SCENE LOCATION:
The scene occurs at a remote cottage in the woods; about an hours drive from Los Angeles. The main character is outside the property having a psychotic episode before running inside and telling his captors that he will release them.
Visual Design by Kimberly Villarruel
Produced by Matthew Toffolo
CAST LIST:
Narrator: Danielle Nicole
Clara: Val Cole
Archibald: Sean Tabares
Lewis: Geoff Mays
Reggie: Matt Barnes
Joel: Steve Rizzo
Rachel: Esther Thibault
Theeatically, I explore the notion that the road to Hell is paved with good intentions.
– A young boy’s birthday sets in motion a series of events that will have dark consequences far into his adulthood.
What genres does your screenplay under?
Suspense, thriller, horror.
Why should this screenplay be made into a movie?
It is a fresh take on an old problem. A film with a strong drive and point of view.
How would you describe this script in two words?
Surprising. Horrific.
What movie have you seen the most times in your life?
Cabaret.(30+)
How long have you been working on this screenplay?
From conception to finished project, about a year.
How many stories have you written?
5-6 feature screenplays, and 2 short screenplays (one of which was made into a successful sci fi short film, “Into the Dark”, winning many awards and screening in over 70 film festivals world wide.)
What motivated you to write this screenplay?
A bizarre personal story a friend told me over a coffee about his childhood. I took it and ran with that idea.
What obstacles did you face to finish this screenplay?
Candycrush.
Apart from writing, what else are you passionate about?
I’m an actor (Blacklist, Blue Bloods, Limitless, The Black Room etc.- http://www.lukashassel.com) and a filmmaker (www.intothedarkmovie.com). I’m also passionate about injustice of any kind which is kind of a red thread through all my writing.
Any advice or tips you’d like to pass on to other writers?
Don’t write unless you have something to say. Figure out what makes you furious, what gets you fired up, and write to that.
Here’s what the audience had to say about SUBMERGED (moderated by Matthew Toffolo):
“Was he dead or not dead? 60% of the audience says yes. 40% says no.”
“He’s trying to get to her and he’s so scared of dead. He needs to learn to be free in order to get to the love of his life.”
“At the beginning this film had a distinct feel of helplessness. Then he learns to let go and dying makes him free. A morbid and spectacular film.”
“This is a film about someone trying to find their path after life ends.”
SUBMERGED, 15min, UK, Haunting/Romance
Directed by Darren Mapletoft
When a teleportation experiment goes wrong, submariner Billy Bourne finds his crewmates have all disappeared. Determined to dance with his ‘Baby’ again, he faces a race against time to make his own escape.
Writers
Michael Holley Producers
Darren Mapletoft
Michael Holley
Key Cast
Darren Bransford
Lucinda Kennard
Key Crew
Cliff Harden – Director of Photography
Tim Porter – Editor
Stephen Baysted – Composer
Ian D Fleming – 1st Assistant Director
Mark Lloyd – Colourist
Neil Bryant – Visual effects Supervisor