LOGLINE: In the 1940s, prisoners — including infamous mob boss Joe Blunda — were released to defend America from Nazi spy attacks. What happened to them remains a chilling mystery: none were ever seen alive again.

CAST LIST:

Narrator: Elizabeth Rose Morris
Steve: Shawn Devlin
Hoover: Geoff Mays

Get to know the writer:

1. What is your screenplay about?

My screenplay tells a story that was circulating at the time — it captures society during the World War era and highlights an undeniable truth: Power is often manipulated by ruthless agendas.

2. What genres does your screenplay fall under?

The genre is historical thriller.

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

Dire Straits

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

So many, but especially Superman (1978). When I was a kid, I watched it over and over again. Same with the Lord of the Rings. I would go through phases where I’d obsessively rewatch certain films — the ones that gave me a sense of hope deep inside.

6. How many stories have you written?

I worked on this script casually in my spare time over the past three years. Yes — I believe a draft needs to sit and “mature” a bit before you lock in the final version.

7. What motivated you to write this screenplay?

Many — not quite a hundred, but definitely a lot.

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

The most frustrating thing is when the story just keeps bouncing around in your head — especially when something isn’t clicking. You end up feeling like you’re living for days in a parallel universe… it can be exhausting.

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

Mens sana in corpore sano, as the ancients said. I stay active — I play sports and also spend time on music.

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

I picked the festival that felt closest to the spirit of my script. I wanted feedback from people who could appreciate the nuances — in short, from the right audience.

11. What movie have you watched the most times in your life?

I’m not completely sure, but if it wasn’t *Superman (1978), it might’ve been The NeverEnding Story

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

Well, beyond the story itself, if cinema aims to educate as well as entertain, then it’s always valuable to deliver a message — like a warning to stay alert. And there’s also a more hidden message: that a truly repentant heart can find redemption.