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Short Film: 2.5 Million, 22min., USA, Action/Documentary

“2.5 Million” follows American skier Aaron Rice as he sets out to ski 2.5 million human-powered vertical feet in the backcountry and set a new world record. To be successful Aaron will have to ski over 330 days in the calendar year and chase snow around the world. The challenge is both physical and mental… Continue reading Short Film: 2.5 Million, 22min., USA, Action/Documentary

Action/Adventure Festival Testimonial – October 16 2018

It was nice to hear that the audio design was appreciated, particularly that knee stomp (Hi Stewart!). We spent a lot of time making it ‘wetter’, so it’s nice to hear it specifically mentioned. It was also nice to hear the production design was appreciated. The mention of that shot where everything is swept off… Continue reading Action/Adventure Festival Testimonial – October 16 2018

Action/Adventure Testimonial – October 15 2018

I’ve been submitting “Wayfarers” to a bunch of places. The notion that some of it could be performed seemed interesting – it’s a twist on the usual screenplay contest, and in some ways, it’s more valuable to me as a writer-director.  – Arnon Z. Shorr, Feature Screenplay “Wayfayers” A FilmFreeway preferred festival: WATCH Winning Action/Adventure… Continue reading Action/Adventure Testimonial – October 15 2018

Screenplay Review: HERO OF HEROES, Written by Rodrigo Juatco

Watch the Best Scene Reading:  The Hero of Heroes is an action/adventure story about Wu Tao, who along with an army of elite fighters (Terracon Warriors) is presumed dead in the War of the Wastelands. Until years later, a lone warrior (Wu Tao) emerges from the Wastelands carrying a message regarding the ill-fated demise of… Continue reading Screenplay Review: HERO OF HEROES, Written by Rodrigo Juatco

ACTION Best Scene Reading of WHERE KOMAINU CRY by Frank Baruch

  To rescue their master from a heavily protected Japanese fortress, a group of samurai must test their honor and humility beyond the bounds of their code. CAST LIST: Uesugi: John Leung Narrator: Mandy May Cheetham Kikiyamo: Liam Kinahan Tensu: Adrian Currie A FilmFreeway preferred festival: ****** Producer: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Director: Kierston Drier Casting Director:… Continue reading ACTION Best Scene Reading of WHERE KOMAINU CRY by Frank Baruch

August 2018 Action/Adventure Stories, Screenplays, and Short Films

Originally posted on Action/Adventure Film & Screenplay Festival:
A FilmFreeway preferred festival: CRIME BEST SCENE Screenplay: AFFAIR OF THE POISONS by Charles LeipartAugust 2018 ACTION BEST SCENE Screenplay: OPERATION BABYLIFT by John McCarneyAugust 2018 Short Screenplay: NORTHWOOD by John FraserAugust 2018 SCI-FI Short Screenplay: ALGORITHM by George Deihl Jr.August 2018 TV SPEC Screenplay: RICK…

ACTION Best Scene Reading of ANAHNA by Fritz Mueller

Originally posted on Action/Adventure Film & Screenplay Festival:
? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHd6hyrzfv0 Maddie returns to her home in Dogtown, Northwest Territories, after a long absence. She reconnects with her brother, Louie. With childhood friend, Danny. And with Danny’s grandmother, Anahna, the spiritual head of the family. CAST LIST: Nikita (m) – Justin Hay Waitress – Katelyn…

September 2018 Action/Adventure Stories, Screenplays, and Short Films

A FilmFreeway preferred festival:     LOCOMOTIVE 8 – ENCORE, 3min., Canada, Experimental STAR WARS: DRESCA, 7min., USA, Fan Fiction/Sci-Fi BATMAN: INJUSTICE FOR ALL, 20min., USA, Fan Fiction/Horror ACTION BEST SCENE Screenplay: HERO OF HEROES by Rodrigo JuatcoSeptember 2018 ACTION BEST SCENE Screenplay: ANAHNA by Fritz MuellerSeptember 2018   **** Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Festival Moderators:… Continue reading September 2018 Action/Adventure Stories, Screenplays, and Short Films

Action/Adventure Festival Testimonial – October 8 2018

I love their (Adventure/Action Festival) concept of multiple ways to get your story out: from logline, to 1st scene, to full screenplay. The fast turnaround for feedback is critical for me as I’m sure it is with many new writers — as many new drafts have been made by the time most contests provide feedback… Continue reading Action/Adventure Festival Testimonial – October 8 2018