I wanted to enter this festival mainly due to the emphasize on the written word, so much so that you would do a table read for the winner. The feedback was great and thorough, but the best moment for me was watching the reading, to see the actor(s) snicker or hold in a laugh at something I’ve written just makes me feel great. A small(.01%) of the feeling I want when everything about this project is said and done.
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Genre: Sci-Fi, Comedy
Two time travelers find themselves in conflict as they aim to bring Hitler to justice, although in vastly different ways.
An artificial intelligence is tasked with the reintroduction of human life after a bacteria wiped out the entire race.
CAST LIST:
Narrator: Val Cole
Reporter: Mandy May Cheetham
Hideo Kojima: Peter Mark Raphael
Dr. Melvin Hess: Allan Michael Brunet
Dr. Amy Kojima: Angelica Alejandro
Get to know the writer:
What is your screenplay about?
SID – Prologue is about an artificial intelligence tasked with reintroducing human life, after the human race is eradicated by a virus.
What genres does your screenplay fall under?
Sci-Fi/Drama.
Why should this screenplay be made into a movie?
From one perspective I believe there is a basic message of peace and respect within the story that, given the current political & racial, hate mongering climates, needs to be heard, understood, and learned from. From another perspective, people need to be made more aware of repercussions of their actions & in-actions.
How would you describe this script in two words?
Potentially influential.
What movie have you seen the most times in your life?
Tough question, maybe Die Hard, 1988, or possibly Apocalypse Now, 1979, but the answer could be any one of a plethora of other movies. Maybe American Beauty, 1999.
How long have you been working on this screenplay?
Maybe six months at this point.
How many stories have you written?
One.
What is your favorite song? (Or, what song have you listened to the most times in your life?)
Possibly, Sweetness Dream Of Me by Anton Barbeau.
What obstacles did you face to finish this screenplay?
Who said I’ve finished? Biggest obstacle though? Probably insomnia, or a lack of Stroopwafels.
Apart from writing, what else are you passionate about?
Passion is a mighty strong word, I’m passionate about watching movies also. I live for the next scene to play on repeat for days without end.
You entered your screenplay via FilmFreeway. What has been your experiences working with the submission platform site?
Quick & painless.
What influenced you to enter the festival? What were your feelings on the initial feedback you received?
The influence to enter your festival was your location. My feelings on the initial feedback were, that I felt a sense of relief. It finally seemed possible that I may have had an idea worth investigating.
On the day of a pop quiz, Pen and Pencil meet each other on a Complicit in her own observation of the contemporary middle class, a woman viciously seduces a prosaic housewife whose husband is a hostage overseas.
Love Hurts is a comedy about love at first sight can often be painful.
Get to know the writer:
What is your screenplay about?
Love Hurts is a comedy about love at first sight can often be painful
What genres does your screenplay fall under?
Comedy
Why should this screenplay be made into a movie?
It is relatable to all. All of us know that love at first sight is a fairy tale that overlooks lots of complications
How would you describe this script in two words?
Love hurts
What movie have you seen the most times in your life?
Citizen Kane
How long have you been working on this screenplay?
20 years
How many stories have you written?
Over 50
What motivated you to write this screenplay?
I wanted to write a humorous take on the classic Hollywood trope of love at first sight.
What obstacles did you face to finish this screenplay?
Time constraints
Any advice or tips you’d like to pass on to other writers?
I would recommend loving what you do and loving your story. Thus, your story should align with your passion. You will be spending a lot of time writing and rewriting your story. If you do not love your story, it will be tough to complete and tough to spend the necessary time to make it great.
What seems like two guys having a casual conversation on the beach is really one of them killing the other in a Mafia style hit.
What is your screenplay about?
“What seems like two guys having a casual conversation on the beach is really one of them killing the other in a Mafia style hit.”
What genres does your screenplay under?
“Drama and comedy.”
Why should this screenplay be made into a movie?
“It would be fun to find out how Jesse got into the predicament he is in. What did he do to the mob to warrant being killed?”
How would you describe this script in two words?
“Surprise assassination.”
What movie have you seen the most times in your life?
“The Graduate”
How long have you been working on this screenplay?
“I work fast so I whipped this one off in a day”
How many stories have you written?
“Dozen”
What motivated you to write this screenplay?
“I love drama with hints of underlying humor. Plus mobster themes.”
What obstacles did you face to finish this screenplay?
“How can I make something serious bring a smile”
Apart from writing, what else are you passionate about?
“Music. I love listening to all kinds of music. I also love reading nonfiction and biographies as I love learning about people.”
Any advice or tips you’d like to pass on to other writers?
“Go with your heart and gut and don’t follow what is trendy because by the time you finish the script and send it out, the industry will be on to something else.”
It has a small cast and simple setting.
It allows imagery as well as dialogue to tell the story and develop character.
The twist at he end would encourage a second viewing.
Its written to accommodate characters with any combination of gender or race
How would you describe this script in two words?
Witty, deceptive.
What movie have you seen the most times in your life?
Midnight Cowboy
How long have you been working on this screenplay?
2 days for first draft. 5 days to review and refine.
How many stories have you written?
10+
What motivated you to write this screenplay?
The challenge of establishing character and telling a story on one page of screenplay. and the chance of having it performed
What obstacles did you face to finish this screenplay?
Finding ways, within the confines on one page of script, to developed character, explore relationships, and tell a story that would engage intrigue and entertain through both dialogue and visual images.
Apart from writing, what else are you passionate about?
Reading
Any advice or tips you’d like to pass on to other writers?
Study the craft to develop the skills you need to channel and display your creativity.
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