The Gift of Giving

An elderly man and his dog enjoy another memorable Christmas Eve. Again. And again.

Type:

Short

Status:

Available for Free

Page Count:

6pp

Genre:

Drama

Budget:

Shoestring

Age Rating:

13+

Synopsis/Details

Charley and his dog Sam are settling in for another Christmas eve. The evening doesn't really start until he takes out a gift that's full of memories. This shoe-string gem has one location, a small cast, and a lot of 'feels'. https://www.simplyscripts.com/2021/01/25/the-gift-of-giving-by-john-staats-short-script-review-available-for-production/

Story & Logistics

Story Situation:

Loss of loved ones

Story Conclusion:

Bitter-sweet

Cast Size:

Couple

Locations:

Single

Characters

Lead Role Ages:

Female Adult, Female over 45, Male Adult, Male over 45, Male under 13

Advanced

Life Topics:

Death, Parenthood, The Elderly

Time of Year:

Christmas Day

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Submitted: 2021-Jan-09

Last Updated: 2024-Nov-04

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This Script Is Loved By 3 Readers

The Writer: John Staats

A lot to choose from: feature screenplays, numerous shorts (including a VR short), and some comic formats in case you're up for something a bit different. The links to my comics would make awesome storyboards if you want to bring the story to life. If you like what you read, feel free to give it some love and tic the heart icon. Been around... Seen some things... Yep, a helluva storyteller. No sh*t, there I was.... Go to bio

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The Gift of Giving

Synopsis/Details

The Writer: John Staats

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