The Sub
A sharp dramedy set inside the pressure cooker of an overcrowded urban public school system, The Sub follows a brilliant, but unconventional substitute teacher navigating the absurd bureaucracy, cultural tensions, and emotional landmines of contemporary education. As he challenges students, administrators, and even himself, the classroom becomes a battleground where comedy, tragedy, and inspiration collide in a powerful story about what it truly means to teach, be heard, and to fight for the belief that an education can still change lives.
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Aaron BraxtonWriter
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Project Type:Television Script
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Genres:Drama, Comedy, Dramady
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Number of Pages:32
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Language:English
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First-time Screenwriter:No
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Student Project:No
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Digital Cinema Package:Unavailable
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2022 Indo Global International Film FestivalLos Angeles
May 10, 2021
Winner: Best Television Pilot -
2022 ISA Virtual TV Pilot Pitch Challenge
Finalist -
2022 HollyShorts Screenplay Contest
Quarter Finalist -
2021 Blackboy Writes Mentor Initiative
Quarter Finalist -
2021 Inroads Fellowship
Quarter Finalist -
2025 Hollywood Access Film FestivalLos Angeles
September 14, 2025
Winner: Best TV Pilot