A murder, an explosion, a bumbling work partner, a girlfriend who has left her and a secret underground facility designed to train real life action heroes. British detective Selina Jennings has a lot on her plate.
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Thriller
CAST LIST:
Narrator: Laura Kyswaty
Bob Banks: Cory Bertrand
Gary Collins: Jim Canale
Selina Jennings: Regan Brown
Get to know the writer:
What is your screenplay about?
A mysterious town with bizarre inhabitants, a lot of whom have even more bizarre secrets. The events leading up to an incident that shakes the town to its core is told through different perspectives in each episode.
What genres does your screenplay fall under?
Comedy thriller.
Why should this screenplay be made into a movie?
I feel it has an intriguing mystery as well as comedy to balance out the more serious story aspects.
How would you describe this script in two words?
Inclusive, bizarre.
What movie have you seen the most times in your life?
Shaun of the Dead.
How long have you been working on this screenplay?
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How many stories have you written?
Six.
What is your favorite song? (Or, what song have you listened to the most times in your life?)
Spanish Sahara by Foals
What obstacles did you face to finish this screenplay?
Figuring out the tone for the story and the back stories behind all my characters.
Apart from writing, what else are you passionate about?
Video games and reading.
You entered your screenplay via FilmFreeway. What has been your experiences working with the submission platform site?
Very positive, it’s simple and easy to use.
What influenced you to enter the festival? What were your feelings on the initial feedback you received?
I wanted to send out the script I had been working on to get feedback. I felt the feedback I received was constructive and will help me with my future drafts.
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Producer: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com
Director: Kierston Drier
Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne
Editor: John Johnson
Camera Operator: Mary Cox
Thriller/Suspense Film and Writing Festival 