Author: festivalforfamily
50 shades of pink
I imagined Valentine sex would be different than regular Sunday morning sex. Spunky, fragrant as plumaris, a dianthus supurbus experience. 
Three weeks ago, I made a date with Vee and insisted she block time for us in her calendar. She agreed only when I promised to stick to the schedule.
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The measure of a woman
“Gert was promiscuous. “ And then my brother said “Her husband criticized her housekeeping.” I’m not sure either of these two traits was a true – or fair – measure of my Aunt Gert.
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March 2017 FAMILY Stories, Screenplays, and Short Films
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 FAN FICTION Screenplay – EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND March 2017 Reading Written by Marc Mulcahy |
 1st SCENE Screenplay – WELCOME TO ARCADIA March 2017 Reading Written by Jason Lan |
 NOVEL Transcript Reading – BRIAR EARTH March 2017 Reading Written by Paul Tapp |
 NOVEL Transcript Reading – RYAN GORDON March 2017 Reading Written by Art Blum |
 1st CHAPTER or FULL NOVEL CONTESTGet full feedback! Winners get their novel made into a video! |
 SUBMIT your FEATURE ScriptFULL FEEDBACK on all entries. Get your script performed |
 SUBMIT your TV PILOT or TV SPEC ScriptVoted #1 TV Contest in North America. |
 SUBMIT your SHORT FilmGet it showcased at the FEEDBACK Festival |
Winning Short Story: Post Mortem Rebellion by Jax Lemon
Performed by Geoff Mays
Get to know the writer:
What is your story about?
A serial killer wakes up 30 years after a cryogenic life sentence just to find that a surviving victim has cloned his victims for revenge.
Why should this story be read by people?
It’s a hell of a ride with a great payoff.
How would you describe this story in two words?
Sci-fi thriller
What movie have you seen the most in your life?
I like Pulp Fiction – can never seem to get enough of it. Cures hangovers, the blues, lazy Sunday afternoon boredom, etc.
How long have you been working on this story?
I had the idea for the story probably 20 years ago but I think the this version is the best. Took me a morning to write.
Do you have an all-time favorite novel?
Lord of the Rings
What motivated you to…
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LGBT SHORT SCREENPLAY – 5 THINGS NOT TO FEED A BABY by Todd A Jackson
Watch the February 2017 Winning LGBT Screenplay.
| Winning Screenplay – 5 THINGS NOT TO FEED A BABY Written by Todd Jackson CAST LIST: NARRATOR – Geoff Mays |
SYNOPSIS:
Genre: Sci-Fi, Comedy, Thriller
After being rejected for adoption multiple times, partners, Davis and Michael, put their parenting ability to the test when a baby is left on their doorstep Halloween night. While Davis wants to prove his ability to be a good father, Michael doesnèt want anything to do with the it after discovering it is actually an infant werewolf.
Get to know the writer:
What is your short screenplay on the cartoon “POPEYE” about?
“5 Things NOT to Feed A Baby” is about Michael and Davis, a loving couple looking to adapt their first child and facing the difficulties of inequality in the…
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Novel Transcript of Mei Meng: The Lost Panda by Andrew Fisk
Performed by Val Cole
What is your novel about?
This novel is about an adventurous young Panda named Mei Meng. She travels with her parents deep into the mountains of China to escape the destruction of her habitat by human beings. When she is swept away by a raging river, she meets all sorts of fantastic animals on the journey home. Some of them want to help her. Some do not. Surprisingly, her best allies are the human children she meets along the way.
What genres would you say this novel is in?
It is definitely a fantasy. It is a children’s book, aimed at the middle-grade audience. It is one hundred twenty two pages without any illustrations. It defies classification as most children’s books are not that long.
How would you describe this story in two words?
Child explorer. If this story was on Disney Family Channel it…
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FAMILY Short Film of the Day: They Drove on Streets Paved with Kindness, by John Bauer
PITCH:
Title: They Drove on Streets Paved with Kindness
Written by: John Bauer
Type: Short Screenplay
Genre: Family, Drama
Logline: Ornery brother collapses at restaurant. Mom’s ’56 Chevy Bel Air arrives to haul him to the emergency room. Strange coincidence, rational explanation, or act of God? Lawyer Gerard Amare’s faith is tested by his deceased dad’s will, a white-haired gentleman, three ancient nuns, and of course, Lucy the car.
Interested in this logline, please email us at info@wildsound.ca and we’ll forward your email to the writer.
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FAMILY Feature Film of the Day: Please Don’t Eat the Rich, by Scott Weinstein
PITCH:
Title: Please Don’t Eat the Rich
Written by: Scott Weinstein
Type: Feature Film
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Family, Class War
Logline: A nurse crushed by the financial crisis and automation, is forced to resort to extraordinary means when she discovers her hospital profits when patients die.
Interested in this logline, please email us at info@wildsound.ca and we’ll forward your email to the writer.
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YouTubeFAMILY Short Film of the Day: Valediction, by Robert Dominick Jones
PITCH:
Title: Valediction
Written by: Robert Dominick Jones
Type: Short Screenplay
Genre: Crime, Drama, Family
Logline: Boxing isn’t the only battle occurring at the local gym. Faith is tested, relationships are fought for and what should be common everyday decisions could spell life or death. In this part of the city, the ring isn’t just in the gym, it surrounds the entire neighborhood.
Interested in this logline, please email us at info@wildsound.ca and we’ll forward your email to the writer.
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