Interview with Screenwriter A.W. Lucas (BATTLIN’ BARBARA)

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Matthew Toffolo: What is your screenplay about?

A.W. Lucas: Barbara Buttrick Smith and her journey to become the world’s first female bantamweight boxing champion and the challenges she faced outside the ring with the misogyny of the 1950s.

2. What genres does your screenplay fall under?

Biopic, drama, sports.

3. Why should this screenplay be made into a movie?

Barbaras story deserves to be told. With so many people of all genders still struggling with adversity this story will inspire them to keep on keeping on.

4. How would you describe this script in two words?

Bloody marvelous

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

The Princess Bride

6. How long have you been working on this screenplay?

Almost 2 years

7. How many stories have you written?

Several shorts and an unfinished novel.

8. What is your favorite song? (Or, what song have you…

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Interview with Screenwriter Al Cool (MIRACLE COVE)

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Matthew Toffolo: What is your screenplay about?

Al Cool: MIRACLE COVE is about a college student in need of money who takes a dangerous job logging the forest, where betraying who he is may be his only chance to survive. But on a deeper personal level, it’s about a Tom’s struggle to overcome his being an adult child of an alcoholic; on the community level, it’s about dwindling resources affecting everyone in a small rainforest town dependent on logging; on the global level, it is about the exploitation of a rainforest and how that destruction destroys humanity.

2. What genres does your screenplay fall under?

My pilot MIRACLE COVE is a 1970s dramatic period piece.

3. Why should this screenplay be made into a movie?

MIRACLE COVE is unique and authentic, and based on actual events. Also, I worked as a logger over 12 years and during that time I…

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Interview with Screenwriter Ash Willeby (A GOOD RUCKUS)

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Matthew Toffolo: What is your screenplay about?

Ash Willeby: Carole Franklin, in her fifth year of teaching, is getting bored of the everyday ins and outs. She tries different things to entertain herself- including getting kids to earn detention so she can see a live-version of her favorite movie: The Breakfast Club.

2. What genres does your screenplay fall under?

Comedy

3. Why should this screenplay be made into a movie?

It’s fun for people who love 80s movies. It’s fun for people who get bored at work. It’s fun for people who are tired of on-the-nose remakes that fall flat.

4. How would you describe this script in two words?

Unclench, Karen.

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

Probably Austin Powers, tbh (what a phase!)

6. How long have you been working on this screenplay?

2-ish years.

7. How many stories have you…

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Interview with Screenwriter Everett Moss (FULLY KNOWN)

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Matthew Toffolo: What is your screenplay about?

Everett Moss: This story is about a Kurdish refugee that thinks he can earn the approval/praise/love of others by outworking everyone around him. This mentality was instilled in him as a young orphan and followed him to America – when he got adopted. Ultimately, he realizes that he doesn’t need to be “the best” in order to be loved and accepted.

2. What genres does your screenplay fall under?

Drama. Coming of Age.

3. Why should this screenplay be made into a movie?

I think it gives a unique voice to a people group that isn’t often represented (the Kurds). It also tackles some big identity issues that young people face on a daily basis.

4. How would you describe this script in two words?

Heartfelt, and bittersweet.

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

Probably Tombstone… Silver…

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Interview with Screenwriter Jessi Thind (NANUQ)

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Currently Head of Narrative on Dead by Daylight at Behaviour Interactive, Jessi Thind brings his passion for all things Hitchcock and Lovecraft as well as his unique world-building experience to the game’s universe, including the recently released Stranger Things Chapter that features the Demogorgon. Previously the Narrative Director on Arkham Knight and an undisclosed game at Warner Brothers, Jessi was also one of the visionary talents behind Guy Laliberte’s Unknown Nine. He writes stories and spec scripts in his spare time when he’s not playing laser tag with his children.

Matthew Toffolo: What is your original spec script about?

Jessi Thind: Nanuq is about a group of well-meaning environmentalists who are brutally attacked and tormented by a polar bear out to avenge the death of her cubs to poachers. The two main characters attempt to rescue polar bear cubs from a gang of poachers but are too late, and they…

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Interview with Luqman Raymond Whittinger (THE SHADOW PRINCE)

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Matthew Toffolo: What is your screenplay about?

Luqman Raymond Whittinger: The Shadow Prince tells the tale of a woman’s struggles in an age when women and children were considered little more than chattels. Her dream is to escape a broken home by seeking secure marital bliss. She rebuilds her relationship with her estranged mother. Ten her dream courtier partner is taken away when she encounters a royal plan to head off an impending republic. She struggles amid her duty towards her betters and the deference they deserve. Having no choice; unable to resist; she falls in a head-spinning journey towards unpredictable outcomes.

The screenplay is based on stories my grandmother told me as a child about my grandfather’s life and his family. As unbelievable as they were they checked out and were enriched through later research and historical court gossip.

2. What genres does your screenplay fall under?

Historical Drama…

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Interview with Screenwriter Lea Ann Vandygriff (GLASS ANGEL)

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Matthew Toffolo: What is your screenplay about?

Lea Ann Vandygriff: A prominent family in Ireland is torn apart by a deadly accident. Sir Andrew turns away from his crippled daughter, Calina, because he cannot bear the sight of her. He slips into a depression and turns to alcohol for comfort. Edward, the butler, does the unthinkable; He contacts Sir Andrew’s estranged sister for help. Lady Amelia and Calina come up with a plan to bring love back into the heart of Andrew.

2. What genres does your screenplay fall under?

Drama / Faith-Based / Christmas

3. Why should this screenplay be made into a movie?

Many of the Christmas movies I have seen the past few years are the same story told different ways.

Glass Angel is original, relatable, thought-provoking, and entertaining. I believe there is a great need for a Christmas story you can’t predict the events as they…

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Interview with Screenwriter Kayla Kristofco (BOJACK HORSEMAN)

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Matthew Toffolo: What is your screenplay about?

Kayla Kristofco: This is a spec script of Bojack Horseman. The premise of the episode is when Bojack returns home from rehab, he discovers that Princess Carolyn has been meeting with other networks about picking up Philbert, so he enlists the help of Todd to prevent any progress, which puts a strain on the relationship between Bojack and Princess Carolyn.

2. What motivated you to write a BOJACK HORSEMAN script?

I’ve always wanted to try to write a spec script, and I really connect with the themes of Bojack Horseman. I’m drawn to interesting characters with realistic flaws, which makes this show a great fit. So I thought that I would try to write an episode of this show because I wanted to challenge myself to get in the minds of these characters.

3. How does this screenplay fit into the context of…

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