Script File
Bronx Inc.
Alarmas security is a shady enterprise created by Frank Russo, a slick opportunist from the upper East side. His company is run more like a mafia scam than a legitimate business that protects the public.
Rico Russo is the owner’s 23 yr. old son. He’s a city wiseass with a good heart. He lacks education and manners, yet yearns for a life outside of what he knows in The Bronx. Despite his shortcomings, he thinks he can be something great if he could just get away from Alarmas and his father’s grip. Perhaps getting a real job is the road towards salvation.
Rico gets an interview with GarCom, a Fortune 500 company. Miraculously Mr. Caputo takes the risk and hires unskilled Rico.
At a popular dance club, Rico meets Vanessa, a captivating Latina. He starts to think that everything could fall into place. Vanessa, against her better judgment, takes on project Rico.
The pair navigate their differences in the midst of uncovering secrets in their respective workplaces. Vanessa helps an elderly woman get the care she deserves while Rico stumbles upon a shady side hustle at GarCom.
Rico drags his naive coworkers along while he discusses business at Alarmas. His entourage becomes frightened being left in the streets. Frank shrewdly provides Rico with a service call to a strip club, hoping to entice him back to Alarmas.
During the service call, Rico spots a GarCom employee speaking with a suspicious person. Afterwards, Rico follows the suspect to an industrial area and witnesses crooked activities.
Rico arrives at his company’s mixer eager to discuss his recent findings with his confidant. Vanessa sees Rico with another woman expecting foul play and is suddenly embroiled in a sticky situation.
Rico pleads to discuss the misunderstanding at his apartment. During their conversation, Rico learns that Mr. Caputo was nearly killed in a car accident. Rico and Vanessa quickly leave to visit him in the hospital.
The enormity of Steve’s scheme plus Rico’s presentation is overwhelming. Rico enlist his new and past contacts to assist with his plan. His team develops a unique concept and pitches the idea to GarCom’s client. The dynamic presentation wins the heart of the company’s CEO, while also exposing Steve’s nefarious operation.
Frank expresses adulation towards Rico, mending a strained father and son relationship.
Vanessa is presented with a gift from Rico, solidifying their relationship.
The End
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Project Type:Screenplay, Television Script
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Number of Pages:145
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Country of Origin:United States
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First-time Screenwriter:Yes
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Student Project:No
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Prague International film festival finalist
April 12, 2021 -
Best Script Award
April 30, 2021 -
International Puerto Rican Heritage Film FestivalNYC, New York
November 17, 2024
Official Selection- Best script -
New York Screenwriters AwardNYC, New York
September 22, 2024
Winner - Best script
Eldest son to Frank and Nilda Picciotto. Sicilian and Puerto Rican descent. Born in Manhattan on April fool's day, 1960. Raised in the Bronx, migrated to Bergen County, NJ., Graduated Pascack Valley High school, Hillsdale, NJ. Diagnosed with dyslexia and ADHD early, struggled assimilating in school. Attended Bergen Community College, Lock Haven University, and Felician College. Former Professional Bowler, Freelance Comedy writer and Screenwriter winning a few writing competitions. Elementary Teacher in the city of Paterson and author of, ‘Frankies New York City Adventure’, Memoir of a middle schooler, on Amazon. Married with two children.
Screenwriting Awards
London International screenwriters comp. 2021
Reno-Tahoe Screenplay contest 2022
Prague Film Festival 2022
100 Screenplays contest QF - 2024
NEW YORK SCREENWRITING AWARDS 2024
NY Metropolitan screenwriting Comp. & Film Awards QF - 2024
International Puerto Rican Heritage Film Festival W - 2024
Cambridge Script Festival Summer Edition F - 2024.
Log Line - A street-smart underdog from the Bronx lands a corporate job at a Fortune 500 company, only to uncover a dangerous conspiracy that forces him to outsmart his shady past, win over a powerful CEO, and navigate a whirlwind romance—all while trying to prove he's more than just his father's son.