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Winning FAMILY Short Screenplay – GIRL IN THE PAINTING by Scott Williamson

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Genre: Family, Fantasy

A curious young girl is shocked to find a tormented soul trapped in her grandmother’s favourite painting, but she soon discovers there are even more sinister plans afoot.

CAST LIST:
Narrator: Sean Ballantyne
Kate: Andrea Meister
Beryl: Elizabeth Rose Morriss
Witch: Konstantina Mantelos
Caretaker: Anthony Botelho

Get to know the writer:

What is your screenplay about?

A curious young girl is shocked to find a tormented soul trapped in her grandmother’s favourite painting, but she soon discovers there are even more sinister plans afoot.

What genres does your screenplay fall under?

Family. Fantasy. Gothic undertones.

Why should this screenplay be made into a movie?

I think kids will fall in love with the story, and Kate in particular. My kids did. It’s packed with gothic fantasy, mystery and a strong young female protagonist. I’d love to see it on the big screen one day.

How would you describe this script in two words?

Bloody awesome.

What movie have you seen the most times in your life?

I’m an avid movie-goer and have seen lots over the years. If I had to choose my most frequently watched movie I couldn’t go past Top Gun. Hey, who didn’t want to be a jet fighter pilot going Mach 10 with their hair on fire?

How long have you been working on this screenplay?

It literally poured onto the page. I think I wrote it in a morning. The editing, however, took a little longer; about a week or so.

How many stories have you written?

I’ve now pumped out four short film scripts, all of which have won awards over the last 6 months. I’ve got another six or seven scripts being developed, including a feature film and tv pilot.

What is your favorite song? (Or, what song have you listened to the most times in your life?)

That’s a hard one to answer. I love Guns ‘n Roses, Queen, Robbie Williams. Very eclectic. Sympathy for the Devil has seen a bit of air time lately.

What obstacles did you face to finish this screenplay?

Writing and working full-time is never easy but this script just flowed. I guess you know it’s going to be okay when you don’t have to think too much about writing it.

Apart from writing, what else are you passionate about?

I love my kids, my Triumph Speed Triple (motorcycle), and building my financial technology business. Writing is definitely my passion however. Hey, maybe one day I’ll be writing for full time.

What influenced you to enter the festival? What were your feelings on the initial feedback you received?

I signed up to FilmFreeway at the beginning of the year but have been pretty selective about entering film festivals. There aren’t too many that focus on family films which is a shame, so when I saw the Festival for Family I jumped at the opportunity. The feedback was tremendous. It prompted me to re write the ending to make it more satisfying and I’m so glad I did. My script sparkled after the changes.

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Director/Producer: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com

Camera Operator: Kierston Drier

Editor: John Johnson

Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne

FAMILY Feature Film of the Day: AUDIBLE, by Gregg Napoli

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PITCH:

ACTORTitle: Audible

Written by: Gregg Napoli

Type: Feature Film

Genre: Family, Sports

Logline: The Grandson of an Ohio Football coaching Legend. A young boy loses his family to tragedy and has his love and passion for football as his guiding light. Overcoming obstacles throughout his early life he finds comfort in football. Ultimately his passion transcends him to greatness in spite of all that is stacked against him.

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FAMILY TV Show of the Day: MINIGOLF CHASE, by Emir Zukic

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Title: MINIGOLF CHASE

Written by: Emir Zukic

Type: TV PILOT

Genre: Family

Logline: A game of putting skills and trivia knowledge consist of 7 levels that contestant has to pass in order to win a main prize. Every missed putt require assigned trivia question to be answered in order to pass the level, or stop playing and keep the winnings.

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FAMILY Movie Scene of the Day: Family Values – from THE BIRDCAGE (1996)

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After discovering that Val’s (Dan Futterman) family isn’t as normal as he thought, Senator Keeley (Gene Hackman) tries to leave the party.

CREDITS:
TM & © MGM (1996)
Cast: Hank Azaria, Dan Futterman, Gene Hackman, Nathan Lane, Robin Williams, Calista Flockhart, Dianne Wiest
Director: Mike Nichols

MEGAN LEAVEY – What the critics have to say about the film!

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megan_leavey78% of the critics like the film.

“Megan Leavey” isn’t a big, or particularly surprising picture; it sketches out a simple story and then, reliably delivers.

June 9, 2017 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…

If you’re looking for a good cry, Megan Leavey gets the job done, I suppose. But it’s a bit like a wet kiss from a puppy.

June 9, 2017 | Rating: C+ | Full Review…

The film – the feature directorial debut for Gabriela Cowperthwaite, whose orcas-in-peril documentary, Blackfish, struck a nerve – treats the handler/dog relationship with respect, not cheap sensationalism.

June 9, 2017 | Rating: 2.5/4 | Full Review…

With a female-directed, female-driven film this small, criticizing it feels like beating a baby seal. While well intentioned, the human-and-dog interest story lacks narrative drive and star Kate Mara is a limp noodle.

