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From the Screenplay DISCORDANT, by Ferdinand W. Gernandt
The fact that I could ‘win’ a reading of my script that was a big drawing card. Loved the initial feedback and implemented it right away. It was really helpful.
Watch the Winning Screenplay:
Genre: Drama, Thriller
A teenager tracks down a famous composer whose unorthodox methods will unlock award-winning compositions from his twin sister, not knowing he kills his students and steals their music for his own stardom.
Poseidon Adventure meets Night of the Dead. When the world’s largest cruise ship is over-run by thousands of shambling, groping, synthetically reanimated corpses, celebrity Vlogger Rozo and her Dad Ammy, the Chief Engineer, must help the last survivors off the ship – which is made all the more hellish when it capsizes, as these particular flesh-eaters can swim like demented sharks.
It’s about hedonism and heroism. Chief engineer Ammy tries to help his estranged kids Rozo and Bud off his upturned cruise liner when it’s overrun by swimming zombies
After an experiment to cure PTSD goes awry, one of fifteen people is now able to read the President’s memories — and the race is on to find out which one it is before national security is blown all to hell.
After an experiment to cure PTSD goes awry, one of fifteen people is now able to read the President’s memories — and the race is on to find out which one it is before national security is blown all to hell.
2. What genres does your screenplay fall under?
A present-day science-fictional thriller.
3. Why should this screenplay be made into a movie?
It’s a fast-paced thriller with an African-American lead and some thoughtful social commentary.
4. How would you describe this script in two words?
Exciting; relevant.
5. What movie have you seen the most times in your life?
2001: A Space Odyssey.
6. How long have you been working on this screenplay?
Three years.
7. How many stories have you written?
44 published stories; 23 published novels, including Hugo Award-winner HOMINIDS.
8. What is your favorite song? (Or, what song have you listened to the most times in your life?)
“Yesterday” by the Beatles — a song about memories and regret, very apropos of TRIGGERS.
9. What obstacles did you face to finish this screenplay?
Honestly, the Trump administration: it’s almost impossible to tell a story about a fictional president these days when truth is stranger than any fiction!
10. Apart from writing, what else are you passionate about?
Paleontology.
11. You entered your screenplay via FilmFreeway. What has been your experiences working with the submission platform site?
Very convenient; fast and easy.
12. What influenced you to enter the festival? What were your feelings on the initial feedback you received?
Glad to see a Toronto-based festival. The initial feedback was excellent and useful.
The plot involves the lives of two versions of the same man who made a different decision years previously. As the story progresses, they both learn about the legend that if you meet your doppelganger, you will die.
Michael; a man who made a decision in his teenage years which he regrets and his other self, Micky, who made the right decision and is now his doppelganger. The doppelganger knows about the protagonist and also knows that if they ever meet, they will both die.
2. What genres does your screenplay fall under?
Mystery, thriller, sci-fi.
3. Why should this screenplay be made into a movie?
Having the two characters played by the same actor wouldn’t work in…
Before the first bombs were dropped on December 7th, 1941, two men arrived at different moments on the windward side of the island–in Kailua/Lanikai. One was bent on discovery; the other on destruction.
Before the first bombs were dropped on December 7th 1941, two men arrived at different moments on the windward side of O’ahu. One was bent on discovery… the other, on destruction.
2. What genres does your screenplay fall under?
Historical Fiction / Mystery Romance
3. Why should this screenplay be made into a movie?
Sands of Lanikai is the “what if” story of Paul Sands, a new arrival to the islands. Mystified by a sudden family tragedy and…
A showcase of a LGBT feature screenplay, plus 8 best scene feature film readings.
LGBT Feature Screenplay of FALLING STAR, by Katie Marshall
Genre: Drama, Romance
Driven to a mental breakdown by those profiting from her fame, a young pop star is forced to keep her sexuality a secret and faces a deadly choice until a chance encounter with a hotel chef transforms both of their lives.
COMEDY Best Scene Reading of THE PERFECT GIFT, by John Scott Schaf
Genre: Comedy, Romance
An insensitive workaholic, in order to save his marriage, goes on a Valentine’s Day journey for the perfect gift. It becomes a journey not only for gifts but for self discovery.
