I’m obsessed with Wrinkle in Time and Ready Player One. They both have interesting storylines behind them. Wrinkle in Time is a film that Diversity-Destined-Disney was counting on to become a hit but, based on tracking, isn’t looking like it will be. What does that mean?? Ready Player One was supposed to be the ultimate geek smorgasbord. But the trailers promise a muddy generic CGI-fest without any vision. Has Spielberg lost it? If this doesn’t do well, this will be his weakest stretch as a filmmaker in his entire career. Which sucks! Cause I really loved the Ready Player One novel. Also, if movies like this don’t do well, it means more Marvel movies. Do we really want more Marvel movies??
If you’re new to Amateur Offerings, read as much as you can from each script and vote for your favorite in the comments section.
As always, winner gets a review next Friday. And if you believe you have a screenplay that will light the world on fire, submit it to Amateur Offerings! Send me a PDF of your script, along with the title, genre, logline, and why you think people should read it (your chance to pitch your story). All submissions should be sent to Carsonreeves3@gmail.com.
Title: The Notorious Natalie James
Genre: Post-Apocalypse / Action-Western (“John Wick” meets “Mad Max: Fury Road”)
Logline: In a deranged post-apocalypse, a renowned twelve-year old killer plots to steal a mysterious map from the illusive crime-boss responsible for her father’s brutal death.
Why You Should Read: Based on my well-received children’s book, “THE NOTORIOUS NATALIE JAMES” is JOHN WICK meets MAD MAX: FURY ROAD with a dash of SCOTT PILGRIM and is exactly what you’d expect when you put those films together – over-the-top action, insane fight choreography, kinetic, feverish energy as well as a unique blend of deliriously fun and weird, gonzo humor that elevates this above the other Jane Wick wannabes. — I’ve always wanted to explore the importance of childhood in a unique way, and with this, I believe I’ve done it in a way that will make for a good discussion! Plus, it isn’t that hard to market. I’ve wanted McKenna Grace to be Natalie, but who do you think should be her, Scriptshadow?
Title: The Exchange
Genre: Political Action, Thriller
Logline: A determined woman breaks an African terrorist leader out of prison, in order to exchange him for her kidnapped husband.
Why You Should Read: This film sheds light on a social economical problem that has plagued one region for decades, while also delivering an entertaining thriller about a woman who has already experienced a devastating lost, desperately doing everything she can to hold on to all that she has left. Money is a major theme throughout the film. Not just greed and the evils that is spawns, but also equality. Wanting what is rightfully yours, wanting what you feel you deserve. Unlikely bonds are formed, loyalties are questioned, and hearts are sent racing in this political action thriller that spans across two continents.
Title: Helldorado
Genre: Crime/Noir
Logline: On a case to track down a missing girl, a detective partners with the tortured ghost of his dead brother to uncover a conspiracy that will prevent the construction of the Hoover Dam in 1920s Las Vegas.
Why You Should Read: I recently watched “Mute” on Netflix and was instantly underwhelmed. I thought to myself, how can something so cool have been so unsatisfying. I love crime/thriller/noir films. But mute left me silent. This reminded me that I wrote a similar screenplay that I think is much better. I called it, “Helldorado”. This story is based 100% on an out-of-body experience I had where I was partnered with a detective and the ghost of his dead brother as they solved a crime in 1920’s Las Vegas. I immediately put the story to paper…and this was the result.
Title: Night of Game
Genre: Action/Thriller
Logline: On a safari trip, a family are driven off-road by rhino poachers and forced to survive a harrowing night in the bush.
Why You Should Read: “In 2017, a reported 1,028 rhinos were poached in South Africa. At this current rate, wildlife experts warn that rhinos may become extinct as early as 2020.” About me, I’ve been a dedicated screenwriter for over six years and like the majority on this site are determined to move to the next level. “Night of Game” is a unique concept with high stakes, emotional conflict, and bloodthirsty action within an urgent timeline. It’s a movie that will spread awareness of the barbaric act of poaching horn to sell to China and Vietnam. I’m truly passionate about the cause and hope that Carson and the scriptshadow faithful can help this scripts journey to the silver screen.
Title: Reminiscence
Genre: TV Pilot Sci Fi / Drama 60p
Logline: A young student dies in an accident and unbeknownst to his family is replaced with an Artificial Intelligent being that is tasked to socially integrate.
Why You Should Read: Produced writer in South Africa. Always loved SciFi and an interest in AI and I hated the dumbing down of AI beings and with Musk’s open AI and the other tech giants starting something I wanted to up the game on WestWorld, Alita-battle angel, Blade Runner.
