sanitized!
Award winning screenplay
Underachievers and BFF's Buddy and Holly dream of going to space. The closest they'll ever get is cleaning toilets at JPL, until they are abducted by aliens and must save the world.
Written by D.K. Renée
in development
The Ancients
Award Winning Screenplay
In the untamed lands of the old west ancient DNA unlocks within ordinary people who rise as both heroes and monsters to be tested by the wrathful deities of Native American lore.
Synopsis:
The Ancients is the continuation of the award winning script, Homefront, penned by DK Renée. The series presents a dark tone with steampunk weaponry and leather-clad costuming as we follow Yolkai, a reclusive fur trapper battling creatures of ancient American Indian lore in order to protect her home and half-demon child as mysterious powers awaken within.
One by one, Yolkai is joined by a group of individuals with mysterious abilities plucked from the pages of Native American folklore who find they must challenge the wrathful deities of centuries-old legends to prevent the end of their world. Set against the steampunk backdrop of a developing new American town nestled between thick forests and Tribal lands during the gritty Wild West the line between ordinary and supernatural blur. In a time where every man is for himself, ordinary people will rise as both heroes and monsters fighting for redemption in the arena the Native Gods now call America.
Written by D.K. Renée
dogwood
Shooting August, 2024
Synopsis: Harriet Beckwith embarks on a harrowing journey from war-ravaged Virginia to the untamed lands of Ohio, seeking solace on a homestead left behind by her late husband. Alongside her three children, the road west proves treacherous as they confront killers and thieves, testing the limits of their strength and determination. Tragedy strikes when her children fall victim to violence, unleashing a torrent of overwhelming sorrow and anger within Harriet. Fueled by a newfound purpose, Harriet forms an alliance with a group of outlaw misfits, forging an unconventional army to wage war against the formidable men who seek to destroy her. "DOGWOOD" is a tale of survival, revenge, and the enduring strength of a mother's love as Harriet confronts the darkest depths of human nature to protect what is rightfully hers.
Directed by D.K. Renée
Starring Al Snow, Ruby Singleton, Amy Zubieta
Homefront
Award winning screenplay
Amidst the untamed frontier, a fearless frontierswoman takes on a merciless outlaw gang, defending her home and daughter with nothing but her trapping expertise and an unforeseen supernatural force.
Writer Statement:
As a descendent of Native American Indians, I wanted to tell a tale that wove Native lore into the fabric of the story. This led to the inspiration for Homefront. I based the character of Yolkai on my own family history as well as drawing from real-life friends to birth the heroes and villains of Homefront.
Written by D.K. Renée