at-home dads pile into a minivan—babies, toddlers, and all—for a rescue mission that spirals into a full-blown action movie they are absolutely not equipped for. With juice boxes in one hand and makeshift weapons in the other, these suburban softies must step up and get their buddy back before 5pm, when their wives get home from work.
The Hangover meets Mr. Mom meets Pineapple Express — but with strollers, sippy cups, and emotional growth.
Tagline: Playtime is over, motherfuckers.
Tone: Fast, ridiculous, heartfelt — like an ‘80s action movie had a baby with a parenting blog. High-stakes, low testosterone.
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DEEP CUTS (TV Dramedy Pilot)
Laila, a grieving and fiery Arab-American music producer, leaves LA post-divorce and ends up in East Nashville crashing with Davey, her childhood best friend — a repressed former Christian Pop bassist turned real estate agent who’s just come out. Together, they stumble through the spiritual and emotional wreckage of mid-30s life: grief, reinvention, dating apps, music scenes, ex-religion wounds, and chosen family.
Fleabag meets High Fidelity, but more soulful, less cynical.
Tagline: When you lose your voice, pick up a mic.
Tone: Emotional, grounded, poetic — with room for music as healing and catharsis.
Co-written with Nathan Nix & Latifah Alattas
REGGIE & RAINBOW (Short Film, Proof of Concept)
Fraternal twins and amateur cat burglars Reggie and Rainbow are gearing up for one last job—sort of. Reggie still dreams of criminal glory, while Rainbow is ready to leave their small-time heists behind. Dressed like hip-hop extras from 1991 and communicating entirely through telepathy, the two fumble through what may be their final heist... and possibly their final goodbye.
Bottle Rocket meets Atlanta by way of The Brothers Bloom.
Tagline: They share a brain, a birthdate, and a really weird criminal record.
Tone: Lo-fi, offbeat, and weirdly emotional — a neon-tinged goodbye between two lovable losers who maybe never grew up, but never stopped loving each other.
* WINNER, Best Texas Actress - Ashlie Adams | Austin Revolution Film Festival 2024
* WINNER, Best Comedy | Austin Under the Stars Film Festival 2024
* NOMINATED, Texas Filmmaker of the Year - Aaron G. Hale | Austin Revolution Film Festival 2024
* NOMINATED, Best Texas Actor - Aaron G. Hale | Austin Revolution Film Festival 2024
* NOMINATED, Best Texas Short Comedy | Austin Revolution Film Festival 2024
* NOMINATED, Actor of the Year - Aaron G. Hale | Austin Revolution Film Festival 2024
* NOMINATED, Best Actor - Aaron G. Hale | L.A. Under the Stars Film Festival 2024
* NOMINATED, Best Comedy | L.A. Under the Stars Film Festival 2024
* NOMINATED, Best Cinematography - Raymond Cody Wyatt | L.A. Under the Stars Film Festival 2024
* NOMINATED, Best Ensemble Cast | L.A. Under the Stars Film Festival 2024
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Features
AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN COMPTON (Horror-Comedy Feature)
In early ’90s Compton, a Black teenager and his crew uncover a terrifying truth: a werewolf is stalking their neighborhood—and it’s a cop. As tension with law enforcement rises and the full moon looms, the kids must fight back with whatever they’ve got: silver jewelry, street smarts, and the kind of loyalty you only find on the block.
Attack the Block meets An American Werewolf in London with the social bite of Candyman.
Tagline: Policing was already inhumane. Now it’s not even human.
Tone: Fierce, funny, and fueled by righteous paranoia — a creature feature with commentary rooted in real fear and retro style.
DOBIE WAKES UP (Comedy Feature)
After falling into a coma at age 10, Dobie wakes up 30 years later in a 40-year-old body—with the emotional intelligence, pop culture references, and snack preferences of a child. When he learns his wealthy family’s estate hinges on him proving he's a capable adult, Dobie must fake his way through grown-up life, even as his inner kid keeps bursting through.
