Best Scene Screenplay – ELAN VITAL, TV PILOT by Maroun Rached

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Watch the July 2016 Winning Best Scene Screenplay Reading. 

ELAN VITAL, TV PILOT by Maroun Rached

SYNOPSIS:

Genre: Fantasy, Crime, Thriller, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: The world in the 2050’s is split into democratic regimes and Elohite theocracies, states run by the clergy of a new extremist faith. Elohite specially trained agents infiltrate the US and commit terrorist attacks using paranormal powers. A team of local paranormals is recruited to stop them.

CAST LIST:

NARRATOR – Val Cole
NATHAN – Dan Cristofori
AIDEN – Mark Boutros
FRANK – David Occhipinti
BILL – Michael Gaty

Get to know the winning writer: 

1. What is your screenplay about?

People with paranormal powers (mostly telekinetic) recruited by the government to find and stop terrorists possessing the same powers.

2. Why should this screenplay be made into a movie?

Into a series actually 🙂 It could be lots of fun, in the same style as “Heroes”…

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Today’s SHORT SCREENPLAY Logline/Pitch posts

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Submit your SHORT SCREENPLAY by Nov. 30th and SAVE $15 off regular submissions. FULL FEEDBACK on all submissions. Get your script performed by professional actors.

http://www.wildsound.ca/shortscriptcontest.html

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CRIME Stories from the Writing and Film Festival

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Watch winning stories and movies showcased at the Writing and Film Festival in this genre: Short, Feature, TV Screenplays. Short Stories. Novels. Stage Plays. Poems. Stories from festival made into movies.
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/crime_stories.html

Submit your writing or film to the festival today:
http://www.wildsound.ca

    Watch the PLAYLIST:

Watch videos of past CRIME Movies and Readings:

WRONG PLACE, WRONG CRIME
WATCH Audience FEEDBACK Video
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/wrong_place_wrong_crime.html

Germany, Crime

MOUSSE
WATCH Audience FEEDBACK Video
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/mousse.html

Sweden, Drama

LAPSUS
WATCH Audience FEEDBACK
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/lapsus.html

Crime, France

OLIVIA
WATCH Audience FEEDBACK
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/olivia.html

Crime, Canada

THE HOPPER
WATCH Audience FEEDBACK
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/the_hopper.html

Animation, Germany

SCREAMWRITER – Short Script
May 2014 Reading
Written by Lee Forgang
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/screamwriter.html

WATCH – HANNIBAL TV Show Spec
April 2014 Reading
by Ibba Armancas
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/hannibal_tv_spec_screenplay.html

CHAPTER NOVEL – Rabbit’s Man
February 2014 Reading
Written by Philip Oyok
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/rabbits_man.html

AWAKE TO MURDER – Stage Play
September 2014 Reading
Written by Reece Pocock
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/awake_to_murder.html

FIRST SCENE – WHERE…

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Watch NOVEL and SHORT STORY READINGS performed by professional actors

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Watch NOVEL and SHORT STORY READINGS from the Writing Festival
http://www.wildsoundfestival.com/novel_and_short_story_readings.html

Get your story performed by professional actors.

    Deadline: SHORT STORY Festival. Get your story performed at the 2015 Writing Festival Events.
    http://www.wildsound.ca/short_story_contest.html

    Deadline: 1st CHAPTER/FULL NOVEL Festival. Get your works showcased at 2015 festival events.
    http://www.wildsound.ca/book_contest.html

    Get your story performed at the Writing Festival. FULL FEEDBACK on all entries.

    OR

    Deadline Jan. 31st: SUBMIT your NOVEL (both your 1st chapter or full novel accepted)
    And we’ll make it into a MOVIE
    http://www.wildsound.ca/audio_video_book.html

    See past examples of novels made into movies and see the viewership they obtain.

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    Read Interviews from Top Film Crews working in Hollywood

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    Read interviews from some of the most talented people working in film today:

    Interview with Oscar Nominated Production Designer Michael Corenblith:

    Interview with Oscar Nominated Production Designer Michael Corenblith (Apollo 13, The Blind Side)

    Interview with Star Wars Storyboard Artist Stephen Forrest Smith:

    Interview with Storyboard Artist Stephen Forrest-Smith (Star Wars, Harry Potter, The Dark Knight)

    Interview with Music Editor/Composer John M. Davis:

    Interview with Music Editor/Composer John M. Davis (Pride and Prejudice and Zombies)

    Interview with Line Producer Alton Walpole:

    Interview with Line Producer Alton Walpole (Crazy Heart, The Spirit, Baraka)

    Interview with Star Wars Stunt Performer James Cox:

    Interview with Stunt Performer James Cox (Star Wars VII, The Dark Knight Rise)

    Interview with Actor James Wallis:

    Interview with Actor James Wallis (Shakespeare BASH’d)

    Interview with Animator Matt Burniston:

    Interview with Animator Matt Burniston (The Mega Plush – Winner Best Film January 2016 Film Festival)

    Interview with Filmmaker Jordan Inconstant: 

    Interview with filmmaker Jordan Inconstant (YO…

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    Best of Movie Stunt Performer Interviews

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    Read the best of the best stunt performers working in Hollywood today. Great insights. Entertaining stories about the field. Educational for any filmmaker.

