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THE CURSE OF SAM HAIN by Jacob F. Keller
SYNOPSIS:
The long survivor of a crash landing on a distant world becomes the surprising savior to the aborigines facing genocide.
CAST LIST:
NARRATOR – Frances Townend
Belenus – Sean Ballantyne
Sam Hain- Neil Kulin
Daughter – Julia Vally
Rider – Kaleb Alexander
Wife – Jacqueline Brown
Man #1 – Charles Gordon
Man #1 – Rob Salerno
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MY LAST DUCHESS by Grant Reid
SYNOPSIS:
When recently single Thomas moves next door and strikes a friendship with Catherine, Alexander spirals into a dark paranoia. With his sanity at stake Alexander is on the brink of losing everything.
CAST LIST:
NARRATOR – Susan Q Wilson
Catherine – Alissa DeGrazia
Thomas – Jacob Klick
Alexander – Rob Young
Duke – Todd Dulmage
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GOOD NIGHT CRONKITE by Rita Doyle Roberts
SYNOPSIS:
GOOD NIGHT, CRONKITE is a family comedy about a group of misfits.
When a bright, young girl coaxes a monster out from under the bed, her self-absorbed foster mom exploits him for showbiz fame, leaving the girl in the hands of a monstrous nanny.
CAST LIST:
NARRATOR – Steve Rizzo
CRONKITE – David Occhipinti
CHERYL – Angelica Alejandro
POOKY – Holly Sarchfield
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GUNNISON
Written by Daniel Duane
SYNOPSIS:
Genres: Sci-Fi, Thriller, Supernatural
A sniper who hunts an Air Force colonel for humiliating her on a botched cover up discovers he’s masterminding one himself when a man hunt for two gunman leads to the capture of an extraterrestrial pilot being held prisoner.
CAST LIST:
NARRATOR – Peter Nelson
MYERS – Katelyn Vanier
HENDRICKS – Dan Cristofori
DOCTOR – Lorne Hiro
MULLIN – Geoff Mays
MOTHER – Holly Sarchfield
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PURGATORY
Written by Alex A. Kecskes
SYNOPSIS:
Genres: Crime, Fantasy
Two small time ex-cons run into two angels on probation who must save their souls or be dammed forever.
CAST LIST:
NARRATOR – Holly Sarchfield
DAVE – Geoff Mays
JEFF – Dan Cristofori
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MEMOIRS OF A DOCKET by Michael Damien
SYNOPSIS:
Biker Frank Cluskey finds his family’s lives are at stake when an old acquaintance tries to drag him back into the sinister world he’d left behind.
CAST LIST:
NARRATOR – Andrew Farr
HARRY – Julian Ford
FRANK – Sean Kaufmann
BIGMAN – Sean Ballantyne
FULLBACK – Susan Wilson
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CRASH BACKWARDS by RW Hahn
SYNOPSIS:
A happily married woman questions her sanity when she learns a stalker may be her husband from another life. In her quest for the truth she will have to make a choice that could wipe away her existence.
CAST LIST:
NARRATOR – Jennifer Strype
FABLE BAXTER – Krista Morin
CHASE BAXTER – Troy Patterson
WOMEN’S VOICE – Ida Jagaric
RADIO VOICE – John Goodrich
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FOR THE LOVE OF PETE, by David Kurtz
SYNOPSIS:
A beautiful fighter pilot drags a mild-mannered investment banker into helping her rescue her kidnapped parents.
CAST LIST:
NARRATOR – Helen Kas
PETE – Vincent Marciano
JOY – Holly Sarchfield
MOTHER – Laura Kyswaty
GRANDMOTHER – Joan Ban
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PURGATORY
Written by Alex A. Kecskes
SYNOPSIS:
Genres: Crime, Fantasy
Two small time ex-cons run into two angels on probation who must save their souls or be dammed forever.
CAST LIST:
NARRATOR – Holly Sarchfield
DAVE – Geoff Mays
JEFF – Dan Cristofori
Get to know writer Alex A. Kecskes:
1. What is your screenplay about?
Redemption and second chances
2. Why should this screenplay be made into a movie?
It has humor, action, love, sacrifice and redemption—all the things that make a film interesting and watchable.
3. This story has a lot going for it. How would you describe this script in two words?
Heavenly Redemption
4. What movie have you seen the most in your life?
Pride and Prejudice (directed by Joe Wright)
5. This is a very tight, emotionally engaging and fun screenplay. How long have you been working on this screenplay?
About one year.
6. How many stories have you written?
Four. Just submitted STARBOUND, my fourth to Wildsound (hope it does as well).
7. What motivated you to write this screenplay?
I wanted to explore the flaws some angels might have and how far they would go to save two souls.
8. What obstacles did you face to finish this screenplay?
Balancing dramatic and comedic elements
9. Apart from writing, what else are you passionate about?
Travel. Observing people of all ages and cultures.
10. What influenced you to enter the festival? What were your feelings on the initial feedback you received?
I wanted to see how professional actors would bring it to life. The feedback was good and uncovered a minor point I had overlooked.
11. Any advice or tips you’d like to pass on to other writers?
Trust and continually refine your talent. Observe people of all ages. Listen and watch them as they deal with the ups and downs of life. Talk to old bartenders, big city taxi drivers and policemen. Ask them about the most interesting people they’ve met.
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THE MANTLE by Frank Edward Kelly
SYNOPSIS:
The Mantle is about an FBI agent trapped in a mysterious, snowbound town who stumbles on a series of unearthly deaths that mirror a tragedy from his past.
CAST LIST:
NARRATOR – Megan Leach
THERON – Rob Salerno
NINA – Maya Woloszyn
WEATHERMAN – Troy Patterson
WOMAN’S VOICE – Rachel Rain Packota
STATE TROOPER – David Occhipinti
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REDNECK CHRISTMAS by JC Mercer Jr
SYNOPSIS:
BANG! REDNECK CHRISTMAS explodes like a shotgun blast straight from the North Pole! This magically insane tale, introduces a likeable underdog with a zany quest to find his self-worth, kidnaped girlfriend and a multi-million dollar ornament before its to late.
CAST LIST:
NARRATOR – Victoria Murdoch
ERNIE – Matthew Lawrence
BUCKSHOT – Julian Ford
SHERIFF MAGNUM – Vince Jerad
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