Big meets Succession by way of Napoleon Dynamite.
Tagline: Growing up is hard. Growing up all at once is harder.
Tone: Offbeat, heartfelt, and surreal — a coming-of-middle-age story about identity, arrested development, and growing up way too late.
CORY IN ORBIT (Mockumentary Comedy Feature)
Cory Quaid was a teen idol in the ‘90s thanks to Cory in Orbit, a cheesy sci-fi sitcom that aired somewhere between TGIF and Nickelodeon. Now pushing 40, washed up, and still clinging to his former fame, Cory sees a chance at a comeback when a TikTok mocking the show goes viral. He recruits the president of his old fan club to help relaunch his career—despite having zero idea how. As a documentary crew follows the chaos, Cory’s delusion, desperation, and deep need for connection begin to collide in a hilariously tragic quest for relevance.
Waiting for Guffman meets Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping with the sad-sack sweetness of American Movie.
Tagline: Every star burns out. Some just don’t know when to quit.
Tone: Cringe-funny, heartfelt, and deeply unserious — a mockumentary about fame, failure, and the world’s most awkward re-entry.
OH BROTHER (Buddy-Comedy Feature)
Five years ago, hot-headed Huey ditched his small-town home for L.A. stardom—only to watch his acting dream crash and burn while his cautious older brother Mike stayed home, married, and became a diaper-changing dad. Now their father’s death drags the estranged brothers back under the same roof. One night, one bar, and one run-in with their childhood bully later, the pair bolt into a booze-soaked, karaoke-fueled bender that reignites every old grudge—and every long-buried bond. To earn each other’s forgiveness (and survive a ridiculous showdown with the bully’s cronies), Mike and Huey must remember the pact they once made, embrace the lives they actually have, and prove family isn’t who you move with, it’s who you show up for.
This Is 40 meets The Brothers Solomon, with the emotional punch of The Way Way Back.
Tagline: Forgiveness is messy. So is the rest of the night.
Tone: Rowdy, heartfelt, and small-town goofy—equal parts karaoke carnage, cousin-code chaos, and late-night confessions that land like gut-punches.
THE RAINY SEASON (Feature Comedy-Drama)
Aaron and Heather thought they were ready to start a family. Then came the mountains of adoption paperwork, prophetic dreams, awkward fundraisers, emotional tailspins, and a global waiting game that tested their patience—and their relationship. As they navigate the surreal process of adopting a baby from Ethiopia, they’re forced to confront grief, guilt, and the terrifying idea of growing up... before someone starts calling them Mom and Dad.
The Big Sick meets Away We Go with a dash of Knocked Up.
Tagline: They were expecting… just not all this.
Tone: Funny, honest, and full of heart — a true story about love, fear, and stumbling into adulthood on the way to parenthood.
DAD NEEDS HELP (Sci-Fi Dramedy Feature)
After the death of his wife, Jerry Parker is falling apart—until his grown kids gift him a state-of-the-art robot named KIRBY to help clean up his life. But as KIRBY starts doing everything better than Jerry ever did (including parenting and playing tennis), Jerry spirals into jealousy and resentment. What begins as a turf war between man and machine becomes an offbeat journey through grief, aging, and the quietly hilarious ways we put ourselves back together.
Her meets About Schmidt with a dash of I, Robot (but for boomers with feelings)
Tagline: You’re never too old to reboot.
Tone: Warm, funny, and gently futuristic — a bittersweet dramedy about family, grief, and what it means to feel useful when the world moves on without you.
Pilots
WINGMAN (TV Comedy Pilot)
Nat was once the lead developer on a now-billion-dollar app… but he rage-quit over a petty disagreement and has been floundering ever since. When his obnoxious former college bro resurfaces with funding and a terrible-but-plausible idea—Goose, an app that lets you hire a wingman for your night out—Nat reluctantly signs on. What begins as a quick cash grab spirals into a morally dubious tech startup built on ego, delusion, and desperate rebranding.
