The powerful, passionate and painful story of Don (Drummond) and Margarita (Anita Mahfood) is little known outside Jamaica and amongst some music afficionados. But it is a remarkable tropical love tale spanning the birth of a new nation and a brand new sound - ska. It tackles many themes that still resonate deeply today -- artistic exploitation, mental illness, crossing class and race lines, domestic violence and the challenges strong women face in male dominated societies. It's my passion project, reflecting the decades of love and affection I've had for this island's deep musical and cultural legacy and I WILL bring it to the big screen. Goal: To make it a worthy successor to 'The Harder They Come'.
Introduce Yourself : The story that's barely been told by Michael Barker
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Hey, Michael Barker! My name is Kay, I'm the Community Manager here at Stage 32. Nice to meet you! Love the dedication. Where are you at in the process? Definitely reach out to our Director of Script Services, Jason Mirch, who is excellent at matching projects with potential executives: J.Mirch@stage32.com
I’m sure you’ve already discovered the Screenwriting Lounge (https://www.stage32.com/lounge/screenwriting), but definitely reach out on the Acting Lounge (https://www.stage32.com/lounge/acting) for insight into characters, dialogue, and even when you want to generate interest in a virtual table read!
Keep in mind that these lounges are like the VIP Filmmaker's Lounges at Film Festivals, so this is where you can meet the people doing the work, get advice on anything you're working on, and/or give back to those who may need advice. We're a very supportive and encouraging community! I think you'd also enjoy my intro blog post on how to engage with the Stage32 Community:
https://www.stage32.com/blog/Find-Your-Community-on-Stage-32
Enjoy exploring the lounges, and don't forget to comment and respond to others’ posts, too! It's the best way to really connect! And, of course, feel free to reach out at any time.