The Balmshade’s Call

Logline: When a yellow leaf falls from the ever-flourishing Balmshade Willow, a curious young elf sets out to uncover the truth behind the ominous sign — before her village’s quiet harmony withers.

Genre: Fantasy

Pages: 12

Current status: Spec

Other information:

• Written in 1 week for Round 1 of NYC Midnight’s 2025 Screenwriting Challenge

  • Results: 2nd place 🥈

  • Advanced to Round 2

• Prompt: Genre - Fantasy, Subject - A wake-up call, Character - A gentle giant