Butterfly by Neal Schneider | Script Revolution

Butterfly

A reclusive man is visited by a girl and learns everything in his life, and possibly the universe, hinges on a single decision.

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Clay would rather be left alone.

Ever since losing his wife to cancer, he rarely leaves his airstream perched above the foothills of rural America. He spends every day in the routine of snapping photos as a freelance photographer, talking to his dog and avoiding contact with his estranged sister.

That is until, the night when a young girl, seemingly lost, plants herself at his doorstep. Rather than demanding a ride home, or any help at all, she talks of the cosmos, the distant future and the existential risk to humanity. It's all entertaining, until she presents Clay with a proposition, so harrowing, his friendly night takes a gruesome turn.

Submitted: December 10, 2022
Last Updated: December 19, 2022

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The Writer: Neal Schneider

A dual citizen (Canadian / American) produced writer who's work has landed in festivals, DUST streaming, Amazon Prime, as award winning shorts and narrative genre. Currently resides in Toronto, Canada. A sample of my work come to life The Statement (Short staring Zac Levi) Freelancer (Featured on Film Riot, DUST, Buffer Fest) Clementine (Dances with Films) Go to bio

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