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Show and Tell (Screenplay)

Date night at lovers' lane takes a horrific turn for two 50s-era teenagers with dark secrets to hide.

  • Jeff Michael Kallet
    Writer
  • Project Type:
    Short Script
  • Genres:
    Thriller, Horror, Sci-Fi
  • Number of Pages:
    6
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • First-time Screenwriter:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • PAGE International Screenwriting Awards Competition 2021

    Quarterfinalist
  • WeScreenplay Shorts Lab 2021

    Semifinalist
  • Los Angeles International Screenplay Awards Summer 2021

    Quarterfinalist
  • Scriptation Showcase - Features + Shorts Category 2020-2021

    Semifinalist
Writer Biography - Jeff Michael Kallet

Jeff M. Kallet is a writer, director, and artist who has been telling stories since he could first pick up a pencil.

After working for several years in corporate marketing and freelance graphic design, Jeff now pursues his true passion as a writer and director of both narrative and commercial work. A wide array of influences and genres infuse his efforts to create unique, immersive storytelling experiences that change how people see the world.

When Jeff is not on location, on set, or in front of a laptop, you can usually find him reading, hiking, watching movies, or exploring new places with a camera by his side. Jeff currently lives and works in Los Angeles, CA.

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Writer Statement

"Show and Tell" began as a proof of concept for a feature-length screenplay. I took a scene from the script and began reshaping it to work as a standalone narrative short. I set it in the 1950s, an era often romanticized in many ways, to emphasize an initial feeling of sweetness and innocence, with something dark and disturbing lurking beneath the surface. This short screenplay, dealing with themes of vengeance, deception, and consent, uniquely blends 50s-era nostalgia with Lovecraftian horror.