Silicon Valley meets Party Down with a shot of Mythic Quest.
Tagline: He’s your best chance at making a terrible first impression.
Tone: Cynical, sharp, and low-key tragic — a workplace comedy for people building empires out of empty promises.
Short Films
BRONTOSAURUS (Short Film, Proof of Concept)
In a world where gender roles are flipped, two suburban dads spiral into an absurd rivalry over a PTA Vice President title. As tensions rise at a backyard party, their petty competition escalates into violence—revealing a bizarre sci-fi twist: they’re trapped in a loop, doomed to repeat their idiocy again and again.
Rod Serling meets Wes Anderson and Whit Stillman — with a dash of Yorgos Lanthimos.
Tagline: Prehistoric pride meets mid-century repression.
Tone: Stylized, satirical, and looping — a deadpan fever dream about masculinity, insecurity, and the snacks we die on.
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JACKRABBIT (Short Film, Proof of Concept)
Around a desert campfire, a crew of bounty hunters pass the time with food, whiskey, and talk—while two silent fugitives sit chained nearby. But as the men’s egos flare and stories unfold, it becomes clear one of the captives—Jackrabbit—isn't just dangerous… she might not even be human.
No Country for Old Men meets Prospect — a slow-burn Western with a sci-fi gut punch.
Tagline: History’s written by the ones left standing. But not for long.
Tone: Gritty, mythic, and quietly bizarre — a Western wrapped in cosmic folklore, where legends ride just ahead of the truth.
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THE READING (Short Horror Film, Proof of Concept)
In 1980s suburbia, a goth teen reluctantly takes over her aunt’s palm reading booth—and her first customer is the worst: a smirking, sexist jock from school. But as she reads his palm, real visions begin to flood in—disturbing, violent ones—and the horrors she sees may not be far off.
Carrie meets Suspiria (1977) with the attitude of Jennifer’s Body.
Tagline: Sometimes the scariest thing isn’t what you see… it’s what you can’t unsee.
Tone: Stylized, unsettling, and vividly retro — a feminist horror throwback soaked in neon dread and teen rage.
THE BIG BREAK (Short Film, Proof of Concept)
Actor Aaron G. Hale is convinced he was born to play Glen Campbell in a biopic. But after an obsessive spiral of research, a surreal dream puts him face-to-face with the Rhinestone Cowboy himself (also played by Aaron G. Hale) — who bluntly informs Aaron he doesn’t have what it takes to portray him in the film. Crushed but not defeated, Aaron sets his sights on a new role: Philip Seymour Hoffman.
Being John Malkovich meets Walk Hard with a dose of Synecdoche, New York.
Tagline: Every legend starts somewhere. Just… not here.
Tone: Self-aware, spiraling, and sad-funny — a fever dream about fame, failure, and the delusions we call destiny.
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THE BUCK OWENS SPECIAL (Short Film, Proof of Concept)
At a rundown diner somewhere off the map, Don and Davy Dogwood bicker over sausage and small-town memories while the clock ticks toward… something. One of them keeps glancing out the window. The other won’t shut up about the difference between home fries and hashbrowns. When the countdown hits zero, the night takes a turn. And suddenly, all that arguing might’ve been the calm before something very weird.
Tarantino meets In Bruges with a sprinkle of Fargo’s quiet menace
Tagline: Coffee’s on and shit’s goin’ sideways.
Tone: Slow-burn absurdity with sharp dialogue, creeping dread, and a country-fried grin
NO PROBLEMO (Short Film, Proof of Concept)
Chet’s the chillest pie-slinger in south Texas—a metalhead burnout who delivers every “meaty volcano” with a stoner grin and a firm “No problemo!” But when a late-night run turns into an open door, a dead customer, and a fat stack of cash, Chet’s eternal good vibes are put on the clock. The engine light’s flashing, and Chet has to decide whether he’s still the chill guy with the mellow mantra… or tonight’s biggest buzzkill.
