A soldier deals with the fallout from a long-ago decision.
Type:
Short
Status:
For sale
Page Count:
6pp
Genre:
War
Budget:
Independent
Age Rating:
13+
Synopsis/Details
Reaching is a tragic redemption story told over two lifetimes, about a young man desperate to erase a decision made decades ago. Non-linear in its storytelling, this short takes place within two different wars: WW2 and modern-day Afghanistan. My hope is to explore this idea as a feature at some point. But, I'm sharing it here in case someone wants to tell a big story in a small way, perhaps even as a larger proof-of-concept project. It would definitely be a challenge to make this short, as it contains multiple scenes of war across different generations. But, if you like a challenge, or perhaps want to show your directing chops for stories set in war environments, this short might be for you.

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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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