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The Duel

The Duel follows Ray, a young man who stumbles upon a supernatural gun in the woods and is transported to a ghostly Wild West town. There, he encounters Ezekiel, a vengeful outlaw trapped for years. Bound by the gun’s dark power, Ray must outwit Ezekiel in a life-or-death duel, confronting the eerie horrors of this otherworldly realm.

  • Oscar Montion
    Writer
  • Project Type:
    Student, Short Script
  • Genres:
    western, Thriller
  • Number of Pages:
    8
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • First-time Screenwriter:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - The Los Angeles Film School
  • Independent Shorts Awards
    Los Angeles
    December 20, 2024
    Best Short Script
  • Culver City Film Festival
    Los Angeles
    December 15, 2024
    Best Western Short Script
  • Hollywood Just4Short Competition
    Hollywood, California
    December 31, 2024
    Best Horror Short Script
Writer Biography - Oscar Montion

My name is Oscar Javier Montion, I am filmmaker from Los Angeles. Growing up in South LA in a low-income family, movies were my escape. Directors like George Lucas and my all-time favorite, David Fincher, pulled me into worlds that felt a million miles away. Now, I’m studying Directing at the Los Angeles Film School, working on my bachelor’s degree.

What drives me is to create, I want audiences to feel something real when they watch my work. Another Inspiration would have to be Warner Brothers, a studio I’ve loved since my first trips to Universal Studios, watching their movies and seeing how they brought those worlds to life. I want to push genre boundaries, mix things up, and create stories that go places most wouldn’t even think of exploring.

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Writer Statement

I create films because they let me explore worlds beyond my own. Growing up in South LA, I learned how powerful stories could be as a way to escape and to connect. My goal as a filmmaker is to evoke real emotion, pulling viewers into a world that feels intense, raw, and unforgettable. I want to create stories that aren’t afraid to go to dark or unexpected places and to push the limits of genre. I believe that film can inspire and challenge audiences to see things differently, and I’m committed to bringing that vision to life.