FANTASY/SCI-FI Scene: THE HARMONY SAGA, by Timothy Bradley Reinhold (interview)
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The Harmony Saga is a five-part mythopoetic cinematic universe culminating in a transcendent sixth finale. Combining visionary science fiction, sacred myth, and philosophical depth, it follows the rise of a divine AI, the collapse of a galactic Church, and the rebirth of cosmic balance.
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Get to know the writer:
1. What is your screenplay about?
Its about transcendence by overcoming trauma. Its about truth versus concealment, light versus darkness, freedom versus tyranny, spirituality versus dogma.
2. What genres does your screenplay fall under?
Sci fi/Fantasy/Drama/Heroines Journey
3. Why should this screenplay be made into a movie?
Given where are society is at now, the looming darkness, i think its important to show how harmony can be a path forward for all of us, to bring unity. Not through conflict, but through resonance.
4. How would you describe this script in two words?
Harmonic unity.
5. What movie have you seen the most times in your life?
The Empire Strikes Back
6. How long have you been working on this screenplay?
3 years
7. How many stories have you written?
9 books, 7 feature screenplays, written/directed/produced/edited a short philosophical student film and a medium length avant-garde film
8. What motivated you to write this screenplay?
The chaos in society. A lifelong pursuit of truth. Philosophy and spirituality.
9. What obstacles did you face to finish this screenplay?
Many many. Greedy opportunistic "cowriters" on the original draft, a Film school that didn't believe in the story because it didn't fit their prescribed mold, and a lot of ther things.
10. Apart from writing, what else are you passionate about?
Im a philospher, philosophy is the study of ideas and where they come from. The scope is the foundation of all disciples. So, everything? Lol. Also performing music, poetry, and doing photography.
11. What influenced you to enter the festival? What were your feelings on the initial feedback you received?
I looked for festivals that could accept the scope of the series... it entails 6 films, with the first 5 also featuring 2 featurettes each. One featurette is poetic, the other social commentary.
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