The Big Lebowski meets Good Time with the bold visual style of PTA.
Tagline: All chill, some kill.
Tone: VHS-sun-faded, metal-blasting slacker noir—equal parts dumb comedy, neon tension, and moral snap-decision thriller
RUMBLE-ISH (Short Film Comedy Musical)
In this choreographed, tongue-in-cheek rumble comedy, two rival greaser gangs—the hyper-woke Jack-Rabbits and the toxically macho Sleazeballs—clash in a city park over turf, honor, and the soul of suburbia. Just as tensions reach a musical-theater-worthy fever pitch, a very modern interruption reveals the truth: these street-toughs are just suburban dads playing make-believe while their families wait for dinner.
West Side Story meets Barbie by way of I Think You Should Leave
Tagline: It’s got groove. It’s got joint pain.
Tone: Stylized, ironic, and sharply satirical — a goofy-yet-sweet send-up of toxic masculinity, nostalgia, and the chaos of aging out of your glory days.
IDENTICAL (Drama, Proof of Concept)
At a roadside diner the night before their father’s funeral, two estranged identical twins—one a devout pastor, the other proudly queer—unpack a decade’s worth of resentment, misunderstanding, and shared grief. As tensions rise, so do the echoes of a childhood defined by judgment and silence.
Mass meets The Skeleton Twins.
Tagline: They buried their dad. Now they’re digging up everything else.
Tone: Intimate, restrained, emotionally raw with sharp dialogue and buried affection.
JAVELINA RUN (Short Film, Proof of Concept)
Two dumb-as-dirt ranch hands roll into town hoping to impress a group of saloon girls. When they claim credit for a recent train robbery, the lie snowballs into full-blown outlaw legend—and now the whole town thinks they’re dangerous. The only problem? They absolutely aren’t.
Raising Arizona meets City Slickers by way of Talladega Nights.
Tagline: They blew in on their own wind.
Tone: Silly, fast-talking, and dust-covered — a Western comedy with cartoon energy and just enough heart to keep it standing upright.
* WINNER, Best Comedy | Wild Bunch Film Festival 2020
* WINNER, Best Poster - Chris Barnes | Wild Bunch Film Festival 2020
* WINNER, Best Supporting Actress (Short) - Lisa Belcher | Wild Bunch Film Festival 2020
* WINNER, Best Female Filmmaker - Lisa Belcher | Wild Bunch Film Festival 2020
* WINNER, Best Director - Lisa Belcher | Austin Spotlight Film Festival 2020
* WINNER, Best Original Score - Steffen Schmidt | Austin Under the Stars Film Festival 2020
* NOMINATED, Best Comedy | Beaufort International Film Festival 2021
* NOMINATED, Best Actor (Short) - Aaron G. Hale | Wild Bunch Film Festival 2020
* NOMINATED, Best Supporting Actor (Short) - Skeeta Jenkins | Wild Bunch Film Festival 2020
* NOMINATED, Best Actress (Short) - Lorelei Linklater | Wild Bunch Film Festival 2020
* NOMINATED, Best Produced Short Film | Wild Bunch Film Festival 2020
* NOMINATED, Best Narrator - Wally Welch | Wild Bunch Film Festival 2020
* NOMINATED, Best Short Film Cast Ensemble - Aaron G. Hale | Wild Bunch Film Festival 2020
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CLEMENTINE (Short Mockumentary)
Clementine and Jerry seem like the perfect suburban couple. But as a documentary crew interviews them about their idyllic life, strange details begin to emerge—especially around Clementine’s many “friends,” all of whom bear an uncanny resemblance to Jerry in disguise. The truth is more bizarre, and more tender, than it first appears.
