The Survivor

The Survivor

Short · Sci-fi · 16 pages
The lone survivor of an alien mining camp attack, Kel must wait out the next four days until a rescue shuttle arrives to take him home. Until then, he must deal with power fluctuations and failing systems with his only assistance coming from the AI computer system of an orbiting satellite.
Written by Kevin Machate
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Coverfly Top 1% in Genre/Format
Semifinalist, Atlanta Film Festival Screenplay Competition 2025
Finalist, Vail Film Festival Screenplay Competition 2024

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Kevin Machate
Waco, TX
Kevin has directed nine short films and his credits and has more than 50 producing credits. Currently in post-production, is "WORST ENEMY" Which wrapped in Dec. 2024, and should be completed soon. 3-time Emmy nominee Barry Corbin plays "Jim", the father of the lead character (who is played by me.) He is a disabled veteran of the US Air Force a...
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FINALIST - FilmQuest 2024 2nd Place - International Horror and Sci-Fi Film Festival 2025