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Member / Head of Conflict Scripts USA / Screenwriter
I can truly say that I have been writing stories of the sci-fi/horror genres since I was about six years of age. Even at such a young age I read the novels and novellas of Stephen King and Philip K. Dick. Still to this day those two are my favorites. They taught me that the imagination is never limited on paper and also that the most important part of any story is character development. Without good characters, be they likeable or easily hated, whatever story that befalls them will more than likely be easily forgotten.
After many years of seeing both of my favorite writer�s works coming to life on the big screen, I became jealous wanting my own works to gain life. This is what led me to start writing scripts. I now share the dream of millions of others that despite doing what we love, we have to compete fiercely for the power of a produced script. When it boils down to it for me, though, I would probably take a small price to see any of my scripts produced. It really isn�t about the amount of money as much as it is having a new job I would enjoy. If I could make enough money to live the same as I do presently then it would be perfect. Maybe, soon.
If I ever get to enter the filmmaking field, in any form of work, I would like to add upon the styles of films that work for directors such as M. Night Shyamalan, David Fincher and Alfred Hitchcock. These guys really amaze me with the way they film suspense, horror and characters.
As for my life and lifestyle, I am merely a Scottish descendant stuck in Memphis, Tennessee area of the United States of America. Here in the land of Elvis Presley I am in a constant state of rock n roll euphoria. It led me to be a produced musician for about eleven years with a band called " TenDaysFromNow. " The band was fun, but the lifestyle isn�t for me since I have three children, a good wife and a new house note. I shall still dabble in music but never in an industry led position again. The industry of music is overrated and ultimately breaks your bank. I think the best way is the better way of filmmaking - independently.
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Duane's short script Cruel is now the subject of a new independent feature film of the same title. Visit the CRUEL website now! Duane also heads our 'Conflict Scripts USA' entity. Read more about what they do at their Myspace page here: Conflict Scripts USA
SCREENPLAYS:
The Hurting Kind
A young small town woman takes a couple hostage after they witness her kill the murderer of her best friend� or so it would seem. With her friends body still missing she is about to unearth the horrific reality surrounding a surge of mysterious disappearances.
Rook
A game of chess requires two intelligent participants, but only one winner.
When a man is arrested and taken in for questioning, a small town police department get more than they bargained for as they try to break down their prisoner in an effort to discover his true identity.
Severe
A Mafia enforcer is sent into rural New York State to locate the people responsible for stealing $1m worth of the designer narcotic GHB from his boss. On locating his targets a new dangerous and much more severe problem surfaces testing the enforcer to limits he has never experienced before.
The Suffering Kind
Thirteen years after her torturous, legendary past, Mia Lambert is struggling more so with her affliction to feeling pain or pleasure. Also, loose in the now, larger, city streets roams a relentless serial killer who specifically uses a sledgehammer. The killer thrusts Mia into meeting Lydia Turner, an aspiring college news reporter who becomes enamored with Mia's past. Mia and Lydia are forced to work together in order to uncover a world of disturbing fetishism and prevent the killer's reign of terror.
Amendment One (Short)
A man presents his self-realization as an American constitutional activist on camera in documentary style. The results are soon found to be more than disturbing.
Amendment Two (Short)
The documentary maker is back doing what he does best. This time he focuses on the Second Amendment, the results of which are even more shocking than the predecessor.
***Cruel (Short)
An axe wielding "Beast" of a man abducts a teen girl stricken mute since seeing the wrongful death of her friend. One by one, each of seven different people are killed in front of the teen girl as a means of shock therapy to cure her traumatic muteness. The seven victims are each responsible for the cover-up of the Political Official who should have gone to prison for the wrongful death.
Cruel is a silent-horror-film that is just as much a cat-and-mouse thriller. The film is purposely done silent and for good reason per the intelligence of the concept. The film will end with a twist that should solidify this filmmaker�s vision and firm place into the industry. The entirety of the film will present style over substance. The filmmaker firmly believes that blood and gore scares no one, but that one can present horrors to any audience in the perfect suspensful style such that it can be disturbing and never forgotten - much as Alfred Hitchcock had done so many years before.
Cruel is now the subject of a new independent film directed by Duane P. Craig. Click here to veiw the website CRUEL
TELEPLAYS:
Tales of the Damned (TV Series):
Ever do something evil and think you got away with it? Think again.
MANDRAKE travels the earth alone, his primary function to track down those who have sinned and to inconspicuously guide them to retribution. He didn't choose this path, it was chosen for him in return for revenge and now he must pay back the debt of his dark and sinister past.
Episode 4 - There's No Such Thing...
Niles, doesn�t believe in magic. His ambition to take over his grandfathers magic store is met with some unusual forces. Will he change his opinion?
Episode 5 - Buried Things
Robbery is a sin. Grave robbery is beyond sin as two cemetery keepers discover when their desperate predicament gets the better of them.
Episode 8 - Of Children's Tales
Will you ignore your children again next time they tell you there�s a monster in their closet?
Episode 11 - Service
Mason�s life is bliss. A wealthy man with a reputation with the women of the city. That is until his latest conquest decides to reveal her true self to him.
OTHER WORKS:
The Hold - Seasons *1, *2, 3, 4 and 5
'Hold' is one man's story during apocalyptic times. Daily events are captured in his journal as he struggles to survive against the plague of the undead.
** Hold (Novel Format) - published 2007.
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