Merlin Love is a screenwriter, novelist, and filmmaker with a flair for blending dark humor with introspective, character-driven narratives. Based in California, Merlin's work has garnered accolades at various film festivals, with his scripts often exploring the surreal and the emotionally complex. Whether it's a drug-fueled road trip through heartbreak or a sci-fi thriller that bends the fabric of time, Merlin crafts stories that challenge the mind and tug at the heart. With a BA in English Literature from Arizona State University, Merlin combines literary depth with a sharp, modern voice.
When he's not writing, Merlin navigates the corporate world as a seasoned sales and operations executive—because every artist needs a day job, right? But it’s in his screenplays and films where Merlin’s true passion shines, creating worlds that are as thought-provoking as they are entertaining. If you're looking for a storyteller who can balance the absurd with the profound, all while keeping a wry smile, Merlin Love is your guy.
Never Let Me Down Comedy After an ass-dialed voicemail reveals his girlfriend's affair, a heartbroken writer and his friends embark on a raunchy, drug-fueled road trip, where surreal encounters force them to confront twisted truths about love and friendship.
Wolf Tone Historical ⋄ Drama In Nazi-occupied France, a violinist undertakes a dangerous journey to deliver a dying friend’s letter to his daughter, with only a loyal dog and the hope of redemption guiding him through the chaos of war.
The Bridge Protocol Historical ⋄ Sci-fi A grieving scientist risks altering reality by using time travel to save his daughter, but as he battles powerful forces, he must decide whether changing the past is worth the catastrophic future it may create.
Finalist, SF Indie Film Fest - San Francisco IndieFest Screenplay Competition
(2024)
Quarterfinalist, Creative Screenwriting Unique Voices Screenplay Competition
(2024)
Semifinalist, Los Angeles International Screenplay Awards Summer
(2023)
Quarterfinalist, Los Angeles International Screenplay Awards Spring
(2023)
Quarterfinalist, Los Angeles International Screenplay Awards Spring
(2022)