Essential Matter is an independent narrative production studio developing scripted series and original films with stories about why people do the things they do. We're in development on two WGA-registered screenplays for TV and film projects.
Creator/Writer/Director: Cynthia K. McCahon
WGA Reg #: 2349612
The Recipient is a story about understanding human behavior.
Human behavior begins with human memory.
And every memory has a motive.
The series is an episodic TV drama with near-future elements. We’re preparing a proof-of-concept short to introduce The Recipient and establish the series’ visual language.
Explore our related project: Sentient Bioengineering.
Creator/Writer/Director: Cynthia K. McCahon
WGA Reg #: 2268975
The story follows a woman, Claire, who's life is taken over by an imposter. Can Claire find the truth and reclaim her life? Maybe. But it'll take more than anyone could ever have imagined.
What Happened To Claire is in development as a short film proof-of-concept.
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