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The Thin Place

The Thin Place is a spiritually charged allegorical drama about a place where heaven feels close, and God’s presence

becomes unmistakable. The award winning screenplay will be produced in Virgina, Spring 2026.

Logline

A disillusioned hedge fund manager retreats to a remote cabin in a world where the veil between heaven and earth grows thin, and there he encounters a mysterious family who guide him through a spiritual awakening.

Synopsis

When burnt-out entrepreneur Dan Cartwright reluctantly retreats to a remote Airbnb called Buena Vista, he anticipates a quiet weekend—perhaps a reset. Instead, he's drawn into a layered world where memory, mystery, and spiritual truth collide. Besieged by the prayers of his mother and confronted by a cryptic woman named Alethia, Dan faces an unraveling of his ego.

His blind attraction to Alethia spurs an invitation to dinner at a mysterious family farm where he meets her brother Chris, and father Alden. The unselfish views of Chris and benevolent charm of Alden challenge Dan to examine his view of the world. But the truth is too hard for Dan to handle, and an intervention is necessary.

Finally, Dan’s sister Ruth gives Dan an emotional ultimatum to accept the facts or face the consequences. As the boundaries between the physical and spiritual blur, Dan is forced to reckon with the weight of his past, the illusion of success, and the presence of something—someone—greater than himself. That revelation finally comes when another family member returns to the farm. Callum, an unpretentious man who is a force for good, bonds with Dan and dispels his fears.

Featuring a surreal narrative arc, mirror symbolism, and moments of heavenly realism, The Thin Place is a story of quiet awakening, painful honesty, and the redemptive power of forgiveness. The Thin Place invites audiences to consider the transformative power of forgiveness, the mystery of divine presence, and the hope that lies just beyond the veil.

This script has been developed with a lot of prayer and I truly believe that God will use the film in the lives of countless people. The message is one of God's love, the power of prayer, hope and restoration. It resonates with people from many different backgrounds as the film festival responses below demonstrate.

Would you please pray with me that God will provide what is needed to shoot the film and use it for His glory. If you can help me to make the film with your financial support I can guarantee that 100% of your donation will go towards the production of the film. Please message me if you have any questions via the Contact page.

Thank you,

Stuart Lachlan Bennett

Director

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