Three years after a life-altering event, a father and daughter share a meal with guests: one invited and one not.
Type:
Short
Status:
For sale
Page Count:
9pp
Genre:
Horror
Budget:
Independent
Age Rating:
13+
Synopsis/Details
The Taking and The Giving is set in a sort of post-apocalyptic world. It's a creature feature, written to "hide" the creature with camera angles and lighting effects--all designed for an easier shoot. Of course, if you're up for the challenge, you could bring the creature out of the dark. It's a simple story set 3 years after an event referred to as The Taking (think A Quiet Place). And, it's set on a day called The Giving. It could also easily be expanded into a larger story.

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Submitted: 2023-Feb-22
Last Updated: 2023-Feb-22
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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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