Stranded

A fame-obsessed travel YouTuber, battling with anxiety, hatches
a plan to go viral by stranding himself on a deserted island.
Unprepared for the physical and mental challenges, his survival
stunt quickly turns into his worst nightmare.

  • Guillermo Antonio Padilla
    Writer
  • Paul Ash
    Writer
  • Project Type:
    Screenplay
  • Number of Pages:
    82
  • Language:
    English
  • First-time Screenwriter:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Writer Biography - Guillermo Antonio Padilla, Paul Ash

Stranded is a psychological thriller co-written by Guillermo Padilla and Paul Ash, born from a shared fascination with isolation, ego, and the dangerous extremes of modern digital culture. At its core, the film explores how the pursuit of fame can warp identity and reality, especially when filtered through the lens of online personas.

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Writer Statement

Stranded is a character-focused survival story about a man who isn’t just stuck on a deserted island, he’s trapped in his own mind. It explores anxiety, self-destruction, and the need for control, all set against the backdrop of isolation and social media obsession. It’s personal, intense, and meant to feel as raw and uncomfortable as the character’s descent.