Lifestyles of the Filthy Rich

​​LOGLINE

A driven outsider climbs a billionaire queenpin’s empire to avenge her father, only to fall into a forbidden romance that puts her at war with the woman who secretly raised her own brother to destroy her.​
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WHY THIS WOULD MAKE A GREAT SERIES:

We're living in an age where billionaires are gods, power is porn, and family is a weapon. Filthy Rich taps the pulse of a generation obsessed with status, secrets, and survival-where women don't just rise, they rule. In a world addicted to luxury and lies, this series dares to ask: What if vengeance doesn't end with justice but with inheritance?
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​COMPARABLES
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BOUND BY VENDETTA
THE DOUBLE LIFE OF MY MILLIONAIRE HUSBAND
MAID FOR MY NEMESIS

PITCH

Jasmine Creed enters Molotov Holdings through scandal, climbs the ranks through ruthless performance, and survives by submitting to a system designed to break her. Groomed in silk and stilettos, she seduces rivals, manipulates power players, and follows a trail of corruption straight to the truth. Sasha Molotov orchestrated Jasmine’s father’s fentanyl overdose and secretly adopted Jasmine’s long-lost brother, turning him into her most loyal enforcer.

As Jasmine rises, she forms a dangerous relationship with Zane Vasquez, Sasha’s favored lieutenant and strategic weapon. What begins as manipulation turns into genuine attraction. Zane sees Jasmine as more than a pawn. Jasmine sees Zane as the first person who chooses her over power. Their connection becomes a liability the moment Sasha senses it. Sasha does not tolerate divided loyalty, emotional attachment, or love she cannot control.

Jasmine and Walker, both shaped by Sasha’s cruelty, slowly recognize each other as victims of the same manipulation. But Walker’s loyalty is reinforced by fear, addiction, and psychological conditioning. To win, Jasmine must dismantle the empire from the inside while deciding whether her relationship with Zane is a weakness that will get him killed or a bond strong enough to turn him against Sasha.

What starts as revenge evolves into a high-stakes triangle of desire, dominance, and control. Romance becomes a weapon. Loyalty becomes currency. In the end, Jasmine does not escape the system. She masters it. She does not expose the queen. She replaces her.

Lifestyles of the Filthy Rich is a vertical micro series built for obsession. A seductive power fantasy where romance fuels betrayal, intimacy invites punishment, and every episode asks the same addictive question. Who will Jasmine choose, and what will it cost everyone who loves her?

  • Judah Ray
    Writer
    Making Peace
  • Project Type:
    Screenplay, Television Script, Other
  • Genres:
    Vertical, Drama, Nior, Romance, Melodrama, Series, microseries, micro series, microdrama, micro drama, full series, Revenge and/or family drama
  • Number of Pages:
    95
  • Language:
    English
  • First-time Screenwriter:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Writer Biography - Judah Ray

Judah Ray stands as an accomplished Producer, Screenwriter, and Director, with over one hundred accolades for his work in both short and feature films. He has earned a coveted spot on the notorious BLCKLST and has been recognized as a Top 1% writer on Coverfly’s Red List.

He is the founder of A-Level Pictures, a testament to his unwavering dedication to the art of storytelling. Notably, one of his feature scripts, If She Screams, has been produced and is available on platforms worldwide. His directorial debut, Making Peace, which he also scripted, earned over a hundred honors on the festival circuit, including multiple awards for Best Short, Best Drama, Best Screenplay, Best Director, Best Concept, and Best Cinematography, along with recognition as Best Original Concept and Best First-Time Writer.

With feature and short films releasing every year, screenplays sought after by both studio and indie producers, and directing opportunities continuing to grow, A-Level Pictures has become a recognized force in the marketplace. Projects written and directed by Judah Ray have received high acclaim, consistently earning ratings above 9.0 on IMDb and resonating with audiences and juries worldwide. This track record of excellence provides the foundation for A-Level’s continued expansion, pairing prestige with momentum.

That momentum now extends into Butterfly, Judah's production conglomerate dedicated to the cutting edge of storytelling: vertical micro-drama. Through Butterfly, he writes and produces bold, addictive narratives designed for mobile-first audiences, creating both Westernized versions of existing IP, while simultaneously developing a pipeline of original IP that complements a platform/apps slate. Together, A-Level and Butterfly form a growing creative ecosystem, traditional cinema and vertical drama feeding each other in an ever-expanding cycle of innovation, acclaim, and cultural reach.

