Holiday. (AU,QLD) - Palo Alto Bang & Burn (SCRIPT)

Written by Craig Bettendorf          94pages Craig is the writer and creator of Treading Yesterday, winner of the ScreenHits Universal Pilot Showcase, and the writer-director of two feature films, including Not A Tame Lion, the Grand Prize winner at the Rhode Island International Film Festival. While Craig has expanded into directing and producing, his passion remains rooted in crafting original stories—an ever-evolving creative pursuit that continues to inspire and challenge him. Writer Statement Greetings, “Palo Alto Bang & Burn” is a gripping, sci-fi techno-paranormal contained thriller set over a high-stakes 24-hour period. The film follows an idealistic professor’s descent into a clandestine government program where science and reality collide with truths ripped from science fiction. Rooted in current fascination with UAPs and UFOs—heightened by recent congressional hearings—the story taps into a growing cultural and commercial appetite for the mysterious and unexplained. With minimal locations and intense psychological tension, it evokes the urgency of Margin Call and the dread of Contagion, delivering a thought-provoking, emotionally charged experience that balances creative ambition with budget-conscious execution. Sincerely, Craig Bettendorf