A Face in the Crowd

A man who works with state secrets is dogged by a dark shadow that has secrets of its own.

Type:

Short

Status:

Under Option

Page Count:

8pp

Genre:

Drama, Thriller

Budget:

Independent

Age Rating:

13+

Story & Logistics

Story Situation:

Crime pursued by vengeance

Story Conclusion:

Surprise Twist

Linear Structure:

Linear

Characters

Lead Role Ages:

Female Adult, Male Adult

Hero Type:

Ordinary

Villian Type:

Supernatural

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Submitted: 2016-Aug-01

Last Updated: 2024-Jan-26

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The Writer: Anthony Cawood

Award-winning screenwriter with one feature produced and a further four features optioned or in pre-production. In addition to features, over forty short scripts produced/sold/optioned - including ten filmed. Also occasionally pens screenwriting articles, interviews with writers and filmmakers, and even a short story or two. You can find out more at www.anthonycawood.co.uk Go to bio

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A Face in the Crowd

The Writer: Anthony Cawood

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