Genre: Sci-Fi, Adventure
After the break of the balance between the Light and Dark Powers, enforced by Dark Lord Erk, Mother Universe sends a child of Light – Lanaia to embark on a dangerous journey chasing the magic flute, as only its melody could save the world from disaster.
CAST LIST:
Narrator: Sean Ballantyne
Nabi: Rais Moui
Teli: Connie Wang
Guli: Daniella Zappala
Get to know the winning writer:
What is your screenplay about?
My screenplay is about a bullied village girl with the supernatural power, Lanaia, who accepts her destiny of the World Savior.
What genres does your screenplay fall under?
Fantasy
Why should this screenplay be made into a movie?
Because this original screenplay has the most important ingredients of the successful fantasy movie: universal issues, good vs. evil, mythology, human psychology which are fully presented through the breathtaking adventures, unexpected twists and catchy characters. Likewise, the significant reason of its competitiveness is a key hero, a young woman, tender, yet strong enough to take the lead in life-changing events winning the battle in the end. This movie will be an inspiration for millions of girls and women all over the world.
How would you describe this script in two words?
The future blockbuster, which will hold its brand for the next five to ten years.
What movie have you seen the most times in your life?
I like to watch fantasy/adventure genre movies, but according to calculation, the movie that I’ve seen the most times in my life is Harry Potter film series (first watched as a teenager, then together with my kids).
How long have you been working on this screenplay?
11 months
How many stories have you written?
I have written 6 stories (epic-fantasy, animation, fairy tale and short screenplays) and constantly working on new projects.
What is your favorite song? (Or, what song have you listened to the most times in your life?)
“Canto della Terra” by Andrea Bocelli
What obstacles did you face to finish this screenplay?
The most obstacles were connected to the proper formatting issues.
Apart from writing, what else are you passionate about?
I am also passionate about storytelling, psychology, mythology, and anthropology. Thus, besides of my own imagination, this story is also based on the years’ long research analysis of world mythology and anthropology (including the Paracelsian concept of four elements of nature).
What influenced you to enter the festival? What were your feelings on the initial feedback you received?
Despite the positive feedback from more than four hundred potential viewers, I was eager to get the professional opinion.
I am very grateful for the detailed and sincere feedback, which helped me to properly polish my script. I am very satisfied with the feedback, special THANKS to my reader!
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Producer: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com
Director: Kierston Drier
Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne
Editor: John Johnson
Camera Operator: Mary Cox
Fantasy/Sci-Fi FILM & WRITING FESTIVAL 