Perk Perkins is an American author, screenwriter, and award-winning journalist who spent a decade distilling life into his celebrated weekly newspaper column, The Smile Factor. A versatile storyteller, Perk moves fluidly between high-concept novels and entertaining screenplays.
Beyond the page, he has cut his teeth on set as a script doctor and developed an original television pilot. Drawing on a background in music, stand-up comedy, and the live stage, Perk brings a performer’s natural timing to every line, holding an audience’s attention until the very last frame. He has spent recent years as a global nomad, writing from South Africa, Albania, Sicily, and the United States.
View the world of Valley Junction through its
local newspaper
The Angels of Valley Junction
Novel and Feature Screenplay
Stranded in the backwards 1950's mountain town where nobody knows his name or his crimes, a hardened mob hitman finds his icy exterior melting under the weight of the simple life, miraculous events and excessive Ozark Mountain hospitality.
5 out of 5 stars
Ozark noir!😀
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 October 2022
Such a great book about a mobster called Lou Gianni who ends up on a most unusual journey. It is sometimes serious, very funny, sad, sentimental and with super characters .
Feature Screenplays
Driven by memorable characters, sharp dialogue, and unpredictable twists, these screenplays offer compelling stories built for the screen. Explore four feature screenplays currently available for option and production.
THE ANGELS OF VALLEY JUNCTION - Period Crime/Dramedy
When a ruthless 1950s mobster gets stranded in a quirky Ozark mountain town, local miracles inspire him to go straight. But with the FBI and a vengeful mob boss closing in, Big Lou must protect his shot at redemption before his violent past catches up.
An uplifting, redemption story. Goodfella's meets It's a Wonderful Life.
A PIGEON IN WINTERSET - Dark Coen-esque Comedy/Fantasy
When a lonely Iowa widow in 1965 receives a battlefield message from her dead husband via a WWII homing pigeon, she must outrun small-town rivals plotting her murder, while fighting her own battle with Jim Beam, to rewrite history and bring him home.
Fargo meets Field of Dreams with incredible, roles for mature actresses. A Coen Brothers vibe with sharp dark humor.
VERNON - Romantic Comedy
A disgraced accountant hiding his divorce from his dying, abrasive father must convince his wife and kids to fake a happy family home life, only to watch his father steal the hearts of the family that just rejected him.
Vernon is a heartwarming, character-driven comedy-drama that will appeal to fans of Grumpy Old Men and Little Miss Sunshine.
THE DEADLIEST MAN ALIVE - Action/Comedy
The world’s biggest martial arts TV star is a phony with no actual fighting skills, until he is accidentally possessed by the spirit of a legendary kung fu master. Now he must trade camera tricks for real combat to stop a deadly syndicate from ending his career and his life.
Rush Hour meets Freaky Friday in this hilarious, action-packed, karate comedy full of memorable characters.
Short Screenplays Available
Three Actors - Simple Locations - Great Dialogue
More Available