Past speaking engagements:

2021 Marina Del Rey Film Festival - Opening Night Keynote Speaker 
2021 Film Prize - Multiple Industry Panels
2021 Pasadena Film Festival - Interactive Panel Discussion 
2021 Richmond International Film Festival - FLOW Industry Panel
2021 Film Prize - Multiple Industry Panels
2022 Austin Revolution Film Festival - Industry Panel
2022 Brightlight Film Festival - Industry Panel
2025 Los Angeles Vertical Market - Transitioning to Vertical Panel & Story Lab
2025 Hollywood Park Film Festival - The New Vertical Trend
2025 Astor Film + TV Group - Panelist
2025 Short Drama Alliance Forum (China) - Panelist 
2025 Festival Angaelica - Alumni Panelist

My honors (most verifiable on IMDb):

• 2024 ScreenCraft Short Film Screenplay Competition - Semi-Finalist
• 2024 SIFCA Festival - Greece - Winner
• 2022 UPIKE Film and Media Arts Festival - Finalist
• 2022 Australia Film Festival - Winner
• 2022 Cleveland International Film Festival - Official Selection
• 2022 Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema - Nominations for Best Feature, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Cinematography
• 2021 Around International Film Festival - Best Short Film
• 2021 Golden Horn Film Festival & Market - Official Selection
• 2021 Blow-Up International Arthouse Filmfest • Chicago - Official Selection
• 2021 Flickers' Rhode Island International Film Festival - Official Selection
• 2021 LA Live Film Festival - Best Short / Best Director
• 2021 Festival Angelica - Official Selection
• 2021 Toronto Film Festival - Official Selection
• 2021 Culver City Film Festival - Official Selection
• 2021 Muestra Intergaláctica - Official Selection
• 2022 Austin Revolution Film Festival - Official Selection
• 2021 Lift-Off Los Angeles Film Festival - Official Selection
• 2021 Pasadena Film Festival - Official Selection
• 2021 AFIN International Film Festival - Best Visual Effects Finalist
• 2021 Z-Shorts International Film Festival - Official Selection
• 2021 REEL HeART Film Festival - Best Short Film
• 2021 Orlando International Film Festival - Official Selection
• 2021 Tylerman Film Festival - Official Selection
• 2021 L'Hospitalet Barcelona International Film Festival - Official Selection Best Short / Best Director
• 2021 Something Wicked Film Festival - Official Selection
• 2021 Green Mountain International Film Festival - Award Winner
• 2021 Richmond International Film Festival - Official Selection
• 2021 Carmarthen Bay Film Festival - Official Selection
• 2021 Kalakari Film Festival - Winner
• 2021 NYLA Film Festival - Best Film Of The Month
• 2021 Marina Del Rey Film Festival - Best Supernatural Short
• 2021 Venice Shorts Film Awards - Best US Director
• 2021 International Christian Film Festival - Official Selection
• 2021 World London Film Festival - 1st Place / Gold Winner
• 2021 Golden State Film Festival - Best Director
• 2021 Onyko Awards Films - Honorable Mention
• 2021 Utah Film Awards - Best Actor
• 2021 International Independent Film Festival - Official Selection
• 2021 Los Angeles Cinematography Awards - Finalist
• 2021 ARFF International / Berlin - Best Short Film
• 2021 New York Cinematography Awards - Best Short, Best Poster, Best Producer, Best Cinematography, Best Sound
• 2021 London International Web & Film Festival - Best Short
• 2021 Nukhu Awards - Official Selection
• 2021 European Cinematography Awards - Winner
• 2021 Canadian Cinematography Awards - Best Drama Film
• 2021 Asian Cinematography Awards - Best Short Film
• 2021 JELLYFest - Best Actress
• 2021 Short To The Point Film Festival - Official Selection
• 2020 Austin Revolution Film Festival - Official Selection
• 2020 LA Film Fest - Official Selection
• 2020 Industry Next: Diversity 2 - Award Winner
• 2019 Los Angeles CineFest - Best Screenplay
• 2019 Filmmatic Screenplay Competition - Finalist
• 2019 Script Summit - 3rd Place
• 2019 HollyShorts Film Festival - Official Selection
• 2019 Olympus Film Festival - Best Original Concept Short Film
• 2019 Southern California Screenplay Competition - Semi-finalist
• 2018 London Short Series Film Festival - Official Selection
• 2018 Manhattan Film Festival - Semi-finalist
• 2018 Oaxaca Film Festival - Finalist
• 2018 Oaxaca Film Festival - Industry Partners program
• 2018 The Film Empire's Diversity Screenwriting Contest - Semi-finalist
• 2018 Fade in Awards - Finalist
• 2018 Script Summit Screenplay Contest - 2nd Place & Best Concept Official Selection
• 2018 Action In Film Festival - 1st Place - Best Short & Faith Based Script Official Selection
• 2018 Austin Revolution Film Festival - Official Selection
• 2018 Los Angeles Film Awards - Best First Time Screenwriter
• 2018 New Media Film Festival - Top 3 Scripts
• 2018 Just4Shorts Film Festival - Official Selection
• 2018 Los Angeles Film Awards - Official Selection
• 2018 Hollywood International Moving Pictures Film Festival - Best Script

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