A CineVerge Vertical Series

Holmes

Mystery / Action Comedy

Created by Christopher C. Odom

Cast: Leslie A. Jones

Optioned In Development

When down-on-his-luck ex-cop John Holmes investigates his ex-girlfriend’s disappearance, he must overcome revenge-driven crime boss Mo, in order to rescue her and stop Mo’s larger plan, by combining Holmes’s deductions, Rev’s street knowledge and Irene’s physical abilities. “It’s like butter, baby.” Official Selection, WGA staged-reading program; Finalist, Scriptapalooza.

Detroit detective Holmes takes cases traditional institutions cannot or will not solve, especially for clients with limited resources. Irene’s kidnapping draws Holmes and Rev into conflict with criminal mastermind Mo. Holmes solves the immediate case and saves Irene, while Mo becomes a recurring adversary. The trio’s complementary abilities create a durable case-of-the-story engine with relationship comedy and serialized criminal mythology.

Season One | 100 short episodes | Vertical 9:16 phone format | Approximately 60-90 seconds each |

Creator

Christopher C. Odom is an award-winning filmmaker, screenwriter, producer, and founder and CEO of CineVerge. He earned an MFA in Screenwriting from UCLA and a PhD in Texts and Technology, Digital Media, from the University of Central Florida. Across more than three decades in entertainment, his work has earned numerous screenwriting, filmmaking, and festival honors, with projects distributed to audiences worldwide. As an educator, he has spent more than 15 years teaching storytelling and screen production.

Made for the Phone Screen

CineVerge vertical series are designed from the start for mobile phones held upright. Close framing keeps faces, hands, and important objects easy to read on a phone. Short episodes build suspense quickly and end with a strong reason to watch the next episode.

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