What We Do in the Shadows meets Lars and the Real Girl — but with wigs, wine parties, and quiet heartbreak.
Tagline: Love has many faces.
Tone: Deadpan, offbeat, and bittersweet — a surreal comedy about love, loneliness, and the stories we tell ourselves to stay whole.
* WINNER, Best in Show - Short Film | Austin Revolution Film Festival 2018
* WINNER, Audience Choice - Short Film | Austin Revolution Film Festival 2018
* WINNER, Best Texas Actor - Aaron G. Hale | Austin Revolution Film Festival 2018
* WINNER, Best Actor - Aaron G. Hale | Austin Under the Stars Film Festival 2018
* WINNER, Best Comedy Short | Austin Under the Stars Film Festival 2018
* WINNER, M. Night Shyamalan Award for Best Twist | Austin Under the Stars Film Festival 2018
* WINNER, Audience Choice Award | Flatland Film Festival 2018
* WINNER, Judge’s Choice Award | Flatland Film Festival 2018
* NOMINATED, Texas Filmmaker of the Year | Austin Revolution Film Festival 2018
* NOMINATED, Margaret Ann Garza Acting Award - Aaron G. Hale | Austin Revolution Film Festival 2018
* NOMINATED, Keep Austin Weird Award | Austin Under the Stars Film Festival 2018
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Spec Episodes
THE SIMPSONS — “SUPER YACHT ROCK” (Spec Episode)
After an all-night binge of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson movies, Homer vows to transform himself from beer-belly to blockbuster hero. He signs up for a pricey “Tough Guy Boot Camp” run by a glitchy hologram of The Rock—just as billionaire Artie Ziff steams toward Springfield aboard a mega-yacht so huge the town must dismantle its historic bridge to let him dock (and woo Marge). While Lisa leads an eco-protest and Bart accidentally takes the yacht’s helm, a newly shredded Homer has to flex both brawn and brain to save his marriage, the bridge, and Springfield’s dignity—preferably before cheat-day french toast.
King-Size Homer meets Fast & Furious with a splash of Pain & Gain.
Tone: Big, brawny, and gloriously Simpsonian—an action-parody romp packed with yacht-rock ballads, protein-shake gags, and just enough heart to keep Homer’s new pecs pumping.
MUPPET BABIES — “THE NIGHTLIGHT ZONE” (Spec Episode Part 1)
When the Muppet Babies revolt against naptime, Gonzo opens a portal to a mysterious dream dimension called The Nightlight Zone. But once inside, they discover this surreal new world runs on opposite logic: the more they try to play, the more stuck they become. To escape, the babies must learn to slow down, lean into calm, and embrace the power of rest.
Muppet Babies meets The Twilight Zone.
Tone: Whimsical, dreamlike, and gently profound — a playful bedtime allegory wrapped in surreal visuals and sincere little lessons.
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MUPPET BABIES — "KERMIE & THE CANDY FACTORY" (Spec Episode Part 2)
Logline:
The babies win a golden ticket to Rizzo the Rat’s fantastical candy factory, but Kermit’s sugar-fueled spiral teaches them that, sometimes, too much of a good thing is a recipe for disaster.
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory meets Muppet Babies.
Tone:
Colorful, chaotic, and sweet with a moral center — a fizzy, candy-coated cautionary tale with heart and hilarity.
THE TWILIGHT ZONE — “BRONTOSAURUS” (Spec Episode)
Logline:
In a world where gender roles are reversed, two suburban PTA dads engage in a passive-aggressive battle for Vice President at their children’s school. But as their polite competition escalates into surreal violence, it becomes clear they’re stuck in a loop — doomed to repeat their petty rivalry for eternity.
The Twilight Zone meets Wes Anderson by way of The Lobster
Tone:
Stylized, eerie, and darkly satirical — a pastel-hued parable about masculinity, insecurity, and the rituals we cling to, even as they destroy us.