After being released from a psychiatric clinic, Dwayne is one a on-track mission to get revenge against the supernatural forces of Moonlight Ridge.

1. What is your screenplay about?

Spiritual Awakening is a coming of age story about an African American teenager, Edris Johnson, who grapples with the fast life and materialism while seeking deeper meaning and fulfillment through a journey of redemption and spiritual growth.

2. What genres does your screenplay fall under?

It falls under a coming-of-age, spirituality/religion, crime drama, romance, comedy, etc.

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

This screenplay should be made into a movie because it is a compelling and relatable story of redemption, self-discovery, and spirituality. Its coming-of-age/romance aspects can relate to audiences and the spiritual themes can also resonate with those who are religious and curious.

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

Redemptive journey.

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

I have seen Spider-Man 3 a lot in my life.

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

I wrote the first draft back in 2020 and recently rewrote in June, so about four years.

7. How many stories have you written?

I have written about 12-20 screenplays.

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

I have listened to “The Bees Knees” by Juice Wrld a lot in my life, but I don’t have a particular song.

9. What obstacles did you face to finish this screenplay?

I was writing my screenplay during the first semester of my freshman year, so I had to preserve through the homework and classwork.

10. Apart from writing, what else are you passionate about?

I am passionate about boxing, and hope to compete one day.

11. You entered your screenplay via FilmFreeway. What has been your experiences working with the submission platform site?

Submission platforms have been okay to work with. Lack of updates and communication can be frustrating to work with.

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

What influenced me was the chance to win and get the accommodations. My feelings on the initial feedback were good. I acknowledged the weak points of my script, and looked forward to changing it.