Tales From The Silver Screen: Part 2 Black and White 1949 — Carrot Ranch Literary Community

In this series-depending on how long it lasts, for life, writing, and so many other things, are quite fleeting-I hope to look at a few classic films, give my take on them, perhaps even say something new that will have significance for today, and, failing that, try like the devil to be entertainingly provocative. I […]

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Why former Rhythm City actor Jamie Bartlett aka David Genaro decided to quit — News365.co.za

When his son hit his final year at university, he felt a fundamental shift. After working hard for so many years to give his only child a good life, Jamie Bartlett decided the time had come to focus on himself. Having spent the past 13 years playing David Genaro in Rhythm City, he wanted to […]

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Why We Should Dare to Write Terribly — A Writer’s Path

by Novelty Revisions Every once in a while, you’ll write something you wish you could erase. And hey, with just a few frustrated pinky jabs into your delete key, that wish is easily self-granted if it’s just you and your word processor. If you’ve written something terrible and posted to social media, I […]

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Family Festival Testimonial – June 8 2020

 Screenwriter Neal Doran (CHANGES)

The idea of the table-read was really appealing – to hear how the script might (or might not) flow was a great opportunity. And the cast did a great job!

When the initial feedback came in I was obviously delighted and relieved that a story about a young boy’s London Underground journey home had connected in some way with someone (presumably) a little older and in a different country.
 

Watch the Screenplay Reading: 

Toby is a typical gamer kid approaching the woes of puberty. The after school routine with his bookish friend Nic is spent navigating the London tube line trying to figure the most efficient route to make the infamous 1609 train. However, when one of the popular kids start riding the tube with them they become increasingly involved with a group of girls from another school travelling the same way.

CAST LIST:

Various: Sean Ballantyne
Clare: Leanne Hoffman
Nik: Caleb Jaques
Chris: Ross Cummings
Narration: Carina Cojeen
Toby: Aaron Williams
Jen: Victoria Murdoch
Mandy/Smiley: Natalie Morgan

A FilmFreeway preferred festival:

10 Activity Ideas for Children to keep occupied during quarantine. — Michelle Rose. Reflection of My Journey

My kids are bored out of their minds, and going crazy. My husband and I are trying our best to keep them occupied. They cannot go to the park, rec center, play with their friends or neighbors. 10 Activity Ideas for kids stuck in quarantine: Sing Karaoke Play a game of hot and cold. Hide […]

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