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Redneck Davis

LOGLINE: After a car begins following them, two money-collectors must reexamine their loyalty to their boss for one last chance at redemption.

Synopsis:
Davis Edson, a terminally-ill money collector, and his aspiring businessman partner, Kip Poulsen, drive around in Davis's Winnebago, collecting bets for their boss, Lander Darga - a wealthy bookie, who claims to have played for the New York Mets at one point.
As they collect, both men soon realize they're being tailed by a mysterious black car, who apparently, will stop at nothing to get to them.
It isn't long before they discover who their pursuer is, what they want, and how it all ties in with their boss, Lander Darga.

  • Derek Carranza
    Writer
  • Project Type:
    Screenplay
  • Genres:
    crime, suspense, mystery, thriller
  • Number of Pages:
    145
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • First-time Screenwriter:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Writer Biography - Derek Carranza

Raised in Southern California, I attended the Mae West Drama school at age 15, now defunct, where I found representation with Todd Turzo at Encino Talent, an also now defunct agency. Over the course of that year I auditioned for big brands like Nike, adidas, Nintendo, Dr. Pepper, and Quaker Oats cereals, to name a few.
Once 18, after deciding acting wasn't for me, I attended Cal Poly Pomona, where I obtained a bachelors and Master's degree in Biological Sciences and even taught Human Anatomy there for four years. Always a fan of films and fiction novels, plus with the added experience of thesis writing and teaching, this influenced my attitude toward conveying information, and storytelling.
So, a few years ago, I made the decision to return to the entertainment business, in a different capacity: screenwriter and director.
Since leaving my job as a Professor, I've dedicated my time to writing several scripts and making films, which is how I got my first work - PEPPERBOX REVOLVER - optioned by producers. During this time, and before, I also worked on several videos for GIER PRODUCTIONS, in many capacities.
Furthermore, I'm also an alum for Jimmy Lifton at LIMSLA, where I also took part in several productions that have included talent like Viveca A. Fox, Adrian Paul, Joe Montegna, and Nichelle Nichols.
Alas, I continued writing other works until eventually making my first feature. The low budget I FEAR NO BEAST, which made it to the IFS film festival to great response.
Currently, I'm in pre-production on my second feature.

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