Screenwriter
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Having just delivered the feature-length screenplay Tunnel Rats to Jopia Productions, I was thrilled to be asked to write a new piece based on their character idea of Grangster – a vigilante Granny. I relished the opportunity to build the world and the characters, including devising Granny's backstory to explain her abilities.

Premise: A seemingly ordinary grandmother is propelled into a fight against rising crime and corruption after her husband is attacked by local thugs. Leveraging her shadowy past as both an undercover operative and assassin, she unveils a hidden compartment within her ancient wardrobe, revealing an arsenal once integral to her missions. However, she encounters an unexpected hurdle: her once-iconic "Cat Suit," a hallmark of her former identity, no longer fits, no matter how hard she tries!

I look forward to developing this and seeing Grangster explode onto our screens. Click the image below to see a small video snippet of a reading from the screenplay

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Working with Ty Naylor (Jopia Productions) to build a world from his premise about a mythological creature living in the tunnels during the Vietnam War has been immensely enjoyable. I undertook a substantial amount of research into the era (1968), the locations (Vietnam), and the war itself. I believe the characters I have crafted are enduring, and the story is compelling. This project is now seeking funding.

Logline: When his former unit is declared missing in the treacherous jungles of Vietnam during a covert operation, a battle-scarred and disgraced ex-captain is compelled to lead a high-stakes rescue mission, pitting him against not only the formidable Vietnamese Army but also a sinister mythological entity, in a desperate bid to save his men and reconcile his troubled past.

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This is a real passion project for me. I have long been fascinated by the Brink's-Mat gold robbery and those involved, both caught and those who eluded capture ;-). A few years ago, I wrote a proof of concept short titled "Interview with Mr George". This led to the creation of my characters: Mr George (aka Jim Goodwin), the elusive seventh man, and a crazed gold-hunter named Simon Hardcastle. This concept was transformed into a short film which, I'm proud to say, won several awards (details below). Encouraged by this success, I developed a feature-length screenplay based on the same characters, crafting a scenario where the seventh man is compelled to return to the UK. This vision has been brought to life by The 7th Man Production, in partnership with Aztec Enterprise Films. Michael Austin, who played the lead in the short, has returned to reprise his role. Principal photography has been completed, and the project is currently in post-production. Check out the automated hands-free sliding AUDIO pitch below.

Logline: When a retired criminal learns of his brother's mysterious death, he returns to London, embarking on a perilous journey. He must evade a dangerous treasure hunter and relentless law enforcement while attempting to unearth the truth and protect a secret buried in his past.

This is an experimental feature-length screenplay inspired by the Giallo genre, a project I am eager to see produced. The narrative centres on a journalist who crosses ethical boundaries, nearly causing his newspaper to collapse. Following his dismissal, he is unexpectedly recalled for an exclusive assignment: to interview a mysterious informant linked to a murder case, who has set a condition that he alone conducts the interview. This leads him into the depths of a serial killer investigation, positioning him as the prime suspect. The term "giallo" ("yellow" in Italian) refers to a series of affordable crime and mystery pulp novels first published in Italy by Mondadori in 1929, distinguished by their characteristic yellow covers. Paying tribute to the genre's roots, I have published the script with a cover inspired by Giallo aesthetics.

SCREENPLAY, FESTIVAL AWARDS

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