A young video-gamer's session is interrupted by a particularly aggressive online opponent.
Type:
Short
Status:
Available for Free
Page Count:
5pp
Genre:
Horror
Budget:
Shoestring
Age Rating:
13+
Synopsis/Details
This 5-pager is written for social-distance-friendly filming. The included VR scene can be done with effects or shot live-action. The short was written as part of a weekly online challenge and reflects elements required to meet the challenge. It could easily be looked at as a starting point for a project. That is, it could be re-written to reflect a darker tone, or dialed back for a more comedic feel. Either way, Passwords could be a fun collaboration, shot as-is, or the opening to the exploration of a bigger idea.
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Submitted: 2020-Jul-31
Last Updated: 2020-Jul-31
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The Writer: Paul Knauer

I’m an optioned screenwriter working out of the Kansas City area with a thriller feature currently in pre-production. My main focus is feature writing--thrillers and slightly absurdist comedy with heart. But, I believe becoming a better writer requires pushing personal boundaries, so you’ll notice a thorough mix of genres in my portfolio of shorts. Much of my work has global appeal, evidenced by successful productions (multiple festival award winning shorts) in the UK, UAE and US--along with options in Australia, Russia, India, Canada and Thailand. 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… Go to bio
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