THE LOCKPICK SCREENWRITER: March 2016

Monday 7 March 2016

ODYSSEUS; in progress

After Odysseus' cunning brings about an end to the Trojan War, resulting in the total destruction of Troy, furious Gods vow to prevent him ever reaching his homeland and family.

Try this if you enjoyed:

Game of Thrones (TV series), 300 or Gladiator.

No pages currently available.

Faris is a Syrian child now living in Lebanon. At school he is ruthlessly bullied by his peers, but together with another victimised pupil he finds solace in a shared fantasy-world.

Try this if you enjoyed:

Pan's Labrynth, The Kite Runner or Bridge to Terabithia.

To read the first 15 pages of the script click on this link.

ABOUT

"What class of men would you expect to be most preoccupied with, and most hostile to, the idea of escape?... Jailers"

J. R. R. Tolkien.

I've launched this Blog not only for coverage, but also to chronicle my attempts at breaking-into the film industry as a screenwriter. Here you can find examples of my work, a list of my completed screenplays, as well as some insight into my working process. I'm based in Norfolk, England, and as such the majority of my scripts are set here in Britain.

I find myself inspired by a great many films, too many to list in their entirety, but in no particular order these include; Pan's labrinth, Aliens, Robocop, LA Confidential, Fantastic Mr Fox, Watership Down, Children of Men, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Casablanca, Ghostbusters, Wild Bill, Withnail and I, The Princess Bride, Momento, An American Werewold in London, Raiders of the Lost Arc, Where the Wild Things and A Muppet Christmas Carol.

I encourage dialogue, whether this be praise or criticism, however, 'trolling' will not be tolerated. Thank you for reading.

CONCERNING TAGS...

Obviously, as a screenwriter, I'm aware that the the age certification and size of budgets is something over which I have no control. I elude to these here simply as guidance.

Age ratings speak for themselves, 'Small Budgets' refer to projects that require very little other than a film crew and cast to complete. 'Moderate Budgets' may require some minor special effects, unique costumes or set building. 'Large Budgets' require extensive effects, sets and costumes. Again, I stress, these are only intended as a guideline, so that readers have a better understanding of what to expect within the script.

Also included among the Tags are genre classifications.

Monday 7 March 2016

ODYSSEUS; in progress

Saturday 5 March 2016

THE PAGES IN THE SAND; completed screenplay

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