Introduce Yourself : Escape from alcatraz by Sholanda Coleman

Sholanda Coleman

Escape from alcatraz

My name is Sholanda Coleman. I am a high school teacher in Los Angeles. I am looking to sell a TV show, based on the legendary escape from Alcatraz in 1962.

Emily J

Hi Sholanda Coleman! That sounds really cool! Have you gotten feedback on your script yet?

Maurice Vaughan

You could post your logline, synopsis, and script in the Logline Section of your profile, Sholanda Coleman. That's a great way to get eyes on your project.

Niki H

Hey Sholanda, it's nice to meet you! I taught High School in Arizona for a bit. Thank you for being a teacher. Have you created any pitch documents yet?

Sydney S

Glad you're here :) I am such a fan of anything Alcatraz lol

Sholanda Coleman

I’m so glad so many of you love Alcatraz. Ever since Clint Eastwood played Frank Morris in escape from Alcatraz in 1979, I’ve been hooked on trying to figure out if the escapees made it to freedom. In fact, in high school I created the “ESCAPE FROM ALCATRAZ” club, where I was named president, and everyone was trying to solve this mystery.

Sholanda Coleman

Yes, I have created a strong pitch. I also have a pitch deck, synopsis, a two part mini-series and a pilot, plus 4 episodes. The series focuses on genius and mastermind, Frank Morris, and where he went after the escape.

Geoff Hall

Sholanda Coleman I think I saw Clint Eastwood in that film with my Dad. All of the films I saw with him, have a special place in my heart. I'm sure you can find help here with finding finance. Maybe you could check out the edustage32.com would that be the right team, Maurice Vaughan

Sam Sokolow

Great to meet you here in the community, Sholanda Coleman! The Alcatraz escape remains one of the most amazing stories and it's so worthy of a new expression.

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Sholanda Coleman

Can somebody please tell me how to reply to someone’s comment, so that we have a private conversation ?

Maurice Vaughan

You can reply directly to someone/tag someone by putting @ in front of their name, Sholanda Coleman.

Sholanda Coleman

Maurice Vaughan thank you very much for that information

Maurice Vaughan

You're welcome, Sholanda Coleman.

Sholanda Coleman

Emily J I am starting to get a lot of feedback on my idea, and hopefully people will start to read the script soon

Julie Conner

This is super exciting! I am also a teacher (subbing at the moment) working on getting my films and tv series brought to life!

Emily J

@Sholanda that's awesome!

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