The Hanky by Paul Zeidman | Script Revolution

The Hanky

A handkerchief is passed around by the attendees of a dinner party. 16 characters. No dialogue. 1 page.

Type:

  • Short

Status:

  • For sale
Page Count: 
1pp

Genre:

  • Comedy

Budget:

  • Shoestring

Age Rating:

  • Everyone
Synopsis/Details: 

A handkerchief is used in various ways by 16 people at a swanky dinner party.

This could be live-action or animation.

Submitted: April 28, 2021
Last Updated: May 10, 2021

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The Writer: Paul Zeidman
Hi there. I'm an award-winning screenwriter based in San Francisco. While open to working in any genre, I'm always up for creating a ripping yarn that grabs the viewer and takes them on a rollercoaster ride of thrills and excitement. I love to craft a story that simultaneously showcases a character's emotional journey set amidst high-octane action sequences, along with a couple of jokes thrown in for good measure. I'm also a notoriously meticulous script editor and proofreader, with the ability to spot a rogue comma or misspelled word at a hundred paces (give or take 99 paces). When not writing, rewriting, or reading scripts, I enjoy watching movies, reading comic books, running somewhat... Go to bio
Manager: seeking representation

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