A man's life is thrust into chaos when his girlfriend is held hostage on the eve of a billion dollar lottery jackpot. That will change his future, and the world as we know it.
Type:
Short
Status:
For sale
Page Count:
15pp
Genre:
Sci-Fi
Budget:
Shoestring
Age Rating:
13+
Synopsis/Details
Setup In a world teetering on the brink of unseen influence, manipulation and destiny intertwine. Adam, harboring dreams of fortune, and Janine, his pragmatic partner, remain unaware of the shadowy figures ready to disrupt their lives. Catalyst A cryptic call from his future self shatters Adam's routine existence, thrusting him into a maze of mysterious threats. His determination is put to the test while navigating a series of perplexing challenges, all under the ominous watch of the Influencers. Journey While Adam unravels the riddles set by the Influencers, Janine withstands her confinement, their destinies linked with every lottery number drawn. Their ordeal reaches a peak during a harrowing lottery draw, with Janine's whispered declarations of love merging with the static of an uncertain future. A desperate plea from the future draws Adam toward an inconceivable decision, with the weight of their lives in jeopardy. Conclusion Their confrontation becomes heart-wrenching, with the final lottery numbers resounding ominously, signaling despair. Adam and Janine's bond, tested by fear, stands as the sole certainty in a world where tomorrow is an elusive promise.
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Quarterfinalist, Filmatic- Inroads Fellowship Season 4 (2021)

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The Writer: EDWARD CISNEROS

Eddie Cisneros author/screenwriter Employed as a doorman for over twenty-nine years, Eddie Cisneros has been quoted as saying “I am not a doorman who chooses to write, but a writer who happens to be a doorman.” His scope of work includes: An unpublished memoir titled 'Opening Doors: A New York City doorman's secrets and stories' Hispanicus book series and a complete scripted first season (9 episodes) Short film script “1202” ( Quarterfinalist with Inroads Screenwriting Fellowship in 2021) An action/ thriller titled 'The Superintendent', (Quarterfinalist with Creative Screenwriting Unique Voices 2024) “Lychotic” horror/ thriller ( selected into the Kalakari Film Festival along with honorable… Go to bio
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