TRAVIS J. TAYLOR
Screenwriter / Director / Musician
Travis Taylor is an optioned writer/director from Portland, OR with a focus on dark and absurd humor.
While obtaining a degree in film, he wrote/produced/directed his feature length comedy A Better Way Than This (featuring an Emmy-nominated actress).
His screenplays have been featured on The Black List's "Must Reads" and placed in the Austin Film Festival, Final Draft Big Break, Script Pipeline, ISA Fast Track Fellowship, and more.
He is also a member of the award-winning hip hop duo, Eastern Sunz and co-produces their music videos.
ABOUT
WORK-DEATH BALANCE
DIVIDE AND SQUANDER
DARK COMEDY
LOGLINE:
After a dying young cynic wins a large sum of money, he sets out to inflict revenge on his rivals in absurd fashion before his family or his illness can stop him.
“This project has the potential to garner attention from top indie actors and directorial talent and is likely to succeed amongst target audiences.”
BRICK CITY, STICKY WICKET
CRIME / COMEDY
DARK COMEDY
LOGLINE:
As a last-ditch effort to avoid bankruptcy, a failing entrepreneur accepts the perilous job of traveling with a thrill-seeking CEO as his emergency organ donor.
“The writer’s ability to blend sharp satire with character-driven storytelling stands out as much as their ability to deliver a unique voice in comedy that infuses humor into the narrative while maintaining an edge that feels distinctly topical.”
FEATURE SCREENPLAYS
GIFT HORSE
DARK COMEDY / DRAMEDY
LOGLINE:
A lonely dog food taste tester entwines herself with a dangerous criminal to pull off a heist and buy her crush a horse.
“Holy shit! This is one of the best scripts that’s come my way, ever. Hilarious characters and dialogue. Really funny, smart. It reads smooth, fast and furious. It has a great, fresh point of view.”
LOGLINE:
A lonely dog food taste tester entwines herself with a dangerous criminal to pull off a heist and buy her crush a horse.
“This project has the potential to garner attention from top indie actors and directorial talent and is likely to succeed amongst target audiences.””
FILM PROJECTS
BEHOLD
(SHORT FILM)
LIKE THIS
(MUSIC VIDEO)