The Directions Guy

An elderly couple needing directions stop to ask for some... big mistake.

Type:

Short

Status:

For sale

Page Count:

4pp

Genre:

Comedy

Budget:

Shoestring

Age Rating:

13+

Copyright Details:

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Submitted: 2026-Feb-09

Last Updated: 2026-Feb-09

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The Writer: Simon Parker

My name is Simon Kyle Parker, I studied scriptwriting at univeristy and I am currerntly based in Stoke-on-Trent here in the UK. I have written several short and feature length script. Many of my shorts have gone on to be produced. I have had other scripts optioned and currently my script Christmas ranch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nelIRS4ivn8 can be seen on netflixs. Go to bio

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The Directions Guy

The Writer: Simon Parker

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