June 9, 2017 | Rating: 2/4 | Full Review…

The emotion in Megan Leavey is not forced. It flows, up and down the leash, just like it’s supposed to.

June 9, 2017 | Rating: 3.5/4 | Full Review…

“Megan Leavey” works because it takes Leavey seriously as a character, and it studies her journey through her life and through the Marines before Rex is even a factor in the story.

June 9, 2017 | Rating: B+ | Full Review…

May 2017 FAMILY Stories, Screenplays, and Short Films

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ACTORFAMILY BEST Scene – MY GUARDIAN ANGEL
May 2017 Reading
by Philip Naiman
ACTORACTION BEST Scene – A SECRET JOURNEY
May 2017 Reading
by Gary A. Piazza
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ACTORFANTASY BEST Scene – BRAD ACTUALLY
May 2017 Reading
by Jeremy Bonali & Alex Quinn
ACTORNOVEL Transcript: DIGBY’S DIARY
May 2017 Reading
by E.D. Bird
ACTORNOVEL Transcript: THE SCENT OF MY SON: IN GOD WE TRUST
May 2017 Reading
by Adrienne Miranda

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Director/Producer: Matthew Toffolo

Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne

Editor: John Johnson

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FAMILY Short Film of the Day: TEARS IN MY EYE, by Abiodun Wotter

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Title: Tears in my Eye

Written by: Abiodun Wotter

Type: SHORT SCRIPT

Genre: Family

Logline: Love is the foundation of a happy home but the evil men did in their home for a perfect wife is another episode.

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FAMILY TV Show of the Day: URBAN WILDLIFE, by Kathy Myers

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Title: URBAN WILDLIFE

Written by: Kathy Myers

Type: TV PILOT

Genre: Family

Logline: When Catalina Urban, the head zookeeper and mother of twins, takes the place of the beloved zoo director, she locks horns with the zoo chairwoman, a pet food company executive, who has her own plans for the zoo. Since their house has been foreclosed on, Catalina moves her handyman husband and kids – a tomboy and a small autistic boy.

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FAMILY Feature Film of the Day: ELF-FLUENZA, by Jeffrey Angus

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ACTORTitle: Elf-FLuenza

Written by: Jeffrey Angus

Type: Feature Film

Genre: Family, Comedy

Logline: Christmas is in peril! The elves are on the verge of extinction! When an epidemic strikes the North Pole, Mrs. Claus and her staff resort to desperate measures to find a cure before it’s too late. The results are often hilarious and unexpected in this charming holiday flick that the whole family can enjoy.

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FAMILY Best Scene Reading of MY GUARDIAN ANGEL, by Philip Naiman

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Winning Screenplay – MY GUARDIAN ANGEL
Written by Philip Naiman

CAST LIST:

NARRATOR – Julian Ford
PETE – Mandip Brar
THE ANGEL – Allan Brunet

SYNOPSIS:

Genre: Family, Comedy

When family man Pete Nelson is fatally struck by lightning he needs the help of his guardian angel, his daughters and Ouija board to ensure that his family is taken care so that he and his family can move on.

 Get to know the writer:

What is your novel about?

My continued search for justice for the brutal murder of my son.

What genres would you say this novel is in?

True Crime/ Inspiration and Faith

How would you describe this story in two words?

Unconscionable injustice

What movie have you seen the most in your life?

What a Wonderful Life

What is your favorite song? (Or, what song have you listened to the most times in your life?)

What a wonderful world/somewhere over the rainbow.

Do you have an all-time favorite novel?

To kill a Mockingbird

What motivated you to write this story?

The deep love and devotion I have for my son and knowing that the truth must be told. I have been beaten down continually over the past 10 years and these wrong doers must be held accountable and stopped.

My story details the beastly hate, greed and injustice that permeates through our society every day. I want to make a difference and all lives matter.

If you could have dinner with one person (dead or alive), who would that be?

My son Joseph

Apart from writing, what else are you passionate about?

My faith, children, extending kindness to others, movies,
Music, singing, dance, Bible study, uplifting others, advocacy and never giving up.

What influenced you to enter your story to get performed?

Finally Knowing the truth and having all the proof that my sons brutal and tragic murder has been covered up by law-enforcement and prosecutors at every level.

So many people are supporting me to get my story out there for all people to know and understand that this horrific and hideous nightmare could happen to any parent.

Any advice or tips you’d like to pass on to other writers?

When you know in your heart that your story must be told, write it. It is good to journal with dates and facts.

Always let your heart and soul guide you and when you begin put together a 1-2 page summary of the main theme, The plot thickening and your goals.

I had an important, crucial message to send; when you do make sure you deliver it.

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Director/Producer: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com

Editor: John Johnson

Camera Operator: Kierston Drier

Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne