3 Hail Marys
Type:
- Short
Status:
- Available for Free
Page Count:
5pp
Genre:
- Action, Drama, Horror
Budget:
- Independent
Logline:
Young aviators attempt to survive a mysterious attack on their aircraft carrier task force.
Synopsis/Details:
Written for an online writer's tournament, 3 Hail Marys is a quick 5-pager packed with suspense and drama. I'm presenting it as available, but, this is more likely just a writing sample. (While too costly to shoot as live action, 3 Hail Marys could be done as an animation project.)
A very visual script, 3 Hail Marys packs an emotional ending punch.
I considered titling it as The Chaos and The Calm, as I think another standout element is the split in the script between the frenetic activity early and the erie quiet of the last few pages.
The contest challenge was to write a short that included horror elements and a bottle of hand sanitizer. In addition, the challenge required the script to be set in an airplane.
(Reader challenge: Can you identify the 3 "Hail Marys?")
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The Writer: Paul Knauer
I’m an optioned screenwriter working out of the Kansas City area. My main focus is thrillers and slightly absurdist comedy with heart. But, I believe becoming a better writer requires the ability to push personal boundaries, so you’ll notice a thorough mix of genres in my portfolio. Born and raised in St. Louis, I’ve lived in multiple small towns around Missouri, and now Kansas. My projects often center on life in the Midwest -- highlighting the heart of the hard-working Midwest soul. My first script, a sitcom pilot titled OH, BROTHER!, placed second in the 2012 Fresh Voices Screenplay Competition and was subsequently optioned. My thriller, 60 FEET UNDER, recently received a rating of... Go to bio
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