Colin Vaines: Producer in London, England.

A REGULAR JOE "What do war veterans keep to themselves?"

Hello, Mr. Vaines. I am an American writer in London. I've had three stage plays produced in this city, one of them translated into German and Russian. What I am here for is to tell you a bit about another project. A REGULAR JOE was first seen by Ed Asner. He liked the script and gave me some recommendations for changes, which I gratefully obeyed. The script was next seen by the now late great actor Greg Peck. This wonderful actor loved the lead role, JOE, and told his agent he'd come out of retirement to play Joe. The agent said, "Where's Dale's money?". Neither I nor my independent director, line producer, stunt coordinator, nor secondary actors lined up for parts had any of that good stuff. The next brilliant actor to read A REGULAR JOE was Richard Farnsworth. Mr Farnsworth was then dying of terminal cancer, but had the courage to want to play JOE. He decided he had to end his life before we could get going on the project. Next came the underrated actor Biff (William or Bill) Mcguire, brother of a friend of mine. He was also interested in the lead and in the project. But again a producer was needed. Biff recommended to me to his agency in Hollywood, but they turned down the project without explanation.

I then packed JOE away for awhile. A mistake, but we're coming back to do it good.

A REGULAR JOE would be shot in any average sort of place in the USA, and in any area of England where US troops trained for Normandy in World War 2. The story shows a regular American of that era preparing for war against Hitler's Germany, then his 'finest moment' in the Battle of the Bulge, when he shoots dead 30 German soldiers before they wake and can kill him instead. Joe has kept what he regards as the truth of this event - his savage cowardice - to himself all the rest of his life. But now, at the time of the developing first Gulf war, and as he lies dying of cancer (like Mr. Farnsworth), he tells his long faithful wife, STELLA, his estranged Vietnam war protestor son BILL, and his oldeast grandson, TONY, his war story. Tony, however, is already serving General Scwartzkoff in the Iraqi desert, where he commits his own act of mass killing in the line of duty. While his family is grateful to Joe for at last telling them what has caused his quietude and secrecy and moodiness for decades, they also see and feel his tremendous sense of guilt and self-doubt. Joe shows an ultimate war story. While his youngest grandson, Sandy, about 10, plays with his war toys.

I hope I. have interested you in this project, Mr. Vaines. If so, please write to me at writdale@gmail.com or phone me in London at 020 8209 9590.

Kindest regards, Dale Reynolds, American writer in London

Hey Hope you are well, I am director/writer/producer. I would like to tell you about a new project that we are currently working on that’s in the early stages of development. At this stage we are looking for co-financiers or production partners. Should you be interested we would love to send you more info about the film or budget that we would need.The film will be shot in South Africa Cape Town. Here is a link to the proof of concept/trailer of the film. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tj1B8QnLwkw&feature=youtu.be

Hi Colin, Great to connect you here and thanks for the add. I'm a London-based actor. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2554701/ Please feel free to visit my Facebook page for more information and support my page and the project. https://www.facebook.com/junichikajioka Hope to have a chance to meet you and let's make a film together in the near future. Please let me know if you have any page or website needs my support! Juni

hi. welcome to the site. Your profile is a bit on the sparce side. You say your a producer if you are hunting about for material I have a healthy amount on my loglines and screnplays page.

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