Michael C. Dougherty: Director, producer and screenwriter in Baltimore, Maryland.

Dear Michael:

I have a unique animation project. It's a series about immigration and totalitarian regimes scapegoating them but also about the people of this universe developing a sense of ownership over their own government after a bloody civil war. It can relate to all the hopes and disappointments of the average American nowadays. This is the kind of project for somebody willing to take risks with something new and who wants to make a difference. It's very intense drama and the stories are solid (thanks to my background in politics and history) and original as I can prove because the four seasons are all already written. The creative part is covered. My problem is that I need a producer and that the optimum time to produce it is right now, so it can be pitched to networks (unless there is a better alternative) by early 2020 at the latest.

So, with respect to production I am going nowhere. I need a producer with whom to team up. Could you help with that? Could you refer me to somebody else if you yourself are not interested?

I can provide you with the stories covering the 4 seasons (1,700 pages), first draft of screenplay for the pilot (the immigration reform story), first pages of the storyboard and graphics. I could even get the perfect music done with the help of somebody who can play a MIDI keyboard better than me. My contact info is blackmiti@yahoo.com. I live in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Feel free to pass it to whoever you consider appropriate.

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