Sora-s_6934e21512608191967a3c7c99e60f89-3.mp4 | Ember Staubach

Every winter, the small Northern California town expects the floods. This year, they never expected predators in the water. Upriver is a grounded, high-intensity survival thriller where multiple shark species are swept inland during catastrophic flooding, turning streets, neighborhoods, vineyards, and homes into hunting grounds. As the town becomes submerged, residents quickly learn the water isn’t just dangerous — it’s alive. The sharks grow increasingly aggressive as they struggle in unfamiliar freshwater, creating relentless tension as humanity battles nature at its most ruthless. With franchise potential, emotional stakes, and cinematic set pieces, Upriver delivers a terrifying reminder that when the river rises… nowhere is safe. Seeking: Producers, development execs, and collaborators for option/sale of the screenplay and concept. Contact: emberstaubach.create@gmail.com