Watch the January 2017 Winning THRILLER Screenplay.
SYNOPSIS:
Genre: Thriller, Crime, Action
A hapless recruit must choose between death or dishonour when a Roman General tricks him into swearing an inviolate oath to murder two officers.
What is your screenplay about?
The Unconquerable glimpses into a dark, corrupt and cut-throat world of the Roman Empire seen through the eyes of Victor Ligustus, who loses his family to the Vesuvius eruption of 79AD and goes on to forge a career in the Roman army, honing his skills as a warrior and making some tough moral choices that teach harsh lessons about loyalty.
What genres does your screenplay under?
Action Thriller
How would you describe this script in two words?
Darkly compelling
Why should this screenplay be made into a movie?
I believe the compelling storyline, moral dilemma and hard action set in a stirring historical context in “The Unconquerable” will appeal to a very wide audience.
What movie have you seen the most times in your life?
The Godfather
How long have you been working on this screenplay?
Nearly 2years
What motivated you to write this screenplay?
To see if I could write a story others would find interesting
What obstacles did you face to finish this screenplay?
Forcing myself to focus on completing the storyline rather than continually revising one section.
Apart from writing, what else are you passionate about?
Military history
What influenced you to enter the festival? What were your feelings on the initial feedback you received?
It involved feedback. All feedback is welcome and is frequently helpful, as in this case
Any advice or tips you’d like to pass on to other writers?
Be prepared to revise your work and even shift direction from your original idea but never, ever, give up on a dream.
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Director/Producer: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com
Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne
Editor: John Johnson
