Loglines & Screenplays by James Grant

GENRES: Period Piece, Biopic / True Story

Suleiman, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, lays siege against the fortress on the Isle of Rhodes in order to expand Islam’s influence yet finds its Catholic occupants, the Knights Hospitaller, a formidable but far-outnumbered opponent, capable of humiliating the most powerful force in Islam.

GENRES: Period Piece, Military/War

In 1522, against overwhelming odds, the Knights Hospitaller on the Isle of Rhodes in the Aegean Sea, valiantly withstand a months-long siege by Suleiman, Sultân of the Ottoman Empire and powerful enemy of Christianity, a struggle where there are many losers but only one winner, the Walls of Rhodes.

GENRES: Period Piece, Romance

Set in a glamorous and romantic era, Mary Tudor, younger sister of Henry VIII, wants to escape being used as a political pawn and to marry Charles Brandon, Duke of Suffolk, the man of her dreams, a goal that should be easy for the most beautiful and privileged princess in all of Europe, but for her it is elusive and almost fatal.

GENRES: Period Piece, Adventure

Harboring anger, hate, and bigotry, Prophet Jonah refuses to acknowledge the compassion and sovereignty of God, disobeys God’s command to preach repentance to sinful Ninevites, and flees to a foreign land, risking God’s wrath in a raging sea and in the belly of a great fish. 

GENRES: Period Piece, Drama

Already embroiled in superstition, plagues, decadence, poverty, wars, and illiteracy, the Reformation throws 16th century Europe into complete chaos as Protestants, the Church, and Islam vie For the Love of God.

GENRES: Period Piece, Biopic / True Story

From the most powerful family in 16th century Italia, Giovanni de’ Medici struggles to overcome decadence, powerful family rivals, bad theology, and kidnapping to become Pope Leo X. 

GENRES: Period Piece, Military/War

James IV, King of Scots, rolls the dice on one major battle against Henry VIII, King of England, and unwittingly sends Scotland’s leadership to its slaughter, opening the door to the Protestant Reformation. 

GENRES: Period Piece, Drama

Following the death of husband, James IV, King of Scots, Queen Margaret Tudor takes charge of her realm to protect the throne and her son from powerful Scottish nobles who covet her power.

GENRES: Period Piece, Drama

Third in line to lead the Ottoman Empire, Selim the Grim murders all opposition to become Sultân, including his sons, father, and brothers, proving himself to be a capable but murderous leader. 

GENRES: Period Piece, Drama

The seeds of the Protestant Reformation are sown throughout Christendom by corruption in the Church, a new understanding of faith, and the blood of martyrs.

GENRES: Period Piece, Military/War

Selim, the aggressive Sultân of the Ottoman Empire, triples the size of his realm, trains son Suleiman in the art of treachery, and sets the stage for the eradication of Christianity.

GENRES: Period Piece, Drama

Good and evil battle in the spirit realm with the Protestant Reformation, Martin Luther, and the Word of God the targets.

GENRES: Period Piece, Drama

The Church’s intelligentsia threaten the laity as well as Martin Luther with heresy and produce martyrs, challenging the Reformation’s survival.

GENRES: Period Piece, Drama

Against dangerous and powerful common enemies, several courageous Reformers advocate for change in the Church and change the world instead.

GENRES: Period Piece, Military/War

Christian II, King of Denmark, Norway, et al, has Protestant sympathies, but his evil character and slaughter of his enemies blunts the Reformation from taking root in his kingdoms.

GENRES: Period Piece, Drama

Facing his most serious trial to date, Martin Luther is ordered to appear at the Diet of Worms before Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, and a host of cardinals and theologians of the Church. 

GENRES: Period Piece, Drama

At the advent of The Protestant Reformation, Martin Luther and William Tyndale embrace their passion to spread Das Wort (The Word), encountering death threats, Church, and demonic opposition.

GENRES: Period Piece, Romance

Suleiman, Sultân of the Ottoman Empire and Caliph of Islam, connects with a fiery concubine to share his triumphs and destroy Christianity.

GENRES: Period Piece, Drama

Giovanni de’ Medici’s tenure as Pope Leo X ends, James V, the young King of Scots, becomes Defender of the Church, French reformers claim a major victory, and the King of France loses a major battle against the Pope.

GENRES: Period Piece, Drama

Huldrych Zwingli, Swiss priest and mercenary, debates Church intelligentsia, the leader of the French Reformation defects, and France produces its first martyr.