    Interview with Stunt Performer Adam Kirley (Batman Begins, Casino Royale, Grimsby)
    Interview with Stunt Performer Adam Kirley (Batman Begins, Casino Royale, Grimsby)

    Interview with Stunt Double Olga Wilhelmine (10 Cloverfield Lane)
    Interview with Stunt Double Olga Wilhelmine (10 Cloverfield Lane)

    Interview with Special Effects Coordinator Donnie Dean (Emmy Winner – American Horror Story)
    Interview with Special Effects Coordinator Donnie Dean (Emmy Winner – American Horror Story)

    Interview with Stunt Performer/Actress Kayla Adams (Deadpool, Oblivion)
    Interview with Stunt Performer/Actress Kayla Adams (Deadpool, Oblivion)

    Interview with Stunt Performer James Cox (Star Wars VII, The Dark Knight Rise)
    Interview with Stunt Performer James Cox (Star Wars VII, The Dark Knight Rise)

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    Also, Free logline submissions. The Writing Festival network averages over 95,000 unique visitors a day.
    Great way to get your story out: http://www.wildsound.ca/logline.html

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    This Week’s Interviews with top Hollywood Film Crews and Film Festival Directors

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    Read the best of Interviews this week. Some of the most talented people working on Hollywood Films today, plus the most popular Film Festivals:

    Interview with Makeup Artist Luigi Rocchetti (Gangs of New York, The Devil’s Advocate): http://matthewtoffolo.com/2016/03/14/interview-with-makeup-artist-luigi-rocchetti-gangs-of-new-york-the-devils-advocate/

    Interview with Set Decorator Ute Bergk (The Dark Knight, Enemy at the Gates): http://matthewtoffolo.com/2016/03/15/interview-with-set-decorator-ute-bergk-the-dark-knight-enemy-at-the-gates/

    Interview with Festival Director Kimberly Bush (DC Shorts Film Festival): http://matthewtoffolo.com/2016/03/16/interview-with-festival-director-kimberly-bush-dc-shorts-film-festival/

    Interview with Stunt Performer Adam Kirley (Batman Begins, Casino Royale, Grimsby): http://matthewtoffolo.com/2016/03/17/interview-with-stunt-performer-adam-kirley-batman-begins-casino-royale-grimsby/

    Interview with Production Designer Beth Mickle (Drive, Whiskey Tango Foxtrot): http://matthewtoffolo.com/2016/03/19/interview-with-production-designer-beth-mickle-drive-whiskey-tango-foxtrot/

    Interview with Composer David Buckley (The Good Wife, The Town): http://matthewtoffolo.com/2016/03/20/interview-with-composer-david-buckley-the-good-wife-the-town/

    Interview with Festival Director Travis Gonzalez (Yale Student Film Festival): http://matthewtoffolo.com/2016/03/20/interview-with-festival-director-travis-gonzalez-yale-student-film-festival/

    Interview with Cinematographer Checco Varese (The 33, Miracles From Heaven): http://matthewtoffolo.com/2016/03/22/interview-with-cinematographer-checco-varese-the-33-miracles-from-heaven/

    Interview with Festival Director Mark Starks (Superhero Short Film Fest): http://matthewtoffolo.com/2016/03/25/interview-with-festival-director-mark-starks-superhero-short-film-fest/

    FilmFreeway Founder Zachary Jones – 2 Year Anniversary Interview: http://matthewtoffolo.com/2016/03/23/filmfreeway-founder-zachary-jones/

    Interview with Cinematographer Adam Kimmel (Capote, Lars and the Real…

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    Read best of Interviews with Top Hollywood Directors, DPs, Editors, Film Festival Directors

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    Read the best of Interviews with Top Hollywood Talent and New Film Festivals from around the world:

    Go to: https://matthewtoffolo.com/

    Interview with High-Rise Director Ben Wheatley:
    Interview with Director Ben Wheatley (HIGH-RISE)

    Interview with Trent Opaloch: DP of Captain America: Civil War:
    Interview with Cinematographer Trent Opaloch (Captain America: Civil War)

    Interview with Julio Macat: DP of Home Alone & Wedding Crashers:
    Interview with Cinematographer Julio Macat (Home Alone, Wedding Crashers, The Boss)

    Interview with Oscar Winner Alan Heim: Editor of All That Jazz & Network:
    Interview with Oscar Winning Editor Alan Heim (All That Jazz, Network)

    Interview with Cristiano Donzeli: Storyboard Artist Ben-Hur & The Young Messiah:
    Interview with Storyboard Artist Cristiano Donzelli (Ben-Hur, The Young Messiah)

    Interview with Adam Kirley: Stunt Performer Batman Begins & Casino Royale:
    Interview with Stunt Performer Adam Kirley (Batman Begins, Casino Royale, Grimsby)

    Interview with Student Cuts Film Festival:
    Interview with Festival Director Jaka Polutnik (Student Cuts Film Festival)

    Interview…

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    Today’s FEATURE SCREENPLAY Logline/Pitches

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    Submit your FEATURE SCREENPLAY by Nov. 30th and SAVE $15 off regular submissions. FULL FEEDBACK on all submissions. Get your script performed by professional actors.

    http://www.wildsound.ca/screenplaycontest.html

    Today’s FEATURE SCRIPT Logline Poste:

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