My script, "Nobody's Heroes" got requested by Lit Entertainment Group based on its listing in the Stage 32 Lookbook. Let's see what happens.
Screenwriting : Well, well, well. Yes, it's a deep subject. by Michael Alan Elliott
Reading Instructor at Anne Arundel County (MD) schools ♦ Screenwriter
4 years ago
Well, well, well. Yes, it's a deep subject.
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Double Recommend! Congrats, Michael Alan Elliott! What other projects do you have going while you wait?
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Wrapping up a rewrite on a script titled "Family Men". It's a combination of Death Wish meets Straw Dogs.
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Sweet! Congrats! What's your story about that's been requested?
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Congratulations Michael!
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Here's the logline: Two lifelong friends, a Vietnam-combat-shattered Marine and an antiwar activist wanted by the FBI, join forces to flee to Canada. A vengeful FBI agent pursues and corners them in a small Vermont border village that ends in a life-or-death struggle. "Catch Me if You Can" meets "We Were Soldiers".
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Thanks for all your help, Molly
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Always liked Viet vets stories. Good Job and Congrats!!
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Wished more movie people felt that way. The story is not about combat but the toxic effects the Vietnam War had on the country.
I like the title "Family Men," Michael Alan Elliott. I've seen "Straw Dogs." Is your script set in the South also?
Curious why is this Vietnam vet running from the FBI? Is he AWOL or...?
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"Straw Dogs" takes place in Cornwall, UK. "Family Men" takes place in the Washington, DC suburbs.
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The Viet Vet has become disillusioned about the war and how it's conducted. His best boyhood friend is wanted by the FBI for his extensive antiwar activities. He decides to use his military skills to help his friend escape to Canada.
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Woohoo! Congrats, Michael! Interested in viewing this someday. Intriguing contrast.
Congrats! Do you mind me asking (I'm new to this site) how/where is the Stage32 Lookbook? Apologies! Just wondering how you posted it for it to be visible. Thank you!
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This site will post a notice when it's time to submit a screenplay for consideration in an upcoming Lookbook. Just keep an eye out for it.
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Congrats Michael!!
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Thank you Rashika (and all other well wishers). I need all the help I can get.
I mixed up "Straw Dogs" (2011) with "Straw Dogs" (1971), Michael Alan Elliott.
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I never saw the 2011 version. But the 71 version is imprinted on my brain.
I actually didn't know that "Straw Dogs" (2011) was based on another movie, Michael Alan Elliott. I thought it was an original when I watched it.
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This is fantastic and well deserved Michael Alan Elliott! This is the power of the lookbook in action! I am excited that they will be reading and the hope is you will have new fans over there. Congratulations!
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That's incredible news! Congratulations.