David Finley

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Snowmen Don't Leave Footprints

Zeffie, a chaotic 29-year-old, flies to Dubai to find the father she's never met. She succeeds – but inadvertently becomes his boss. Ande has no idea who she is.

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Zeffie, a chaotic 29-year-old, flies to Dubai to find the father she's never met. She succeeds – but inadvertently becomes his boss. Ande has no idea who she is.

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UNIQUE SELLING POINT

The unique combination of a personal father-daughter mystery set against the backdrop of Dubai's high-stakes advertising world creates a fresh take on both the family drama and workplace genres. The protagonist's unconventional approach to finding her biological father through infiltrating his professional life offers a compelling hook that distinguishes it from typical family reunion stories.

STANDOUT FEATURES

Unique Hook: The protagonist's chaotic transition from London to Dubai, highlighting cultural contrasts and personal growth.
Distinctive Setting: The vibrant and modern backdrop of Dubai, showcasing its unique culture and lifestyle.
Character Dynamics: The complex relationship between Zeffie and Squid, filled with tension and unresolved past connections.

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Snowmen Don't Leave Footprints

When plucky, messy Zeffie lies her way into a job in Dubai to baby-sit a legendary but self-destructive creative director, she must navigate high-gloss ad-world chaos, a guarded creative genius, and her own search for identity — or watch everything explode.

Drama Comedy Thriller

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When plucky, messy Zeffie lies her way into a job in Dubai to baby-sit a legendary but self-destructive creative director, she must navigate high-gloss ad-world chaos, a guarded creative genius, and her own search for identity — or watch everything explode.

Audience Emotional Journey

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UNIQUE SELLING POINT

The script's unique selling proposition is its combination of a deeply personal mystery (a young woman searching for her biological father) with the high-stakes, glamorous world of Dubai advertising. Unlike typical 'fish out of water' stories, this pilot layers emotional depth with genuine workplace stakes and a compelling will-they/won't-they father-daughter dynamic that's both poignant and suspenseful. The Dubai setting is authentically rendered rather than exoticized, and the script's tone masterfully balances humor, pathos, and mystery.

STANDOUT FEATURES

Unique Hook: Zeffie's chaotic personality and impulsive decisions lead to humorous and unexpected situations.
Distinctive Setting: The vibrant and modern backdrop of Dubai contrasts with Zeffie's messy life, enhancing the story's comedic elements.
Character Dynamics: The interactions between Zeffie and her family, as well as her quirky boss, create engaging and relatable conflicts.