YOUNG BOY

A young boy of color struggling with his dying mother finds escape in his treehouse, but one day, he is offered the gift of a lifetime in a most unexpected way.

  • Rachel Jacob
    Writer
    The Banana's Foster, High Baby, After the Beep
  • Project Type:
    Short Script
  • Genres:
    Fantasy
  • Number of Pages:
    6
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • First-time Screenwriter:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Scriptapalooza Shorts Competition
    Los Angeles
    August 7, 2020
    Quarter Finalist, Top 30 Screenplays
Writer Biography - Rachel Jacob

A New Orleans native, Rachel is an up and coming filmmaker who has worked in the industry for over 10 years. She is taking her experience and channeling it into telling her own stories by writing, directing, and producing.

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Writer Statement

This is the original short which has now expanded into a feature-length script. In my head, it is all about pure magic and hope! I hope you enjoy.